October 2026

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Tigard Public Library Closed Sept. 30

Tigard Public Library will be closed Wednesday, September 30 for staff development. 
 
Online resources are available 24/7 at wccls.org. 
Summer Reading 2026 Registration Beats 2025

Thank you, Tigard! 3,469 community members signed up for Summer Reading in 2026, beating the 2025 total by 48 people.
 
In recognition of this accomplishment, Friends of the Tigard Library has generously agreed to fund a balancing set to build upon our outdoor play area, a plant cart and a variety of houseplants for the Teen Scene, and two community science kits for our Adult Library of Things. We're excited to add these community prizes for all to enjoy. 
All Ages
Manos Creativas
Sunday, October 18 | 3 –4 PM
Burgess Community Room | All Ages
 
Join us for a new Spanish-language series of craft events! This month we’ll be making crafts to decorate our Día de los Muertos altars. Please note: this program is designed with native Spanish speakers in mind, but everyone is welcome. The program will be conducted in Spanish.
Kids
Creativity Cart: Silly Orchestra
Monday, October 12 | 3 –5 PM
Burgess Community Room | Kids & Families
 
Build an instrument from everyday materials! Stay to play your instrument and record our silly orchestra song at 4:30PM. 
Teens
Project Hail Mary
Thursday, October 22 | 3:30 –7 PM
Burgess Community Room | Teens in grades 6-12

Teen Library Council is hosting a showing of this sci-fi masterpiece (PG-13) on the big screen. The movie’s long, but don’t worry; there will be snacks, rocky crafts, and a karaoke break!
Adults
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, October 27 | 3–4:30 PM
Library Technology Room | Adults
 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere these days–our work, the news, our social media feed–but what is it? In this session, we will cover the underlying ideas behind AI, identify common AI tools, discuss the risks and controversies, and do real-time demonstrations to explore this emerging technology. 
How to Thrift Like a Pro
Thursday, October 29 | 6:30–7:30 PM
Library Technology Room | Teens & Adults
 
Learn the secrets to secondhand shopping and leave with the knowledge you'll need to find great deals on the thrifted items of your dreams. Register here if you’ll be attending online. No registration required to attend in person.
Looking for something good to read?
If you don't see the perfect selection in these lists, ask Your Personal Librarian!  Fill out this simple form to tell us a little bit about what you like (or what you can't stand!) in books, movies, or music and we will email you a list of titles chosen just for you. 
Kids
Tiny Goths 
 
"A collection of spooky stories for little readers who love the eerie, the unconventional, and the delightfully strange. Perfect for those who find beauty in the unusual."  
 
See the full list and place a hold. 
Teens
If You Liked Young World...
 
 "You'll enjoy these titles because: teens also step into leadership roles, whether elected or subversive, with thrilling, unpredictable, and radical results! "
 
See the full list and place a hold. 
Adults
Must be the Season of the Witch
 
"The Autumn Equinox (Mabon) approaches, and so does Spooky Season (Samhain)! This list houses many titles that feature witches in all stage of witch-hood including high fantasy titles, paranormal reads, cozy experiences, mysterious encounters, as well as history and Guidebooks of Witches and Witchcraft."   
 
See the full list and place a hold.
More from the City of Tigard


Final Call: Volunteer at El Tigre Fest! 🐯

El Tigre Fest returns Saturday, October 3, from 11 AM–7 PM at Cook Family Park, and we’re making one final call for community volunteers!
Volunteers help make El Tigre Fest possible by welcoming attendees, assisting with activities and supporting festival operations throughout the day.
And there’s one more reason to sign up: the only way to get an official El Tigre Fest 2026 shirt is to volunteer! Shirts are not available for purchase, so volunteering is your chance to get one.
Come spend part of your Saturday with us, support your community, enjoy an incredible day of music, food and culture, and take home an El Tigre Fest shirt!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
October 3 | 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Cook Family Park
And get ready for the biggest fiesta in Tigard here: tigard-or.gov/eltigre


Help Shape Tigard's Housing Future
 
What kinds of housing will Tigard need in the years ahead? 
The City is currently reviewing housing options and hoping to understand long-term housing needs and desires for people living or wishing to live in Tigard. This includes gaining feedback on things like housing types, characteristics and locations that would best meet the needs of Tigard residents. Take the Tigard Housing Plan survey and help shape a practical vision for our community's future.
https://form.jotform.com/jlainvolve/tigard-hca-survey
 
Durham Road Closure: Friday, October 2 
 
Friday is Homecoming for Tigard High School! Durham Road will be closed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. from 113th Avenue to 92nd Avenue for the Homecoming Parade. 
Recibe noticias sobre la Biblioteca y la Ciudad de Tigard en español. 
 
Get news about the Library and City of Tigard in Spanish.
Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, Oregon 97223
503-684-6537

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