Summer Reading for Adults. June 28, 2018.
A peek at
American History
Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Latino Americans: a 500-year legacy that shaped a nation by Ray Suarez

 
Question time
Time for some American history trivia. Make your best guess. Although there's only one right answer per question, this quiz is not graded. ;)
 
1. Which song was written by Katherine Lee Bates, an English teacher at Wellesley College, following her trip to the top of the 14,110 foot Pikes Peak in the Rockies, Colorado?

2. Garrett Morgan, the son of former slaves, invented and received a patent in the 1920's for a now-common device. He later sold the rights to General Electric for $40,000. What was the device? 

3. Which of the 50 states has the most counties?


Last week, we asked you to share your favorite detectives from literature, and you nominated nearly 60 different detectives. That's a lot of solved cases! Even with the variety of recommendations, there was one standout favorite: Chief Inspector Armand Gamache from Louise Penny's Three Pines series.


Miss Marple, Harry Bosch, and Armande Gamache
Word cloud of readers' favorite detectives.
Nancy Drew and Goldie Vance


New and wonderful
Country Dark by Chris Offutt
“Brilliant gem of a southern gothic novel with indelible characterizations. Beautifully-detailed and emotionally resonant.” -- Jim, Forest Grove Library
Cutting Edge by Ward Larsen
“A fast-paced, high-energy thriller, good pick for fans of Vince Flynn. A Coast Guard rescue swimmer wakes up with a big scar on his head and some weird, extraordinary mental abilities.” -- Ann-marie, Tigard Public Library
Circe by Madeline Miller
“Brush up on your Greek mythological creatures and their tangled relationships in this well-voiced narrative. A strong female character finds her powers and unleashes them!” -- Staff at North Plains Public Library


What's happening

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Library Trivia Night at 503 Uncorked
Thursday, July 5
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
503 Uncorked [map]
 
Join librarian Beth from Sherwood Public Library for a night of trivia at 503 Uncorked (22578 SW Washington Street in Sherwood). Test your knowledge from general categories, including pop culture, current events, history, music, and of course, literature!  Play in teams of up to six or by yourself. Top scoring teams win prizes.
Thursday, July 5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Aloha Community Library
 
Bring your knitting, crochet, or other yarn project, and come join the Sit n Stitch group! Trade tips or simply enjoy the company of fellow crafters while you work on your latest creation. No registration necessary.

Happy of the week
Google Arts and Culture virtual tour of the Stone Cottage at the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
 
With the Google Arts & Culture website and app, you can explore hundreds of historic and cultural sites through 3D virtual tours. We recommend a tour inside Stone Cottage at the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. >>
 


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