Vote “Yes” for libraries

Vote "Yes" for librariesA levy which will replace the existing library levy, Measure 34-235, is on the Washington County ballot on November 3. This levy replacement is crucial for maintaining our current high quality services. The rate is 5 cents higher than the last levy – the first increase since 2006. It replaces a 5-year levy expiring June 2016, which provides one-fourth of Tualatin Public Library funding. We need it to pass, and your vote is very important.

For more information about the levy:
www.wccls.org/levy
www.peopleforlibraries.org

Yes for Libraries!

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Friends support Día de los Muertos

Día de los MuertosDía 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 Saturday, October 31st, 2 pm to 4 pm. The Friends are supporting this program with a $400 donation.

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Tualatin honors Friends of the Library

National-Friends-of-the-Library-Week-logoThe Tualatin City Council passed a proclamation at its October 12th meeting declaring the week of 10/18 to 10/24 to be National Friends of the Library Week in the City of Tualatin.

The Council’s proclamation recognizes that our organization has provided more than $125,000 to the library in the past ten years and that our members have served thousands of volunteer hours in the library. It states that the “Friends’ gift of their time and commitment to the Library sets an example for all in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of our community.”

We invite you to read the full text of the proclamation.

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Friends fund movies at the library

movie licenseAt our September meeting, the Friends voted to fund the library’s annual $1000 movie license expense. This allows the library to show movies in the library throughout the year in compliance with copyright laws.

This donation supports popular programs like Teen Friday Night Movies where the library opens after regular hours for movies in the teen room. Additional information about Teen Friday Night Movies can be found on the library website.

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