January 2025
Save Money and Boost Your Financial Health
Did you know Sherwood library users save an average of nearly $600 per year by borrowing books, movies, games, gadgets, and more with a Washington County Cooperative Library card? Attend free classes and events throughout the year, stream videos, and borrow e-books and audiobooks to save even more. 
 
Visit us in person to shop the Friends of the Library sale, where you’ll find used books, household items, jewelry, clothing, and more at low prices. All proceeds support Sherwood Public Library. Visit the popular “Free Cart” of books and other items.
New Reads for a New Year
Not Nothing
by Gayle Forman

When troubled twelve-year-old Alex is assigned to spend his summer volunteering at a senior living facility, he forms a unique bond with a Holocaust survivor and learns lessons that change the trajectory of his life.
More suggestions for children here
The Dark Becomes Her
by Judy I. Lin

When a ghost from the spirit world transforms her sister, Ruby Chen confronts the dark upheaval in Vancouver's Chinatown as she enters into an ancient battle over the gateway to the underworld as she attempts to save her sister and her community.
More suggestions for teens here
The City and its Uncertain Walls
by Haruki Murakami

Explores a familiar town where a Dream Reader interprets dreams, and shadows detach from their owners, weaving a love story, a quest, and an ode to books and libraries into a parable reflecting the complexities of post-pandemic life.
More suggestions for adults here
Library Events and Activities
All are free and open to the public
Events for Youth and Family
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.
Turn in reading logs by January 14, 2024.
READ TO THE DOG
Build reading confidence and improve reading skills by reading to a dog. The dogs and their 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, January 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
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 A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity by Nicole Valentine is available at registration while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Thursday, January 16, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Grades 3-5.  
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
BOOK BUDDIES
[IN-PERSON / ZOOM]
We will discuss the book Blippo and Beep: I Feel Funny by Sarah Weeks. Free copy of this month’s book available at registration while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Thursday, January 23, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Grades K-2.
Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
STEAM SATURDAY /
SÁBADO DE STEAM
STEAM Saturdays are a fun way to learn and play! 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 such as a VR headset (ages 10+), a robot station, Snap Circuits, 3-D pens, and craft station.
Saturday, January 25, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
All ages.
 
¡Los sábados STEAM son una forma divertida de aprender y jugar! 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, 25 de enero, de 11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.
Para todas las edades.
Winter Storytimes -- New Schedule Starts January 3
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 @ 9:30 & 10:15 a.m.
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 January 1.
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 @ 9:30 a.m. No storytime January 2.
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.
Thursdays @ 10:15 a.m. No storytime January 2.
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, January 7 and 21, 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 Dispatches From Parts Unknown by Bryan Bliss 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, January 8, 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 Counting By 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan available at registration, while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. 
Thursday, January 9, 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, 2025, 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.
Through 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.
Monday, January 6, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Click here to make an appointment.
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION
Read. Be inspired. Discuss. We are discussing A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles -- About a former aristocrat on house arrest, who unexpectedly discovers a more fufilling life through his punishment. The first ten participants to register receive a free copy. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library.
Wednesday, January 8, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Registration required. Email askusSPL@sherwoodoregon.gov to register.
GOOGLE DOCS BASICS // CONCEPTOS BÁSICOS DE GOOGLE DOCS
This workshop is for those who are new to Google Docs or want to develop more confidence with this cloud-based service. Childcare provided. Class takes place at the SHARE Center [21920 SW Sherwood Blvd.].
Wednesday, January 15, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Free dinner at 5:30 p.m. Click here to register.
 
Este taller es para aquellos que son nuevos en Google Docs o desean desarrollar más confianza con este servicio basado en la nube. Se proporciona cuidado de niños. La clase se lleva a cabo en el Centro SHARE [21920 SW Sherwood Blvd.].
Miercoles, 15 de enero, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cena gratis a las 5:30 p.m.
Haga clic aquí para registrarse.
Teen Art Contest 2025
From January 6 to February 10, 2025, artists can enter the 2025 Teen Art Contest, hosted by WCCLS. First prize winner will receive a $200 Amazon gift card and a chance to be featured on wccls.org. Artists can enter online at wccls.org or in-person at the library. Artists must be 12 to 18 years old, live or go to school in Washington County, or have a guardian who lives in the county. Please visit the WCCLS website for complete rules and details about how to enter.
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 close early Tuesday, December 31, and remain closed Wednesday, January 1, for New Year's Day. We will also be closed Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
 
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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