It’s National Library Week and the theme this year is “connect with your library.” We salute the Tualatin Public Library and its excellent staff for the programming and technology they offer to the community that supports connection in all sorts of ways!
The Tualatin Public Library Virtual Summer Reading Program started on June 1st and will continue through at least August 31st. You can download reading logs from the summer reading page on the library’s website. You don’t have to “sign-up” for the program this year. Instead, you’ll let the library know when you complete your reading log. The Summer Reading Program is open to kids, teens, and adults. On completion, kids and teens are eligible to receive two free books while adults will receive one book. All finishers are entered in a grand prize drawing.
Traditionally, the library has asked every reader to complete an individual log. This year they’re offering options. You can read and complete the reading log as a family, or use it any way you want to. They just want to encourage everyone to read.
The Summer Reading Program offers significant benefits to readers:
For details about Summer Reading Program and events, check the library website.
Even though the Tualatin Library is closed in response to the coronavirus, it offers a wide range of digital resources 24/7 through it’s participation in Washington County Cooperative Library Services. Here are just a few of the services you can access on the WCCLS website:
E-books. At last count, 87,901 titles are available to borrow in electronic format. You can read them on your tablet, phone, or desktop computer. For more information, check the WCCLS E-books page.
Streaming video. Normally you can watch up to ten videos a month on the library’s Kanopy service. During the coronavirus shutdown, additional movies are being offered credit-free. Learn more about Kanopy.
Classes. Several services provide online classes. Coursera offers computer science classes from top universities and organizations worldwide. Many are free, but some have a cost. Lynda offers courses to learn software, creative, and business skills. Learn more about Lynda.
Homework help. There are several services targeted to kids and teens. With Gale Student Edition, students can search content from magazines, newspapers and reference books for homework assignments. Kids InfoBits is geared to the needs of elementary school students. National Geographic Kids gives access to National Geographic articles, over 230 educational books, and National Geographic photographs in a kid-friendly interface.
For a complete list of the electronic services available through WCCLS, check out their page Research Resources by A to Z.
In case you missed it … the Tualatin Public Library will be closed beginning Monday, March 16th until further notice in response to the coronavirus. The situation is evolving, so use these links to stay up-to-date on the latest:
Washington County Cooperative Library Services COVID-19 update page.
City of Tualatin COVID-19 update page.
Are you afraid you will miss your library time during the closure? We are too, but there are alternatives. Don’t forget the many digital services offered to check out books, movies, and more. All are available through WCCLS for those with library cards.