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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 three or more children are gathered.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas; grab a bedtime buddy and the librarians for stories, songs and fun, Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Preschool Story time: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years with adult, Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 12 months with adult, Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months with adult, Fridays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Story time: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages, Fridays from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Who's in Rabbit's House: Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre uses a variety of puppets and her own style of enchanting storytelling in this show based on a Bantu folktale from East Africa, Wednesday from May 11, 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, May 14 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Captain Bogg and Salty's Pirate Band: Weigh anchor with Captain Bogg and Salty and discover the tradition of pirate music as the band sings tales and tunes for buccaneers of all ages accompanied by guitar, drums, toy piano, melodica and xylophone. Saturday, May 21 from 2 to 3 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 six to 12, Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.
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, Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m.
Retirement Planning: Sean Halloran, investment representative for Edward Jones, will discuss how to take inventory of your current assets and provide strategies for retirement planning. Tuesday, May 17 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. The Friends of the Library sponsor book club events. Read "Becoming Madame Mao" by Anchee Min for the discussion on Tuesday, May 17 from 7 to 8 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 and Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. (except May 30).
Word Processing I: Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word 2000. 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, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon
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. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, May 7 from 9 to 10 a.m.
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. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon
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 at 1:30 p.m. except May 30.
Children and books: Celebrate the power and magic that books bring to children. Join library staff for folk dance, music, photos with Maisy and fun craft activities. On Tuesday, May 3, enjoy Latin music including Boleros, Rancheras, and Corridos with Portland's Trio Latino from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and komedy 4 da kids as Angel Ocasio performs a bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Russian/English Story time: Stories and activities in Russian and English. Saturday, May 21 from 2 to 3 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.
Mondays, May 9 and 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays, May 10 and 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Talk Time: Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. This is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share your culture and have fun. Food will be served. Only English will be spoken. Sign up in advance at the library, or just come to any session, Tuesdays in May from 6 to 8 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. The Friends of the Library sponsor these discussion groups.
For the Tuesday, May 10 discussion from 6:45 to 8 p.m. read "The Kitchen Boy" by Robert Alexander and for the Wednesday, May 18 discussion from 1 to 2:15 p.m. read "When We Were
Orphans" by Kazuo Ishiguro.
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. No preregistration required, Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn 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. You must pre-register and attend all three sessions. Mondays, May 2, 9 and 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
Web for Computer Novices: This class is designed for the complete beginner. Monday, May 9 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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. Monday, May 16 from 2 to 4 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. Saturday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 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? Experts 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. Tuesday, May 31 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.
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