Lighten Up!

Hey, it’s time to lighten up! Winter is coming…Will your kids be walking and biking in the dark? If they are 10-14, they can join us to customize their backpacks, jackets, bikes, etc. with reflective materials, and create LED accessories to brighten their way. They can even make a jack-o-lantern light! Registration is required, so call 503-718-2656 or stop by the Children’s Reference Desk to sign up.

Bring Your Own Binder- Study Skills Workshop

Look at this incredibly 80s Trapper Keeper. I was looking at bindesr on Google images for this post and I saw this and was like, OMG, I use to own this! I was immediately transported back to a time when the brand of your school supplies was important and everyone in my class traded in eraser shavings. Why? I'm not sure, but I know the rare colors were the most valuable. Also, rubbing the hard metal side of a ruler against an eraser is apparently the most efficient way to produce the biggest volume of tradeable shavings. In case you need to know.

Anyway, kids. Bring Your Own Binder to our study skills workshop on Wednesday, August 24 from 5-7 p.m. in the Burgess Community Room. Folks going into grades 6-9 are welcome for this presentation by teachers from the Huntington Learning Center about tools and skills you need to be successful in school. This information will be especially useful to students entering 6th grade or 9th grade who will soon be coping with a new set of expectations at school. We'll provide some extra school supplies and snacks. Be there!

Graphic Novel Workshop With Phil Yeh

Do you like comics? Do you like FREE COMICS! Come to our awesome Graphic Novels Workshop on Tuesday, August 2 from 4-6, featuring artist and author Phil Yeh. You'll learn something about the history of comics, and get hands-on experience drawing and writing. Phil will be giving comics away. Ages 10 and up are welcome.

Flight School!

Ready to pilot your own paper fleet? Come fold paper airplanes to your heart's content- figure out some fancy new designs and send them flying. Can you construct a trick plane? A fast flyer? Draw designs on your own wooden flyer, too. Join us this Saturday, 1:30-2:30 in the Puett Room for Flight School. See you there!

Origami Workshop

The art of Origami began in ancient China, but now is commonly associated with Japan.  Join us as we investigate the history of Origami in the Puett Room Sunday, January 26.  This fun drop-in program is for all ages and runs from 1:30-3 p.m.

Members of Tigard High School's Japanese Honor Society will be on hand to show you how to create simple elegant figures from paper.  All you need to bring is your imagination. We will provide the materials and tasty snacks

Tiny Treasures! This Saturday!

Do you love all things little? Now is your time to shine! Come to the library this Saturday and transform a shoebox into a cosy room, then fill it with furniture, books, and anything else your creative heart desires.  We'll provide the supplies, you bring your boundless imagination!
Join us from 1:30-2:30 this Saturday, January 19th in the Puett Room.

Writing Workshop For Teens

Registration had already begun for a writing workshop for teens that will meet for four sessions, January 8, 15, 22 and 29. Do you have a teen in your life (in grade 8 and up) who loves to write, could use some guidance on a story or character, and would like to learn more about the writing process? They should Register now for a four week writing workshop taught by Kate Ristau, a folklorist, author and writing instructor at Western Oregon University. In the final session, we will publish a journal of the finished writing projects. Registration required. Stop by the Children’s Reference Desk or call 503-718-2656 to register.