Christmas Past display at the library
Please make an extra effort to view the library’s lobby display case December 18 through December 24 to see a special exhibit, Christmas Past, compiled by Friends volunteer Kay Kendall in collaboration with the library staff and other Friends volunteers.
The project began in late 2015 when a copy of Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster was donated to the library. Inscribed by a father to his daughter for Christmas 1916, the inscription was 100 years old in 2016. To collect one book inscribed at Christmas each year of the century between 1916 and 2016 would be a nifty trick!
Word went out to Friends volunteers to watch for Christmas inscriptions; book by book over the following two years, the inscribed copies were set aside. The Tualatin Library staff contributed many hours of time, expertise, and encouragement as the project developed. To date, approximately 45 books have found their way to the Christmas inscription collection.
The display features many of the collection’s antiquarian and vintage books, as well as their inscriptions. Pictured here is the book with the oldest inscription, a copy of A Child’s History of England and Christmas Books by Charles Dickens. The inscription is dated 1888.
Looking for holiday stocking stuffers? The Friends of Tualatin Library is offering a selection of last minute gifts that will be featured from December 15 through Christmas in our ongoing book sale. This is an opportunity to pick up “like new” gifts for $3.00 or less. We have an assortment of books and media for all ages. Our sale books are on the shelves just inside the library’s front door. The inventory changes daily, so it pays to check back often.
We want to thank Umpqua Bank and its employees Samantha, Logan, and Anna for their support at our recent semi-annual book sales. Umpqua Bank is committed to community service and encourages staff to volunteer up to 40 hours each year (paid!) with nonprofit organizations in communities where the bank does business.