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Parkrose Business Association offers scholarship

The Parkrose Business Association (PBA) is sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a student graduating from Parkrose High School. Seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or better are encouraged to apply for the award. Selection criteria include school and community involvement, academic achievement, and financial need. Applicants will provide three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a short essay explaining their education plans and goals. Applications are available at the PHS Career Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. For more information, please call the PHS Career Center at 503-408-2681, or PBA scholarship committee member Nancy Murphy at 503-257-3404.

State recognizes school employees

The State of Oregon has dedicated the week of Monday, March 4 through Monday, March 8 as Classified Educational Employees Week, recognizing their dedication and commitment to Oregon’s students and public education. Classified professionals such as secretaries make schools run smoothly. The Memo recognizes all of the classified professionals in the David Douglas and Parkrose School Districts - keep up the great work!

Community Watershed Stewardship Grants

The Community Watershed Stewardship Program, a partnership between City of Portland’s Environmental Services, Portland State University and the Northwest Service Academy, has grant funding available (up to $5000) for citizen-initiated watershed enhancement projects located in the City of Portland. For more information please call Amber Marra at 503-823-5740 or email amberm@bes.ci.portland.or.us.

Application materials and information can be found at www.cleanrivers-pdx.org/get_involved/stewardship.htm. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10.

Get the help your family needs

Family Works is a resource center for families in mid-Multnomah County. Family Works offers dozens of services. Services for adults include parenting skills seminars, housing assistance, energy assistance, and classes in basic life skills. Services for kids include individual counseling, social skills classes for ages 13 to 17, mediation services for ages 12 and up, and a program that not only helps teens find jobs, but also helps them to pick the job and career they will be happy with. Services available to both adults and children include family counseling, mediations and drug and alcohol counseling services. For more information on these or any other programs, visit their new location today at 12630 S.E. Stark St., Building J. Find out how Family Works can help you. For more information, please call 503-256-2330.

MHCC enrollment highest ever

Mt. Hood Community College is experiencing record enrollment as the state continues to see high unemployment in a sluggish economy. Many of those who have recently found themselves without jobs are turning to the college for retraining, acquiring skills for jobs that are available. Final enrollment figures for fall term show a total of 16,600 students, the highest in the college’s history and an impressive 7.2 percent increase over fall of 2000.

“What we are seeing is unprecedented growth for any college,” said Dr. Robert Silverman, college president. The increase in students is being seen at not only the college’s Gresham campus, but also at the college’s Maywood Park campus in Portland.

“Enrollment at the college has steadily been on the increase, but I think the poor economy is definitely playing a role in such a dramatic rise,” said Bob Moore, MHCC Board of Education chairman.

Through “Operation Workforce Recovery,” Mt. Hood Community College continues efforts in retraining those who have recently lost their jobs. This program offers a series of “short courses” to train unemployed workers for careers that are currently in demand.

Let the NCCC help you improve your relationship

The Northeast Catholic Counseling Center is offering a “Couples Communication Skills” class that runs from Tuesday, March 12, through Tuesday, April 9. This class, held every Tuesday from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., teaches couples how to listen to one another, clarify communication and resolve conflicts. The class will be held at the NCCC, 8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Ste. 205, and pre-registration is required.

NCCC is also offering a Re-marriage seminar in April. This seminar is designed for those entering another marriage after death or divorce. The seminar helps couples prepare for their new marriages and teaches couples to deal with problems that commonly arise such as unresolved issues from first marriages and how to deal with financial issues. The class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 19 and from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, April 10.

For more information or to pre-register for either of these programs, please call Lisa Sheridan at 503-253-0964. The Northeast Catholic Counseling Center is a non-profit, state certified counseling agency offering a variety of services.

Spring Break just got a lot more fun

The Montavilla Community Center, 8219 N.E. Glisan St., will be offering a spring break camp from Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29. Kids ages 5 to 10 can spend their spring break enjoying sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events while meeting new friends. There are several sessions available each day. Morning session runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and costs $9. Evening session runs from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and also costs $9. Sign up for the full day session, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $18. Need more time? The center offers extended hours from 8 to 9 a.m. for $2, and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $3.

Montavilla Community Center will also be holding a Family Night with a night of music by Greta Pedersen. She has been featured on national radio and television, and her music video “Music is Magic” is broadcast on The Learning Channel. Bring the whole family to this sing-along event and enjoy a night filled with songs, sign language, and a wide range of percussion instruments. Family Night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 8. Cost is $1 per person.

