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Develop your new habits and skills for 2024 with us! Listen to books while you walk/drive/do dishes with the “Always Available” audiobook collection provided by Washington County Cooperative Library Services. Get started at wccls.overdrive.com or on the Libby app. Learn a new skill with our Library of Things. We have tools, gadgets, instruments, and more. Do that home repair for less with our video borescope, or auto-leveling laser & stud sensor. Search “Sherwood Library of Things” at wccls.org to get started.
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Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year
by Andrea Beaty
When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.
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Gwen & Art Are Not in Love
by Lex Croucher
Forced to spend the summer together at Camelot in the run up to their nuptials, Arthur and Gwendoline, betrothed since birth, discover they make better allies than enemies as they cover for each other so they can pursue their real romantic interests.
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The Good Life
by Robert J. Waldinger
What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life.
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READ TO MIA THE DOG Brush up on reading skills in a fun and non-judgmental environment while reading with a trained therapy dog for 20 minutes. Get a frequent reader card to earn a new book after five visits and a Friends of the Library coupon to spend after you read to Mia. Saturday, January 13, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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BOOK BUDDIES [IN-PERSON / ZOOM] We will discuss the book Dirt and Bugsy: Bug Catchers by Megan Litwin, and afterwards everyone will have a chance to comment. Free copy of this month’s book available at registration while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. Thursday, January 25, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Grades K-2.
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TODDLER STORYTIME Are you ready to sing, dance, play and listen to interactive stories? Then you're ready for Toddler Storytime! We create an experience for you and your child to grow the love of books and reading. This event is designed for youth ages 2-3 years, and their caregivers. 20 minutes of playtime follows this storytime. Tuesdays @ 10:15 a.m. No storytime January 2.
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BABY STORYTIME Introduce your child to the love of reading and books. We lead parents and caregivers in an interactive experience that will have you bouncing, tickling, singing, and enjoying books together with your baby. This event is designed for babies 0-12 months and their grown-ups. Thursdays @ 10:15 a.m. No storytime January 4.
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TEEN BOOK CLUB Are you a teen who loves reading? Join us to discuss books, have a snack, and do related activities. Register and get a free copy of The Compound by S. A. Bodeen to read before our meeting, while supplies last. Books read in Teen Book Club may contain mature content. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. Wednesday, January 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 9-12.
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ADULT WINTER READINGOur fifth annual adult reading challenge continues! Read a book in each of the challenges by February 29, 2024, for a chance to win a $25 gift card. More details in the library and at sherwoodoregon.gov/library. Adult Winter Reading challenges: 1) Read a book by a PNW author. 2) Read a historical fiction book. 3) Read a book of poetry. Through February 29, 2024.
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CITIZENSHIP CLASSES / CLASES DE CIUDADANÍA Volunteers from Mission: Citizen will offer a free citizenship course that will cover U.S. history, the structure of government, civil rights, and basic civic concepts. The course is in English, and presenters are able to answer questions in English, Spanish, and other languages. Each class covers a different topic. No class January 25. Thursdays, January 11 through March 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Voluntarios de Mission:Citizen ofrecerán un curso gratis que cubirá la historia de los Estados Unidos, la estructura de gobiemo, derechos civiles y conceptos cívicos básicos. El curso es en ingles y los presentadores pueden responder preguntas en ingles, español, y otros idiomas. Cada clase cubre un tema diferente. No hay clase de 25 de enero. Los jueves desde el 11 de enero hasta el 21 de marzo, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Find health and medical information free with your library card in full-text magazines, journals, and pamphlets, from a wide variety of authoritative medical sources. Get started today at wccls.org/ research/gale-health-and-wellness.
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WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 1, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY. WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 15, IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY. LIBRARY HOURS Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
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