Plant a seed and read this summer when you sign up for Summer Reading at Tigard Public Library beginning Monday, June 1! Everyone gets a free book at sign-up, then receive an exclusive button or sticker after completing your Summer Reading journey. Kids and teens also receive a second free book upon completion. Each Summer Reading sign-up counts towards our community goal and helps earn prizes that benefit the entire library community! Follow our progress towards the community goal in the Library Lobby. Summer Reading at Tigard Public Library is supported in part by the Ready to Read Grant program administered by the State Library of Oregon, and by Friends of the Tigard Library.
The library will be closed Friday, June 19 and Saturday, July 4. Find the latest library news at tigard-or.gov/library.
Plant a Seed, Write!
Thursday, June 11 | 6-7:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults & Teens
Local published authors from the Northwest Independent Writers Association will cover the steps to creating a book including writing, editing, formatting, and choosing a path to publishing. It’s never too late to start writing! Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Saturday, June 13 | 1-4 PM | All Ages
Burgess Community Room & Library Courtyard
Let’s celebrate the start of Summer Reading and WCCLS’s 50th birthday! Join us for snacks, crafts and games. Pick out your prize book when you sign up for summer reading, then explore the fun activities for all ages!
Basic Online Safety
Tuesday, June 30 | 3-4:30 PM
Library Technology Room | Adults
As more of our lives move online, we encounter an increasing number of risks. Fortunately, with just a little care, you can spot and avoid those risks using tools you already have! WCCLS Digital Navigator Brian will demonstrate simple steps you can take to protect yourself and browse the internet with confidence. Program presented in partnership with Washington County Cooperative Library Services, the Washington County Broadband Action Team, and the American Connection Corps.
Haiku in Nature
Thursday, June 25 | 6-7:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults
Learn about the centuries-old tradition of haiku and how it can connect us more deeply with nature from Oregon Master Naturalist Natalie DaSilva. She’ll explore the history and technique of the art form, share some examples, and give you the opportunity to try it yourself. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
Music & Movement in Mandarin / 儿童中文音辛律咦泲
Wednesday, July 1 | 10:15-10:45 AM
Puett Room | Kids & Families
Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, will lead children and their parents as they sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories in Mandarin, English and American Sign Language. All levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers are welcome. Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