For more information about either of these events please call the Montavilla Community Center at 503-823-4101

March into spring

The Parkrose High School Community Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., will be offering the following classes in spring. For more information, please call the Parkrose Community Center at 503-408-2640.

• Makeup Makeover: Learn how to apply makeup. Select the colors most likely to flatter your skin tones. Class is for ages 14 to seniors, and will be held on Monday, March 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10.

• First Aid-Standard Red Cross: Gain knowledge in caring for breathing emergencies, heart attacks and cardiac arrest. Identify and control life-threatening bleeding, muscle, bone and joint injuries and learn to care for sudden illnesses including poisoning, heat and cold emergencies. This meets Oregon Teachers and Practices Commission requirements. Certification is valid for one year. Class is for ages 14 to seniors, and will be held on Monday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 6 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $41.

• AARP 55 Alive: Seniors 55 years and older may take this driving course and learn how to be a safer driver. The class is free; however participants must pay $10 to AARP as a certification fee. The class will be held on Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

New Library Hours

Beginning in February, Multnomah County Libraries will be closed on Mondays. This unfortunate measure has been forced on the library due to a drop in Multnomah County tax revenues, as well as a shortfall in the library’s current levy funding. Please help support this valuable community resource! New library hours are listed below:

• Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., closed Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave. 503-988-5392: Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m., closed Monday, Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Parkrose Cooperative Library, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., 503-988-5383: Tuesday through Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed on Sunday and Monday.

Help someone discover a whole new world

Are you interested in helping someone else learn about the joy that can be found in books? Or maybe you just like kids and want to help your child’s school. Whatever you have in mind, the Mid-county Memo has the tutoring program for you. Some local programs are listed below:

• The non-profit organization Start Making a Reader Today (SMART)is looking for daytime volunteers to work with children on their reading skills at Prescott, Sacramento, and Shaver Elementary Schools. You can help a local child by donating just one hour of your time per week. Read with two different children for a half-hour each, once a week, and make a difference in the lives of children in the Parkrose Community. SMART not only assists children with learning to read, but also sends each child home with two books a month, so students can build an at-home library. For many students, this would not be possible without SMART. See if you can donate a little time or money to help keep this wonderful program going. For more information or to sign up, call Micaela Boyington 503-402-1954.

• The Volunteers In Partnership (VIP) Mentor Program matches students in David Douglas and Parkrose elementary schools with caring adults who then meet together once a week on school grounds for the duration of the school year. During their weekly time together the student/mentor pairs are given the freedom to decide what kind of activities they want to do. Many mentor pairs do art projects, read books, or play games. One hundred percent of the students involved in the VIP program reported that they would definitely like to continue with the program in the future. The VIP program needs volunteers interested in spending one hour a week with a child for the remainder of the school year. Anyone interested in participating in this fun and rewarding experience should contact Beth Ragel at 503-261-8275 for additional information.

• Glenfair Elementary asks if you can spare one hour a week to helping a local child. If so, join other volunteer tutors helping 2nd and 3rd grade students improve their reading skills. For more information, contact Myra or Diane at Glenfair School at 503-252-3479 ext. 223.

• The Older Adult Service and Information System (OASIS) has joined with Parkrose and David Douglas school districts to offer the Intergenerational Tutoring Program, which provides adults over the age of 55 the opportunity to help children in local schools. The program also provides volunteers with training, supplies, and ongoing support. All local seniors are encouraged to join in. OASIS provides services, classes, and various programs that benefit seniors. For more information or to get an application packet, please contact OASIS Mid-county Coordinator Beth Ragel at 503-261-8275.

• The Mt. Hood Literacy Coalition is recruiting volunteers who are willing to help adults in Mid-Multnomah County improve their reading, writing and/or English-speaking skills. The coalition is seeking volunteers who can commit two to four hours per week to meet with adults in settings such as one-on-one tutoring, working with small groups and assisting an instructor in a class. Currently, the largest need is for volunteers to assist with life skills and basic literacy for non-readers. In addition, volunteers are needed who will tutor small English as a Second Language (ESL) groups. Tutoring locations include the Mt. Hood Maywood Park Campus. For more information or to volunteer, call Christina Bright at the Mt. Hood Literacy Coalition at 503-667-1640 or the Oregon Literacy Hotline at 1-800-322-8715.

MHCC program wins grant

The Mt. Hood Community College Environmental Science and Safety program has been awarded a $3,600 grant from the Columbia Willamette Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). ASSE is an organization that, among other things, works to provide professional development and representation for those engaged in the practice of safety, health and the environment. The organization also provides services to the private and public sectors to protect people, property and the environment.

