August 2026

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Complete Your Summer Reading Adventure!
Now – August 31 | All Ages
 
Over 3,000 Tigard community members have signed up for the Summer Reading adventure, have you? Everyone gets a free book just for signing up, then read or complete bonus activities throughout the summer. Kids and teens receive a second free book upon completion. Return your Summer Reading logs by August 31 for a special-edition sticker or button. Learn more.
 
This program is supported in part by the Ready to Read Grant program administered by the State Library of Oregon, and by Friends of the Tigard Library.
All Ages
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Puzzle Drop Off: Sunday, August 16 - Saturday, August 22
2nd Floor Reference Desk
 
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap: Sunday, August 23 | 12-1 PM (vouchers required) & 1-1:30 PM (open to all)
Burgess Community Room | Adults
 
Trade your old puzzles for fresh ones! Drop off your puzzles (no missing pieces) in the original box at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk August 16-22 to receive a voucher for each puzzle. Bring your vouchers in on August 23 and choose new puzzles from the community exchange. From 1-1:30 PM, remaining puzzles will be available for all, no vouchers needed.
Kids
Music & Movement in Mandarin
儿童中文音乐律动课
Wednesday, August 5 | 10:15 AM
Puett Room | Kids & Families
 
Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, will lead children and their parents as they sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories in Mandarin, English and American Sign Language. All levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers are welcome. 
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
Family Movie: Hoppers
Saturday, August 30 | 2-4 PM
Burgess Community Room | Kids & Families
 
Enjoy snacks while watching the new Hoppers movie release on the big screen!
Teens
Teen Nostalgia Trivia Night
 
Thursday, August 13 | 5-7 PM
Burgess Community Room | Teens entering grades 6-12
 
Join a friendly, game show-style competition to test your knowledge on a variety of topics from movies to ponies to pop culture. Snacks for everybody, prizes for some.
Adults
Sound Bath Meditation
Sunday, August 16 | 3-4 PM
Burgess Community Room | Adults 
 
Relax and rejuvenate with Melissa Felsenstein of Inner Sounds Meditation. Specially tuned crystal bowls and gongs create a sound bath to help alleviate stress and ease listeners into meditative states. No yoga is practiced, simply sit or lay down and be immersed in meditative sounds. Bring your yoga mat or blanket if you want to stretch out on the floor!
Program presented in partnership with Friends of the Tigard Library.
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
If You Liked Toy Story... 
 
"Learn more about the history of your favorite toys and check out these fun tales of toy adventures!"  
 
See the full list and place a hold. 
Teens
The Odyssey
 
 "You'll enjoy these titles because: Teen books with gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters!"
 
See the full list and place a hold. 
Adults
Must-Read Summerween Novels
 
"Celebrate "Summerween" this summer! Carve a jack-o'-melon, make a boo-berry pie, and beat the heat by turning up the chills with one of these spine-tingling horror novels!"   
 
See the full list and place a hold.
More from the City of Tigard
City of Tigard’s Emergency Alert System 
 
The City of Tigard is switching emergency alerts from CodeRED to Everbridge. Have you registered with the new system yet? If not, you can register now to receive critical updates from the City of Tigard and Washington County. Subscribe to “Washington County Public Alerts, Oregon” once you have created a profile. 
Learn more at www.tigard-or.gov/EA.
Tigard Housing Survey 
 
Help shape the future of housing in Tigard! Take our survey and help us create a practical community plan for the housing we need. 
Special Offer for Kayak Rentals

The City of Tigard Parks & Recreation Division is partnering with Tualatin Riverkeepers to offer $30 rentals of all kayaks and boats on August 1, 2, 8, and 9 at Cook Family Park. The Tualatin Riverkeepers paddle craft rentals are located at the launch of the Tualatin River. We hope you can come out and enjoy the river! 
 
We recognize that the vehicle closure to the Tualatin River at Cook Family Park is an inconvenience for visitors who utilize the launch area throughout the summer. We appreciate your patience as our contractor completes the site preparation for the new accessible dock. Parking is available in the East and West parking lots and near the ball fields. 
The Business Spotlight Program Now Accepting Nominations! 

The Business Spotlight is a monthly video series highlighting Tigard businesses and the people behind them. By participating, businesses help uplift local entrepreneurship, celebrate diversity, and connect residents with the businesses that make Tigard a great place to live, work, and visit.  If you know of a business that has something to share whether it be a great business story, wonderful service, incredible products, anything you find unique, or if it's your own business, please fill out our nomination form. We’re excited to learn more about the wonderful businesses that help make Tigard a strong and growing community.
The Tigard Police Department is Hiring!
 
Do you know someone who would make a good police officer? The Tigard Police Department is now hiring! Enjoy a supportive community, 4-day work week, competitive pay and benefits, and the opportunity for special assignments like detective, K-9 handler, drone operator, Traffic Safety Unit, School Resource Officer and more. Visit JoinTigardPD.com to learn more and speak to a recruiter.
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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