Friends of Tualatin Library

Mbrascatu to perform at the libraryy

Post published:January 15, 2017

The five-member indie band Mbrascatu will perform at the Tualatin Public Library on Sunday January 22, 2017 at 2 pm in the next installment of the Library’s Sunday Music Series. Mbrascatu draws from diverse European and American roots to create a unique signature sound.

Pronounced mm-brah-ska-too, the group’s name is the nickname of band leader Andrea Algieri’s grandfather, a native of Luzzi, Italy. The band combines banjo, violin, viola, ukulele, guitar, bass, drums, lapsteel and Italian vocals to create indie world-folk music.

A Friends of Tualatin Library donation supports the library’s Sunday Music Series.

Aaron Meyer to perform at the library

Post published:December 12, 2016

Rock violinist Aaron Meyer will perform a festive and rockin’ seasonal concert at the Tualatin Library on Saturday, December 17, 2 pm to 3 pm.

Aaron’s musical style was inspired by his worldwide travels. His broad range of music includes everything from a rendition of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” to his signature versions of Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb,” Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir,” and the Beatles classic “Let it Be.” He connects with audiences of all ages, cultures and backgrounds from around the world.

To learn more about Aaron Meyer and sample his music, we invite you to visit his website.

A Friends of Tualatin Library donation supports the library’s Music Series.

Holiday book selections

Post published:December 9, 2016

Holiday book selections The Friends have a nice assortment of holiday themed books for sale at our ongoing book sale in the Tualatin Public Library. You’ll find holiday kids books, cookbooks, and adult fiction on both sides of the freestanding bookcase. Ongoing book sale co-chair Donna Gilbo is tidying the books in the picture at left.

We also have an ever-changing selection of quality fiction and nonfiction books on the shelves against the wall. Volunteers restock the shelves daily, so it pays to check often. Many of these books are in like-new condition and would make excellent gifts.