Mitten Tree

Throughout the month of December, bring new hats, scarves and gloves to decorate the branches of our 20th annual Mitten Tree located in the Library Puett Room. 
The Good Neighbor Center will give them to families who are experiencing homelessness in Washington County.

Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard 
Public Library

Mega Crafts!

Mark Sunday, November 27th on your calendar and bring the entire family for some serious crafting fun in the Burgess Community Room!  

From 2-4 p.m. artists both young and young at heart will be making useful and beautiful gift worthy projects to take home for the holidays. All supplies provided just bring your imagination and have fun.

Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Public Library

Annual Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Tigard Library will be having their annual fall used book sale on October 14th through 16th, which will be held in the Burgess Community Room.  Stop by for great prices on books, DVD's, music, and more!  Proceeds from the sale benefit library programs. 

Shopping dates and times:

Friday October 14, 9am-5pm

Saturday October 15, 9am-5pm

BAG SALE: Sunday October 16, 11am-3pm

And when you stop by the library between now and October 15th, be sure to go to the Circulation Desk and pick up a coupon worth 50 cents off your purchase during the sale! (Unfortunately, the coupon is not good for the BAG SALE.)

Support the Library Friends!

Many of you know that the Friends of the Tigard Library offers an annual book sale (usually twice a year).  But did you know that in addition to supporting the Friends at their book sales, you can support them year round using Amazon!  That's right!  You can shop at their Store on Amazon.com by following this link.  Then simply log in by using your own Amazon account.  OR you can support the Friends when you shop through their AmazonSmile link. Then Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Friends!  Can't remember the addresses of all of those hyperlinks?  No problem, you can just go to the Friends of the Tigard Library website and and click on "SHOP" to be linked to the proper Amazon shopping links. 

Do you have used books to donate for the October book sale?  There's still time to donate them.  Just bring them into the library and drop them off at the Circulation Desk.  We will even give you a tax receipt if you like.   For details on what donations are accepted, check out the Friends of the Tigard Library Donation Page.

Book Themed Baby Showers

Know someone in your life you need to throw a baby shower for?  Board books and children's picture books make great baby shower gifts...I gift those at baby showers all the time!  Can't think of a party theme to go with?  Check out this list of 17 book-themed baby shower ideas from HarperCollins Children's Books.  Of course all of the books have been published by HarperCollins, and that's OK because they publish great children's books!  Have fun and congratulations to the parents-to-be!

And, don't forget the library also offers Book Babies for ages 0-12 on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m.  (However, we will be on a story time and program break staring August 22 and will resume on September 6.) PLUS, all new babies to the library (ages 0-12) can stop by the children's desk and pick up a Board Book Bundle courtesy of the Friends of the Library. It comes with a brand new board book, an early literacy book, and a rhyme booklet!

Run Wild with Puppets!

                     

Let your imagination RUN WILD with a puppet from the Library!
 

Come on in and see our new and exciting assortment of puppets available for check-out! 

What research says about puppet play:

• Loving interactions with people and exploring objects are as necessary to a child's brain development as food is.
• Sensory experiences and social interactions build brain connections for future learning.
• Multi-sensory, playful, and interactive experiences linked with language and books create profound memory connections in the brain.
• Playing is just plain fun!

Our puppet collection is quite durable and will last through many exciting imaginary adventures. If your puppet does get messy, please bring it back to the library with a 

note.  We’ll take it from there.  Please do not put your puppet in the washing machine or dryer. They Can’t swim.  Thanks!

The puppet collection is generously sponsored by Friends ofthe Tigard Public Library. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale!

The Friends of the Tigard Library are holding their annual used book sale in the Burgess Community Room April 22-24, 2016.  Come early to get some amazing bargain books at great prices.  Plus, if you visit the Circulation Desk inside the library, you can pick up a 50 cent off coupon good on your purchase!   Here's the dates and times:

Friday, April 22 9 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, April 23 9 AM to 5 PM

Sunday, April 24 BAG SALE! 11 AM to 3 PM

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale is Coming!

