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Books offer a gateway to education, adventure, and the world beyond our imaginings. Gather your family and introduce them to the wonders available at our Mid-County libraries. Each branch plans a variety of activities for all ages. Contact the library nearest you for more information.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. 503-988-5386
www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Story Stop: Listen to stories almost every day. Children ages newborn-6 (and their adults) are invited to stop by the library for a short program of fun stories. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 3:30-3:45 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult. Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime: Storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult. Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult. Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy and join your neighbors for stories, songs and fun. Tuesdays, 7-7:30 p.m.
Young Readers’ Club: Calling all readers ages 10 and up. Join us for discussion, fun and friends. Refreshments provided. For this month’s title, call 503-988-5386 or check the Talk It Up! web site a www.multcolib.org/talk. Thursday, May 15, 7-8 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. Saturday, May 3, 9-10 a.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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. Tuesdays, May 6, 13 and 20, 9-11 a.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Gregory Heights Computer Lab: Library staff helps beginners practice computer basics in the computer lab. Saturdays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31, 9-10 a.m.
Book Discussion Group: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Come and exchange perspectives about characters, plot and more. Read “Passage to Juneau: A Sea and Its Meanings” by Jonathan Raban. Tuesday, May 20, 7-8 p.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave. 503-988-5392
www.multicolib.org/agcy/mid.html
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult. Thursdays, May 1, 8 and 15, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult. Fridays, May 2, 9 and 16, 10:15-11 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. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn-12 months with adult. Tuesdays, May 6 and 13, 10:15-11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult. Wednesdays, May 7 and 14, 10:15-10:45 a.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. Saturday, May 3 and 17, 3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 8 and 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5392.
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. Thursdays, May 1, 8 and 15, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Nivel 1: 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 503-988-4332. Thursdays, May 8 and 22, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Web for Computer Novices: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Saturday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.-noon, and Friday, May 30, 2-3:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Book Discussion Group: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Come and exchange perspectives about characters, plot and more. Read “Chocolat: A Novel” by Joanne Harris. Wednesday, May 14, 7-8:30 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. Friday, May 16, 2-3:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Track Your Ancestors at the Library: Come and explore your roots with a day of workshops, talks and hands-on work at the Central Library. The Genealogical Forum of Oregon co-sponsors this event, covering an array of subjects from the 1930 census to organizing and preserving your genealogy records to using online resources like the Ellis Island Web site. Saturday, May 17, 1-5 p.m.
Nivel 2: 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 503-988-4332. Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pre-registration 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, then help you understand why some Web sites might be better choices than others for reliable information. Tuesday, May 20, 2:30-4 p.m. Pre-registration 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. Tuesday, May 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Book Discussion Group: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Come and exchange perspectives about characters, plot and more. Read “Icy Sparks” by Gwyn Rubio. Wednesday, May 21, 1-2:30 p.m.
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