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What's happening at YOUR library!

November 2022

Upcoming Closures

The library will be closed all day on Friday November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

The library will also be closed for the whole of Thanksgiving week – Monday, November 21st, through Sunday, November 27th – due to facility renovations. Read on to learn more!

Entering Construction Zone

Hold onto your hats, because the planned changes to our facility are in full swing!

To do – completed:
☑ Construct new holds shelves for patrons.
☑ Move the adult collection to the opposite side of the library.
☑ Create cozy reading nook!

To do – up next:
☐ Relocate the staff workspace.
☐ Create entrance to the new children's library.

Construction on our new staff workspace and entrance to the new children's library will begin tomorrow on Friday, October 28th. Electrical work is not far behind. The library will be louder than usual as we freshen the main library in anticipation of closing the current children's library space.

The library will be closed Monday, November 21st, through Sunday, November 27th.

The new children's library space will not be ready for visitors for a while longer, so the children's collection will be temporarily relocated. In order to keep patrons safe while we move heavy furniture and the entire collection out of the children's library, the library building will be closed to the public for the whole of Thanksgiving week.

More details coming soon, so stay tuned. Thank you for your patience!

Thank You, Library Donors!

We are delighted to unveil our new donor wall! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are so grateful for all the financial support that enables us to provide library services to our community. We've built this display as a public declaration of our appreciation – thank you, library donors!

The "books" on this "shelf" list the names of everyone who has made a named monetary donation to the Aloha Community Library Association since July 1st, 2021. We are so grateful for your choice to fund access to information and resources in Aloha!

Stop by the library to check it out any time we're open. Or, if you'd like to see your own name on the wall, learn about making a donation to benefit library operations.

Thank you so much for your support!

Add My Name to the Donor Wall

Call for Booktique Donations

A huge thank you to all of you who have already donated your fantastic handcrafted items for us to sell to benefit the library at our upcoming December Booktique (scheduled for Monday 12/12 through Friday 12/23)! We so appreciate your support.

We still have plenty of room for more, so whatever your craft is, we hope you'll consider supporting library operations by donating some of your completed projects to our sale! Donations are open through Wednesday, November 30th.

Guidelines and How to Donate

Storytimes

Wednesdays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, & 11/30 at 10:30am

Family Storytime (in person)

Family Storytime is a fun filled live program for all ages with stories, songs, and rhymes geared toward getting kids hooked on reading from an early age. Come read, sing, dance, and play with us live, in person. We cannot wait to see you in the library again!

Masks are optional, but appreciated. Social distancing practices will be recognized for the safety of all.

Fridays 11/4 & 11/18 at 10:30am

Pajama Storytime (online)

No need to leave home! Wear your comfiest pajamas and join librarian Jesse live online on Fridays at 10:30am. We'll say hello to our friend Narwhal, read and sing together, and practice our colors.

Join Pajama Storytime on Zoom

Mondays 11/7 & 11/28 between 4:40-6pm

Reading With Roscoe

Need practice reading? Roscoe can help!

Children who are learning or struggling to read can register for a 15 minute reading session to practice their skills and make a new friend with trained therapy dog Roscoe this fall.

Roscoe will be at the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Visit the service desk or call (503) 259-0185 to register.

Please limit one session per month, up to two per quarter.

Learn More About Reading With Roscoe

Wednesday 11/2 at 6:30pm

Book Club

Our next book club selection is The Haunting of Hill House – Shirley Jackson's classic about the strange happenings at a mysterious estate. This short novel from 1959 is revered by contemporary horror writers (Stephen King called it "as nearly perfect a haunted-house tale as I have ever read") but it conveys a creeping eeriness rather than the violence or frights that those who avoid horror might object to.

Join the discussion online on Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:30-7:30pm, or call 253-215-8782 to join by phone.
Meeting ID: 924 6989 8432
Passcode: 037016

Next month on December 7th we will discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Request it from our catalog.

Moving Pictures

Explore a particular film with us in each monthly newsletter. This edition marks a rare Moving Pictures/Book Club crossover extravaganza!

The Haunting (1963) was the first of many adaptations of Shirley Jackson's beloved novel The Haunting of Hill House, and is widely considered the best. It is also, without a doubt, the most faithful. This movie, like the book, is more likely to get under your skin than scare you out of your wits. It avoids disturbing imagery in favor of an artfully rendered sense of foreboding. The performances are great, but the star is the movie's director, Robert Wise. He began his career as a sound engineer and editor, and those particular elements combine with the sumptuous black-and-white cinematography to masterful effect in a way that serves the story and characters.

Check out Adult Services Librarian John’s list of movies, books, and podcasts that relate to this movie and the book it is based on.

Tuesday 11/8 at 6:30pm

A Will Is Not Enough

Many people do not realize that more is needed than just a simple will.

In this program, the audience will receive practical advice on how to safeguard their assets and healthcare wishes during and after their lifetime. They will also acquire up to date knowledge about wills, living trusts, healthcare documents, issues regarding guardianship, conservatorship, and power of attorney. This program also gives information on how to avoid probate and what to do when family complications arise.

Join us online via Zoom on Tuesday, November 8th at 6:30-8pm, or call 253-215-8782 to join by phone.
Meeting ID: 853 7587 3515
Passcode: 205558

This is the first installment in a series of programs focused on estate planning, with future presentations covering more specific topics in greater depth. View the full schedule.

Starting Monday 11/14

Kids Take & Make: Mystery Month

Something is inside, but what could it be? Take this kit home and then you will see! Kits will be available for pickup starting Monday, November 14th, while supplies last.

This activity is recommended for ages 5+.

Aloha Community Library

17455 SW Farmington Rd Ste 26A,
Aloha, OR 97007

503-259-0185 | alohalibrary.org

The Aloha Community Library Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We invite you to make a donation today in support of library operations.

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