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Mid-County libraries offer a host of activities for children, families and seniors. There is no greater gift a parent can give a child than an early appreciation for reading and the love of books. Family story times and other fun and interactive events are available throughout the month for children and their parent, or another adult. Some of these events are listed below. For more information contact the branch nearest you.
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.
Family Storytime: Storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult. Tuesdays, April 1, 8 and 15, 7-7:30 p.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult. Thursdays, April 3, 10 and 17, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult. Fridays, April 4, 11 and 18, 11-11:30 a.m.
Cinderella: Get your pumpkin coach and race to the theater before the clock strikes midnight. Stylized puppets and rich costumes dance and swirl in this original musical based on the French classic. Even beyond her nagging stepsisters, Cinderella discovers her biggest obstacle is believing she deserves her dreams. Thursdays April 10, 7-8 p.m. at Vestal Elementary School, 161 N.E. 82nd Ave.
Clay Flute Making: Artist Hugo Nava will teach you how to make clay flutes Saturday, April 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Young Readers’ Club: Calling all readers ages 10 and up. Join the group for discussion, fun and friends. For this month’s title, call 503-988-5386. Thursday, April 17, 7-8 p.m.
Book Discussion Group for Adults: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Exchange perspectives about characters, plot and more. Ask for titles or check the Readers’ Connection Web site. Tuesdays, April 1, 8 and 15, 7-8 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. Tuesdays, April 1, 8 and 15, 9-11 a.m. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5386.
Tax Help: Free Tax Help is available at your neighborhood library! Trained tax preparers volunteer their expertise and help you with your tax forms. Bring last year’s return and this year’s paperwork. This program is sponsored by AARP. Saturdays, April 5 and 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5386.
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 anywhere in the world. Saturdays, April 5, 9-10 a.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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, 1-4 p.m.
Gregory Heights Computer Lab: Library staff help beginners practice computer basics in the computer lab. Saturdays, April 12, 19 and 26, 9-10 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. Tuesdays, April 1-22, 10:15-11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult. Wednesdays, April 2-23, 10:15-11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult. Thursdays, 10:15-11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult. Fridays, 10:15-11 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües: Bilingual Storytime is presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Hora de cuentos bilingüe se presentan en español e inglés para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon.
Butterfly Masks: Artist Shanon Schollian works with kids of all ages to create beautiful paper butterfly masks. Saturday, April 19, 2-4 p.m.
Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros: Participate in Día de los Niños 2003 and celebrate the power and magic that books bring to children. Venga a celebrar el Día de los Niños 2003 y disfrute del poder y la magia que los libros traen a los niños. Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Passport to the World: Listen to stories and make crafts about another culture. The library will highlight a different country each month. This month’s country is Mexico. Thursday, April 24, 3-4 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 Program. Saturdays, April 5 and 19, 3-4:30 p.m. and Thursdays, April 10 and 24, 6-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5392.
Book Discussion Group: Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Exchange perspectives about characters, plot and more Ask for titles or check the Readers’ Connection Web site. Wednesday, April 9, 7-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 16, 1-2:30 p.m.
Tax Help: Free Tax Help is available at your neighborhood library. Trained tax preparers volunteer their expertise and help you with your tax forms. Bring last year’s return and this year’s paperwork. This program is sponsored by AARP. Wednesdays, April 2 and 9, 5-8 p.m., Fridays, April 4 and 11, noon-4 p.m., and Saturdays, April 5 and 12, noon-4 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, April 3, 10 and 17, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5392.
Web for Computer Novices: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Learn basic computer terms and keyboard and mouse skills. Friday, April 4, 2-3 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? Instructors 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. Saturday, April 5, 10:15-11:15 a.m. and Thursday, April 17, 2-3 p.m. Pre-registration 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. Thursday, April 10, 2-3 p.m. and Tuesday, April 15, 2-4 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 anywhere in the world. Wednesday, April 16, 2-3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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