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Library Events
FOR FAMILIES
Book Babies
Storytime for children 0-12 months with adult.
Mondays, 10-11 a.m.
Symphony Storytime
The Oregon Symphony is on the road for interactive, musical storytimes. This series focuses on books, music, instruments, sound and fun. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to his or her instrument and orchestral music.
Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m.
Toddler Storytime
Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult.
Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots
Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult.
Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Family Storytime
Storytime for children 0-6 years with adult.
Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-noon
Corn Husk Flowers/ Floras de Hojas de Maiz
Local artist Maria Alvarado will show you how to create beautiful corn husk flowers often used in Latin American festivals and street fairs. For ages 8 and up; all materials provided.
Maria Alvarado, artista de nuestra comunidad, le enseñará a crear unas flores hermosas de hojas de maíz típicas de las ferias y los festivales Latino Americanos. Este taller es para toda la familia y se proveerán los materiales. Add yourself to the waitlist here.
Saturday/Sabado, October 8th, 2-4 p.m.
Autumn on the Farm
Join the fun as the autumn harvest celebration begins. Meet Patty the pumpkin, the singing corn sisters, Appi the apple and many more festive characters. Come sing and laugh with Penny’s Puppet Productions as the leaves fall and the fun begins!
Friday, October 14th 11-11:45 a.m.
FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Teen Lounge & Homework Center
Use library computers to access the Internet and write papers; get homework help from trained staff and online tutors; or just do your homework and listen to music while hanging out with your friends. For teens in grades 6-12.
Wednesdays, 2:45-5:45 p.m.
Learn How to Make Zipper Jewelry
Learn how to create all kinds of zipper adornments using thrifted zippers! Artist LeBrie Rich will demonstrate how to make zipper flowers, cuffs and earrings. In this super-fun, easy craft program, you can create accessories that you will actually want to wear and show off! Registration required, Registration required; call 503.988.5397
Saturday, October 15th, 1- 2:30 p.m.
FOR ADULTS
Intercambio/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.
Conversación para los hablantes nativos de inglés y español que quieren mejorar el segundo idioma.
Saturdays/sábados, 4-5:30 p.m.
Pageturners
Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors.
Read “The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution” by David Quammen. What sets this little missive apart from other books about Darwin, is that it totally ignores the years of travel on HMS Beagle and begins with what happened afterwards. Quammen gives us a great biography of Darwin, without all the fawning to the ‘great man’ and gives us the actual man (one who was a hypochondriac and probably suffered from bouts of anxiety and had trouble dealing with the ‘real’ world), with all his warts.
Monday, October 10th, 1- 2:30 p.m.
Pageturners
Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exhange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors.
Read “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America” by David Von Drehle. On March 25, 1911, 146 workers, mostly young immigrant women, lost their lives in minutes when a fire raced through their workplace and they could not escape because of a locked exit. Until Sept. 11, 2001, it was the worst loss of life in New York City. It remains one of the most important chapters in American labor history.
Wednesday, October 12th, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
La Comunidad Habla
Participe en un diálogo comunitario organizado para hablar acerca de las familias y cómo prevenir la participación de los niños y jóvenes en las pandillas. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que se le presentan a las familias de nuestra comunidad? ¿Cuáles son las ventajas y los recursos que apoyan a los padres de familia? Fernando Sanjinés, MS, Mental Health Consultant, La Clínica de Buena Salud y Bienestar de la Familia presentará el tema, y un moderador guiará la charla. Todos son invitados a reflexionar, hablar y escuchar. Habrá refrigerios. Necesita registrarse por anticipado. Llame al 503.988.5397 o inscríbase por Internet.
Martes, Octubre 18th, 2011 5:45- 7:45 p.m.
Credit Score Got You Down?
What is a good credit score? We know our neighbors: age, shoe size, birth date, how much we weigh; but what do we know about out credit score? This number can have a big impact on how we pay for a car, a home, or even what kind of job we can get. Mathew Raczko, of ClearPoint Financial Solutions, will show you how to manage credit well to secure your financial future in this smart savings program.
Sunday, October 23rd, 2- 3:30 p.m.
The Community Speaks
Participate in a structured community dialogue about families and how to prevent children and youth from participating in gangs. What are the challenges facing our community’s families? What are the strengths and resources that support parents? The topic will be introduced by guest speaker Jan Bishop, Community Justice Manager of the Department of Community Justice, Juvenile Services Division. The process will be guided by a facilitator. All are welcome to reflect, speak and listen. Refreshments are provided.
Wednesday, October 26th, 5:45-7:45 p.m.
COMPUTERS
Laboratorio de computación
Laboratorio de computadoras
Una sesión abierta para usar las computadoras y disponer de asistencia en español. Registration required.
Tuesdays/Martes, 5:30- 7:30 p.m.
Make a Basic Website
Learn how to build a basic website using the Google Sites application. Must have a Google or Gmail account. (sign up for one at: http://bit.ly/xgz4y). Participants need to be proficient in computer applications and must have a general understanding of the structure of websites.
Classes start promptly at the time listed. At that time, any remaining seats are given to those on the waiting list. PLEASE REGISTER HERE.
Thursday, October 6th, 10:30-12:30 p.m.
Email 101
Want or need to set up an email account? We’ll get you started with the free web-based email service Gmail. You’ll learn the very basics of sending/replying and features such as contacts, labels, chat, attachments, spam filters and more. To participate, you must be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse. Also, Google requires a mobile phone number for activation of new Gmail accounts.
Thursday, October 20th 10:30-12:30 p.m.
Find information on all Multnomah County Library events at http://www.multcolib.org/events/.
Thank you!
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