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Friends support Summer Reading celebration

Post published: August 22, 2015

The Tualatin library will host a Celebration of Readers on Sunday, August 30th as a finale to the 2015 Summer Reading program. Pianist Lori Henriques is scheduled to perform her repertoire of jazz/blues/cabaret songs. In addition to the music, there will be a special appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog for the kids. This event is supported by the Friends with a $1000 donation to the library. It will be on Sunday, August 30th from 2 to 4 pm. The library challenged Tualatin to read 2.5 million minutes this summer. Participants can submit reading logs until the August 31st deadline.

Summer reading in Tualatin

Post published: July 16, 2015

The Tualatin library has challenged the community to read 2.5 million minutes this summer. Kids, teens, and adults can participate. As Tualatin's readers turn in their reading logs, the SuperReader on the skyscraper shown here will climb toward the top of the building. The sign at the bottom of the building says "Read to new heights. Watch SuperReader soar to our reading goal of 2.5 million minutes." You can track the community's progress at the library during July and August. At our most recent meeting, the Friends board voted to fund a celebration if we reach the goal. It will be held on Sunday, August 30, between 2 and 4 pm. Watch this space for details. If you and your family haven't already signed up for summer reading, we hope you'll do so soon.

Summer reading starts May 31st

Post published: May 13, 2015

The Tualatin Library's 2015 summer reading program will start this year with a kickoff party on Sunday, May 31st, 2 pm to 4 pm. Kids can play carnival games, watch a magic show, get a balloon creation, and, of course, sign up for the Summer Reading Club and get a free book! This year's theme is "Every Hero has a Story." Teens have their own program with prizes for reading at least 20 hours over the summer. There will be a variety of teen programs at the library including a Top Chef Competition, Comic Workshop, Retro Game Day, and more. Participants in this year's adult reading program will receive a voucher for one free item from the Friends used book sale shelf in the library. Adults will also be entered in a drawing for a grand prize gift basket with goodies from local merchants. Forms for entering the kid, teen, and adult summer reading programs are available at the library. The library is challenging the Tualatin community to read at least 2.5 million minutes this year. Please join and help us reach that goal. The Friends donated more than $9000 to the library this year for books and programming for the Summer Reading Program. We hope you'll enjoy it!