Annual Walk 'n' Roll to the Library

Do you walk, skate, or bike to the library?

Why not make the most of the spectacular September weather and our location along the Fanno Creek Trail by walking, biking, scooting, or skating to the library any time between Sunday September 11 through Friday September 30, 2016.

Stop by the Children's or Adult Reference desks to tell us that you walked or rolled on human powered wheels to get a small prize!!!

Food Adventures!

This summer you can feed your mind and your body!  Come visit the Burgess Community Room on Wednesday July 13th  at 2-4 p.m. for some amazing food adventures!  Nutritionists from Oregon State University's Washington County Extension Office will bring their Food Hero program to the library where you can learn how food travels through your digestive system, taste a food sample, and discover new recipes!  Learn and explore healthy food choices at fun, interactive stations.  We'll even get the play food out too!

City-Wide Smoking Ban Effective July 1, 2016

The City of Tigard is now smoke-free on all city owned properties, parks, and trails.  On February 25, 2016, all city parks and trails became smoke-free.  Effective July 1, 2016, all city owned properties will be smoke-free.  This also means smoking will no longer be allowed on library property.  The new city-wide smoking ban is now part of the city ordinance and contributes to the city's strategic plan on promoting health and wellness.  There are many benefits to having a smoke-free property including a healthy and safe environment for Tigard residents and visitors, especially children and youth.  This new ordinance calls for a fine up to $100 for first-time offenses and no more than $500 for future violations.To read more on this new city ordinance, please visit the city's website on No Smoking/No Vaping.

Having Relationship Stress?

Are any of you parents out there experiencing stress in your relationships?  If you are experiencing stress with those at work, or home, or with yourself, this class may help!  Participants will learn how to use self hypnosis to decrease relationship stress.  Self hypnosis is a safe, natural skill that anyone can develop.  If you have ever had a daydream, then you have experience self hypnosis.  Some come to the library community room on Wednesday February 12th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and relieve relationship stress with self hypnosis!  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tigard Library.

Cover Oregon

Parents, are you wanting to know more about what's involved in Cover Oregon, the healthcare marketplace for our state under the federal Affordable Care Act?  Well, now is the time where you can learn how Cover Oregon provides information to help people compare health and dental insurance plans and apply for financial assistance for insurance.  No one can be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions.  Donna Medica, a trained Cover Oregon educator, will explain how Cover Oregon could help you, your family, or your small-business employees.  Please plan to attend this very informative and educational session on Sunday January 5th, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Burgess Community Room.

Meet the MediKidz: Medical Superheroes

Is your child having a hard time understanding some types of medical conditions?  Perhaps they themselves have been diagnosed with a medical condtion.  Or maybe a freind or family member has a disease.  Are you looking for a way to explain what autism, ADHD, or cancer is? How about asthma or a food allergy? Why not try some of the books from the MediKidz: Superheroes On A Medical Mission Graphic Novel Series.  This series of medical superheroes explain medical information in such a way that children can understand.  The medical superheroes teach kids about issues such as....

ADHD
Asthma
Autism
Brain Tumors
Breast Cancer
Obesity
Cystic Fibrosis
Glaucoma
Depression
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Food Allergies
HIV
Leukemia
Osteosarcoma
Sleep Apnea
Scoliosis
Swine Flu

The Superheroes transform themselves into microscopic beings as they take kids on a field trip through the human body, explaining how organs function and what happens with bad cells to cause illnesses.  This series is written in conjunction with medical consultants.  They also have a website: http://www.medikidz.com/

New Potty Kits Have Arrived!

Thanks to WCCLS, the library has acquired six brand new potty kits! The Youth Sevices staff here at the library are very excited about them because they are all gender neutral. So parents no longer have to wait for a gender specific bag! The kits contain eight fantastic resources for you and your child. The kits contain six picture books, one DVD, and one book for parents.

The contents for children include:
A Potty for Me! By Karen Katz
Even Firefighters go to the Potty: A Potty Training Lift-the-Flap Story By Wendy Wax
Everyone Poops By Taro Gomi
No More Diapers for Ducky! By Bernette Ford and Sam Williams
On Top of the Potty and Other Get-Up-and-Go Songs by Alan Katz and David Catrow
Time to Pee! By Mo Willems
Go Potty Go! For Boys and Girls DVD

And for parents:
Keys to Toilet Training, 2nd edition by Meg Zweiback

Health Care for Tigard-Tualatin students

While at the Tigard High School bask to school night, I learned about a wonderful resource for Tigard/Tualatin students and staff. Affordable health care! The School-Based Health Center at Tigard High School supplies medical and mental health services to students and TTSD staff, regardless of their ability to pay. Please find out more here: http://schoolbasedhealthcenterattigardhigh.blogspot.com/