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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, except as noted.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months with adult. Mondays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Tuesdays from 4 to 4:30 p.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.
Day of the Children and Day of the Books: Celebrate the power and magic that books bring to children. Join library staff and special guests for music, performances, arts and crafts workshops and other fun activities. Saturday, April 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. Angel Ocasio of komedy 4 da kids combines physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic in a performance from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. A six-piece Mariachi band, Mariachi Viva Mexico, includes trumpets, violins, guitars, guitaron and vihuelas and will perform from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. except April 5.
Teen Lounge Unplugged — Dance Dance Revolution: Anyone in grades 6-12 is invited to jump around like a fool to DDR. Compete with a friend or just try it out yourself — no experience necessary — or just hang out and eat snacks. Thursday, April 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Mad Science — Spin, Pop, Boom: See an assortment of chemical and physical changes. Sunday, April 8 from 2 to 2:45 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. Call 503-988-5386. Sunday, April 22 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. 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 “Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague” by Geraldine Brooks for the meeting on Tuesday, April 17 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Candle-making Workshop: Artist Kathy Karbo shows you how to create beautiful candles out of colorful beeswax. Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
TechnoHosts: Volunteers help you search the Web, play educational CD-ROM games, and look up materials with the library’s online catalog. Assistance in Vietnamese is available. Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.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 11:15 a.m. to noon.
Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Bedtime for Frances: Emily Alexander brings this classic story by Russell Hoban to life with a delightful family of badger puppets. Saturday, April 14 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
Day of the Children and Day of the Books: Celebrate the power and magic that books bring to children. Join library staff and special guests for music, performances, arts and crafts workshops and other fun activities. Sunday, April 29 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers, get homework help, or just do your homework and listen to music. For teens in grades 6-12. 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. Call 503-988-5392. Mondays, April 2 and 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and April 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Rhythm and Drumming: Explore creativity through rhythm using a variety of instruments with Tynan Pierce and Hope Medford of Common Rhythms. For teens in grades 6-12. Saturday, April 7 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English.
Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 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 sponsors this community book club. Read “Ex-Libris” by Ross King for the meeting on Tuesday, April 10 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. and “The Bookseller of Kabul” by Asne Seierstad for discussion on Wednesday, April 18 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. Russian-speaking lab help is available. Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and 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. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, April 6 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. You must register and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, April 2, 9 and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, April 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
E-mail for Beginners: Prerequisite: Web Basics. Learn how to use free e-mail. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Monday, April 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Web Searching I: Prerequisite: Web Basics. How do you find good information on the Web? Volunteers 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, April 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, April 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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