Summer ReadingAll Ages Summer Reading 2009 Events
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Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* Please register by calling the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Saturday, June 6 at 12:00 PM
Rock 'n Read
Summer reading kicks off in Hillsboro, rain or shine! Sign up for summer reading (kids, teens and adults), bring your picnic lunch and listen to music and stories that will entertain the whole family. Till 3 pmRock n’ Read event at the Shute Park Branch Library may be moved to Main Library if the weather is poor. The decision will be posted at the Hillsboro Public Library’s web site by 10am on Sat, 6/6.
Location: Hillsboro Shute Park Branch
775 SE Tenth Avenue, Hillsboro(503) 615-6500
Language: English
Tuesday, June 9 at 10:30 AM
Penny's Puppets - Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose has run away! Help find her by singing and re-enacting her favorite rhymes.Location: Beaverton City Library, Library Auditorium
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 AM
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Dance to the rhythmic beat of marimba band Fools in Paradise.Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland(503) 245-9932
Language: English
Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome preschool to adult.This repeats every Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Saturday, June 13 at 2:30 PM
Surprise Saturday: Game Day
Come play board games and enjoy snacks.Location: Hillsboro Main Library, Storytime Room
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro(503) 615-6500
Language: English
Tuesday, June 16 at 2:00 PM
The Reptile Man, Richard Ritchey
Touch and hold reptiles from around the world! Tortoises, snakes, and a chuckwalla, oh my! Richard Richey is a herpetologist who has been working with reptiles for 28 years. His reptiles and his educational and entertaining presentation will amaze you!Location: Sherwood Public Library
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
7-7:45 p.m. - Performance8-8:30 p.m. - Workshop
Readers of all ages are invited to join us for a drop-in celebration with creative activities, treats and vaudeville performer Thomas Schroyer. "Tommy Twimble" is a one-man variety show using props, original music and physical comedy. Following the show, Schroyer will conduct an all-ages workshop on the craft of miming and physical comedy.
Don't forget to to stop by the summer reading sign up tables and register for a summer of reading fun!
Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard(503) 684-6537
Language: English
Wednesday, June 17 at 12:30 PM
Bob Eaton, Magician
Local favorite Bob Eaton returns to kick-off Summer Reading 2009 at the Beaverton City Library. Bob will amaze, astound and confound you with his sleight-of-hand magical skills.Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 PM
Bob Eaton, Magician
Local favorite Bob Eaton returns to kick-off Summer Reading 2009 at the Beaverton City Library. Bob will amaze, astound and confound you with his sleight-of-hand magical skills.Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 AM
Creating Songs with Greta
Join Young Audiences' National Artist of the Year, Greta Pedersen, for a lively and interactive sing-along in which we create and adapt existing songs and stories through music and sign language. We'll also explore ways to make musical instruments out of household objects!Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland(503) 245-9932
Language: English
Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call thelibrary @ (503) 625-6688.
Saturday, June 20 at 12:00 PM
Sábados en familia en español/Saturdays in Spanish
Trae a toda tu famila a una hora de cuentos, actividades manuales y bocadillos, presentado en español.Mark your calendars and bring the entire family for an hour of book-based crafts plus snacks, presented in Spanish. We'll continue to meet throughout the summer on the third Saturday of the month.
