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Award-winning author will visit book groups
Author Jim Lynch will discuss his debut novel, "The Highest Tide," at these local libraries. These visits will be in conjunction with Pageturners book groups meeting at Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., and at Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6:45 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m.
Winner of the 2006 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book Award, "The Highest Tide" tells the coming-of-age story of 13-year-old Miles O'Malley, who goes out on a routine hunt for starfish, snails and clams one summer and instead finds a giant squid, becoming a local sensation. Lynch is a resident of Olympia, Wash.
For more information about Lynch's appearances, visit www.multcolib.org/events/lynch.html.
A generous grant from Friends of the Multnomah County Library has allowed Multnomah County Library to continue its popular book groups for adults. Pageturners meet on a monthly basis in our neighborhood libraries, and each library provides participants with copies of the featured books. Titles scheduled for discussion this year include "Delta Wedding" by Eudora Welty, "The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History" by John M. Barry, "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach, and "The Tortilla Curtain" by T. Coraghessan Boyle.
In February 2007, all of the Pageturners book groups will participate in Everybody Reads, Multnomah County Library's annual community-wide book discussion. The selection is "Midnight at the Dragon Café" by Judy Fong Bates. For more information about related programs and events, visit www.multcolib.org/reads.
A complete list of book discussion dates, locations and titles can be found at www.multcolib.org/books/groups.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386
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.
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. Tuesdays, Oct. 10 and 24 from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
When Animals Were People: Join Omar Vargas and the Atzinameyalli (Spring Water) Ballet Folklórico in a storytelling journey of animal folktales from Mexico and South America accompanied by traditional dances and colorful costumes. Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3 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, Oct. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bat Mobile: Create a spooky mobile for the season with paper bats, glow-in-the-dark beads and other decorations. Space at this program is limited. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:45 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 6-12. Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Cartooning Workshop: Want to learn how to draw a cartoon? Cartoonist Steve Lieber, who has done projects with Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Oni Press, will teach techniques for drawing comics. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5386. Sunday, Oct. 15 from 1 to 3 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. Friends of the Library sponsor this community book club. Read "The Highest Tide" by Jim Lynch and meet the author for the discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.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. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11 and 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392
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. Mondays through Saturdays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
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 to 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Captain Bogg and Salty's Pirate Band: Weigh anchor with Captain Bogg and Salty as they perform pirate jigs, galloping rock and mermaid lullabies. Discover the tradition of pirate music as the band sings tales and tunes for buccaneers of all ages. Sunday, Oct. 22 from 3 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 to 12. Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Read to the Dogs SM: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog from the DoveLewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5392. Mondays, Oct. 9 and 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Podcasting for Teens: Learn the basics of how to create, put together and publish your own podcast. Participants need to bring their own iPod. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. This is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share your culture and have fun. Only English will be spoken. Sign up in advance at the library, or just come to any session Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Senior Day at the Library: Join us for a special day for seniors featuring Dramatic Literature, local actors reading works of literature, and computer classes just for seniors. Thursday, Oct. 5 from 10:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Friends of the Library sponsor this interactive book club.
On Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. discussion will focus on "The Bookseller of Kabul" by Asne Seierstad.
For the meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 2:15 p.m., read "The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America" by Russell Shorto.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 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. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Oct. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 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. You must register and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, Oct. 2, 9 and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Learn how to get around in the library catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this system. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Computer Basics: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Saturday, Oct. 21 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. 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? This class 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. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, Oct. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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