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| Memo Calendar (continued) ... LIBRARIES 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 through Aug. 14 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays through Aug. 16 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult. Thursdays through Aug. 17 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult. Fridays through Aug. 18 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Tuesdays, Aug. 8 and 22 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. The Princess and the Pea: Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre puts a spin on this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale. Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 7 to 7:45 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, Aug. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Rou’s Tips for Basenjis: Join illustrator Sophie, a third-grader, as she reads from her book Rou’s Tips for Basenjis. Meet her dog Rou, and hear from Pamela Kennedy, who will discuss the mother-daughter collaboration of the book-making process. Sunday, Aug. 13 from 2 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 event. Read “Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before” by Tony Horwitz. Tuesday, Aug. 15 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. 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. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Library 101: Prerequisite: Web Basics. Learn to use the library catalog and magazine database. Look up titles and place holds using your library card. Find the latest information from magazines and newspapers. Please bring your library card to class. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. 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. Bilingual Story Stop: Stories presented in Spanish and English for children newborn to 6 years. Sundays from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months. Tuesdays through Aug. 15 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays through Aug. 16 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays through Aug. 16 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays through Aug. 17 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Animal Masks: Listen to multicultural stories and make a paper mask of an animal character with artist Maranee Sanders. Recommended for children 4 years and older with an adult. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Thursday, Aug. 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Dan Crow: Get ready to dance, clap and sing along with Disney Singer and Songwriter Dan Crow. Children and families will enjoy Crow’s funny faces, sounds and delivery as he performs songs like “Oops!” and “American Gum.” Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Read to the DogsSM: 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, Aug. 14 and 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Gotta Read This: New Books to Connect with Your Curriculum: Tired of using the same books with your classes every year? Come to this workshop for Multnomah County elementary (K-5) educators to learn about new books you might use in your language arts, social studies, math, science and the arts classes. You’ll receive a notebook with book discussions, and copies of the books will be available for you to borrow after the event. Refreshments will be served, and all educators who attend will receive a free book to keep. Registration is required. Call 503-988-6004. Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. |
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