February 2021
WCCLS is Now Fine-Free!
We're so happy to announce that Sherwood Public Library, along with all other Washington County libraries, no longer charges overdue fines. If you had overdue fines on your account, they have been removed.
 
This change has been made because WCCLS libraries are here for everyone and our mission is to serve all residents of Washington County--equally, affordably, and with easy access. Studies have shown that overdue fines most severely impact communities of color and/or with lower incomes, and don’t significantly promote the timely return of library materials. So, this change was an easy, logical, and happy choice.
 
Due dates and checkout times will remain the same, and we will continue to encourage timely return of materials through our automatic notice system. If you have replacement or damage charges, you will still need to arrange for payment or contact staff for options to clear your account. Check out wccls.org/finefree for more information on this change. 
 
And for anyone who was kept from borrowing materials because of fines, welcome back!
Black History Month
We're celebrating this Black History Month in a socially distant way this year. Check out these booklists for all age groups to learn about recent popular titles by Black authors.
  • Celebrating Black Authors -- For Children
  • Celebrating Black Authors -- For Teens
  • Celebrating Black Authors -- For Adults
Tax Resources at the Library
Tax season is starting up again. We expect Federal forms and instructions in early-to-mid February, and will have them available both at our Curbside Pickup and in the City Hall lobby (open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.). We will have OR-40 forms and tax tables printed and available. If you need additional forms and schedules printed, please email askusSPL@wccls.org to request our Print Pickup service. See sherwoodoregon.gov/library for the latest information on our tax resources.
Kids Postcard Kits
We will have postcard supplies in the lobby of City Hall (the parking lot entrance) by the library doors. Kids can write, decorate, and send postcards. It's a great way to learn about the mail and send some love. Supplies are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in February while supplies last.
Board Games Are Back!
Our collection of board games is available again to be put on hold and checked out at our Curbside Pickup! New board games have been added. Check out all the fun stuff we have in our catalog now.
 
Board games check out for three weeks. Please return them to staff at our Curbside Pickup instead of our return boxes.
Curbside Holds, Book Bundles, and Library Returns
Curbside Pickups is available Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.   
 
Here’s how to borrow physical books, movies, magazines and more:
  • Place holds in the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) catalog.
  • When your holds are ready, you will receive your regular hold notification via WCCLS.
  • Optionally, call 503-625-6688 on your pickup day to have your items ready for your arrival. 
  • Come to the front entrance area of the Library on Pine Street. Free parking is available along Pine Street or in the local public parking lots.  
  • Bring your library card.
  • Masks and social distancing are required.
 
Book Bundles! (Not just books.)
We offer book bundles for checkout at curbside. These are bundles of items staff have curated to give more options for checking out books, movies, and magazines. No holds needed--just look through our window near the Pine Street entrance and let staff know which bundle you would like. All ages. Limit to 2 bundles per patron. Available during above Curbside Pickup hours. 
 
Return materials 24/7 in our book drops. Returns will be quarantined before being checked in, but feel free to contact us if you still see an item on your account after 4 days. Sorry, no donations are accepted at this time.
 
Find detailed instructions and FAQ here: sherwoodoregon.gov/library/curbside.
 
Dates and times subject to change; check our website for up-to-date information. 
New Library Cards
Need a new library card or want to upgrade your e-access card to checkout physical library materials? Contact library staff at askusSPL@wccls.org for more details.
Print Pickups
Send documents and images to us for printing free of charge (in black and white only), to be retrieved up at our Curbside Pickup. For more info, check out our website at sherwoodoregon.gov/library.
Fall in Love With a New Book
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
by Joanna Ho

A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister.
More suggestions for youth here
Super Fake Love Song
by David Yoon

Misrepresenting himself to a crush who mistakes him for his cool older brother, a self-proclaimed nerd convinces his best friend to organize a fake rock band and gains unexpected popularity before his lies spiral out of control. By the award-winning author of Frankly in Love. Simultaneous eBook.
More suggestions for teens here
Truly, Madly, Deeply
by Karen Kingsbury

Dividing his family with his decision to become a police officer, 18-year-old Tommy Baxter falls in love with a girl fighting for her life at the same time he uncovers devastating truths about his late grandfather.
More suggestions for adults here
BookMatch @ Sherwood Public Library
Looking for a good read? Tell us about what you enjoy reading and our librarians will send you a selection of reading
recommendations. Submit your request at sherwoodoregon.gov/library.
 
