TIGA R D PUBLIC LIBR A RY

TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARYServing the public since 1963

13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223503-684-6537 • www.tigard-or.gov/library

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Dogs & TalesMondays, March 2–May 18 • 6–7:30 p.m. Puett Room • Beginning readers through grade 5Could your child use a helping paw with reading? Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non-judgmental environment to help children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Registration required. Please call the Children’s Desk at 503-718-2656 to register.

Library HoursLibrary HoursMonday-Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25.

Additional parking is available in the evenings at Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., and afternoons and evenings at the Tigard Senior Center, 8815 SW Omara St.

Story Story TimesTimesMonday, March 2 – Friday, May 22 ● Puett Room

All story times are FREE and open to the public. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

There will be a one-week story time break Monday, March 23-Saturday, March 28.

Book Babies Book Babies Ages 0–12 months • Mondays, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Babies and their grownups are invited to share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while making new friends and developing early literacy skills. Stay and play after the program.

Fun for Ones Fun for Ones Ages 12–24 months Tuesdays, 10:15–10:45 a.m. & 11:15–11:45 a.m. (two sessions)Join us as we sing, rhyme, share simple stories and enjoy movement activities in this story time designed especially for new walkers and their grownups. Stay and play after the program.

¡Cantos! ¡Cuentos! ¡Juegos! / Songs! Stories! Games! ¡Cantos! ¡Cuentos! ¡Juegos! / Songs! Stories! Games! Ages 0–6 years • Wednesdays, 10:15–10:45 a.m.Únanse a nosotros para canciones, libros y juegos en inglés y en español. Quédense y jueguen después del programa. Join us for songs, books and playtime in English and Spanish! Stay and play after the program.

Toddler TimeToddler TimeAges 24–36 months • Thursdays, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Explore basic literacy concepts and group skills activities designed to appeal to toddlers. Be ready to wiggle! Stay for Play & Learn after the program.

Play & LearnPlay & LearnAges 0-6 years • Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.–NoonExplore and learn with imaginative play! Stop by for open-ended exploration with toys and simple materials for learning, discovery and fun.

Family Story TimeFamily Story TimeAges 0–6 years Fridays, 10:15–11 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.–Noon (two sessions) & Saturdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.Bring the whole gang for stories, songs and super-duper silliness! Stay and play or participate in special activities after the program.

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March – May 2020

Is Kindergarten Is Kindergarten in Your Near Future?in Your Near Future?

If you’ve registered for kindergarten in the Tigard-Tualatin School District for the 2020-2021 school year, show us your cool new t-shirt and take home an activity kit with projects to help get you ready for school!

Find the Frog PrinceSaturday, March 21–Monday, March 30 Children’s Room ● Kids & FamiliesThe Frog Prince will be hiding in the Children’s Room during spring break. Find him, tell us what he’s hiding in his mouth and earn a sticky little reward. He’ll hop to a new spot every day!

Family Movie Matinee: AbominableMonday, March 23 ● 2–4 p.m. Burgess Community Room ● All AgesAfter finding a lost Yeti on the roof of her Shanghai apartment building, Yi and her two best friends undertake a perilous quest to help the magical creature find his family. Watch the movie on the big screen and enjoy a snack. Rated PG.

Coding with CubeletsWednesday, March 25 ● 3–4 p.m. Puett Room ● Ages 8–14 Cubelets are robot blocks that combine to sense, act and think. Get an introduction to the blocks and then build your own bots in small groups!

LEGO® S.T.E.A.M. ZoneFriday, March 27 ● 3–4 p.m. Puett Room ● Kids & Families Future engineers and mathematicians! Drop in to work on your LEGO® creations with other build-ers. We’ll supply the building blocks; you bring your creativity.

Citizen Science Sunday, May 24 ● 2–3 p.m. Puett Room and Fanno Creek Trail ● Kids & FamiliesRain or shine, we’re exploring the Fanno Creek Trail! Use the app, Seek, by iNaturalist to learn about the plants and animals around us. Borrow one of our iPads or bring your own device!

Ciencia ciudadana Domingo, 24 de mayo ● 2-3 p.m. El salón Puett y el camino Fanno Creek ● Niños y familias¡Llueva o truene, vamos a explorar el camino Fanno Creek! Usa la app Seek por iNaturalist para aprender acerca de las plantas y los animales que nos rodean. ¡Pide prestado de uno de nuestros iPads o lleva tu propio aparato electrónico!

What’s Your Name? Saturday, March 7 ● 1:30–2:30 p.m. Puett Room ● Kids & FamiliesIt’s Celebrate Your Name Week! Learn the meaning and origin of your name and create a name sign for your room.

Charlie Brown Juggling Show Tuesday, March 10 ● 6:30–7:30 p.m. Burgess Community Room ● Kids & FamiliesA hilarious multi-talented performer, Charlie manipulates his props and audiences with breathtaking skill. His special blend of comedy and technical feats create a memorable experience for everyone! Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library

The Grouchy Ladybug Party! Sunday, March 15 ● 1:30–2:30 p.m. Puett Room ● Kids & FamiliesNo grouchy backyard ladybug buddies here! Enjoy some spotty activities, crafts and interactive storytime fun for everyone. We welcome costumed ladybugs!

Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party! Sunday, April 5 ● 1:30–2:30 p.m. Puett Room ● Kids & FamiliesIt’s a party! Celebrate our favorite feline star’s new book with an interactive read-aloud, games, snacks and crafty fun!

DIY Pop-up Books Sunday, April 26 ● 2–3 p.m. Puett Room ● Kids & FamiliesCelebrate Children’s Day and Book Day by making your own pop-up book.

Libros animados DIY Domingo, 26 de abril ● 2-3 p.m. El salón Puett ● Niños y familiasCelebra el Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros por hacer tu propio libro animado.

Tweendom:Poetically Speaking...

Tuesday, April 21 • 4–5:30 p.m. Puett Room, Ages 10–14April is National Poetry Month! You will NOT be writing rhymes or haikus (unless you

choose to). Instead, think of blackouts, coding, magnets and book spines.

STEAMdom: Roli BlocksWednesday, May 27 • 4–5:30 p.m. Puett Room • Ages 10–14 Anyone can make music with Roli Blocks! Compose and mix electronic music using just your fingertips. All skill levels welcome!

The Tweendom is a place designed especially for 10-14-year-olds to enjoy age-appropriate activities with their peers.

SP R ING BR E AK FUN!SP R ING BR E AK FUN!