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Morning Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 9 * 10:30 a.m.-Noon * Houghton Room
The Morning Book Group invites readers to discuss John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath. First published in 1939, this Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family who is forced off their land by the "land companies." They decide to travel west to the promised land of California. A portrait of conflict between the powerful and the powerless, the novel captures the horrors of the Depression and probes the very nature of equality in America.
The group meets on the second Tuesday morning of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Grace Tigard Houghton Room on the second floor of the Library. Registration is not required. New members are always welcome.
Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Friday, February 12 * Starting time to be announced shortly * Community Room
Get in on the Winter Olympics from the beginning. Watch the opening ceremonies broadcast from Vancouver, British Columbia. Hot beverages and snacks will be provided by the Library.
Oral History Interviews
Saturday, February 13, 20, 27 * 10 a.m.-3 p.m. * Local History Room *
Registration Required
Did you grow up during the Great Depression? Would you like to share your
memories and experiences with the Tigard community? The Tigard Public
Library, in partnership with the Tigard Historical Association, will
record oral history interviews on video each Saturday in February at the
Library. Interviews will be conducted by appointment only, so registration
is required. Please call the Library at 503-684-6537 to register.
John Steinbeck Double-Feature Films
Saturday, February 13 * Noon-4 p.m. * Community Room
See two of John Steinbeck's classic novels made into two acclaimed films. At noon enjoy a big-screen showing of The Grapes of Wrath, starring
Henry Ford, which depicts the migration of the Joad family to California from their Dust-Bowl
farm in Oklahoma during the Great Depression. This film was one of the first 25 films to be
selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of
Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
At 2 p.m. watch the 1992 version Of Mice and Men, starring Gary Sinise. Two migrant
workers dream of better days on a spread of their own until an act of unintentional violence
leads to tragic consequences.
Information for Seniors-Medicare Part D
Wednesday, February 17 * 2:30-4 p.m. * Library Conference Room
Judy Castelano of the Washington County Department of Disability, Aging and
Veterans Services will discuss the details of Medicare Part D.
Dance Off Depression
Friday, February 19 * 5-8 p.m. * Community Room * Ages 11 through Adult
People appreciated the simple pleasures during the Great Depression. Now so can you! Learn 1930s-era dances (like the Charleston, Foxtrot and the Lindy Hop) from a professional dance instructor. Then it's Ladies' Choice at our Sadie Hawkins dance. Enjoy old-timey snacks and music, and it's all free!
Oral History Interviews
Saturday, February 20, 27 * 10 a.m.-3 p.m. * Local History Room *
Registration Required
Did you grow up during the Great Depression? Would you like to share your
memories and experiences with the Tigard community? The Tigard Public
Library, in partnership with the Tigard Historical Association, will
record oral history interviews on video each Saturday in February at the
Library. Interviews will be conducted by appointment only, so registration
is required. Please call the Library at 503-684-6537 to register.
Knitting Group
Saturday, February 20 * 10 - 11:30 a.m. * Houghton Room
Dust off that project you can't seem to finish or bring the materials to start something new. Learn how to get started or share your knitting and/or crochet knowledge with others. Needleworkers of all skill levels are welcome.
Living Sustainably Workshop
Tuesday, February 23 * 7-8:30 p.m. * Community Room
Viviane Simon-Brown, Oregon State University professor and statewide extension agent,
will encourage attendees to live an uncluttered, focused and rich life by living
sustainably. Learn how your values and beliefs play an everyday role in what you
do socially, financially and environmentally. Learn how to articulate your
values to make your daily life easier. Each attendee will receive a copy
of the Living Sustainably Guide published by OSU Extension to use during the workshop and take home.
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, February 24 * 7-8:30 p.m. * Houghton Room
The Morning Book Group invites readers to discuss John Steinbeck's novel The
Grapes of Wrath. First published in 1939, this Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family who is forced off their land by the "land companies." They decide to travel west to the promised land of California. A portrait of conflict between the powerful and the powerless, the novel captures the horrors of the Depression and probes the very nature of equality in America.
OSU Master Gardeners™ 10-Minute University™: Starting Your Vegetable Garden and Edible Landscapes
Thursday, February 25 * 7-8 p.m. * Community Room
Want to learn to live off the land? Join us for Oregon Master Gardeners™ from Clackamas County and their award-winning 10-Minute University™ program. At 7 p.m. they will start with a 20-minute presentation on how to plan and take care of a vegetable garden using sustainable gardening practices. At 7:30 p.m. take in a 20-minute talk on edible landscaping, incorporating food-producing plants into your residential landscape without having to plan a garden. Both sessions will include a 10-minute question/answer time.
