Holiday Closure

The library will be closed all day Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. We'll see you again on Tuesday, July 5th!

Thank You for Making Change!

Thank you for digging out your spare change to support the Aloha Community Library! Thanks to your help, we raised over $520 with last week's Donation Jar Challenge. Plus, $500 of that will be matched by an anonymous donor – for a total of over $1020 in support of library services!

Missed the Donation Jar Challenge but still want to make a contribution? We gratefully accept donations year-round.

through Saturday 7/30

Campfire Story Contest

Gather ’round the campfire and tell us a tale! Children and teens are invited to share their spookiest (or silliest) campfire stories for the chance to win a fabulous prize.

Submit your stories by Saturday, July 30th to be considered. Stories that meet submission criteria will be shared on our website and Facebook page. See the full guidelines for submission here.

Friday 7/29 at 2pm

Teen Workshop: Watercolors

Join artist Amanda Donahue of The Scribblist for a beginner friendly watercolor painting workshop!

In this online class, you’ll learn the basics of how to paint with watercolor, including how to mix and create colors, and four different painting techniques. Discover the magic behind our primary colors of red, yellow, and blue, and how to let your brush do the heavy lifting for you. You will also put all of your new skills to work by painting a simple but beautiful summer inspired painting as the final project!

Accompanying kits available while supplies last starting Friday, July 22nd at the library. Each kit will include the Zoom link for this live online program.

For teens entering 6th through 12th grade only.

Wednesday 7/6 at 6:30pm

Book Club

Our next book club selection is Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley! This gripping page-turner has it all – mystery, suspense, romance, and richly textured depictions of Ojibwe culture.

Join the discussion online on Wednesday, July 6th at 6:30-7:30pm, or call 253-215-8782 to join by phone.
Meeting ID: 924 6989 8432 Passcode: 037016

Next month on August 3rd we will discuss Sourdough by Robin Sloan. Request it from our catalog.

Moving Pictures

Explore a particular film in each monthly newsletter! With the 4th of July just around the corner, it seemed fitting to celebrate a summer blockbuster that takes place over the holiday weekend. With apologies to Independence Day, we went with Jaws!

This movie is kind of a miracle. At the time, it was one of the most troubled productions in film history. Due to a combination of bad weather and mechanical shark failures, the 55-day shooting schedule extended into a 159-day series of escalating debacles. The crew constantly referred to it as “Flaws,” and nobody believed the 26-year-old director would keep it from being anything but a regrettable mess that would end his career. Jaws became such a commercial success and cultural phenomenon that it transformed the movie industry. Its director, Steven Spielberg, did just fine for himself as well.

Dive into Adult Services Librarian John’s list of movies, music, and interesting tidbits related to this masterpiece that made generations of beach-goers afraid to go in the water.

Fridays at 10:30am

Virtual Pajama Storytime

Wear your comfiest pajamas and join librarians Katie and Jesse every Friday morning at 10:30am! Visit with our friends Narwhal and Unicorn, read and sing together, and interact with other children live on Zoom all from the comfort of your home.

Just can't wait until the next scheduled storytime? You can also view past pre-recorded storytimes here.

Wednesdays 7/13 and 7/27 at 10:30am

Storytime in the Park

We're headed to Mountain View Champions Park this summer to share a live, in-person storytime for kids of all ages! Join us outside every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from June through August to read, sing, dance, and play with librarians Jesse and Katie. Just follow the signs and bubbles from the parking lot to find us!

Please note that outdoor storytimes may be subject to last minute cancellations due to the weather – check our website or Facebook pages (main and kids) for announcements before you leave! Seating will be in an uncovered area on the grass, so consider bringing blankets or folding chairs.

Don't forget – you can also visit our online calendar for more details about library programs and to look ahead at what else we've got planned for this summer!