Library Happenings VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02 FEBRUARY 2018 wascocountylibrary.com The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library 722 Court St Seed exchange The Dalles OR 97058 (541)296-2815 The Dalles Public Library and OSU Extension are co- Monday—Thursday hosting what we hope will become an annual event: a 10:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m. seed exchange. This year’s exchange will take place on Friday 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. th Saturday 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17 , from 1:00 – 4:00, in the meeting Dufur School/ room at the Library. Community Library You will learn valuable planting information, get (located at the Dufur School some vegetable seeds for free; and learn how to harvest Campus) seeds from these plants to share with us for next year’s seed exchange. Experts will be 802 NE 5th St available to answer any questions you may have. Dufur, OR 97021 Have extra seeds you don’t know what to do with? Bring them along, (541)467-2588 someone is sure to say that those are exactly the seeds they need. School Year Hours are: Monday—Thursday Contact the Library at 541-296-2815 if you have any questions. 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6:00—8:00 p.m. Southern Wasco Anime movie marathon County Library Anime an·i·me ˈanəˌmā/noun: A style of Japanese film and television animation, 410 Deschutes Ave typically aimed at adults as well as children. Maupin, OR 97037 Come join us for the viewing of Anime movies on Saturday, February 10th, from (541)395-2208 noon to 5:00 p.m. In Pokémon Heroes, join Ash, Pikachu and the rest of the Pokemon Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. gang try and stop a pair of thieves hiding out in the canals and alleyways of Alto Wednesday 11:00a.m.—6:00 p.m. Mare, the water capital of the world. With two new Pokémons, a brother/sister pair Friday 11:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. named Latias and Latios who are protecting the Droplet of the Heart - a valuable Library stations are also located treasure. The Legend of the Millennium Dragon will tell the story of a 15-year-old boy at Shaniko Old School House who goes 1200 years back in time to find his unlikely destiny as the savior to end the and Tygh School Community war between humans and demons. Final Center. Fantasy VII: Advent Children continues two Library Board: years after the events in Final Fantasy VII. Carolyn Wood, Chairman Guilt-ridden and haunted by his past, ex- Margaret Brewer Carol Jones soldier Cloud Strife has decided to live a Rita Rathkey secluded, solitary life away from his friends Dick Stentz while maintaining Strife's Delivery Service. The disease Seikon-Shoukougun or District Librarian Jeff Wavrunek 'Geostigma', is spreading through the planet. Cloud is forced out of isolation when three Friends of the Library: Eileen White, President mysterious men kidnap and brainwash chil- dren afflicted with the Geiostigma disease. Newsletter Editor: Rita Squires Free snacks will be available, while supplies last. P A G E 2 Storytimes @The Dalles Public Library There are two storytimes held each week at the Library, depending on the age of the child. Toddler Storytime, for ages 16 months to 3-years, is held on Thurs- days at 10:30 a.m. Pre-school Storytime, for ages 3 years and up, is held on Friday morn- ings at 10:30 a.m. Playgroup After attending the pre-school storytime, stick around for some family playtime with The Next Door. This special playgroup, intended for 0-5 year-olds, takes place on Fridays from 11:00-12:30. The Next Door offers a wide variety of services to improve the lives of children, families and communities within the Columbia River Gorge. They serve seven counties and impact over 3,500 people each year. Check out their website at: nextdoorinc.org for more information about this organization. Fun Fridays Late Friday afternoons at The Dalles Public Library are now known as Fun Fridays! We have a series of fun programs for the elementary age kids, with something different each week. These programs take place from 3:30 to 5:00, and are held in the John and Jean Thomas Children’s Wing. The planned programs at this time are: February 2nd—Game Day: February 16th—STEM Storytime: We’ll have the giant Jenga game available, This month focuses on the “T” in as well as other games, such as Twister. STEM—technology. February 9th —Lego Day: February 23rd—Crafternoon: Working in teams, you will show off For this month’s project, you will your Lego building skills make a collage using pictures cut from magazines. The first Friday of the month will be Game Day, various games will be featured each month; second Friday is Lego Day; third Friday is STEM storytime; and the fourth Friday will be Crafts. Though these programs are intended for the elementary school age, we welcome any- one to join us, no matter what their age. Snacks will be available, while supplies last. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02 P A G E 3 WHEN: Toddler Story Time Thursday February 8th, 10:30am WHERE: The Dalles Public Library 722 Court Street Fun for all ages! Contact: Sarah Miller at Mid Columbia Medical Center at 541-296-7202 with questions. P A G E 4 Teen Programs @The Dalles Public Library Teen Time This weekly series of programs, held from 3:30 to 5:00 on Friday afternoons, is intended for ages 12-18 (grades 6- 12). If you have any questions, contact Megan Hoak at 541-296-2815, or via email at: [email protected] February 2nd – Teen Movie: On the first Friday of the month you can relax, eat snacks, and watch a different movie each month February 9th – Gamer Guild Play board, video, and interactive games, like Twister, with your friends the second Friday of the month February 16th – Teen Tech Held the third Friday of the month, program robots, design video games, and explore new tech. February 23rd – DIY Crafts is held the fourth Friday of the month, unleash inner your “maker” with DIY art, crafts, and projects. Special programs Teen Anti-Valentine’s Day Party (ages 13-18) Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 p.m. Think Cupid is stupid? Not in the mood for romance? Come eat snacks, watch horror movies, and enjoy “unromantic” activities. Feel free to dress in black, or wear your favorite scary costume. Teen Tech Week (grades 6-12) March 6-10, 4:00 p.m. Learn how to program robots, design video games, and enjoy other tech-themed activities! Regis- tration is required. Teen Clubs Youth Fiber Guild: First and third Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Make awesome crafts and learn from your friends. No experience needed. Meet in The Athenaeum. Ages 12-18. Animanga Club: Second Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. Bring any manga you’re reading and discuss it with your friends. Afterwards, watch anime episodes, draw, and eat Japanese snacks in The Athenaeum. (Grades: 6-12.) LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Book groups of interest to adults Sci-Fi Book Club This month the Sci-Fi Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, February 13th at 5:30 upstairs in the magazine corner. They will be discussing Dune, by Frank Herbert. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family—and would bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream. Note: beginning in March, this book club will be meeting on a new day and time. The SciFi/Fantasy Book Group is open to readers age 16 and up. Please join us in the upstairs magazine corner at 6:30 on the first Thursday of each month. Anyone is welcome, even if you haven’t read the book. Our book for the March 1st discussion will be The Dispossessed by Pacific Northwest author Ursula LeGuin. Pride Book Club The Pride Book Club is open to all adults interested in reading LGBTQA literature. We meet the second Thurs- day of the month, from 6:30-7:30 in the newspaper corner on the mezzanine. If you have any questions, please con- tact Barbara @ your library. The club will be discussing David Sedaris’ Dress your family in corduroy and denim, a 2005 Stonewall Honor Book in Non-fiction on February 8th. David Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters. He goes on vacation with his family. He gets a job selling drinks. He attends his brother's wedding. He mops his sister's floor. He gives directions to a lost traveler. He eats a hamburger. He has his blood sugar tested. It all sounds so normal, doesn't it? In his newest collection of essays, David Sedaris lifts the corner of ordinary life, revealing the ab- surdity teeming below its surface. His world is alive with obscure desires and hidden motives -- a world where forgiveness is automatic and an argument can be the highest form of love. Third Thursday Book Group As the name implies, this group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings are usu- ally held upstairs in the magazine corner.