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Intercambio / Exchange
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Hillsboro Main Library: Practice English or Spanish and help others learn in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners welcome! Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. ¡Están bienvenidos los principiantes!
Clases de Computación
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Tualatin Public Library: La Biblioteca está ofreciendo clases basicas de computación; estas clases se brindarán los viernes en el horario de 3:00 pm a 5:00 pm.
Los temas serán los siguientes:
Primer viernes: Informática básica
Segundo viernes: Correo electrónico y redes sociales
Tercer viernes: Microsoft Word
Cuarto viernes: Las Aplicaciones en Google
Se brindará la ayuda necesaria a los participantes con sus preguntas; estas clases no requiren inscripción por adelantado.
Para más información, llame a Annie Lewis, Bibliotecaria, al 503 691-3077.
The library offers computer classes in Spanish every Friday from 3:00pm-5:00pm. A new topic will be introduced each week including:
First Friday: Computer basics
Second Friday: Email and social networking
Third Friday: Microsoft Word
Fourth Friday: Google products
Time will be provided for questions and one-on-one assistance. Pre-registration is not required.For more information, please call Annie Lewis, Librarian, at 503 691-3077.
Spanish Book Club (Círculo de lectura)
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Hillsboro Main Library: El cuento del que hablaremos es 'Aura' de Carlos Fuentes. El círculo de lectura se reúne dos veces al mes para una conversación alrededor de lecturas comunes. El enfoque del grupo son los cuentos de Latinoamerica. El grupo es para personas de por lo menos 15 años de edad y en español.
Clases de Computación para principiantes
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Cornelius Public Library: ¡Totalmente Gratis!Venga y aprenda lo básico de computación¿Para qué se usan las computadoras?Usando programas y manejando nuestros archivos electrónicosNavegar el internetCrear una cuenta de correo electrónicoTaller libre para preguntas de cualquier otro tema¡Clases Empiezan el 6 de Febrero!¡No se requiere experiencia, ni registración!MiércolesSábadosClase: 5:30pm - 6:30pmClase: 1:00pm - 2:00pmTaller libre: 4:30pm - 5:30pmTaller libre: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Clases En La Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius(Enfrente de la estación de bomberos) 1355 N Barlow StCornelius, OR 97113503-357-4093Luis Chavez | luisc@wccls.org www.ci.cornelius.or.us/libraryEste programa es apoyado en parte por el Instituto de Museo y Servicios Bibliotecarios (IMLS) por medio del Acto de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología (LSTA) , administrado por la Biblioteca del Estado de Oregón. This programis supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Cuentos en español / Spanish Storytime
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM: Ven a escuchar cuentos que fomentán las habilidades de alfabetización temprana. Las horas de cuentos están gratis y se llevarán en el Centro Acuático (Shute Park Aquatic and Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room #2)./ Come listen to stories that will encourage early literacy skills. Storytimes are free of charge, and are located in the Shute Park Aquatic and Recreation Center, in Multipurpose Room #2, during the Shute Park Library's closure.
New Beginning Readers
For kids to become successful readers, they first need to be motivated to read. It is absolutely critical that they see a personal benefit to reading. That means they need to have access to books that interest and excite them personally.
Beginning readers have always been a little tricky. It can be far too easy to find books for new readers that read more like old-fashioned primers... "the cat is on the mat." Without a fun and interesting story, motivation flies out the window.
Thankfully, there are tons of cool beginning readers out there. Here is a list of some new brand new beginning readers that I have been enjoying:
Title: A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Author: Mo Willems
Find this book at your library
This new Elephant and Piggie title adds another great story to an already great series. Kids will immediately sympathize with the strong emotions felt by Elephant and Piggie. The gestures they use compliment the story perfectly and make it easier for the reader to comprehend what is happening.
