A Publication of the Stayton Friends of the Library BETWEEN THE PAGES

Volume 8, Issue 4 April 2017

The next meeting for Stayton Library Presents Oregon Author the Stayton Friends of the Library is David Biespiel Monday, Thursday, April 27, 2017 April 17, 11:00 am

The Stayton Public which received the E. G. Siegmund Library is excited to Frances Fuller announce a visit Victor Award. From Inside this issue: featuring author David 2005-2010 he was Biespiel on Thursday, the editor of Poetry Oregon Author Visit 1 April 27, 2017 at 7:00 Northwest. pm in the E. G. Used Book Store Siegmund Meeting He is a longtime Book Club 2 Room. There will be a faculty member in Adult Coloring Night reception the MFA program at accompanying the numerous books, most the School of Writing, event. recently Charming Literature, and Film at Staff Picks 3 Gardeners and The Teen Events DAVID BIESPIEL is a Book of Men and and the President of poet, literary critic, Women, which was the Attic Institute of AARP Tax-Aide columnist, and chosen one of the Best Arts and Letters. contributing writer at Books of the Year by Kids Events 4 The Rumpus, the The Stayton Public American Poetry and received the Library’s speaking Review, Politico, New Stafford/Hall Award. events for 2017 are Stayton Public Republic, Partisan, His books of essays made possible, in part, Slate, Poetry, and The include Every Writer by funding from the Library New York Times, Has a Thousand Faces Marion County Cultural among other and A Long High Corporation and the Hours: publications. Whistle: Selected Stayton Friends of the Monday through He is the author of Columns on Poetry, Library. Thursday 10am — 7pm Mark your calendar! Friday 10am — 5:30pm Saturday 10am — 4pm Sunday Closed THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017, 7:00 PM 515 N 1st Ave CHRIS CLAYSMITH Stayton, OR "The Great American Eclipse" 503-769-3313 Chemeketa Astronomy Instructor Chris Claysmith will give a presentation on the staytonlibrary.org history and geometry of eclipses as well as why the 2017 eclipse may be a once in a lifetime event and how Stayton is in a prime viewing location. @staytonlibrary Page 2 Between the Pages Volume 8, Issue 4 Tea Time for Friends of the Library Used Book Store Book Lovers The Used Book Store has moved! FOL Used Book Store A monthly book discussion @ The Grove group for adults. Just next door! We are now part 351 N Third Ave Wed, Apr 26, 5:30 pm of "The Grove" at 351 N Third Ave. Open Tues—Sat 11:30 — 4:30 pm Where’d You Go, Bernadette Same hours, same great By Maria Semple service. Come check out our new 503-769-8886 www.staytonfol.org digs. @StaytonUsedBookStore

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

20,000+ books sorted into 40 categories Lots of DVDs and CDs too! Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinionated partner; to Thursday, April 6th 5 pm - 8 pm fellow private-school mothers in Early Bird Night - Best Selections Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary

architect, and to 15-year-old Bee, she is a best friend and, simply, Friday, April 7th 9 am - 7 pm Mom. Saturday, April 8th 9 am - 4 pm Then Bernadette disappears. It $5.00 Bag Day all day began when Bee aced her report $7.50 a box after 1 pm— card and claimed her promised reward: a family trip to Antarctica. Bring your own box! But Bernadette's intensifying allergy to Seattle--and people in general-- Stayton Community Center has made her so agoraphobic that a virtual assistant in India now runs 400 West Virginia St. Stayton, OR her most basic errands. A trip to the end of the earth is problematic. AARP Tax-Aide at Stayton Library To find her mother, Bee compiles email messages, official documents, secret correspondence--creating a compulsively readable and touching Saturdays novel about misplaced genius and a Through April 15th

mother and daughter's role in an 10:00-2:00 pm absurd world. Page 3 Between the Pages Volume 8, Issue 4 TEEN TECH STAFF PICKS CASLE 3-D PRINTING WORKSHOP The Girl Who Drank The Moon By Kelly Barnhill

ELLIE Thursday, April 6 The Boys of Summer By Roger Kahn

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cooking for Jeffrey By Ina Garten

AGES EVIE 6th grade & up The Help (DVD)