Location: Hillsboro Shute Park Branch, Meeting room
775 SE Tenth Avenue, Hillsboro(503) 615-6500
Language: Bilingual
Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 PM
Adult Summer Reading Kick Off Event
Free, live music with the Oregon Beetles, a Beatles cover band.Location: Tualatin Public Library, Community Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin(503) 691-3074
Language: English
Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 PM
I Love to Read Magic Show with Jay Frazier
Jay combines sleight-of-hand, physical comedy, and audience participation to create uniquely magical and entertaining performances. Children and adults alike will experience the impossible made possible, reinforcing their senses of wonder and engaging their imaginations.Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, TualatinLanguage: English
Wednesday, June 24 at 12:30 PM
Dragon Theater Puppets - Home Grown Heroes
You don't have to have super powers to be a hero.Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 PM
Dragon Theater Puppets - Home Grown Heroes
You don't have to have super powers to be a hero.Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM
Sidewalk Art Festival
Come and convert our boring sidewalks into works of art! We'll supply the chalk and the sidewalks, you supply the imagination. Drop-in 2:00-4:00 p.m.Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland(503) 292-6416
Language: English
Friday, June 26 at 10:00 AM
Friday Frolic
Drop in any time for fun and frolic with activities and craftsLocation: Cedar Mill Community Library, Youth Services area
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland(503) 644-0043
Language: English
Saturday, June 27 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Sunday, June 28 at 1:30 PM
Family Movie - The Adventures of Milo and Otis
Come cool off with a classic family movie about a young cat and dog that discover the dangers and delights of the outside world when they wonder away from the farm. Snacks provided.Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard(503) 684-6537
Language: English
Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 PM
Recess Monkey Musical Performance
Kids and grown-ups will enjoy the music of these entertaining teachers turned musicians. Their upbeat music, funny lyrics, and high energy will have you clapping your hands and smiling from ear-to-ear.Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, TualatinLanguage: English
Wednesday, July 1 at 12:30 PM
Henrik Bothe
Juggling, acrobatics and comedy combine for a fun-filled show.Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Wednesday, July 1 at 2:00 PM
Henrik Bothe
Juggling, acrobatics and comedy combine for a fun-filled show.Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Wednesday, July 1 at 3:00 PM
Hart's Reptile World
Hang out with reptiles, bugs, skulls and furs in this fast-paced Adventure Encounter program.Sponsored by Cornelius Public Library
Location: Cornelius City Council Chambers
1310 N Adair, CorneliusLanguage: translator on site
Thursday, July 2 at 2:00 PM
Cool Candle Creations
Exercise your creativity by decorating candles! We'll provide candles and some decorating materials. All you need to bring are your ideas, and if you have any particular pictures you'd like to put on your candle, bring them too. For ages 5-18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.Location: West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Avenue, Portland(503) 292-6416
Language: English
Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00 PM
American Roots Music - Victor Johnson and Kathryn Claire
Victor Johnson is joined by Kathryn Claire to provide acoustic music pleasing to the ear, soothing to the heart, stimulating to the imagination. Toes will tap, hands will clap, feet will dance and faces will smile. Everyone is part of the band!Location: Sherwood Public Library
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00 PM
American Roots Music - Victor Johnson and Kathryn Claire
Enjoy American Roots music for kids and families. This guitar and violin combo will make you want to stand up, stomp your feet and dance.Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, TualatinLanguage: English
Wednesday, July 8 at 11:00 AM
Decorate a Book Bag
Use paint and more to decorate your own book bag.Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland(503) 245-9932
Language: English
* Registration is required ... by phone (503) 245-9932, in the library, or online www.gardenhome.plinkit.org
Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Sunday, July 12 at 1:30 PM
Midsummer Mayhem Celebration
Celebrate summer in the library's courtyard and lawn with a water balloon toss, three-legged race, egg relay, jump rope contest, and more!Location: Tigard Public Library, Puett Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard(503) 684-6537
Language: English
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM
Curt Carlyle - A Cutting Edge Juggling Show