The grant money can be used to purchase a computer and printer and/or a computer projector. As the recipients of this grant, students enrolled in Mt. Hood’s two-year Environmental Science and Safety degree program will benefit from the new equipment. For more information, please contact Dr. Javid Mohtasham, program adviser for MHCC’s Environmental Science and Safety program, at 503-491-7440.

Support David Douglas High

It’s that time again - the parents of the senior class at David Douglas High School are once again planning for the Senior All Night Drug and Alcohol Free Graduation Party. This party provides graduating teens with a safe, fun place to celebrate this milestone in their lives. No financial support is provided by the school, so the Graduation Committee is asking your help in providing a safe place for our teens to celebrate.

Any donation will be gladly accepted, whether cash or product. Your donation is tax deductible and you will be provided with the tax ID number for your records. Your name will also be included in a published public acknowledgment of all contributors.

Help the David Douglas seniors have a fun, safe graduation night. For more information on how you can help, please call David Douglas High School at 503-252-2900.

Help a child and yourself

The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for seniors sixty years and up on a limited income to help at-risk children in Portland. These children need positive role models to help them with reading, developing social skills, and much more. Not only do the foster grandparents get to help out a child, but they also receive two hundred dollars a month tax-free. The program also offers other benefits, including meal and travel compensation, paid time off and sick leave. No experience is necessary, just the desire to better a child’s life. For more information, please call Randy Lucas 503-232-0007 ext. 202.

Outstanding teen recognized

Congratulations to the Gateway Elks Teen of the Month Jimmy Le. Le is a senior at David Douglas High School where he is a member of the National Honor Society. Although he has taken advanced classes in general science, biology, anatomy, and physiology, Le has still managed to keep his GPA at 3.87.

Le has also enrolled in a number of Jump-start classes offered at David Douglas, which have earned him college credit. His goal is to attend Portland State University and major in Pre-Medicine, and then attend the Oregon Health Sciences University to pursue a career in pediatrics.

Le has volunteered more than 200 hours at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital’s In-patient Acute Rehabilitation Unit. He has helped tremendously by assisting with general nursing and patient support needs. Le is always kind and gentle with the patients, treating them with care and respect.

He also takes his education seriously. Le never hesitates to offer assistance to fellow student and has been known to go out of his way to do so. He is an active member of the school’s athletic department, where he helps to set up the football field, runs the clock for football and basketball games, and is in charge of putting the equipment away. Le is also the instructor for a children’s track and field team, and is a member of the Aikido club and a student of Tae-Kwon-Do.

Be and Dung Tran are very proud of their son, who has demonstrated himself to be a successful young man. He is described by teachers and fellow students as someone who exceeds expectations, is dependable, follows directions, shows initiative, and conducts himself in a professional manner.

With all his practice, education, and aptitude, the Mid-county Memo has every confidence that Jimmy Le will achieve his dreams.

Seniors - take advantage of free services

The Senior Services Program Office hosts many free informational clinics and health checks. Senior Services offers a free law clinic every Friday with half-hour consultations. Make your appointment for these free services today!

Medicare advice is available as well, through Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA). Volunteers help both seniors and people with disabilities to understand their rights, make informed choices on how to receive their benefits, and file claims and appeals. Appointments are required.

The Senior Services Program Office is located in the East Portland Community Center at 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment with any of these programs, please call 503-988-6073.

Help Snow-CAP support our community

Snow-CAP, a Community Action Program, benefits many people in our area. This is made possible by the local volunteers who donate their time or money to help support those less fortunate in the community.

Snow-CAP runs several food and clothing programs for low-income residents of the Mid-County area. These programs have served over 4,000 different families in the last year. This translates to over 65,000 visits for various services. These programs include a shopping style food pantry, produce distribution on Tuesdays, a co-op-type program called Community Basket, a community garden, and a delivery program for low-income seniors called Food 2 You, as well as much more.

Our community works through volunteers from the community pitching in, providing time and donations to help those less fortunate make it through another Portland winter. Assist your community by supporting Snow-CAP. Call 503-674-8785 to volunteer, donate, or for more information about what you can do to help.

Elders in Action offers help for seniors

Elders in Action has specially trained volunteer Ombudsman available to assist seniors and people with disabilities who may be experiencing problems in the areas of healthcare, housing and elder crime and abuse.

These Ombudsman can provide problem solving assistance, advocate for client’s rights, safety, dignity and well being. They provide information and link clients with community services, provide emotional and peer support, and provide physical support in making phone calls, filling out paperwork, or accompanying clients to appointments.

