December 2024
Helping Our Neighbors
We are partnering with local food banks December 1-7 for our 21st Annual Food Drive. Bring donations of canned or non-perishable food to the library. Foods in demand are canned meats, canned and boxed meals, peanut butter, beans, pasta, rice, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, and 100% fruit or vegetable juice.
Click this link for more info on what's needed.
 
Sherwood Public Library is a 
donation site for new and
unwrapped gifts and other needs to go to the Sherwood School District SHARE Center to help local students and families. Donations accepted through December 6. Full details at this link.
Celebrating Friends and Family
Boy 2.0
by Baptiste, Tracey

Landing in his latest foster home, Coal, suddenly able to turn invisible, searches for answers about who and what he is with the help of friends both old and new, but the truth is far stranger -- and more dangerous -- than he ever could have imagined.
More suggestions for children here
Everything We Never Had
by Ribay, Randy

Set in the 1930s to today, four generations of Filipino American boys grapple with identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships.
More suggestions for teens here
National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel
by Jessica Gee

From the mega-popular Bucket List Family, who have visited more than 90 countries around the world, this ultimate -- and beautifully illustrated -- expert's guide provides all the know-how to fulfill your own family's bucket list and create new and lasting memories for years to come. 
More suggestions for adults here
Library Events and Activities
All are free and open to the public
Events for Everyone
FOOD DRIVE
We are partnering with local food banks for our 21st Annual Food Drive to feed our neighbors. Bring donations of canned or non-perishable food to the library. Foods in demand are canned meats, canned and boxed meals, peanut butter, beans, pasta, rice, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, and 100% fruit or vegetable juice.
December 1-7
WINTER ART WALK
The library is a stop at Sherwood’s Old Town Art Walk. Get your map stamped at our front desk. Enjoy local artisans, live music, food & hot cocoa, and free gift-wrapping throughout Old Town Sherwood.
 
The library is hosting the following artists: Becky Lanning, author of Bella Got Bopped, and Lori Randel, collage artist. Lori will be providing a fun and easy collage craft!
Thursday, December 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
STEAM SATURDAY /
SÁBADO DE STEAM
Drop in for a dose of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) fun on the last Saturday of every month. Explore stations at our pop-up event including a VR headset (ages 10+), a robot station, Snap Circuits, 3-D pens, and craft station.
Saturday, December 28, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
All ages.
 
