Hello Wilsonville Library Fans,
Adult Readers
A bit of a sparse schedule this month, befitting the weather. Wow—December is here already—Are you ready for 2019?
Here’s what’s happening in December on the adult side of the Library:
Alas, there will be no First Friday Film in December, but watch this space for our January offering!
On Tuesdays, December 4th, 11th, and 18that 6:30PM, it’s our ESL Group – Do you or someone you know need help with conversational English? The library is happy to offer an ESL Conversation Group each Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30PM. This free group is led by volunteers Norm and Valerie, who have extensive ESL teaching experience. Free and open to all.
On Saturday, December 8th, at 2:00PM, our very popular BookNotes concert series continues with Jazz Two Plus One. Jazz Two Plus One brings you the romance and adventure of 1920s and 1930s Jazz. Jazz Two Plus One brings this classic good-time music to audiences today in highly anticipated performances.
On Thursday, December 13th, our Book Club meets at 6:00 PM. This month, they’ll be reading the book Code Girls by Liza Mundy. The book is an award-winning New York Times nonfiction bestseller about the American women who secretly served as codebreakers during World War II. Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. Through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, bestselling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment. As always, multiple copies of next month’s book are available the month before the meeting. Grab one today!
On Monday, December 17th, at 1:00PM, our Genealogy Club will gather. At the meeting, you can discover new genealogical resources and tools, discuss personal research and goals, and learn from experienced genealogists. Free, and open to all levels, from seasoned genealogists to beginners.
On Tuesday, December 18th, at 6:00PM, our Great Books Discussion Group meets. Are you interested in philosophy and the big questions of life? Join us each month for a roundtable discussion of how modern day issues are reflected and illuminated by the great Western classic books. This month, we’ll be discussing First Principles of Morals by Immanuel Kant. Ask to join our Great Books e-mailing list to receive monthly scans of our readings.
The Library will close early at 2:00PM on Monday, December 24th and remain closed through Tuesday, December 25th to celebrate Christmas. Have a wonderful holiday season, and I hope your stockings are not filled with either clean or dirty coal! If you need to renew books, you can do so online, or by calling our renewal hotline at 503-659-8634. See you on the 26th!
No History Pub is scheduled for December, but check back in January!
Younger Readers
For the younger set we also host many activities this month (and don’t forget that during Toddler Time, Baby Time and Storytime, there will be a special visitor (in a special red suit!):
Play Group will meet on Monday, December 3rd at 10:30 AM. Drop in anytime and let the kiddos play with a variety of toys, as well as socialize with the under-6 crowd. For children ages birth to 6 with their grownups.
Toddler Time meets on Tuesday, December 4th, at 10:30 AM – Join us for an interactive program that includes songs, parachute fun, bubbles, puppets, and stories for our youngest patrons. This program is designed with even the most active toddler in mind!
Baby Time also meets on Tuesday, December 4th, at 11:30 AM – Moms, Dads, Grandmas and Caregivers join us for songs, rhymes, and special bonding time with your baby. Stay afterward to play and chat with other caregivers about all things baby!
Family Storytime will be presented only 3 days this month! First on Tuesday, December 4th at 6:30 PM; then again on Wednesday, December 5th at 10:30AM; and then finally on Thursday, December 6th at 10:30 AM.
Make way for the Science Zone on Wednesday, December 5th at 1:30PM. Looking for something for the kids to do on Early Release Days? How about some science fun! Get hands-on with exciting science experiments. For children in 3rd – 5th grades.
Do you know a hesitant reader? Have him or her come and read to the bunny! Our soft and fluffy, certified, non-judgmental therapy bunny is available to listen (and/or be petted) on Wednesday, December 5th at 3:30 PM.
On Tuesday, December 11th, at 6:30PM the final student performance from our Mexican Folk Dancing class for children will whirl around our Oak Room. Come and see what the children have learned!
On Wednesday, December 19th at 6:30PM, have your K-5th grader join us for Lego Night–It will be a fun night to construct, create, and imagine with Lego! Lego expert David Thornton from Canby Bricks & Minifigs will be available to provide cool tips.
Teen Readers
And last but not least, here’s what’s going on for teens!
Wednesday, December 5th at 4:30 PM – The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is made up of 6th through 12th graders who meet to hang out, eat, and have fun, help choose books, music, and movies for the library to buy, help make the teen space a comfy and attractive place to hang out, and plan events. If you’re interested in helping, send us an email or call Brad at 503-570-1592, or just show up at our next meeting. Meetings are generally at 4:30PM, just before Teen Event nights.
Wednesday, December 5th at 6:30 PM – It’s Teen after school activities! Students in 6th through 12th grades can meet at the library for Teen Lounge Night. Perhaps more Brat Pack than Rat Pack, but you can’t fault us for trying!
Source: G. Martin. Wilsonville Public Library. 11.10.18