Elders in Action volunteers are also available to speak to senior and community groups about Medicare fraud and abuse and to alert them to swindles and fraudulent practices aimed at seniors.

For more information on Ombudsman Services, or to arrange for a speaking engagement call the Elders in Action Ombudsman Services Line at 503-823-5293.

You can also get involved over the internet. Sign up today to participate in public surveys about issues that affect seniors. Your voice will help Elders in Action to decide what issues to focus on, and you will also be more informed about current legislation that might affect you. Sign up today in an e-mail addressed to volunteer@eldersaction.org.

David Douglas welcomes Arthur Academy

The Mastery Learning Institute (MLI) charter application has been approved by the David Douglas School Board officially admitting Arthur Academy to the David Douglas school district.

Arthur Academy, named for MLI Director Charles Arthur, will be an alternative to more crowded public schools, offering personalized instruction with only one class per grade level. Since it will be supported by public funds, Arthur Academy will be available free to any student in the David Douglas School District.

Charter schools are recognized by Oregon law as “a legitimate avenue for parents, educators, and community members... to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children within the public school system.” The Arthur Academy is holding monthly meetings to help educate parents on what that means. Come find out the educational format at Arthur Academy, and what teaching methods are encouraged. The meetings also provide an opportunity for parents to meet the new school’s leaders.

The March meeting will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 in the Board Room of the David Douglas Administrative Building, 1500 S.E. 103rd Ave. The meeting will focus on math instruction at Arthur Academy. For more information, please call the Mastery Learning Institute at 503-236-9326.

Wait to pay your taxes

Seniors and disabled Oregonians may qualify for a property tax deferral. Both the Disabled Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program and the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program allow qualified taxpayers to defer the payment of the property taxes on their homes. To qualify for either program, taxpayers must live on the property and must have a deed or recorded sales contract. Household income limitations also apply. Disabled persons must be receiving Federal Social Security Disability benefits to qualify, and seniors must be age 62 years or older by Monday, April 15.

Applications and information are available by calling the Multnomah County Assessors office at 503-988-3326. Filing deadline for both deferral programs is Monday, April 15. For additional information, taxpayers may contact the Oregon Dept. of Revenue’s tax services at 503-378-4988 or 1-800-356-4222.

Experience local area history

The David Douglas Historical Society has a museum highlighting the history of the David Douglas School District and of the area. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share. Immerse yourself in the history of your neighborhood. Come see old pictures and memorabilia in the Children’s Services building, 1400 S.E. 135th Ave. The museum is currently open by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Jo Curry at 503-254-5923.

Rose Festival fun at Parkrose High School

Parkrose High School students will select their Rose Festival Court Member on Tuesday, March 5. Four seniors will present themselves to their classmates at back-to-back morning assemblies. Candidates LaTasha Marie Brown, Marchelle Jaylee Carl, Laura Drew, and Sarah Fern Rice will have to wait until a ceremony at the end of the school day to learn who will represent PHS on the 2002 Court.

Portland’s Rose Festival Court is comprised of 14 outstanding women selected from 14 Portland-area high schools by their respective student bodies. Each court member represents her school throughout the months of May and June at many community events.

To qualify for the Rose Festival Court, the young woman must be a full-time student, be a member of the graduating class, have a grade point average of at least 2.75, demonstrate good citizenship and have a good attendance record. The candidates are evaluated on character, communication and presence. The Portland Rose Festival Association awards each ambassador a $3,000 scholarship courtesy of Randall Realty Corp.

For more information, please call the Parkrose High School at 503-408-2600.

Prescott - something for everyone

Prescott Elementary School opens its doors to students, parents, and the community every Tuesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

During these evenings, staff will be available to provide supervision and instruction. The library, computer lab, and gym will be open for family use. There will be reading time and homework help for students and parents.

Prescott Elementary will also be offering English language instruction for non-English speaking students and their families.

In addition to this, the Prescott Parents Organization will be holding informational meetings every third Tuesday of the month, and will also be providing a program for Russian-speaking families to make a smooth transition into our community. Classes to develop communication skills and learn about life in the United States will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Prescott Elementary, 10410 N.E. Prescott St.

For more information, please call Prescott Elementary at 503-408-2150.

