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| Memo Calendar (cont'd) ... LIBRARIES Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html 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 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. (except May 29) Pajama Time: Bedtime stories for the whole family. Wednesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. (except May 31) 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. Bilingual Storytime: Presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages. Wednesday, May 10 from 3:30 to 4 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 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Animal Crackers: Enjoy a marvelous menagerie of music and stories with award-winning storyteller Anne-Louise Sterry and her unique assistant Bob, one of the region's few nose flautists. An experience not to be missed. Sunday, May 21 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Teen Lounge and Homework Center: Use library computers to access the Internet and do word processing; get homework help from trained 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. Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 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 book club. Read “Atonement: A Novel” by Ian McEwan and join the discussion on Tuesday, May 16 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. Wednesday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Searching the Web: Prerequisite: Web Basics or Internet experience. 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. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Library Catalog for Vietnamese Customers: Learn how to search the new catalog, access your account, place holds and renew library material. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, May 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 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. Wednesday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Word Processing II: Prerequisite: Word Processing I. Learn more advanced skills, including tables and bullets. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Learn how to get around in the library catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this system. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Wednesday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., 503-988-5392, www.multcolib.org/agcy/mid/html 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 May 16 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Tiny Tots: Storytime for children 12 to 24 months. Wednesdays through May 17 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 24 to 36 months. Wednesdays through May 17 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Storytime for children 3 to 6 years. Thursdays through May 18 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Picture Frame Craft: Make a custom picture frame with artist Kathy Karbo. She'll show you how to use colorful foam, wire, beads and other decorative objects to create a frame for your favorite picture. Saturday, May 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Adopt-A-Pet Program: Meet dogs and cats from Multnomah County Animal Services. Volunteers will talk about responsible pet ownership, pet adoption, and caring for your new pet. Saturday, May 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Toddler Sock Hop: Grab your dancing buddies, dress to impress, and head over to the library for the Toddler Sock Hop. We'll have great music, toddler games, refreshments, prizes and lots of dancing. Silly outfits and party dress encouraged. Wednesday, May 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.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. (except May 29) 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, May 1 and 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, May 16 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 from 6 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 sponsor this book club. Read “The Time Traveler's Wife: A Novel” by Audrey Niffenegger and join the discussion on Tuesday, May 9 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Or read “Mountains Beyond Mountains” by Tracy Kidder for the session on Wednesday, May 17 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Computer Lab: Lab assistants are available to help beginners practice their computer skills. 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. You must register and attend all three sessions. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Mondays, May 1, 8 and 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 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, May 5 from 10:30 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. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, May 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon 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. Saturday, May 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. Library Catalog for Vietnamese Customers: Learn how to search the new catalog, access your account, place holds and renew library material. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Sunday, May 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Catalog for the Computer Savvy: Learn how to get around in the library catalog. Learn about the new features and all the great things you can do with this system. Registration is required. Register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Friday, May 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Web Searching I: Prerequisite: Web Basics. How do you find good information on the web? Library staff 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. Tuesday, May 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. |
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