Here are a few sample BookMatch suggestions we've sent out:
1) Suspenseful Thriller and Mystery Books for Adults
2) Books about Science, Numbers, and titles like Elephant and Piggie for Preschoolers
3) Fantasy and Historical Books for Teens
Calendar of Events
All events are free to attend and open to the public.
Sherwood Public Library, a Washington County Cooperative Library Services member library, is located at 22560 SW Pine St., Sherwood, OR, and always online at sherwoodoregon.gov/library.
askusSPL@wccls.org I 503-625-6688
 
   
Library Virtual Events
All events are online, free to attend, and open to the public
ADULT WINTER READING CHALLENGE
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book, and we are happy to announce our annual Adult Winter Reading Challenge is back! To participate, read a book in each of the three challenges, then let us know what you read via mail [22560 SW Pine St.], email [askusSPL@wccls.org], Facebook, or Twitter. All participants will be entered to win a small-but-fabulous prize. The challenges this year are:
1) Read a book by a Pacific Northwest author
2) Read a memoir or biography
3) Read a motivational or inspirational book.
 Contest ends Sunday, February 28.
STORYTIME SNIPPETS
Jaime and Amanda are posting original Storytime videos on Facebook and sharing some of their favorite action rhymes, songs, and stories that you can enjoy at your own pace. Rewatch as many times as you want with your little one! 
New videos Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m. 
FAMILY STORYTIME ONLINE
Join Jaime and Amanda as they take turns hosting live storytimes in our secure Zoom room each week! Registration is required. Email askusSPL@wccls.org or click here to register.
Every Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.
MONTHLY LIBRARY TRIVIA
Looking for trivia? On the first Thursday each month, we'll have a sheet of trivia questions for you to answer at our Curbside Pickup. Fill it out and drop it off either at a library drop box by the end of the month to enter a drawing for a small-but-fabulous prize. We also have a digital copy of the monthly library trivia online at sherwoodoregon.gov/library, and you can email us the answers at askusSPL@wccls.org or send them on Facebook messenger.
New trivia sheets at Curbside Pickup & Online
first Thursdays of each month.
TEEN BOOK CLUB
If you're in grade 9-12, and love reading, join us in our Teen Book Club on Zoom. We'll discuss Bomb: The Race to Build -- And Steal -- The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin and play literary games. Register to receive your Zoom invitation and a free copy of the book while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 p.m. Grades 9-12. 
Registration required. Email askusSPL@wccls.org to register.
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: THE WATER DANCER
Read. Be inspired. Discuss. We are celebrating Black History Month by reading The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates -- a magical and thoughtful story about a boy born into slavery in Pre-Civil War Virginia, and a special power he has to help secure freedom for himself and others. First 12 participants to register receive free copies. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. This meeting will be on Zoom.
Wednesday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Registration Required. Email askusSPL@wccls.org to register.
FICTION FRIENDS
Friends are easy to make and keep at this book discussion now on Zoom. The book The Hotel Between by Sean Easley will be discussed. Register to receive your Zoom invitation.
Thursday, February 11, 3:00 p.m. Grades 6-8. 
Registration required. Email askusSPL@wccls.org
to register.
AMONG US MEET UP (ON ZOOM)
Among Us is a game of murder and intrigue in outer space, best played among friends! The library is a hosting a meet up to play with kids in your community. You will need a personal device and the downloaded app to play along.
Saturday, February 13 @ 3:00 p.m. Grades 4 and up. Email askusSPL@wccls.org to register.
CRAFTSHOP TO GO:
DOODLE FLOWER POT (ON ZOOM)
Librarian Jaime will lead you through doodling techniques to create pleasing patterns on a clay pot. Pick up art supplies starting January 30 during our Curbside Pickup hours.
Wednesday, February 17, 3:30 p.m. Registration required. Click here to register.
PAPERBACK PALS
We will discuss the book Space Case by Stuart Gibbs, and afterwards everyone will have a chance to comment. Be sure to register to receive your Zoom invitation.
Thursday, February 18, 3:00 p.m. Grades 3-5.
Registration required.
Email askusSPL@wccls.org to register.
HISTORICAL NOVEL WRITING WORKSHOP WITH KENDY PEARSON (ON ZOOM)
Do you have a great idea for a historical fiction novel but unsure of where to start? Join award-winning author Kendy Pearson for a 1-hour workshop on how to get started.
Register to receive your Zoom invitation.
Monday, February 22, 6:00 p.m.
Registration required. Click here to register.
BOOK BUDDIES
We will discuss the book Action Jackson by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan, and afterwards everyone will have a chance to comment. Be sure to register to receive your Zoom invitation.
Thursday, February 25, 3:00 p.m. Grades K-2.
Registration required.
Email askusSPL@wccls.org to register.
SOCIAL JUSTICE STORY HOUR
At this six week story hour event, we will have guided activities designed to get our youngest community members thinking about social justice issues. Participants get a kit filled with a two books, multicultural crayon colors, and supplies for craft activities. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and lead you and your child through activities related to the story hour topic. The grand finale is a virtual concert performed by Aaron Nigel Smith on Saturday, April 10.
Saturdays, March 6-April 10, 11:30 a.m. Ages 4-7 and their families.
Registration required. Click here to register.
Building Closure Updates
Sherwood Public Library is operating 7 days a week for virtual programming, answering questions via phone and email, and Curbside Pickup of library materials is now offered 6 days a week.
 
We are actively working on our reopening plans in alignment with the State, WCCLS, Washington County, and City of Sherwood. Look for updates at sherwoodoregon.gov/library.
Sherwood Public Library
22560 SW Pine St
Sherwood, Oregon 97140
503-625-6688
sherwoodoregon.gov/library