Mark your calendars now for the Annual Friends of the Tigard Library Used Book Sale!  Here's the upcoming dates and times:

Friday, April 22 from 9 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, April 23 from 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, April 24 from 11 AM to 3 PM

Super Bowl 50

Come watch the 50th annual championship football game on the library's big screen in a family-friendly, alcohol-free environment.  Enjoy pizza while you follow the action.  Come to the Burgess Community Room on Sunday, February 7th, 3-7 p.m.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tigard Library

Twin Kennedy Concert

Enjoy the country/roots music of identical twins Carli and Julie Kennedy in their musical role as Twin Kennedy.  With Carli on guitar and Julie on fiddle and bass guitar, this Canadian duo from Victoria, British Columbia will share seamless harmonies and heartfelt songwriting.  Please come enjoy their music on Saturday, January 23rd, 2-3 p.m. in the Burgess Community Room.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tigard Library

Holiday Concert

Enjoy a rare FREE holiday concert by popular contemporary violinist, Aaron Meyer.  Feel the magic of the season with this unique, cutting-edge music.  Meyer's holiday concerts are a Portland tradition.  Join us Saturday December 12th at 2 p.m. in the Burgess Community Room.  All ages are welcome to attend.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tigard Library

19th Annual Mitten Tree

Throughout the month of December, the Mitten Tree will be up in the Puett Room and ready to be decorated with donations of new scarves, hats, and mittens. 

For the past 18 years, library patrons have kept hands and hearts warm by donating over 3,608 items to the Good Neighbor Center in Tigard!  Items donated will be distributed to people experiencing homelessness in Washington County.

 Let’s give our neighbors the gift of warmth this season!
The Mitten Tree is generously provided by Friends of the Tigard Public Library.

MEGA CRAFTS!

 Bring the entire family to the Library Community Room Sunday, November 29 from 2-4 p.m. for some serious all ages crafting fun!  Make useful, beautiful and gift-worthy projects for family and friends.

Generously sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library

 

 

It's Book Sale Time!

It's time for the annual fall Friends of the Tigard Library Book Sale!!!  Stop by the Burgess Community Room during these times:

Friday October 16, 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday October 17, 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday October 18, 11 :00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Bag Sale Day!)

Get more bang for your bucks with very discounted used book prices and support the library at the same time!  Also, stop by the Circulation Desk to pick up your 50 cents off coupon!!!

Annual Spring Book Sale

The Annual Spring Friends of the Tigard Library book sale is coming up!  Three days of used book bargains...a book buyer's dream!  Stop by the Burgess Community Room one of these sale days:

Friday April 24th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday April 25th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BAG SALE DAY! Sunday, April 26th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

And stop by the Circulation Desk inside the library for a fifty cent off coupon!

(Sorry, it does not apply to the Bag Sale)

It's Book Sale Time!

It's time again for the fall Friends of the Tigard Library Book Sale!  Three days of book bargains you won't find anywhere else!  Come stop by the Burgess Community Room during these times:

Friday October 17, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday October 18, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday October 19, 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  *Bag Sale*

 

And be sure to stop by the Circulation Desk to pick up your 50 cent off coupon!





 

Friends Book Sale Coming Up

The Friends of the Tigard Library annual fall book sale has just been announced!  So mark your calendars now for Friday October 17, Saturday October 18, and the Bag Sale on Sunday October 19th.  And stop by the Circulation Desk inside the library for your 50 cent off coupon too!

Friends Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Tigard Public Library Spring Book Sale is happening!  Stop by the Burgess Community Room for used books, DVDs, CDs, and one-of-a-kind goodies.  Take home exclusive treasures on Friday and Saturday.  Then return on Sunday for the $2 a bag sale.  The Friends use the funds to support library programs, purchase books, and other needs.

Sale Times:
Friday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friends of the Library Book Sale is Coming!

Yippe!  Everyone's favorite time of year is approaching...The Friends of the Tigard Public Library Spring Book Sale!  Mark your calendars now!

Friday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

17th Annual Mitten Tree

2013 marks the 17th annual Mitten Tree!  Stop by the Puett Room (located inside the Chidren's Room) anytime during the month of December to help decorate the branches of the mitten tree.  Donations of new scarves, mittens, and hats will be accepted.  At the end of the month, all items will be given to the Good Neighbor Center and they will distribute the goods to homeless families in our area and in Washington County.  The Mitten Tree is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tigard Library.