Title: The Loopy Coop Hens: Letting Go
Author: Janet Morgan Stoeke
Find this book at your library
Three hens discover Newton's Law of Gravity first-hand while sitting beneath an apple tree. The stories in the Loopy Coop Hens series include chapter titles, which is a great early introduction for kids. I particularly like how the author has stressed the scientific method. When the hens wonder who is throwing apples at them, rather than assume it's a FOX they get a ladder and climb up to discover the truth!
Title: Penny and Her Marble
Author: Kevin Henkes
Find this book at your library
When Penny discovers a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's yard, she fears that she has stolen someone's property. Her imagination and strong emotions will ring true with kids who are still mastering the ideas of ownership. Told in four chapters and 48 pages, this is a great first step for kids who want to move into the big world of chapter books.
Title: A Pet Named Sneaker
Author: Joan Heilbroner
Illustrator: Pascal Lemaitre
Find this book at your library
A brand new title in the Dr. Seuss I Can Read It All By Myself series all about a heroic pet snake. Amazing that it has been over 50 years since author Joan Heilbroner wrote her last beginning reader, Robert the Rose Horse. This is sure to appeal to kids who love Danny and the Dinosaur and Go, Dog. Go! What kid doesn't dream about bringing his pet to school?
Title: Pug & Doug
Author: Steven Breen
Find this book at your library
Pug and Doug are best friends... until Doug discovers that Pug might not like him all that much. This is a classic tale of mistaken information. The artwork is absolutely incredible, including a step-by-step visual description of how to do Pug and Doug's secret pawshake. This is easily one of my favorite books of the year (so far).
Photo by: Hgilbert
Beginning readers have always been a little tricky. It can be far too easy to find books for new readers that read more like old-fashioned primers... "the cat is on the mat." Without a fun and interesting story, motivation flies out the window.
Thankfully, there are tons of cool beginning readers out there. Here is a list of some new brand new beginning readers that I have been enjoying:
Title: A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Author: Mo Willems
Find this book at your library
This new Elephant and Piggie title adds another great story to an already great series. Kids will immediately sympathize with the strong emotions felt by Elephant and Piggie. The gestures they use compliment the story perfectly and make it easier for the reader to comprehend what is happening.
Title: The Loopy Coop Hens: Letting Go
Author: Janet Morgan Stoeke
Find this book at your library
Three hens discover Newton's Law of Gravity first-hand while sitting beneath an apple tree. The stories in the Loopy Coop Hens series include chapter titles, which is a great early introduction for kids. I particularly like how the author has stressed the scientific method. When the hens wonder who is throwing apples at them, rather than assume it's a FOX they get a ladder and climb up to discover the truth!
Title: Penny and Her Marble
Author: Kevin Henkes
Find this book at your library
When Penny discovers a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's yard, she fears that she has stolen someone's property. Her imagination and strong emotions will ring true with kids who are still mastering the ideas of ownership. Told in four chapters and 48 pages, this is a great first step for kids who want to move into the big world of chapter books.
Title: A Pet Named Sneaker
Author: Joan Heilbroner
Illustrator: Pascal Lemaitre
Find this book at your library
A brand new title in the Dr. Seuss I Can Read It All By Myself series all about a heroic pet snake. Amazing that it has been over 50 years since author Joan Heilbroner wrote her last beginning reader, Robert the Rose Horse. This is sure to appeal to kids who love Danny and the Dinosaur and Go, Dog. Go! What kid doesn't dream about bringing his pet to school?
Title: Pug & Doug
Author: Steven Breen
Find this book at your library
Pug and Doug are best friends... until Doug discovers that Pug might not like him all that much. This is a classic tale of mistaken information. The artwork is absolutely incredible, including a step-by-step visual description of how to do Pug and Doug's secret pawshake. This is easily one of my favorite books of the year (so far).
