What's happening at YOUR library!
December 2021
Upcoming Holiday Closures
Don't forget – the Aloha Community Library will be closed all day on:
  • Thursday, November 25th (Thanksgiving)
  • Friday, December 24th (Christmas Eve)
  • Saturday, December 25th (Christmas Day)
  • Saturday, January 1st (New Year's Day)
     
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Winter Clothing for Adults
In addition to serving 28 people in need of warm clothing at the free store events we held this past Friday and Saturday, thanks to the generosity of our community we have enough supplies that we are also planning to continue to have clothing available during regular library service hours through Tuesday, November 30th (or until we run out of clothing)!
 
No proof of need is required – anyone who could use warm clothing in adult sizes is welcome to come and pick some out.
 
We're so grateful to all our supporters who have donated warm clothing, blankets, hand warmers, and more! It's your contributions and your help spreading the word that have made this event possible.
 
Warm clothing, sleeping bags, and more at the library's free store.
Winter Reading Challenge
Keep brains active by reading this winter break with the Aloha Community Library! What better way to spend your time at home this winter than cuddled up with a good book and warm cup of cocoa? Track reading and activities from Monday, December 13th through Monday, January 31st with our winter reading activity sheet (coming soon!) to claim a free book at the library starting in January. For ages 0-18. Learn more >>
 
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Book Buying Opportunities
Even though as a library we love lending you our books, we're not at all upset when our patrons also want to buy and own their own copies of books – in fact, it would be our delight to enable any book buying habits you may be planning to indulge in this winter. Check out our book buying opportunities below, and see if you find any titles that catch your interest!
 
Pay What You Will Book Sale
Monday, December 6th – Friday, December 31st
 
Our shelves have run out of room, and we need to make space! From Monday, December 6th through the end of that month, we'll be expanding our book sale corner to include some of the books we're pulling from our collection. Bring your cash (or checks, or credit cards,) and pay as much or as little as you will to bring some of these books home and give them a new lease on life on your own shelves! All proceeds to benefit the Aloha Community Library Association.
 
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Amazon logo.
Aloha Community Library Amazon Store
 
From hot recent releases to niche out-of-print titles, our library Amazon store is full of all kinds of literary gems! Since our stock is all drawn from donations, you never know what you might find. Why not treat the book lovers in your life (and yes, that includes yourself!) to something from our store?
 
Book cover for "Bat Loves the Night"Bat Loves the Night
by Nicola Davies
Night has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the shadows, shouting and flying, the echoes of her voice creating a sound picture of the world around her.
 
Paperback + audio CD,
$10.50 + $3.99 shipping
 
Book cover for "Heritage Baking"Heritage Baking
by Ellen King with Amelia Levin
No matter if you're a novice or expert, Heritage Baking will help you discover the way artisanal flours can add layers of flavor and texture. Find in-depth master tutorials to starters, country loaves, and adjusting recipes for different flours.
 
Hardcover,
$15 + $3.99 shipping
Book cover for "The Lost Jewels"The Lost Jewels
by Kirsty Manning
An American jewelry historian discovers her unexpected ties to a fortune in jewels discovered under the floor of a London tenement house where an impoverished Irish immigrant once attempted to change her family's fortunes.
 
Hardcover,
$18 + $3.99 shipping
 
Remember, if you want the proceeds from your online purchase to benefit library operations, make sure you choose a used copy being sold by Aloha Community Library when you add your selection to your Amazon cart!
 
It's Storytime, Anytime!
It's official – we're recording more storytime videos, so you can join us online for Storytime Anytime! A new video with books, songs, and rhymes presented by librarians Katie or Jesse will be recorded and uploaded every week starting December 7th. Follow us on Facebook for notifications of weekly drops, or view current and past recordings whenever you like.
 
Librarians Jesse and Katie present storytimes.
You can also still attend our Virtual Pajama Storytime live on Zoom at 10:30am on Fridays! Wear your comfiest pajamas, visit with our friends Narwhal and Unicorn, read and sing together, and interact with other children, all from the comfort of your home. (Please note that there will be no Pajama Storytime on November 26th, December 24th, or December 31st.)
 
#GivingTuesday
Don't forget to support the Aloha Community Library Association this #GivingTuesday! We've increased our 501(c)(3) nonprofit's fundraising goal for Tuesday, November 30th to $14,000, and we can't get there without you! Plus, this year a group of our most generous donors has banded together to match gifts up to $7,000 – so your donation will go twice as far.
 
How to donate:
  • Give online at acl.betterworld.org/donate.
  • Give in person by cash, card, or check during open hours.
  • Give by mail by writing a check to ACLA and sending it to:
ACLA Donations
17455 SW Farmington Rd, Ste 26A
Aloha, OR 97007
  • For one day only, you can also give by phone! Call (971) 245-7734 between 10am-6pm on Tuesday, November 30th with your credit card information ready.
Together we give. November 30, 2021. Make a Difference. Giving Tuesday.
Not sure you'll remember about #GivingTuesday by the time it rolls around? (Or maybe just not sure you can hold your horses until then?) Good news! If you plan to give to the Aloha Community Library Association any time between now and then, just let us know you'd like your donation to go towards #GivingTuesday, and we'll make sure to count your gift towards that total.
 
Teen Crafternoon: Zines
Zines are a great way to share stories, information on an important topic, or the love of something you are passionate about! The theme for your zine is totally up to you. Let your creativity run wild! We'll supply the paper, flash, and sharpies to get you started. Pick up your kit during open hours starting Monday, December 20th. Kits are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. (For teens in grades 6-12 only.)
 
Zine making supplies.
Events & Programs
There's more going on at the library than just what we've got room for in this issue of our newsletter! Visit our online calendar to check out what we have scheduled this month for all ages.
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