Visite la biblioteca para recibir una dosis de STEAM. Explore las estaciones en nuestro evento emergente que incluye auriculares VR (mayores de 10 años), una estación de robots, Snap Circuits, bolígrafos 3-D y una estación de manualidades. *STEAM (abreviado en inglés) = Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas.
Sábado, 28 de deciembre, de 11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.
Para todas las edades.
Events for Youth and Family
READ TO THE DOG
Build reading confidence and improve reading skills by reading to a dog. Missy and her trainer will listen with compassion and without judgment as you read to her. Sign up for a 20 minute session. Every second Saturday of the month.
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
STUFFED FRIENDS SLEEPOVER
It’s a storytime with your favorite stuffy! You and your furry friend will listen to stories, dance and play at this interactive event. After storytime, your stuffy will stay the night in the library. Pick up your beloved stuffy Saturday morning to learn all the fun he or she had.
Friday, December 13, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
PAPERBACK PALS
[IN-PERSON / ZOOM]
It's so much fun to talk about the books you love with pals who enjoy reading! A free copy of Thirst by Varsha Bajaj is available at registration while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Thursday, December 19, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Grades 3-5.  
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
BOOKS & BRICKS WINTER READING
Kids keep up their reading habits with our LEGO™-themed reading challenge and a chance to win LEGO™ prizes. Look for a reading log from your Sherwood elementary school or at the library.
December 21 - January 6, 2024.
BOOK BUDDIES
[IN-PERSON / ZOOM]
We will discuss the book Hamster Boy and Chameleon Girl Save the Day by Russell Ginns. Free copy of this month’s book available at registration while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Thursday, December 26, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Grades K-2.
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
NOON YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Join us for crafts, games, dancing and counting down to the noon year! We will ring in 2025 at 12-noon with a countdown, party whistles and a kid’s version of auld lang syne.
Thursday, December 31, 11:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Storytimes
FUN FOR ONES
The perfect next step for your walking one-year-old! Sing, dance, read, and grow a love of books and reading. Designed for ages 12-23 months and their caregivers. Ends with 15 minutes of playtime.
Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. No storytime December 24 or 31.
TODDLER STORYTIME
Ready to sing, dance, play and listen to interactive stories? Then you're ready for Toddler Storytime! Designed for ages 2-3 years and their caregivers. Ends with 20 minutes of playtime.
Tuesdays @ 10:15 a.m. No storytime December 24 or 31.
ALL AGES STORYTIME
Join us for interactive storytimes where we read books, sing songs, and play action rhymes. This event is designed for kids birth to 6. All ages welcome.
Wednesdays @ 9:30 & 10:15 a.m. No storytime Dec 25.
BABY STORYTIME
Introduce your child to the love of reading and books. We lead caregivers in an interactive experience that will have you bouncing, tickling, singing, and enjoying books together with your baby. Designed for babies 0-12 months and their grown-ups.
Thursdays @ 10:15 a.m. No storytime December 26.
Events for Tweens and Teens
TEENLAB
Join a solid group of teens who want to make the library a great place! Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov for info on volunteering.
Tuesdays, December 3 and 17, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
TEEN BOOK CLUB
Are you a teen who loves reading? Join us to discuss books, have a snack, and do related activities. Register and get a free copy of I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga read before our meeting, while supplies last. Books read in Teen Book Club may contain mature content. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Wednesday, December 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 9-12.
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
FICTION FRIENDS
[IN-PERSON / ZOOM]
Friends are easy to make and keep at this book discussion. Free copy of The Losers at the Center of the Galaxy by Chris Baron available at registration, while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. 
Thursday, December 12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Grades 6-8. 
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
Events for Adults
ADULT WINTER READING
Our sixth annual adult reading challenge is here! Read a book in each of the challenges by February 28, 2024, for a chance to win a $25 gift card. More details in the library and at sherwoodoregon.gov/library.
 
Adult Winter Reading challenges:
1) Read a book by a PNW author.
2) Read a classic book.
3) Read a book set in another country.
December 1 - February 28, 2025.
DIGITAL NAVIGATOR TECH HELP
Need help with devices? Have technology-related questions? Want help with job searches? Bring your own device or use library computers. Reservations can be made for 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Drop-in hours are 12:15-2:00 p.m. This free program is provided by a visiting Digital Navigator and is in partnership with American Connection Corps & The Washington County Broadband Action Team.
Mondays, December 9 and 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Click here to make an appointment.
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION
Read. Be inspired. Discuss. We are discussing The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride -- a poignant look at a racially segregated, small-town community in 1940s Pennsylvania, where the discovery of a mysterious body uncovers long-buried secrets about identity, belonging, and human connection. The first ten participants to register receive a free copy. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Wednesday, December 11, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Registration required. Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
New Year, New Career
Step confidently into the job market this new year with Brainfuse JobNow! With your WCCLS library card, you can instantly:
  • Search for a job.
  • Discover your best career fit based on education, experience, and personality.
  • Download resume templates.
  • Receive resume and cover letter assistance from trained writing experts.
  • Brush up on interview techniques or practice interviewing online with trained career coaches.
 
There’s even an Adult Learning Center that offers test prep, a writing lab, study tools, and an academic skills center featuring live, online tutors. Visit wccls.org/job-now to prepare for your next career move.
Sherwood Library Foundation
 
 
The Sherwood Library Foundation [SHELF] was reformed in 2023 to help fund large-scale projects for our library. Head to sherwoodlibraryfoundation.com to learn more about what they're working on, and email them at  sherwoodlibraryfoundation@gmail.com to get on their mailing list and be notified about future projects!
 
Library Hours
Sherwood Public Library will be close early Tuesday, December 24, and remain closed Wednesday, December 25, for the Christmas Holiday. We will also close early Tuesday, December 31, and remain closed Wednesday, January 1, for New Year's.
 
LIBRARY HOURS
Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
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