Curtis has a style all his own, fusing world class juggling skills and fresh, innovative comedy. He has performed with Do Jump! Extremely Physical Theater, and earned a bronze medal in the International Juggling Association team competition.Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, TualatinLanguage: English
Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 AM
Musical Instrument Workshop with Recyclables
Make a flute, kazoo, shaker, or drum out of recyclables. You can bring a coffee tin or toilet paper roll, but we will have lots to share as well!Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland(503) 245-9932
Language: English
* Register by phone (503) 245-9932, in the library, or online www.gardenhome.plinkit.org
Wednesday, July 15 at 12:30 PM
I love to Read Magic Show with Jay Frasier
Jay combines sleight-of-hand, physical comedy, and audience participation to create uniquely magical and entertaining performances. Children and adults alike will experience the impossible made possible, reinforcing their senses of wonder and engaging their imaginations.Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Thursday, July 16 at 3:30 PM
Harry Potter Book Party & Giveaway
The movie comes out July 17. Help us celebrate all the Harry Potter books with games, activities, refreshments, and more! 3:30–5:00pm.Location: Tualatin Public Library, Library Community Room
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin(503) 691-3074
Language: English
Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 PM
Hogwarts Summer School
Harry Potter fan? Brush up on your HP knowledge with crafts, trivia and games. Costumes are encouraged for this ALL AGES event. Bring the whole family—even Muggles, if you dare!Location: Tigard Public Library, Community Room
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard(503) 684-6537
Language: English
Friday, July 17 at 10:00 AM
Friday Frolic
Drop in any time for fun and frolic with activities and crafts.Location: Cedar Mill Community Library, Youth Services area
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland(503) 644-0043
Language: English
Saturday, July 18 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Tuesday, July 21 at 2:00 PM
Rick Meyers, Old-Time Music
Rick's instruments include banjo, guitar, autoharp, musical saw, spoons, limberjack, washboard, ukulele, and washtub bass. He'll have everyone enjoying the music!Location: Sherwood Public Library
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00 PM
Mz. Pearl's Variety Show
Heather performs a solo clown act with physical comedy, juggling, magic, dance, and audience participation. The audience gets really involved after the show in Ms. Pearl's mini-workshop.Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, TualatinLanguage: English
Wednesday, July 22 at 12:30 PM
Mz. Pearl's Variety Show
Heather Pearl and the Nomadic Theater present physical comedy, juggling, magic, dance & word playLocation: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Wednesday, July 22 at 3:00 PM
Folkloric dancing
Enjoy vibrant traditional Latin dancing performed by local children. Share in the culture and enthusiasm!Sponsored by Cornelius Public Library
Location: Cornelius City Council Chambers
1310 N Adair, CorneliusLanguage: Bilingual
Thursday, July 23 at 11:00 AM
Pink Pig Puppet Theatre presents The Rooster and the Magic Crayon
This show is sure to tickle your funny bone!Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland(503) 245-9932
Language: English
Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Saturday, July 25 at 2:30 PM
Game Day
Come play board games and enjoy snacks.Location: Hillsboro Shute Park Branch, Meeting room
775 SE Tenth Avenue, Hillsboro(503) 615-6500
Language: English
Sunday, July 26 at 10:00 AM
Chalk It Up Event with artist Daniel Wood
Join us for the 10th annual Chalk it Up event with artist Daniel Wood! All ages are welcome to join in the chalk fun as we spend the day creating art on the Tualatin Lake Commons. 10:00am-3:00pm. Chalk is provided at this free event.Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, TualatinLanguage: English
Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 PM
Penny's Puppets - the Magic Book
Please note that tonight's event has been moved from the Commons to the Tualatin Public Library due to extreme heat.Come see the performance of The Magic Book. Robin finds a magic book in the attic. Now she's not just reading the story, she's inside the book! Once inside the story she doesn't know how to return home. Will she remain in the story forever? Find out in this imaginative puppet play for all ages.
Location: Tualatin Public Library
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin(503) 691-3074
Language: English
Wednesday, July 29 at 11:00 AM
Puppetmania
Make a puppet from a paper bag, a sock, or paper! You decide!Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland(503) 245-9932
Language: English
* Register by phone (503) 245-9932, in the library, or online www.gardenhome.plinkit.org
Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 PM
B.J. the Clown
B.J. is paying a return visit to the library with his special brand of zany comedy. Prepare to laugh till your sides hurt.No registration required.
Replaces Curt Carlyle, who is unable to perform.
