June 2021
A better West Slope is coming
News from the Director
Image of director Kristen Thorp
Kristen Thorp
West Slope Library Director
 
Hello!  
 
We are so glad that the library is open again because we love when you’re able to visit us. The entire team is thrilled about all the positive feedback you have shared with us during your first visit since the remodel. Thank you for all the kind words – it really means a lot to us.  
 
We’ve heard countless times that you are finding the remodeled space lighter and more open and that you are loving the new organized layout. We are so happy that you're finding the library more accessible. Change is still coming as we continue to unpack and move things around to better meet everyone’s needs. We continue to appreciate your patience during this transition time.  
 
  
One of my favorite moments from the first week we were open involved a young patron who shared that they loved having their grandma read Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie books. As they were exiting the library, the kiddo was hugging one Elephant and Piggie book close and proudly stated that this was the first one in the series they were going to read to grandma.  
 
Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Reading!  
 
 
Take care,
Kristen
 
 
 
Plan your visit!
As of July 1, our open hours will be the following until further notice:   
 
 
SUNDAY: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
MONDAY: Closed 
TUESDAY: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
THURSDAY:10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
 
 
We will work on incrementally expanding our hours in August. 
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You can visit the library during our limited hours with no reservation required! For now we have a limited occupancy – don't worry, someone will be at the front door to help. 
 
We offer browsing and holds pick-up. Reservations are available for our “Book a Librarian” service and computer usage. Printing is available through Print from Anywhere or from our library computers during your reserved computer appointment.  
 
Thank you Friends!
 
 
 The Friends of the West Slope Community Library have generously donated the money to pay for our new service desk. We are so grateful for their contribution. Their generosity, and the generosity of all of our Friends members will help us serve you better!
 
Pictured: President Dorothy and Vice President Carol

 
Friends of the Library with donated service desk
Summer Reading
 Have you signed up for Summer Reading yet?
 
All ages can sign up to participate in Summer Reading and be a Reading Role Model.
 
Youth up to age 18 can select a free book to keep. Sign up in person, online or contact us by phone.  
Summer Reading
Free books to Raleigh Park  
Librarian Terisa at elementary school with donated books
 
 
 
We gave Summer Reading books to Raleigh Park Elementary for their Summer Learning Kits.
 
We are grateful for our school partners.  
 
 
Programming and Take & Makes
We are continuing to offer programs online and will work to bring back in-person programs very soon.  
 
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Take and Make
All ages Take and Make Kit:
Nature Weaving
 
 
Get creative and bring some color to your world!
 
Reserve your kit now for pick up during our library hours. 

Storytime with Terisa
 
New day and time, still online. Every Monday at 10am
Father and child reading a book
Track your Reading
 
Get inspiration for creating your own reading log.
 
Terisa shows her reading log 
 


Adult Book Club
Book jacket of Braiding Sweetgrass

Braiding Sweetgrass
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
 
August's book: The Bad-ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer
Here to Help
 
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Learn how to change the pickup location for your holds.
#WSLReads  
 
 
 
 
 
Young reader is showcasing their creative reading log!
 
Nice work, Clayties! We love glitter and penguins too. Glad you're having fun with Summer Reading.
 

 
Young reader showcasing their reading log
Image of a book by a pool
 
 
 
 
 
A West Slope reader took a break from swimming to read Mary Poppins.

Share your photos with us on social media using #WSLReads
 

Meet our Friends

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Friends of the West Slope Community Library is a nonprofit volunteer organization created to increase public interest and participation in our library and to provide support for our library’s collection, activities, and fiscal well-being.
 
With funds from memberships, donations, bequests, and fundraising events, the Friends help pay for books, programs, and special items and publish a quarterly newsletter. Join us! 
 
Until further notice, we are not collecting donated books for our in- house used book sale. To renew your membership, join, or make a donation via PayPal please visit our website www.FriendsofWSL.org

West Slope Community Library

3678 SW 78th Ave Portland, Oregon 97225503-846-6416

www.westslopelibrary.org