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| Vol. 21, No. 9 • Mailed monthly to over 13,500 homes in the Gateway & Parkrose Communities Free • JANUARY 2006 | ||||||||
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| Memo Calendar Items (continued) LIBRARIES Everybody Reads project begins this month Multnomah County Library's fourth annual Everybody Reads community reading project, made possible by The Library Foundation, kicks off this month and continues through February. This year’s book selection is “The Kite Runner,” Khaled Hosseini’s best selling and highly acclaimed debut novel. Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s tumultuous modern history, this universal tale of betrayal and salvation tells the story of the friendship of two boys, Amir, an upper-class Afghan boy and Hassan, his servant and best friend, and the event that changes their lives forever. “Everybody Reads is a unique opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together and connect,” says Director of Libraries Molly Raphael. “From high school students to senior citizens, we are able to learn from and about each other and our world.” How to get involved? First, read the book, available at all Multnomah County libraries and participating bookstores in January. Then, pick up an Everybody Reads project guide, also available in libraries and participating bookstores. The guide offers information on the book and author, discussion questions, recommended reading and events listings. Finally, attend an Everybody Reads event. There will be more than 70 events to choose from, including book discussions, lectures, film screenings, food tastings, musical and theatrical performances, and kite-making workshops. Visit the Everybody Reads Web site for the latest information, events and resources: www.multcolib.org/reads. Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Mondays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Except Jan. 16. Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Wednesdays Jan. 11 and 25 from 3:30 to 4 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, Jan. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Chinese Knot Tying: Since ancient times, Chinese people have used knots for more than just fastening and wrapping. Chinese knot tying fully reflects the grace and profundity of Chinese culture. In this class, children along with adults will learn how to do some basic knots and create beautiful products to take home. Sunday, Jan. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing; get homework help from trained 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. Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish and with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. There will be time for conversation in both languages. Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot and get to know your neighbors. The Friends of the Library sponsor this book club. Read “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert for the discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 8 p.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. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library's home pageant practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web Basics or Internet experience. This new, two-hour class combines Web Searching I and Web Searching II so you can learn several Web searching tools at once. Improve your understanding of subject indexes and search engines and learn how to evaluate the quality of the information you find on the Web. Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Select and modify text, cut and paste, open and save a document and create your own party invitations. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. New Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Learn how to get around in the new library catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this new system. Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted. Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years. Daily from 1:30-1:45 p.m. (Except Jan. 1 and 16) Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months. Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Saturdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Except Jan. 7. Three Kings: Listen to stories about the traditional celebration of the Three Kings and prepare your special box for their visit. Thursday, Jan. 5 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ready To Learn: An Oregon Public Broadcasting workshop designed to help parents and adults who work with young children to understand the role of television as a learning tool. This workshop explores ways adults can select media to support children's language development and literacy at home. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Teen Lounge & Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6 through 12. Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Except Jan. 2 and 16. Read to the Dogs : Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Call 503-988-5392. Mondays, Jan. 9 and 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot and get to know your neighbors. Friends of the Library sponsor this book club. For Tuesday, Jan. 10, read “Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth's Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa” by Mark Mathabane. Discussion will run from 6:45 to 8 p.m. For Wednesday, Jan. 18 read “Plain Truth” by Jodi Picoult. Discussion will run from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn 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. You must register and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, Jan. 2, 9 and 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Monday, Jan. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. 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. Monday, Jan. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Web Searching I: Prerequisite: Web Basics. How do you find good information on the Web? Library staff will get you started with a few simple tools and then help you understand why some Web sites might be better choices than others for reliable information. Friday, Jan. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. New Catalog with Mouse Basics: This class is designed for the beginning computer user. Learn how to use the mouse as you learn about the new library catalog. Saturday, Jan. 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. 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. Monday, Jan. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. New Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Learn how to get around in the new library catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this new system. Monday, Jan. 30 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. |
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