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Summer Reading: Kids' favorite books include movie spinoffs such as "Frozen" princesses and "Lego" heroes

Kids' favorite summer reads at Forest Grove City Library

By Kelsey O'Halloran | kohalloran@oregonian.com OregonLive.com

August 12, 2014, 2:07PM
This summer, kids' favorite reads include books about "Frozen" and Lego characters, along with Elephant & Piggie books and Dr. Seuss classics. Full story »
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Banks Public Library summer reading program will open with a visit from BJ the Clown

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By Samantha Swindler | sswindler@oregonian.com OregonLive.com

June 01, 2014, 10:00AM
Clowns, jugglers and mad scientists will encourage children to read this summer at Banks Public Library. Full story »

Celebrate Oregon's 155th Birthday

By sharon OregonLive.com

January 21, 2014, 8:52AM
On Saturday, February 15, 2014, Tom Marsh will speak at the Beaverton City Library Auditorium from 1 to 3 pm. Full story »
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BOOK CORNER HOSTS LOCAL MYSTERY AUTHORS

By sharon OregonLive.com

July 10, 2013, 7:57AM
BOOK CORNER HOSTS LOCAL MYSTERY AUTHORS, SAT, AUGUST 3 A Fundraising Event to Benefit Beaverton and Murray Scholls Libraries The Book Corner hosts local mystery authors Saturday, August 3 from 1-3p.m. Two Book Corner volunteers, Myrna Daley and Joyce Lekas, both local authors, will discuss and sign their books and donate a portion of every sale to The Book Corner.... Full story »
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NEW FRIENDS OF THE BEAVERTON CITY LIBRARY BOOK & MEDIA SALE MAY 10, 11.

By sharon OregonLive.com

April 23, 2013, 8:11AM
Hundreds of gently used books in over 30 different categories will be for sale May 10-11 from 10am to 5pm in the Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW Fifth St., Beaverton. “This is the first time the NFBCL have had a two-day sale and one this large,” says Sharon Van Buren, sale coordinator. All proceeds will benefit the Beaverton City Library... Full story »
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Snapshot: one day in the life of Clark College Libraries

By Clark College in Vancouver OregonLive.com

April 10, 2013, 3:38PM
Clark College celebrates its services and Library Snapshot Day on April 17  VANCOUVER, Wash. - The Clark College Libraries (Cannell Library and the Information Commons at Columbia Tech Center) will be participating in “Snapshot: One Day in the Life of Washington Libraries” on April 17, 2013. This state-wide project will illustrate the importance of libraries for Washington’s citizens through... Full story »
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Wine industry leaders invited to contribute to Linfield College wine archive

By Nadene LeCheminant OregonLive.com

December 05, 2012, 9:23AM
McMINNVILLE, Ore. ― In 2011, Linfield College established the Oregon Wine History Archive, which chronicles the Oregon wine industry and includes historical documents from early wine pioneers. The college is now expanding the scope of its archival collection and would like to invite additional Oregon wine growers from across the state to donate historical materials for preservation. The eventual goal... Full story »
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Forum answers "Why Libraries; what is the value?" at Washington County Forum, Noon November 17th, 2012

By Eric Squires OregonLive.com

November 09, 2012, 11:24AM
On Monday November 17th, 2012 the Washington County Public Affairs Forum will feature a program entitled "Why Libraries, what is the value?" Speakers will be Eva Calcagno Director of > Washington County Cooperative Library Services Washington County Cooperative Library Services, Peter Leonard, Executive Director of the Cedar Mill/Bethany Community Library ; Laura Orr, Director of the Washington County Law... Full story »
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Forum answers "Why Libraries; what is the value?" at Washington County Forum, Noon November 17th, 2012

By Eric Squires OregonLive.com

November 07, 2012, 7:30PM
On Monday November 17th, 2012 the Washington County Public Affairs Forum will feature a program entitled "Why Libraries, what is the value?".. Speakers will be Peter Leonard, Executive Director of the Cedar Mill/Bethany Community Library ; Laura Orr, Director of the Washington County Law Library Washington County Law Library ; and a representative from the new Aloha Library .... Full story »
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Aloha opens its first community library

By Michal Thompson, The Hillsboro Argus OregonLive.com

September 22, 2012, 2:02PM
A year-and-a-half long community drive culminates in a Saturday grand opening of Aloha's first library, 5000-6000 donated books tucked into a small retail space in Aloha Mall.  
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E-book popularity surged in 2011, study shows

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By The Associated Press OregonLive.com

July 18, 2012, 11:00AM
Sales of e-books more than doubled from 2010 to 2011, according to a survey of nearly 2,000 publishers released Wednesday.  Full story »

Portland fails to make Amazon's best-read cities list

By Kelly House | khouse@oregonian.com OregonLive.com

May 15, 2012, 9:07AM
Portland failed to break into the top 20 on the list based on annual sales data for printed books, newspapers and magazines, as well as Kindle downloads. Full story »

Oregon's wired libraries are a digital delight

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By Kelly House | khouse@oregonian.com OregonLive.com

May 13, 2012, 10:30PM
If you still think of libraries as a place only for books of the paper kind, think again. Libraries nationwide -- including those in the metro area and beyond -- are going digital with downloadable resources, from e-books to online language programs. Full story »

Public libraries in Portland, nationwide adapt to technological evolution

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By Kelly House | khouse@oregonian.com OregonLive.com

January 13, 2012, 3:00PM
As library users' expectations change, libraries are drifting from their traditional role as book warehouses and distribution centers into community hubs for technology, training and cultural experiences.  Full story »

North Portland MLK Weekend Roundup: Kids trivia, red fans and Black Power the Mixtape (Updated)

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By Cornelius Swart, The Oregonian OregonLive.com

January 13, 2012, 6:03AM
Since NoPo remains one of the more diverse parts of town, it's no wonder that the next five days are chock full of events honoring MLK and those who fought for civil liberties. Full story »
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Library makes home energy meters available to patrons; “Kill A Watt” devices allow homeowners or renters to check appliance energy consumption

By Wells Fargo - Oregon Region OregonLive.com

December 05, 2011, 3:01PM
VANCOUVER, Wash. - Library patrons have traditionally checked out books to increase their knowledge, but now they also can borrow metering devices from Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (FVRL) libraries to decrease their electrical bills. Wells Fargo has donated 26 “Kill A Watt” handheld electricity-metering devices to the library district. The easy-to-use devices are now available for check-out to FVRL... Full story »
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Author Jon Katz at Tualatin Public Library on May 7

By abielder OregonLive.com

April 26, 2011, 8:06PM
New York Times best-selling author Jon Katz will visit Tualatin Public Library to discuss his debut children's book "Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm." Full story »
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Washington County Resident Recognized as Oregon Library Support of the Year

By Mark Price OregonLive.com

April 26, 2011, 2:46PM
Washington County, Oregon: The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is pleased to announce that Cedar Hills resident, Harry Bodine, was recognized by the Oregon Library Association (OLA) as a 2011 Oregon Library Supporter of the Year. This award is given to a person involved in various library activities on an unpaid basis and who has shown commitment to supporting... Full story »
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Local libraries appreciate community support

By Mark Price OregonLive.com

November 04, 2010, 10:33AM
"We recognize that voters were faced with multiple funding measures and we truly appreciate their willingness to reinvest in libraries," says Eva Calcagno, director of the Cooperative Library Services. Full story »
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Damascus residents pass library measure

By The Oregonian OregonLive.com

November 02, 2010, 8:26AM
Measure 3-367 calls for a property tax of about 39 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. The owner of a $250,000 home would pay about $97.50 per year.  Full story »
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