Summer Reading for Adults. July 12, 2018.
A peek at
Dystopias & Utopias
The Crossing by Jason Mott
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Dead Lands by Benjamin Percy

Question time
The end is near. There’s limited room in your bunker. What series will you bring with you that you can read over and over until it’s safe to return to the surface? We'll share some of your responses next week.

Tell us!

You submitted some fantastic custom literary license plates last week. Below is just a selection. Time to head to the DMV!
 
 Jennifer
Kelly

Beth & Heather

Brian

Diane

Thea

Alyssa, Danette & Rayna 

Linda

Kevin


New and wonderful
Visionary Women by Andrea Barnet
“Not only are the four subjects interesting in their own right, this book illustrates some connections in their learning styles and the political climate of their time that contributed to their success. I find their stories inspiring.” - Suzy, Tualatin Public Library
Nothing Stays Buried by P. J. Tracy
“The latest book in one of my favorite series (Monkeewrench) and it did not disappoint. This series is full of great and kooky characters as well as good murder mystery plots. This time the Monkeewrench gang is trying to help the police catch a serial killer.” - Becky, Sherwood Public Library
The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir
“An evangelical reality tv family struggles with the devil in its own home.” - Ariel, Forest Grove City Library


What's happening

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Sunday, July 15
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hillsboro Brookwood Library
 
Learn the art of handwritten correspondence.
Letters, cards and compliments in the mail can be easy, personal, and beautiful. Registration required.
Tuesday, July 17
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beaverton City Library
 
Join us for a special preview of Portland Opera's production Cinderella! The preview is hosted by Chorus Master and Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox, with performances by Portland Opera's Resident Artists. Free and open to the public.
 
Wednesday, July 18
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Tigard Public Library
 
Join us for the documentary Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story. Learn how to be a smart consumer, keep food fresh, and actually eat what you buy. After the film, there will be giveaways, prizes, and a discussion facilitated by Americorps Member Eva Carlson of the Eat Smart, Waste Less Campaign.​

Happy of the week
99 Percent Invisible Episode 154: P D X Carpet
 
Deep in the side of a mountain on an isolated Norwegian island, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is humanity's greatest hope for survival when the apocalypse comes. It's an incredible, awe-inspiring facility. Take a 3D virtual tour of the 'doomsday' vault. >>
 


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