Summer Reading continues through August 31 at Tigard Public Library! Kids and teens get a free book when they finish the challenge, and everyone can earn stickers and buttons. Find the latest news and opportunities for everyone in your family at tigard-or.gov/library. The library will be closed Monday, September 1. Online resources are available 24/7 at wccls.org.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
August 10-16 Puzzle Drop-Off at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk
Sunday, August 17 | Noon-1:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | All Ages
Trade your old puzzles for fresh ones! Drop off your puzzles (no missing pieces) in the original box at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk during August 10-16 to receive a voucher for each puzzle. Bring your vouchers in on August 17 and choose new puzzles from the community exchange. From 1-1:30, remaining puzzles will be available for all, no vouchers needed.
Family Movie & More: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Saturday, August 16 | 12-3 PM
Burgess Community Room | All Ages
Arrive at noon to decorate your own Mario Kart cardboard box car! At 1PM we will park our cars at the big screen and settle in with snacks to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Video Game Tournament
Saturday, August 23 | 1-5 PM
Burgess Community Room
Teens entering grades 6-12
It’s Game Day at the library! Enter a Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart Tournament and enjoy tabletop games in-between rounds. Prizes for the winners, snacks for all!
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
Life-Sized Games
Sunday, August 24 | 1:30-4:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | All Ages
Level up with life-sized games including Candyland, Jenga, Hungry Hippos and more! There will also be lots of regular-sized card and board games to play.
Seed Savers Workshop: Hands-On with Gina
Monday, August 25 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults
Join our hands-on Seed Savers Workshop with returning presenter Gina of Vessel Kitchen Gardens! Learn the essentials of harvesting and storing seeds from your garden through practical tips and hands-on practice. This workshop will help you ensure a bountiful garden year after year. Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
Financial Wellness and Debt Management
Friday, September 5 | 4-5 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults
Are you interested in financial wellness? Join us as a representative from BMO Bank N.A. provides a comprehensive presentation about the tools and resources you can use to get your finances under control in a time of rising inflation and an intimidating transition to a digital frontier.
