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Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult. Tuesdays, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy and join the librarians for stories, songs and fun. Wednesdays, 7to7:30 p.m.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Se presentan en español e inglés para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Thursdays, January 8-29, 4 to 5 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children, new-born to 12 months with adult. Fridays, January 9-30, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
La Musica es Magica: Award-winning songwriter Greta Pedersen presents a bilingual program of original and traditional sing-a-longs for the entire family. Saturday, January 10, 11 a.m. to noon
Woven Hearts: Artist Colleen Cavin shows you how to make a woven paper heart for Valentine gift-giving or any occasion. Saturday, January 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Young Readers’ Club: Calling all readers ages 10 and up. Join the library staff for discussion, fun and friends. Ask for titles or check the Talk It Up! Web site (www.multcolib.org/talk/index.html/). Thursday, January 15, 7 to 8 p.m.
Intercambio/Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish as well as with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. There will be time for conversation in both languages.
Conversación para los hablantes nativos de inglés y español que quieren mejorar el segundo idioma. Habrá tiempo para conversar en ambos idiomas. Thursdays, January 8-29, 4 to 5 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Read “Life of Pi: A Novel” by Yann Martel. Pi Patel practices not only his native Hinduism, but also Christianity and Islam. When his family and their zoo animals emigrate to North America, their ship sinks and Pi finds himself in a lifeboat with a hyena, an orangutan, a wounded zebra and a 450-pound Bengal tiger as his only companions. Winner of the Man Booker Prize. Multnomah County Library’s adult book discussion groups are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Tuesday, January 20, 7 to 8 p.m.
CyberSundays: Free one-on-one computer help for the whole family. Volunteers help you search the Web, play educational CD-ROM games, look up books and more with the library’s online catalog. Use the library’s online databases and guides, and practice basic computer skills. Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of three classes is designed for seniors who are interested in learning the very basics of how to use a computer. Learn to use a mouse, search the Internet, and send and receive e-mail. Each session will consist of one hour of instruction and one hour of practice.
Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesdays, January 6, 13 and 20, 8 to 10 a.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library’s home page, and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, January 10, 9 to 10 a.m.
Nivel I: Esta clase es para el principiante. Aprenda lo básico sobre las computadoras y el Internet. Practique usando el ratón y el teclado. Aprenda varias maneras de navegar en Internet. Infórmese sobre los beneficios y riesgos de este medio. Para inscribirse en español, llame al 503-988-6112. Saturday, January 10, 9 to 10 a.m.
Gregory Heights Computer Lab: Library staff help beginners practice computer basics in the computer lab. Saturdays, January 17, 24 and 31, 9 to 10 a.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn-12 months with adult. Mondays, January 5, 12 & 26, 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult. Tuesdays, 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult. Wednesdays, 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages.
Se presentan en español e inglés para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Thursdays, January 8-29, 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult. Fridays, January 9-30, 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Hora de Cuentos: Se presentan en español cuentos, canciones y rimas para familias con hijos de 0-5 años de edad. Saturdays, January 10-31, 11 a.m. to noon.
Parlor of Wonders Magic Show: This strikingly visual magic show is presented in a Victorian science fiction motif. Tim Alexander performs classic magic and original tricks with balls, handkerchiefs, coins, cards, rings, rope and more including a live bunny. Sunday, January 25, 2 to 3 p.m.
Homework Helpers: Homework Helpers are trained volunteers who give students one-on-one help finding the books and information they need to complete homework assignments. They volunteer whenever school is in session. Tuesdays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs. The dogs and handlers are from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5392. Thursdays, January 8 and 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, January 12 and 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Multnomah County Library’s adult book discussion groups are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Wednesday, January 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Read “The Daughter of Time” by Josephine Tey. Tey focuses on the legend of Richard III, the evil hunchback of British history accused of murdering his young nephews. With an American researcher’s help, protagonist Grant delves into his country’s history to discover just what kind of man Richard Plantagenet was and who really killed the little princes. Wednesday, January 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Read “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd. When her African-American nanny is thrown into jail for attempting to vote during the 1964 Civil Rights movement, 14-year-old Lily rescues her and the two set across South Carolina to begin a new life.
Midland Computer Lab: Get help using a library computer to write reports, create résumés, establish e-mail accounts, prepare research projects, fill out online application forms, use the library’s online tutorials, and locate library and Internet resources. English- and Spanish-speaking lab monitors will be available to help you.
Reciba ayuda usando las computadoras de la biblioteca para componer redacciones y curriculums, crear cuentas de correo electrónico, preparar informes de investigación, rellenar solicitudes en línea, utilizar tutoriales de la biblioteca, y ubicar y utilizar materiales didácticas disponibles en la biblioteca y en Internet. Dispondrán de asistencia en inglés y español. Llame a 503-988-6112 para más información. Fridays, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Web for Computer Novices: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, January 5, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library’s home page, and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesday, January 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of three classes is designed for seniors who are interested in learning the very basics of how to use a computer. Learn to use a mouse, search the Internet, and send and receive e-mail. Each session will consist of one hour of instruction and one hour of practice. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Thursdays, January 8, 15 and 22 6 to 8 p.m.
E-mail for Beginners: Prerequisite: Web Basics. Learn how to use free e-mail on the Web, like Yahoo or Hotmail. Sign up, then compose and send messages to anywhere in the world. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, January 12, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Library Catalog Basics: Prerequisite: Web Basics. Please bring your library card to class. Learn how to use the library catalog. Look up titles, place holds and check out an e-book. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesday, January 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Web for Computer Novices: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesday, January 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Nivel I: Esta clase es para el principiante. Aprenda lo básico sobre las computadoras y el Internet. Practique usando el ratón y el teclado. Aprenda varias maneras de navegar en Internet. Infórmese sobre los beneficios y riesgos de este medio. Para inscribirse en español, llame al 503-988-6112. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, January 17, 3 to 5 p.m.
Web Searching I: Prerequisite: Web Basics. How do you find good information on the Web? We’ll get you started with a few simple tools, then help you understand why some Web sites might be better choices than others for reliable information. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesday, January 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
E-mail for Beginners: Prerequisite: Web Basics. Learn how to use free e-mail on the Web, like Yahoo or Hotmail. Sign up, then compose and send messages to anywhere in the world. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesdays, January 27, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library’s home page, and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, January 31, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Nivel II: Aprenda más sobre el poder de Internet. En está sesión de trabajo según el interés de los estudiantes, puede elegir sacar una cuenta de correo electrónico, buscar información en Internet, reservar materiales de la biblioteca u aprender a usar otras herramientas electrónicas. Para inscribirse en español, llame al 503-988-6112.
Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, January 31, 3 to 5 p.m.
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