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Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, ww.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html
Hora de Cuentos: Se presentan en español cuentos, canciones y rimas para familias con hijos de 0-5 años de edad. Thursday, December 11, 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Movie Sing-A-Long: Dress as the lion, the tin man or even Dorothy and get ready to sing during this interactive showing of the classic film of a young girl’s adventures in Oz. Tuesday, December 30, 2 to 4:30 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 and Education Program. Mondays, December 1, 15 and 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays, December 4 and 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5392.
Midland Computer Lab: Get help using a library computer to write reports, create resumés, establish e-mail accounts, prepare research projects, fill out online application forms, use the library’s online tutorials, and locate library and Internet resources. English and Spanish speaking lab monitors will be available to help you.
Reciba ayuda usando las computadoras de la biblioteca para componer redacciones y curriculums, crear cuentas de correo electrónico, preparar informes de investigación, rellenar solicitudes en línea, utilizar tutoriales de la biblioteca, y ubicar y utilizar materiales didácticas disponibles en la biblioteca y en Internet. Dispondrán de asistencia en inglés y español. Llame a 503.988.6112 para más información. Fridays, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Read “A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail” by Bill Bryson. Bryson hauls his out-of-shape, middle-aged butt over hill and dale in this delightful chronicle of the trail, the people who created it, and the places it passes. Wednesday, December 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Read “Seabiscuit: An American Legend” by Laura Hillenbrand. The author tells how three unlikely partners survive a phenomenal run of bad fortune, conspiracy and severe injury to transform the racehorse Seabiscuit from a neurotic also-ran into an American sports icon. Wednesday, December 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy and join the librarians for stories, songs and fun. Wednesdays, December 3 and 10, 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages.
Se presentan en español e inglés para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Thursdays, December 4 and11, 4 to 5 p.m.
Family Storytime: Storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult. Fridays, December 5 and 12, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Warm Winter Holiday Tales: Storyteller Christopher Leebrick presents a collection of multicultural tales including a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Saturday, December 6, 11 to11:45 a.m.
Young Readers’ Club: Calling all readers ages 10 and up. Join library staff for discussion, fun and friends. Ask for titles or check the Talk It Up! Web site: www.multcolib.org/talk/index.html – Thursday, December 18, 7 to 8 p.m.
Intercambio/Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish as well as with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. There will be time for conversation in both languages.
Conversación para los hablantes nativos de inglés y español que quieren mejorar el segundo idioma. nHabrá tiempo para conversar en ambos idiomas.
Thursdays, December 4 and 11, 4 to 5 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Read “A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail” by Bill Bryson. Bryson hauls his out-of-shape, middle-aged butt over hill and dale in this delightful chronicle of the trail, the people who created it, and the places it passes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Tuesday, December 16, 7 to 8 p.m.
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