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Twilight Tuesday at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
Take a relaxing walk and view wildlife at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area Tuesdays, Aug. 9 and 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. During the summer, dusk is one of the best times to see wildlife. It’s about the only time you can see mammals such as beaver, otter, muskrat, raccoon, deer and mink. Birds are also more active at this time of day.
Discuss the basics of wildlife watching and identification with Metro naturalist James Davis. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from Metro. All ages are welcome, but children must be able to be quiet, sneaky and patient. Payment of $5 per adult is required in advance; children are free. Call 503-797-1928 to sign up, the walks are wheelchair accessible.
The natural area is located on Marine Drive between the Expo Center and Kelley Point Park. Take I-5 to exit 307. Go west on North Marine Drive for 2.2 miles. Turn left at the large brown and white sign.
LIBRARIES
Library readies installation of new catalog
Multnomah County Library’s catalog is considered the library’s combined “brain” and “heart,” keeping track of two million items and circulating them continuously to more than 480,000 library cardholders. The library’s long-planned upgrade to a new electronic catalog is scheduled to be available to library customers Sept.15.
Considering the library’s high circulation, preparing for the debut of the new electronic catalog required months of careful planning.
To ensure a smooth data migration, all Multnomah County library branches will close Sept. 12 to14. Also closing during this period is the library’s Web site and all book drops. Expect other temporary interruptions in service later this summer.
For more information about the new catalog, visit the library’s Web site at www.multcolib.org/newcatalog.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays from 7 to7:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 10 to10:30 a.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to12 months. Thursdays from 10:30 to11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Fridays from 10 to10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Fridays from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
The Fascinating World of Reptiles: Pet a python. The Reptile Man, Richard Ritchey, presents reptile wonders. Saturday, Aug. 6 from 2 to3 p.m.
Rudy’s Magical Adventures: Ventriloquist Steve Taylor entertains kids with a magical 3-D adventure of dragons, dreams and daring deeds. Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Artist Trading Cards: Create your own trading cards using colored pencils, rubber stamps, collage and more! You may keep your cards or trade with other artists. Saturday, Aug. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
What Would You Do on a Dare?: Singing sisters Jen and Wendy Bernard deliver a lively, fun-filled musical program of daring adventure songs. Their wild theatrics and vocal harmonies get children of all ages singing and moving. Saturday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Teen Lounge & Homework Center: Use computers to access the Internet and do word processing; get homework help from staff and online tutors; or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs. For teens in grades 6 through 12. Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library this community book club will read “Eva Moves the Furniture” by Margot Livesey for discussion on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html
Story Stop: Stories for children, newborn to 6 years. Daily from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Read and Romp: Time for babies and their caregivers to read and play together, from birth to one year old. Tuesdays in August from 10 to 11 a.m., except Aug.30.
Read and Romp: (1 to 3 years) Time for tiny tots, toddlers and their caregivers to read and play together. Wednesdays in August from 10 to 11 a.m., except Aug. 31.
Activity Time: Preschoolers from three to six years and their caregivers share stories and activities. Thursdays in August from 10 to 11 a.m.
Kindergarten Booster: Give your child, who will start kindergarten this fall, a boost into the school year with stories and activities. For pre-kindergartners and their caregivers. Preregistration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Thursdays, Aug. 4, 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Preregistration required; call 503-988-5392. Mondays, August 8 and 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Bilingual Knitting for Beginners: Learn the purl stitch, slipknots and other basic knitting stitches. Needles, yarn and patterns provided, or bring your own, to create a scarf, blanket or other knit project. For adults as well as children 10 years and older. In English and Spanish. Friday, August 5 and 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. You may also ask for basic assistance writing reports, creating résumés, establishing an e-mail account, preparing research projects, filling out online application forms, and locating library and Internet resources, Fridays from 2:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Space at all library programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Educator Extravaganza: If you are a Multnomah County elementary educator the following library events are especially for you. Discover how using Multnomah County Library will save busy educators’ valuable time on Thursday, August 11 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Educators will receive a sneak preview of the new catalog system, able to do many things; such as: send e-mail alerts about new items of interest and reminders when to return materials.
Educators will learn how to request book collections or get multiple copies of items for students. Educators will also be shown how to access online resources such as online encyclopedias and tutoring, for their students. Receiving an educator library card, allows requests for more items and a longer period of checkout time. Preregistration required; call 503-988-6004.
Books to Connect with Your Curriculum: Are you a Multnomah County educator? Are you tired of using the same books with your classes every year? If the answer is yes to either question, you’re invited to attend a workshop on Tuesday, August 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. to learn about new books you might consider using in your language arts, social studies, math, science and art classes. Attendees will receive a notebook containing the book talks. Copies of books discussed will be available to borrow after the event and refreshments will be served. Preregistration required; call 503-988-6004.
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