WIC returns to mid-county

The new Multnomah County East facility brings the Women, Infants and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition (WIC) services back to the Mid-county area. The new facility offers a teaching kitchen to help educate mothers how to make nutritious, tasty meals. Several large classrooms permit food preparation demonstrations as well as interactive classes. Bilingual staff members are also available to Spanish-speaking clients. The new facility is located at 600 N.E. 8th St. in Gresham, and hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services are also available through the Mid-County Health Center, 12710 S.E. Division St. For more information, please call 503-988-3503.

Human Solutions offers help

Human Solutions is a non-profit social service corporation that helps low-income families move into self-sufficiency. They do this by providing transitional and permanent affordable housing, as well as a broad range of life skill classes and other social services. To find out how they can help you, call Human Solutions at 503-988-5200.

Help your neighborhood

Rose Community Development Corporation needs welcome ambassador volunteers. Duties would include greeting visitors and answering the phone. Minor clerical tasks and required, and the minimum age is 16. Support this program so it can continue it’s goal of building communities and strengthening neighborhood economies. For more information, please call Robin Murray at 503-788-0992, ext. 103. The Rose Community Development Corporation is located at 5215 S.E. Duke St.

Learn something new

A variety of classes are offered this month at the Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Gregory Heights Library hours are Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed Monday. Free programs and special events for March are listed below. For more information or to pre-register for any event call 503-988-5386.

• Book Discussion Group: Join friends and neighbors to discuss insights and read interesting books. For Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m., read “Jane Eyre,” Charlotte Bronte’s classic romance between an orphaned governess and her employer, the brooding Edwin Rochester. Then have all your sympathies and understanding turned upside down with “Wide Sargasso Sea,” Jean Rhys’ story of the first Mrs. Rochester.

• Preschool Storytime: Storytimes for children aged 3 to 6 years with adult will be held every Friday at 11 a.m.

• Toddler Time: Storytimes for children aged 18 months to 3 years with adult will be held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

• Story Stop: Listen to stories almost every day! Children of all ages and their adults are invited to stop by the library for a short, daily program of fun stories. This program is held five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.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 in the library. Sessions at Gregory Heights will be held Tuesdays through Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Available whenever school is in session.

• 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 for this class, held on Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. only.

• Cyber Sundays: One-on-one computer help is available at Gregory Heights on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Specially trained volunteers will teach you how to use the online catalog, search the Internet, play educational computer games with your kids and discover what a “mouse” can do.

• 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. Participants must pre-register and attend the three classes held Tuesday, March 5, Tuesday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 19, all at 9 a.m.

• Gregory Heights Computer Lab: Library staff help beginners practice computer basics in the computer lab at Gregory Heights. Pre-registration required for the classes, which will be 9 to 10 a.m. Classes will be offered every Saturday except Saturday, March 2.

• Ukrainian Egg Decorating: Learn the art of pysanky (egg writing) and create a simple design of your own in this fun and interesting class. This two part workshop will be held on Saturday, March 23 and Saturday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m.

• Dragons, Knights and Castles: Enter the world of magic with storyteller Tifni Lynch as she uses props, costumes and audience participation to bring her stories to life. Experience the magic on Saturday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m.

Midland offers free classes and activities

The Midland branch of the Multnomah County Library, located at 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., offers many free activities for adults and families. Library hours are: Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Monday. In March, weekly events include computer and Internet classes and story times. Pre-registration is required for all classes. There will also be many special events. For more information on any of the listed programs or to pre-register for a free class, please call the library at 503-988-5392.

• Book Discussions Group: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Come and exchange perspectives about characters, plot and more!

For Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m., read “Corelli’s Mandolin” by Louis de Bernieres, a sprawling novel that follows the lives of the inhabitants of an idyllic Greek island.

For Wednesday, March 20 at 1 p.m., read Maria Laurino’s “Were You Always an Italian? Ancestors and Other Icons of Italian America,” a witty examination of Italian stereotypes in both America and Italy.

• Preschool Storytime: Storytimes for children aged 3 to 6 years with adult will be held every Friday at 10:15 a.m.

• Toddler Storytime: Storytimes for children aged 2 to 3 years with adult will be held every Thursday at 10:15 a.m.

• Tiny Tots: Storytimes for children aged 1 to 2 years with adult will be held every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

• Book Babies: Storytimes for children newborn to one year with adult will be held every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

• Young Readers Club: Calling all readers ages 10 and up! Join us for discussion, fun and friends. For Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m., read “Trouble’s Daughter: The Story of Susanna Hutchinson, Indian Captive” by Katherine Kirkpatrick. When her family is massacred by Lenape Indians in 1643, 9-year-old Susanna, daughter of Anne Hutchinson, is captured and raised as a Lenape.