Sean Gaskill to perform at the library
Sean Gaskill will play the kora and sing in a performance at the Tualatin Library on Sunday, November 20, 2016, 2 pm to 3 pm. The kora is an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Sean will sing traditional pieces from the kora’s musical repertoire as well as some of his own personal compositions.
The kora is native to the Mande peoples who live in Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The music is traditionally played by oral and musical historians known as Griots (Gree-ohs). The kora is a melodic and seemingly peaceful instrument, which is somewhat contrary to the lyrics in its musical repertoire. Some songs tell ancient stories of war and hardship, while others praise people of high political status and those who helped expand the Mande Empire.
A Friends of Tualatin Library donation supports the library’s Sunday Music Series.
The Friends Fall book sale is coming up this weekend, November 4-6. Friends volunteers Virginia Green, Molly Burns, and Laura Baker decorated the library’s lobby display case with books and memorabilia to help publicize the sale.
The Friends Fall book sale is coming up, November 4-6. Book sale hours are:
We could use a few more volunteers at the Fall Book Sale, November 4-6. Two and three hour shifts are available. Here’s a chance to shop for books while helping with the sale.
Día de los Muertos is a festive occasion set aside to honor the lives of departed loved ones. The Tualatin Public Library is holding a family event to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with crafts, games, and food in the Community Room on Tuesday, November 1st, 6 pm to 8 pm. The Friends are supporting this program with a $400 donation.