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T I G A R D P U B L I C L I B R A R Y

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Make & MingleMexican Bark Paper PaintingWednesday, March 11 Wednesday, March 112-4 p.m. | Adults & Teens

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.

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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Microsoft Word - Level 1 Tuesday, April 14 | 1-3 p.m.

Learn the basics of Word including inserting and deleting text, rearranging text, formatting text, spell checking, finding and replacing text and printing and saving your document. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including use of the mouse and basic keyboarding.

Microsoft Word - Level 2 Tuesday, April 21 | 1-3 p.m.

Build on basic word processing skills from the Level 1 class. Learn about page layout options, line layout options, inserting graphics and other miscellaneous capabilities. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including use of the mouse and basic keyboarding plus good understanding of topics covered in Level 1.

Microsoft Word - Level 3 Tuesday, April 28 | 1-3 p.m.

Build on skills from Level 1 and 2 classes. Learn about templates, table of contents, tables and objects, links, mailings and more. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including use of the mouse and basic keyboarding plus a good understanding of topics covered in Level 1 and Level 2.

Open Learning LabsSundays | 2-4 p.m.

No appointment necessary. Drop in any time during lab hours! A volunteer will assist you with computer questions or guide you as you practice. Note: There will be no Sunday Open Learning Labsfrom March 1-April 12.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Local History Room

The Local History Room, located on the 2nd floor of the library, features a collection of historical materials that document Tigard’s development from 1850 to the present. The collection includes:

• Books, articles and newspaper clippings• Maps and atlases• Photographs and scrapbooks• Tigard High School yearbooks• Information on historical businesses,

entrepreneurs and notable residents

To help make library programs accessible for people who are hard of hearing, the library provides assistive listening devices for programs where audio amplification is used. To request a device, please ask library staff at the program.

Assistive Listening DevicesN O W AVA I L A B L E

LIBRARY HOURSMon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.Sat.-Sun.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25.

One-on-One Tech Help Make a one-hour individual appointment with a tech helper. Call the Reference Desk at 503-718-2517.

All classes and labs are held in the Technology Room on the second floor. Stop by Reference Desk to get a ticket a few minutes before classes begin.

Everybody Needs A Hand

12 Ways to Love Your BrainThursday, March 5 | 3-4 p.m. | AdultsAre you interested in taking care of your brain health? Adopt healthy behaviors that support good mental health and brain function as we age. Learn about brain-healthy nutrition recommendations, cognitive activities, the importance of social engagement and other resources in this fun interactive class.

In partnership with Washington County Department of Disability, Aging and Veteran Services.

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Tigard Library.

Adult Book Discussion GroupSecond Tuesday of the Month | 10:30 a.m.-Noon Houghton Room | Adults

Get inspired by titles selected by this volunteer-led book group. New members are always welcome. Registration is not required.

Tuesday, March 10: Brain on Fire – My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan Tuesday, April 14: The Summer Guest by Alison A. Anderson Tuesday, May 12 – Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh

Law Librarians in the Library Second Thursday of the Month: March 12, April 9, May 14 | 3-7 p.m. Local History Room | Adults

Law Librarians from the Washington County Law Library provide research information about legal questions. Although they cannot provide legal advice, law librarians can recommend legal resources and documents as well as refer people to agencies and organizations.

Make & Mingle Second Wednesday of the Month | 2-4 p.m. A/V Lounge on the 2nd Floor | Adults & Teens Wednesday, March 11: Amate Art - Mexican Bark Paper Painting Wednesday, April 8: Watercolor Flowers Wednesday, May 13: DIY Notebooks from Repurposed Materials

Enjoy the company of other makers with our new monthly group! Try out a new craft with our supplies or bring your latest project to work on. Anything goes! Registration is not required.

Build It & They Will Come

Tips to Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Yard Saturday, March 14 | 2-3 p.m. | Adults & Teens

Conservation Specialist Briita Pajunas from Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District will discuss the Backyard Habitat Certification Program available to all urban Washington County residents. She will share tips to create beautiful, low-maintenance yards that conserve water, build healthy soil and attract songbirds and other wildlife.

Author Visit

Angel Pilato: How Being a Part of History Turned into a Memoir Sunday, March 15 | 1-2 p.m. Adults & Teens

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Angel Pilato will discuss her decision to join the Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. She became the first woman Air Force officer to manage an Officers’ Club on a fighter base in Southeast Asia.

Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library.

Coffee & Conversation Third Thursday of Each Month | March 19, May 21* 9-10 a.m. | Adults Join us in the Community Room, get to know library staff and meet some of your neighbors. All are welcome. Free coffee and light breakfast. *There will be no event in April because of the Friends’ Book Sale.

Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library.

Census Day Celebration! Wednesday, April 1 | 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | All Ages Join us for a special day that only comes once every decade! Celebrate the 2020 Census with food, fun and activities at the Library. Staff will be available to answer your questions and help fill out your census either online or on paper.

Guitarist Dorian Michael Saturday, April 4 | 2-3 p.m. | Adults & Teens

Enjoy an afternoon of fingerstyle acoustic guitar music. Michael’s unique music weaves blues, folk, jazz and rock to create his own sound.

Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library

Goodwill Job Fair Wednesday, April 22 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Adults Meet with local employers across industries including companies, entrepreneurs, staffing agencies, restaurants, stores and government who have positions open in clerical, professional, warehouse/assembly, production/packaging, transportation and more!

Art of the Story Diane Ferlatte: Aesop-Alive & Well Thursday, May 7 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. Adults & Children Ages 6 & Up Aesop must be history’s greatest teller of fables. Enjoy this story within a story as Diane shares the life of Aesop while adapting a number of his fables with creativity, humor, music and song. Musical accompaniment by Erik Pearson.

Part of the countywide Art of the Story Festival presented by Washington County Cooperative Library Services.

All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted.

Workshop Hands on Harps with Lisa Lynne Sunday, May 17 | Noon-1 p.m. | Ages 6 & Up Have you always wanted to play the harp? Here is your opportunity! No musical experience is needed to play beautiful sounds on traditional Celtic harps during this hands-on workshop. Learn well-known melodies and how to freely improvise. Limit 20. REGISTRATION REQUIRED beginning Sunday, April 19. Call 503-718-2517.

Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library.

Celtic Harps, Rare Instruments & Wondrous Stories Sunday, May 17 | 3-5 p.m. | All Ages Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter perform with Celtic harps, the rare Swedish nyckelharpa, Ukrainian bandura, cittern and more, playing traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland along with heartwarming original compositions. Enjoy an enchanting blend of music and tales from their adventures as modern-day troubadours. A 15-minute intermission is included.

Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library.

Home Solar Energy in Oregon Thursday, May 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adults Experts from the local nonprofit Solar Oregon will explain the latest technologies and the financial and legal ins-and-outs of home solar. Learn about Oregon’s new “Solar For All” rebate and the possibilities of “community solar,” a new option this year.

Bike Repair Class Sunday, May 24 | 2-3 p.m. | Adults & Teens May is National Bike Month! Learn basic bicycle skills such as how to fix a flat, clean and lube a chain, adjust brakes and derailleurs and helmet fitting. Volunteers from WashCo Bikes will lead the class. Limit 18. REGISTRATION REQUIRED and begins Monday, April 6. Please call 503-718-2517.