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Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Story Stop: Feel free to ask for a short program of fun stories when 3 or more children are gathered.
Toddler Story time: Storytime for children 18 to 36 months. Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon (except Dec. 22 and 29)
Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. (except Dec. 22 and 29)
Preschool Story time: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. (except Dec. 23 and 30)
Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Thursday, Dec. 2 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 18 months. Fridays 11 to 11:30 a.m. (except Dec. 24 and 31).
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, Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Planets: Amy Gray of Zing Productions presents a multimedia show of lights and sounds. Shadow puppets and laser effects add to the fun and magic on a journey from Earth to the farthest reaches of space.
Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use computers to access the Internet and do word processing, get homework help from staff and online tutors, or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out in beanbag chairs. For teens in grades 6-12. Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. (except Dec. 22 and 29).
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. They volunteer whenever school is in session. Mondays from 4 to 6 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.
For Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. read “The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time” by Mark Haddon. Despite his overwhelming fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a mathematically-gifted, autistic 15-year-old boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor’s dog and uncovers secret information about his mother.
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. Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. You may also ask for basic assistance writing reports, creating résumés, establishing an e-mail account, preparing research projects, filling out online application forms, and locating library and Internet resources. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. through Dec. 11.
TechnoHosts: Volunteers help you search the Web, play educational CD-ROM games and look up materials with the library’s online catalog. Use the library’s online databases and guides, and practice basic computer skills. Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. (except Dec. 19 and Dec. 26).
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Select and modify text, cut and paste, open and save a document, and create your own party invitations. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon .
Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web basics or Internet experience. This new, two-hour class combines Web Searching I and Web Searching II so you can learn several Web searching tools at once. Improve your understanding of subject indexes and search engines and learn how to evaluate the quality of the information you find on the Web. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html
Story Stop: Stories for children newborn to 6 years. Daily from 1:30 p.m. (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 25)
Peter and the Wolf: Amy Gray of Zing Productions presents a hilarious, interactive retelling of Prokofiev’s classic tale. Expect lively, kid-friendly masks and puppets, as well as a few surprises. Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 1 to 1:45 p.m.
Read to the Dogs: Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs from the Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5392.
Tuesdays, Dec. 7 and 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Mondays, Dec. 13 and 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. For Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. read “Tuesdays With Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson” by Mitch Albom.
For Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. read “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith.
Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. You may also ask for basic assistance writing reports, creating résumés, establishing an e-mail account, preparing research projects, filling out online application forms, and locating library and Internet resources.
Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. (except Dec. 24 and 31)
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. Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. Select and modify text, cut and paste, open and save a document, and create your own party invitations. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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