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Wednesday, July 29 at 3:00 PM
Mill City Raptor - Live Birds of Prey
Get a close up look at live birds of prey from the Mill City Raptor Center.Sponsored by Cornelius Public Library
Location: Cornelius City Council Chambers
1310 N Adair, CorneliusLanguage: translator on site
Saturday, August 1 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00 PM
Tom Question Circus Show
Stiltwalking, Juggling, Audience Participation and Exciting Comedy for the Whole Family!Location: Sherwood Public Library
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 PM
Tom Question Circus Show
Tom has performed all over the world. This family-oriented vaudeville/circus show with stilt-walking, juggling is tall on comedy and audience participation.Sponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, TualatinLanguage: English
Wednesday, August 5 at 10:00 AM
Komedy 4 Da Kids with Angel Ocasio
An interactive performance combing physical comedy, jokes, juggling and magic for the whole family.Sponsored by Cedar Mill Community Library
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church Community Center
1280 NW Saltzman Road, PortlandLanguage: Bilingual
Wednesday, August 5 at 3:00 PM
Komedy 4 Da Kids with Angel Ocasio
An interactive performance combing physical comedy, jokes, juggling and magic for the whole family.Replaces Curt Carlyle's appearance, who is unable to perform.
Sponsored by Cornelius Public Library
Location: Cornelius City Council Chambers
1310 N Adair, CorneliusLanguage: Bilingual
Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 PM
Captain Bogg and Salty, the Pirate Band
Celebrate the end of summer reading in a big way at our outdoor concert on the lawn. Join Oregon's most famous pirate band for an hour of buccaneer rock!Location: Beaverton City Library
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Friday, August 7 at 10:00 AM
Friday Frolic
Drop in any time for fun and frolic with activities and crafts.Location: Cedar Mill Community Library, Youth Services area
12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland(503) 644-0043
Language: English
Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 AM
Ice Cream Social with Johnny Keener
Wrap-up the summer reading program with ice cream and music. We will provide the ice cream and Johnny Keener will be on guitar!Location: Garden Home Community Library
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland(503) 245-9932
Language: English
Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM
Creature Feature with Steve Lattanzi
Make sure you bring a camera for this event! Steve Lattanzi is an expert in his field. He will show you some of the most amazing reptiles on our planet in this up-close and personal reptile experienceSponsored by Tualatin Public Library
Location: Tualatin Lake Commons
8325 SW Nyberg St, TualatinLanguage: English
Wednesday, August 12 at 3:00 PM
Watermelon seed spit
Join us for our traditional watermelon seed spittin' contest.Location: Cornelius Public Library
1355 N Barlow Street, Cornelius(503) 357-4093
Language: translator on site
Saturday, August 15 at 3:30 AM
All Ages Anime Club: Spirited Away
Location: Hillsboro Main Library
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro(503) 615-6500
Language: English
Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 AM
Beaverton Modular Railroad Club - Viewing and Q & A
Plan to drop by this weekend and visit with members of the Beaverton Modular Railroad Club. The club will have models set up for viewing and be available to answer questions about this fascinating hobby.It will be open today from 10-5.
Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Saturday, August 15 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Sunday, August 16 at 1:00 PM
Beaverton Modular Railroad Club - Viewing and Q & A
Plan to drop by this weekend and visit with members of the Beaverton Modular Railroad Club. The club will have models set up for viewing and be available to answer questions about this fascinating hobby. It will be open today from 1-5pm.Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Rooms A & B
12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton(503) 644-2197
Language: English
Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688
Language: English
* To reserve your place, please call the library @ (503) 625-6688.
Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 AM
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to a specially trained dog for half an hour. This is a program administered through Dove Lewis. You choose your own title and our volunteer dogs under the care of their owner listen quietly while you read. All ages welcome, preschool to adult.Location: Sherwood Public Library, Children's Area
22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood(503) 625-6688