Photo by: Hgilbert
Language Exchange / Intercambio
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Cornelius Public Library: Spanish/ English Language ExchangeIntercambio de inglés y españolMondays starting February 4th5:00pm-7:00pmLunes empezando el 4 de febreroa las 5:00pm-7:00pm A FREE drop in opportunity for friendly practice if you are learning English or Spanish!¡Una oportunidad GRATUITA para practicar inglés o español en un lugar amistoso!at the Cornelius Public Library1355 N Barlow(next to the fire station/ junto a la estación de bomberos) This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.Este programa es apoyado en parte por el Instituto de Museo y Servicios Bibliotecarios (IMLS) por medio del Acto de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología (LSTA) , administrado por la Biblioteca del Estado de Oregón.
Clases de Computación para principiantes
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Cornelius Public Library: ¡Totalmente Gratis!Venga y aprenda lo básico de computación¿Para qué se usan las computadoras?Usando programas y manejando nuestros archivos electrónicosNavegar el internetCrear una cuenta de correo electrónicoTaller libre para preguntas de cualquier otro tema¡Clases Empiezan el 6 de Febrero!¡No se requiere experiencia, ni registración!MiércolesSábadosClase: 5:30pm - 6:30pmClase: 1:00pm - 2:00pmTaller libre: 4:30pm - 5:30pmTaller libre: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Clases En La Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius(Enfrente de la estación de bomberos) 1355 N Barlow StCornelius, OR 97113503-357-4093Luis Chavez | luisc@wccls.org www.ci.cornelius.or.us/libraryEste programa es apoyado en parte por el Instituto de Museo y Servicios Bibliotecarios (IMLS) por medio del Acto de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología (LSTA) , administrado por la Biblioteca del Estado de Oregón. This programis supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Lectura de cuentos en Español / Spanish Family Storytime
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Cornelius Public Library: Colorín Colorado…Leamos en FamiliaUn futuro brillante empieza en un libro. Programa Gratuito cada sábado a las 12:00pmLa hora de Cuentos es patrocinado por los Amigos de la Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius.Horas: Lunes a Viernes de 10am a 7pm; Sábado de 10am a 5pm; Domingo de 12pm a 5pmLa Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius1355 N. Barlow St.503-357-4093www.cornelius.ci.or.us/library
Intercambio / Exchange
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Hillsboro Main Library: Practice English or Spanish and help others learn in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners welcome! Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. ¡Están bienvenidos los principiantes!
Actividades de Descubrimiento para la Niñez Temprana
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Forest Grove City Library: ¡Venga con sus niños de 18 meses hasta 6 años de edad para compartir con juguetes y libros especiales, conocer otros padres y madres y ayudar a su niño en su crecimiento! Visítenos entre 10am-12pm durante estos sábados:
Clases de Computación
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Tualatin Public Library: La Biblioteca está ofreciendo clases basicas de computación; estas clases se brindarán los viernes en el horario de 3:00 pm a 5:00 pm.
Los temas serán los siguientes:
Primer viernes: Informática básica
Segundo viernes: Correo electrónico y redes sociales
Tercer viernes: Microsoft Word
Cuarto viernes: Las Aplicaciones en Google
Se brindará la ayuda necesaria a los participantes con sus preguntas; estas clases no requiren inscripción por adelantado.
Para más información, llame a Annie Lewis, Bibliotecaria, al 503 691-3077.
The library offers computer classes in Spanish every Friday from 3:00pm-5:00pm. A new topic will be introduced each week including:
First Friday: Computer basics
Second Friday: Email and social networking
Third Friday: Microsoft Word
Fourth Friday: Google products
Time will be provided for questions and one-on-one assistance. Pre-registration is not required.For more information, please call Annie Lewis, Librarian, at 503 691-3077.
Fingerplay Fun Friday!
This weeks rhyme is all about fun with homophones and hand clapping: A Sailor Went to Sea
A Sailor Went to Sea
A sailor went to sea, sea, sea (hold hand palm down and move up and down like waves)
To see what he could see, see, see (hold hand palm down over eyes and move head back and forth)
But all that he could see, see, see (repeat previous gesture)
Was the bottom of the deep blue sea, sea, sea (repeat first gesture)
This is such a fun and deceptively simple little rhyme. Shifting between moving your hand like the ocean waves and holding it above your eyes as you scan the horizon is a lot harder than you might think. The concept that underlies the rhyme is equally complicated!
