Tigard Public Library has activities, books, and more to chase the gray days away. Find our latest news and opportunities for everyone in your family at tigard-or.gov/library. The library will be closed Mondays, January 20 and February 17. Online resources are available 24/7 at wccls.org.
Teen Winter Reading: Devour a Book

January 2 – February 28
Sign up at the Children’s Reference Desk during library open hours | Teens in Grades 6-12
Teens, drop by the library to pick out a free book and begin your #WinterReading celebration. With every book you consume, submit your page count to enter a drawing for a $30 Powell’s gift card, and to join a virtual team of other winter readers. Compete with teams for the glory of accumulating the highest page count! Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
Backyard Planting Party with Friends of Trees

Saturday, January 11 | 8:30 AM-Noon
Library Backyard | Adults, Teens, & Kids with adult caregivers
Dig in and help transform our field into a thriving oak savannah. We’ll be planting trees including Oregon White Oak, Ponderosa Pine, and Quaking Aspen. Most are native to our region and all are perfect for the changing climate. Snacks, coffee, gloves, and training provided. Register to volunteer by calling 503-718-2812, emailing amber@tigard-or.gov, or visiting the library website. Program presented in partnership with Friends of Trees.
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Thursday, January 16 | 6-7:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults
Learn about the latest research providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Program presented in partnership with Washington County Behavioral Health, a division of Washington County Health and Human Services.
Civics for Kids: What Can I Do?

Sunday, January 26 | 1-2:30 PM
Burgess Community Room | Kids & Families
Find out what you can do to shape your community, country and world! Visit with local community leaders and organizations at this civic engagement fair for kids. In a special storytime corner, author Marissa Grass will read her book, A Kids’ Book About Civic Engagement, at 1:30 and 2 PM.
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
Celebrate Black History Month through STEAM

Saturdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Puett Room | Kids & Families
Get to know African American artists, engineers, inventors and scientists through stories and songs! Stay after storytime to build Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math skills with STEAM activities.