Oral History Interviews
Saturday, February 27 * 10 a.m.-3 p.m. * Local History Room *
Registration Required
Did you grow up during the Great Depression? Would you like to share your
memories and experiences with the Tigard community? The Tigard Public
Library, in partnership with the Tigard Historical Association, will
record oral history interviews on video each Saturday in February at the
Library. Interviews will be conducted by appointment only, so registration
is required. Please call the Library at 503-684-6537 to register.
Depression-Era Double-Feature Films and Musical Shorts
Saturday, February 27 * Noon to 4 p.m. * Community Room
Revisit the Great Depression with a showing of the film classic Sullivan's
Travels, where a film director poses as a hobo to research a drama
he wants to direct called O Brother, Where Art Thou? At 2 p.m.
watch the blockbuster film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which was
actually released nearly 60 years later! During intermission, tap
your feet to musical jazz shorts from the 1920s and 30s.
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Knitting Group
Saturday, March 6 * 10 - 11:30 a.m. * Houghton Room
Dust off that project you can't seem to finish or bring the materials to start something new. Learn how to get started or share your knitting and/or crochet knowledge with others. Needleworkers of all skill levels are welcome.
Strong Medicine: Bethenia Owens-Adair, Pioneer Physician
Sunday, March 7 * 2-4 p.m. * Community Room
Observe International Women's Day and discover a fascinating personality in Oregon's history.
Morning Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, March 9 * 10:30 a.m.-Noon * Houghton Room
Join others in a group discussion about People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
Hanna Heath, an Australian rare-book expert, is offered the job of a lifetime:
analysis and conservation of the famous Sarajevo Haggadah, which was rescued
during the Bosnian war. When Hanna discovers a series of tiny artifacts in the book's ancient binding,
she begins to unlock its mysteries.
The group meets on the second Tuesday morning of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Grace Tigard Houghton Room on the second floor of the Library. Registration is not required. New members are always welcome.
Simplifying Your Garden for Easier Care
Wednesday, March 10 * 3-5 p.m. * Community Room
Local garden designer Barbara Blossom Ashmun will explain how to garden sensibly into your retirement years.
Tigard Maps Demonstration
Wednesday, March 10 * 7-8 p.m. * Houghton Room
Need to look up property information about your house? Look up permit history? Learn about crime in your neighborhood? See which businesses are located in your area? These are just a few of the many things that you can look up using Tigard Maps. Join us as we explore some of the details of the City of Tigard's online mapping application. Learn to navigate this helpful mapping tool for the Tigard community. No computer experience necessary. Just come and watch or feel free to bring your laptop and follow along using the Library's Wi-Fi
What's New in the Old World? How to Make the Most of Your European Travels
Tuesday, March 16 * 7:00-8:30 p.m. * Community Room
Julie Blackman of Focus On Travel will share the latest ideas for vacationing in Europe this year.
Information for Seniors — Adeo In-Home Care
Wednesday, March 17 * 2:30-4 p.m. * Library Conference Room
Kevin Call of Adeo In-Home Care, a local home medical services provider, will discuss
services available to seniors and their families that can help people stay in their
homes and sustain their quality of life.
Knitting Group
Saturday, March 20 * 10 - 11:30 a.m. * Houghton Room
Dust off that project you can't seem to finish or bring the materials to start something new. Learn how to get started or share your knitting and/or crochet knowledge with others. Needleworkers of all skill levels are welcome.
Evening Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 24 * 7-8:30 p.m. * Houghton Room
The March book is Mark Greenside's I'll Never Be French (No Matter What I Do): Living in a Small Village in Brittany.
The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the
Grace Tigard Houghton Room on the second floor of the Library.
Registration is not required and new members are always welcome.
Book Group Social
Wednesday, March 31 * 7-8:30 p.m. * Community Room
Are you in a book group or interested in starting one? Want to meet and
mingle with other book group enthusiasts? Join us to celebrate the joy
of shared reading. Librarians will share book talks, book lists, news
about the latest great books, tips and tricks for running book groups
and online and library resources for your group. Then meet, eat,
mingle and talk about books and book groups with fellow enthusiasts!
Refreshments will be served. Chance to win prizes.
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