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Jass Two Plus One
Tuesday, May 22 | 7–8:30 p.m. | Community Room
Jass Two Plus One reaches back into the '20s and '30s to bring the romance and adventure of
Jazz or "Jass" into the 21st century. Listen to the music of America and feel its vibrant, robust,
even naughty, power for yourself.
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Pachyderm Portmanteau Party!
Saturday, May 26 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Community Room
Join artist Hilary Pfeifer, owner of the whimsical online art shop "Bunny with a Toolbelt," for elephant-sized fun!
Pachyderms are elephants, portmanteaus are words made by joining two or more words together. Combine the
pachyderms and the portmanteaus and it's a party to celebrate her "Elephabet" book. It's a new perspective
on the 26 letters we know and love as interpreted by colorful elephant art. You have to see it to believe it,
then create one of your own.
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Adult Summer Reading Programs Friday, June 1- Friday, August 10
Between the Covers
New authors and adventures are in store for readers 18 and older this summer. Sign up and explore what's
"Between the Covers." Read your way through the summer and you could be eligible for three monthly prize
drawings and a Grand Prize drawing for a two-night stay at the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport, Oregon.
To learn more, sign up at the Reference Desk on the 2nd Floor and pick up your game piece with all the
details starting Friday, June 1.
Adult Summer Reading is made possible with the support of Friends of the Tigard Library and
Washington County Cooperative Library Services.
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Summer Kickoff Concert: Roundhouse Bluegrass Band
Friday, June 1 | 7–8 p.m. | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Discover an Oregon bluegrass treasure. Roundhouse performs impeccable harmonies, interesting
arrangements and a blend of classic spirited bluegrass, folk, country and original tunes. The
mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass and vocal music will put you in the mood for summer.
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Between the Book Covers: The Western from Buffalo Bill to Larry McMurtry
Wednesday, June 13 | 7–8 p.m. | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Award-winning author and historian Richard Etulain traces the roots of the Western,
which remained relatively unchanged for a century, and has moved in thought-provoking new
directions since the 1960s. Etulain has written or edited more than 40 books, most of
them about the West.
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Author Visit with Phillip Margolin
Wednesday, June 20 | 7–8 p.m. | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Best-selling Portland author Phillip Margolin will discuss his new book,
"Capitol Murder," a political thriller that takes readers from Washington, D.C. to Portland.
Private investigator Dana Cutler and attorney Brad Miller investigate a sex scandal and a senator's disappearance.
A looming terrorist attack on a packed football stadium ups the ante in this compelling page-turner.
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Introduction to Selling on eBay
Wednesday, June 27 | 7–8 p.m. | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Have you wondered how to make some extra income by selling on eBay? Learn the ins-
and-outs of selling on this popular website. Find out how to price items, write
compelling descriptions, post great product pictures that can seal the deal,
complete transactions and much more.
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The Harmonics Vocal Quartet
Wednesday, July 11 | 7–8:30 p.m. | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
The Harmonics is a thoroughly entertaining a cappella quartet who sing in
harmony with no instruments. Enjoy a wide range of songs from Billy Joel to
The Beatles, The Temptations, Van Morrison, The Turtles, The Four Freshmen and others.
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To Sleep Perchance to Dream Insomnia Workshop
Wednesday, July 18 | 7–8 p.m. | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Many people have a hard time getting to
sleep or staying asleep. Worry, anxiety, depression, past or current trauma are just a few of the causes.
National Certified Counselor Beth Mogck will provide information and recommended
guidelines to help you get a good night's sleep.
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Sky in the Road Guitar and Vocal Duo
Wednesday, August 1 | 7–8:30 p.m. | All ages | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Let songwriters, singers, musicians Daniel Rhiger and Rahmana Wiest entertain you with their
folk-based music as it winds its way through Americana, country, Celtic, world folk, gypsy
jazz, new age, rock and reggae. Savor the duo's lush vocal harmonies and traditional
instrumentation that reflect an Oregon perspective.
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Knit-Out and Crochet 2012
Saturday, August 4 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Want to learn to knit or crochet or work on a project? The Tigard Knitting Guild and Always
in Stitches, the Oregon Chapter of the Crochet Guild of America, will provide demonstrations,
free instruction, needles and yarn. View displays of crocheted and knitted items for some
inspiration and enter to win door prizes.
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Speed-Date an Author
Wednesday, August 8 | 7–8:30 p.m. | George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room
Do you have a story to tell? Are you interested in learning about the writing life
from self-published authors? Members of the Northwest Independent Writers
Association will answer your questions about how to get started and get published.
Have a one-on-one with each author five minutes at a time.
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