World Language Storytimes, People of the Book author, and Summer Sides! from Suzanne's Around Town

World Language Storytimes, "People of the Book" author, and Summer Sides!

Hi! Everyone-

The regular Beaverton Library storytimes are on hiatus for now but the World Language Storytimes are happening this week! Other libraries still have their storytimes running though!

Other highlights this week include Legomania, Geraldine Brooks at Powell's, and Animal Welfare Day at the Beaverton Farmers Market!

Enjoy the sun!

Suzanne

May 16th

World Language Storytime in Danish@Beaverton City Library from 10:30-11AM

Check out the World Language Storytimes all week!!! Kids can hear stories read in Danish, Hindi, Russian, German, and Korean. Go to www.beavertonlibrary.org for more info.

Book Babies@ Tigard Library from 10:30-11:30AM. Share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while developing early literacy skills. Stay and play after the program. Phone the library for more details at 503/684-6537.

Sing, Sign & Story Time@ Tigard Library from 1:15-2PM. This new story time will run through May!!! Local childrens' author and sign language educator-Dawn Prochonvnic- will lead a lively, interactive storytime geared for kids from 3 to 6 years old. Plenty of opportunity to practice signing. Go to www.tigard-or.gov/library and click on "Kids&Teens" for more info or phone the library at 503/639-4171.

May 17th

Book Babies@ Garden Home Library at 10:30AM.

Books, bubbles, songs and playtime for infants through 18 months! Phone the library for more info at 503/245-9932.

World Language Storytime in Hindi @ Beaverton City Library from 10:30-11AM

Fun for Ones (Ages 12-24 months)@ Tigard Library from 10:30-11AM AND 11:30AM-Noon. Bring your one year old for songs, rhymes, simple stories and movement activities. Great for new walkers. Stay and play after the program. (Limited to first 20 kids for each session!). Go to www.tigard-or.gov/library for more info or phone the library at 503/684-6537.

May 18th

Free Admission@ Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (SE 28th Ave&Woodstock Blvd., Portland) on Tuesdays&Wednesdays from 10AM-6PM.

If you're looking for a quick day trip on a non-rainy day, then check out this gorgeous 7 acre garden with vibrant rhododendrons, azaleas, and 3 waterfalls!!! Stroll down shady paths to Crystal Springs Lake. Kids under 12 are always admitted for free and there's just a $3 charge for adults from Thursday-Monday. For more info go to www.portlandonline.com and click on "visiting" and "parks".

Toddler Storytime@ Garden Home Library at 10:30AM. Books, music and movement for active walkers and their caregivers! Phone the library for more info at 503/245-9932.

World Language Storytime in Russian @ Beaverton City Library from 10:30-11AM

Toddler Time (ages 24-36 months) Storytime@ Tigard Library at 10:30AM-11:15AM AND 12:30-1:15PM. Number of participants is limited to first 20 children for each session.

May 19th

Geraldine Brooks@ Powell's Books (Cedar Hills Crossing) at 7PM

The Pulitzer Prize winning author of "People of the Book" and "Year of Wonders" will talk about her new book- "Caleb's Crossing" - set on Martha's Vineyard in 1665. Arrive early to snag a seat! Go to www.powells.com and click on "at our stores" for more info.

Mini-Masters Class@ My Masterpiece Art Studio (7905 SW Cirrus Drive-Parkside Business Center) from 10:30-11AMish. See Friday for details.

World Language Storytime in German @ Beaverton City Library from 10:30-11AM

All Ages Storytime@ Garden Home Library at 11:45AM.Books, activities, and music for the whole family! Phone the library for more info at 503/245-9932.

Preschool Storytime@ Tigard Library from 1:15PM-2PM. Music, interactive activities, and longer stories for blossoming readers! Go to www.tigard-or.gov/library for more info.

May 20th

Paper Pals@ Beaverton City Library from 3:30-4:30PMKids in Grades 1-5 can draw, trace, make paper airplanes and origami. Registration required by phoning the library at 503/350-3600.

Mini-Masters Class@ My Masterpiece Art Studio (7905 SW Cirrus Drive-Parkside Business Center) from 10:30-11AMish. Dancers in mixed media inspired by Degas this week! $8 per kid -ages 2 1/2 -5 years, you must phone ahead to reserve a spot at 503/453-3700. Go to www.mymasterpieceartstudio.com for calendar and more info.

World Language Storytime in Korean @ Beaverton City Library from 10:30-11AM.

Dance Party!@ Garden Home Library at 11AM. Drop in any time during the hour to dance and play. Snackage provided. Phone the library for more info at 503/245-9932.

Family StoryTime (ages 0-6 years)@ Tigard Library from 10:30-11:15AM AND 11:30AM-12:15PM. Bring the whole gang for stories and songs Limited to first 20 kids for each session. Phone the library for more info at 503/684-6537.

May 21st

Family Day@ The Oregon Historical Society (1200 SW Park Ave., Portland) from 11AM-3PM

Two children admitted free with one paid adult admission! Tour the "Soccer City" and "Peace Corps" exhibits. Family Day will feature an "Around the World Coffee Extravaganza" with free tastings of Stumptown Coffee!!! There will also be a very cool coffee mosaic craft for the kids and more! Go to www.ohs.org and click on "event calendar" for more info.

Animal Welfare Day at Beaverton Farmer's Market@ SW Hall Blvd (across from Beaverton Library)-market from 8AM to 1:30PM, animal event runs from 9AM-1PM. Ask a vet about animal health and meet with many local organizations that support animals! Meet a few ferrets and some canine police officers, too.Go to www.beavertonfarmersmarket.com for more info.

11th Annual Legomania@ Oregon Zoo (Kalahari Room) from 9AM-6PM. Oregon Episcopal School "Lego Physics" classes present an original display of computerized Lego masterpieces which demo physics principles in a fun and creative way! Free with Zoo admission. Go to www.oregonzoo.org for more info.

May 22nd

Health Starts Here: Healthy Summer Sides!@ Whole Foods Market (19440 NW Cornell Road, Hillsboro) at 5PM

FREE!!! Learn light and healthy sides such as Texas caviar, rainbow slaw, and a refreshing beet and mint slaw. Free! Pre-register by phone at 503/645-9200 or by email at melissa.vanbebber@wholefoods.com.

Legomania@ Oregon Zoo from 9AM-6PM. See Saturday for details.

Starter and Side Technique Class@ Williams-Sonoma (Wash. Sq.) at 10AM. Learn tips for zippy salads, grilled veggies, and more!! Phone the store to register at 503/684-2784. Demo class so arrive at least 15 minutes early to snag a seat!