"Every burned book or house enlightens the world; every suppressed or expunged word reverberates through the earth from side to side."
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82) American writer, philosopher, poet, essayist
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BJ the Clown
August 4, 2010
11:00AM to 12:00PM - Garden Home Community Library Join BJ for laughs and fun! All ages!
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Splish! Splash! Storytime
August 5, 2010
11:00AM to 11:45AM - Garden Home Community Library Listen to stories, dance and sing! Stick around for a simple craft.
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Tuesday Night Nourishment Book Group
August 11, 2010
7:00PM to 8:30PM - Garden Home Community Library This month's book selection is "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by David Wroblewski. Join us for discussion and light refreshments. New members always welcome. Books are available in the library - see the check out desk. Synopsis: Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life on his family's farm in remote northern Wisconsin where they raise and train an extraordinary breed of dog. But when tragedy strikes, Edgar is forced to flee into the vast neighboring wilderness, accompanied by only three yearling pups. Struggling for survival, Edgar comes of age in the wild, and must face the choice of leaving forever or revealing the terrible truth behind what has happened. A riveting family saga as well as a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is destined to become a modern classic.
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Splish! Splash! Storytime
August 12, 2010
11:00AM to 11:45AM - Garden Home Community Library Listen to stories, dance and sing! Stick around for a simple craft.
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Craft Circle
August 18, 2010
7:00PM to 8:30PM - Garden Home Community Library The Craft Circle is an opportunity to bring your own craft into the library where you can work and socialize with other crafters. If you don't have a craft to bring in with you a featured craft and supplies will be provided by the library.
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Splish! Splash! Storytime
August 19, 2010
11:00AM to 11:45AM - Garden Home Community Library Listen to stories, dance and sing! Stick around for a simple craft.
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Film Night
August 25, 2010
6:30PM to 8:30PM - Garden Home Community Library Join us for movie and popcorn! This month we'll be screening, "The Wind Journey's", part of the film movement series. From: Colombia, Germany, Argentina & Netherlands | 2009 | Drama | Spanish with English Subtitles Synopsis For most of his life, Ignacio Carrillo travelled the villages of northern Colombia, playing traditional songs on his accordion, a legendary instrument said to have once belonged to the devil. He eventually married and settled in a small town, leaving the nomadic life behind. But after the traumatic death of his wife, he vows to never play the accursed accordion again, and embarks on one last journey to return the instrument to its rightful owner. On the way, Ignacio is followed by Fermín, a spirited teenager determined to become his apprentice. Tired of loneliness, Ignacio accepts the young man as his pupil and together they traverse the vast Colombian terrain, discovering the musical diversity of Caribbean culture. Hardened by a life of solitude, Ignacio tries to discourage Fermín from following in his footsteps, but destiny has different plans for them. ain, discovering the musical diversity of Caribbean culture. Hardened by a life of solitude, Ignacio tries to discourage Fermín from following in his footsteps, but destiny has different plans for them.
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Splish! Splash! Storytime
August 26, 2010
11:00AM to 11:45AM - Garden Home Community Library Listen to stories, dance and sing! Stick around for a simple craft.
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LOCATION
7475 SW Oleson Rd.
Portland, OR 97223
503-245-9932
HOURS
Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 9am-3pm
Sunday: Closed
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Adult Summer Reading Program runs June-August