JACKIE The Bertie Project In this workshop students will get to use 3D pens to create 3D By Alexander McCall Smith objects and sculptures of their invention. Students will also have access to a 3D printer to learn about additive Mary Russell’s War and Other Stories of Suspense manufacturing and get a hands-on experience with this new By Laurie R. King and emerging technology. This workshop is great for artist and techies alike! The Highway Kind : Tales of fast cars, Desperate Drivers and Dark Roads This program is supported in whole or part by the Institute of Museum Edited by Patrick Millikin and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library. PATTI Lincoln in the Bardo By George Saunders Adult Coloring Group LISA First Thursday of the Month! Looking Thursday, Apr 6 Yaks Yak for a way to reduce some stress and And By Linda Sue Park unwind? Join us for a relaxing Thursday, May 4 evening of coloring. Grab a friend, bring a beverage or enjoy some tea, STEPHANIE Everything I Never Told You sit back and have a good time. By Celeste Ng Studies show coloring can have a

calming effect on the adult mind and The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

helps promote overall wellness. Beats Up the Marvel Universe Supplies provided! By Ryan North Flickr/Lea Latumahina Page 4 Between the Pages Volume 8, Issue 4 Weekly Children’s Events

Motion Monday Storytimes Thumpin’ Thursday Mondays at 10:15 Tuesdays at 10:15 and 3:30 Thursdays at 10:15

April Events for children

MON Book Bobs Book Club This is a book club for kids who are beginning to read chapter books. 3:30 pm 3 We discuss the book, do an art project and always have snacks.

MON Art Club at the Library Sign up at the library to participate in our monthly Art Club. Ages 5 3:30 pm and up. Art club will be on the 2nd Monday of each month. 10 Participation is limited, check for availability.

MON Meet the Author Local author, B.C. Nelson has written a children's book, Little Miss 3:30 pm Annie. He will join us to read his book, talk about the process and 13 answer questions. We'll also have a craft for kids.

THU Rock the Blocks Kids of all ages are welcome to come build with our legos and duplos! 3:00 pm 20 We have legos just waiting for your creative ideas.

MON Random Readers Book Club Meet other eager readers of chapter books. Come by our children’s 3:30 pm 24 desk to sign up.

THU Read to the Dog Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud 3:30 pm 27 to Lucky.

Moon Myths and Science FRI STEAM program for Dia de los niños. Join us to celebrate this special Day of the Children/Day of the books. We’ll be looking at myths 4:00 pm 28 about our moon and doing some yummy science projects. All ages welcome. STAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY April 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 AARP Tax Aide Kids 10:00 am‐2:00 pm Teens Adults April Fools Day All Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 Moon Monday Storymes Thumpin’ Thursday AARP Tax Aide 10:15 am 10:15 am & 3:30 pm 10:15 am 10:00 am‐2:00 pm Hours: Book Bobs Book Club Teen Tech: 3‐D Prinng Monday—Thursday 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 10am –7pm Adult Coloring Group World Health Day Friday 5:30 pm 10am—5:30 pm Jane Goodall’s birthday Maya Angelou’s birthday Naonal Walking Day Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Saturday 10 11 12 13 14 15 10am ‐ 4pm Moon Monday Storymes Thumpin’ Thursday AARP Tax Aide Sunday 10:15 am 10:15 am & 3:30 pm 10:15 am 10:00 am‐2:00 pm Closed Art Club Historical Society Meet the Author‐ 3:30 pm 6:00 pm BC Nelson Tom Clancy’s birthday 3:30 pm 515 N 1st Ave National Library Week Stayton, OR 17 18 19 20 21 22 503‐769‐3313 Moon Monday Storymes Thumpin’ Thursday staytonlibrary.org 10:15 am 10:15 am & 3:30 pm 10:15 am Have a cup of tea Friends of the Library Rock the Blocks! today for Tea Day and @staytonlibrary 11:00 am 3:00pm for Charloe Bronte’s Naonal Poem in Your Banana Day birthday. Pocket Day Earth Day

24 25 26 27 28 29 Moon Monday Storymes Tea Time for Book Thumpin’ Thursday Dia de los Niños‐ 10:15 am 10:15 am & 3:30 pm Lovers 10:15 am STEAM program Random Readers 5:30pm Read to Lucky! 4:00 pm

3:30 pm 3:30 pm

Oregon Author Visit Internaonal

National Volunteer Appreciation Week Get Organized Day David Biespiel Astronomy Day 7:00 pm