Hillsboro Shute Park Branch's Kids Summer Reading 2009 Events
All events take place at the Hillsboro Shute Park Library
Hillsboro Shute Park Branch
775 SE Tenth Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 615-6500
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10-8, Thursday-Saturday 10-6
Closed: Sunday
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Get there via TriMetSaturday, 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 pm
Rock 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.
Ages: All Ages
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: Meeting room
Ages: All Ages
Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 PM
Oregon Shadow Theatre - Anansi the Spider
Shadow theatre presentation of West African folktale Anansi the Spider. No registration
required but attendance must be limited to the first 70 people.
Location: Meeting room
Ages: Kids, ages 4 to 12
Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 AM
My Five Senses
Little ones and their responsible adults can drop in and spend some time exploring
the 5 senses at various activity stations.
Location: Meeting room
Ages: Kids, babies to 6 year olds
Thursday, July 9 at 1:00 PM
Origami
Drop in and learn how to make paper creatures using origami paper folding
techniques.
Location: Meeting room
Ages: Kids, ages 5 to 12
Wednesday, July 15 at 12:30 PM
Music in Action with Rich Glauber!
Music in action!
... a high-energy, interactive mix of songs, movement and comedy, using guitar, accordion, voice and some props (scarves, percussion, etc.) The focus is on building community spirit and fun through music. Rich performs in both Spanish and English.
Ages: Kids
Friday, July 17 at 1:00 PM
OMSI: Imagineering
Challenge imagination & creativity! Children design and build motorized writing
machines they get to take home.
Location: Meeting room
Ages: Kids, grades 4 to 6
Monday, July 20 at 1:00 PM
Children's Museum: Junk Deli
Children transform trash into treasure, constructing and deconstructing interesting
recycled materials to build a new masterpiece.
Location: Meeting room
Ages: Kids, grades 1 to 3
Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 PM
Learn to Draw Japanese Anime
Learn how to draw your favorite Japanese anime character, such as Pikachu,
Totoro and more. This class will provide general tips on how to draw Japanese
style characters. Materials provided.
Location: Meeting room
Ages: Kids, grades 4 to 8
Thursday, July 23 at 2:15 PM
Learn to Draw Japanese Anime
Learn how to draw your favorite Japanese anime character, such as Pikachu,
Totoro and more. This class will provide general tips on how to draw Japanese
style characters. Registration required. 1 hr. Materials provided.
Location: Meeting room
Ages: Kids, grades 4 to 8
Saturday, July 25 at 2:30 PM
Game Day
Come play board games and enjoy snacks.
Location: Meeting room
Ages: All Ages
Summer Reading