In the rhyme, "sea" and "see" are the two main words that we emphasize. It is surprising to little kids that these words can sound exactly the same but mean two completely different things. We call words like these homophones.
When you share this rhyme with older toddlers and preschool-age kids, you can explain how "sea" and "see" are two completely different words even though they sound the same. You can drive this point home by showing how we write the words. When you do this, you will be expanding their understanding of print awareness, or the idea that we use printed language to convey meaning.
When I share this rhyme, I sequentially replace the last words of each line with hand claps. This further complicates the rhyme for older kids. It turns it into a sequencing game. Understanding sequence is a critical part of the early literacy skill called narrative skills.
For babies and young toddlers, this rhyme makes for a fun little lap-bounce. Gently rock baby back and forth and then bounce on the last three words of each line.
Although extremely short, this rhyme is packed full of early literacy-boosting goodness!! Kids who understand that words can be spelled differently but sound the same will have an easier making sense out of what they read once the begin to lean how to read!
A Sailor Went to Sea
A sailor went to sea, sea, sea (hold hand palm down and move up and down like waves)
To see what he could see, see, see (hold hand palm down over eyes and move head back and forth)
But all that he could see, see, see (repeat previous gesture)
Was the bottom of the deep blue sea, sea, sea (repeat first gesture)
This is such a fun and deceptively simple little rhyme. Shifting between moving your hand like the ocean waves and holding it above your eyes as you scan the horizon is a lot harder than you might think. The concept that underlies the rhyme is equally complicated!
In the rhyme, "sea" and "see" are the two main words that we emphasize. It is surprising to little kids that these words can sound exactly the same but mean two completely different things. We call words like these homophones.
When you share this rhyme with older toddlers and preschool-age kids, you can explain how "sea" and "see" are two completely different words even though they sound the same. You can drive this point home by showing how we write the words. When you do this, you will be expanding their understanding of print awareness, or the idea that we use printed language to convey meaning.
When I share this rhyme, I sequentially replace the last words of each line with hand claps. This further complicates the rhyme for older kids. It turns it into a sequencing game. Understanding sequence is a critical part of the early literacy skill called narrative skills.
For babies and young toddlers, this rhyme makes for a fun little lap-bounce. Gently rock baby back and forth and then bounce on the last three words of each line.
Although extremely short, this rhyme is packed full of early literacy-boosting goodness!! Kids who understand that words can be spelled differently but sound the same will have an easier making sense out of what they read once the begin to lean how to read!
Hora de cuentos / Spanish Storytime
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Tualatin Public Library: Se presentan cuentos, rimas, canciones, y manualidades para familias con niños de todas edades.
Storytime in Spanish. Presenting stories, songs, rhymes and crafts for families with children of all ages.
Clases de Computación para principiantes
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Cornelius Public Library: ¡Totalmente Gratis!Venga y aprenda lo básico de computación¿Para qué se usan las computadoras?Usando programas y manejando nuestros archivos electrónicosNavegar el internetCrear una cuenta de correo electrónicoTaller libre para preguntas de cualquier otro tema¡Clases Empiezan el 6 de Febrero!¡No se requiere experiencia, ni registración!MiércolesSábadosClase: 5:30pm - 6:30pmClase: 1:00pm - 2:00pmTaller libre: 4:30pm - 5:30pmTaller libre: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Clases En La Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius(Enfrente de la estación de bomberos) 1355 N Barlow StCornelius, OR 97113503-357-4093Luis Chavez | luisc@wccls.org www.ci.cornelius.or.us/libraryEste programa es apoyado en parte por el Instituto de Museo y Servicios Bibliotecarios (IMLS) por medio del Acto de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología (LSTA) , administrado por la Biblioteca del Estado de Oregón. This programis supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Big Library Read on Library2Go
Are you an ebook reader? Or, are you curious about ereading? From May 15th to June 1st, all of the readers who use Library2Go can check out the same book.
It's part of a pilot program called the Big Library Read. During the program, all readers can download the same book - "The Four Corners of the Sky" by Michael Malone - from Library2Go.
"The Four Corners of the Sky" is master storyteller Michael Malone’s novel of love, secrets, and the mysterious bonds of families. Malone brings characters to life as only he can, exploring the questions that defy easy answers: Is love a choice or a calling? Why do the ties of family bind so tightly? And is forgiveness a gift to others…or a gift we give ourselves?
This is an opportunity to unite readers – and loyal library supporters – all over the world around a single ebook. Together with Sourcebooks, the independent publisher of this title, OverDrive and your library are providing a compelling novel for all to read – with a valid library card, of course.
It's part of a pilot program called the Big Library Read. During the program, all readers can download the same book - "The Four Corners of the Sky" by Michael Malone - from Library2Go.
"The Four Corners of the Sky" is master storyteller Michael Malone’s novel of love, secrets, and the mysterious bonds of families. Malone brings characters to life as only he can, exploring the questions that defy easy answers: Is love a choice or a calling? Why do the ties of family bind so tightly? And is forgiveness a gift to others…or a gift we give ourselves?
This is an opportunity to unite readers – and loyal library supporters – all over the world around a single ebook. Together with Sourcebooks, the independent publisher of this title, OverDrive and your library are providing a compelling novel for all to read – with a valid library card, of course.
Language Exchange / Intercambio
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Cornelius Public Library: Spanish/ English Language ExchangeIntercambio de inglés y españolMondays starting February 4th5:00pm-7:00pmLunes empezando el 4 de febreroa las 5:00pm-7:00pm A FREE drop in opportunity for friendly practice if you are learning English or Spanish!¡Una oportunidad GRATUITA para practicar inglés o español en un lugar amistoso!at the Cornelius Public Library1355 N Barlow(next to the fire station/ junto a la estación de bomberos) This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.Este programa es apoyado en parte por el Instituto de Museo y Servicios Bibliotecarios (IMLS) por medio del Acto de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología (LSTA) , administrado por la Biblioteca del Estado de Oregón.
Clases de Computación para principiantes
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Cornelius Public Library: ¡Totalmente Gratis!Venga y aprenda lo básico de computación¿Para qué se usan las computadoras?Usando programas y manejando nuestros archivos electrónicosNavegar el internetCrear una cuenta de correo electrónicoTaller libre para preguntas de cualquier otro tema¡Clases Empiezan el 6 de Febrero!¡No se requiere experiencia, ni registración!MiércolesSábadosClase: 5:30pm - 6:30pmClase: 1:00pm - 2:00pmTaller libre: 4:30pm - 5:30pmTaller libre: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Clases En La Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius(Enfrente de la estación de bomberos) 1355 N Barlow StCornelius, OR 97113503-357-4093Luis Chavez | luisc@wccls.org www.ci.cornelius.or.us/libraryEste programa es apoyado en parte por el Instituto de Museo y Servicios Bibliotecarios (IMLS) por medio del Acto de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnología (LSTA) , administrado por la Biblioteca del Estado de Oregón. This programis supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Lectura de cuentos en Español / Spanish Family Storytime
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Cornelius Public Library: Colorín Colorado…Leamos en FamiliaUn futuro brillante empieza en un libro. Programa Gratuito cada sábado a las 12:00pmLa hora de Cuentos es patrocinado por los Amigos de la Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius.Horas: Lunes a Viernes de 10am a 7pm; Sábado de 10am a 5pm; Domingo de 12pm a 5pmLa Biblioteca Pública de Cornelius1355 N. Barlow St.503-357-4093www.cornelius.ci.or.us/library
