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Dec 17,2008
Tight Times
by Librarian Kate
"Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries." Library use is up around the country. Here in Multnomah County alone more books, movies, and music are being checked out than a year ago. Haven't discovered your local library yet? Here are a few reasons libraries can help in tough economic times: FREE books, movies, and music to check out. FREE magazines and newspapers to read at the library. FREE programs. Join a book discussion group, listen to music, learn about different cultures, attend storytime with your child, or learn a new skill. Visit Multnomah County Library's events page for details. FREE resources for your business-tips and information for small businesses, websites and databases, and grant information. FREE resources for your job search-test prep, job hunting and resume books, and local and national job listings. FREE internet including WiFi. Did I mention that all of this
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Nov 12,2008
Artful Agenda Supports Northeast Tool Library
by shooter
18 local artists joined together and created a daily planner called " An Artful Agenda " to benefit the Northeast Portland Tool Library (NEPTL). Good Neighbor Pizzeria will host a release party Thursday Nov 13 from 6 to 8PM.The planner features daily illustrations from the 18 artists, at-a-glance month calendars opposite of full-page drawings, themed pages for individual notes, multicultural, religious and US holidays.
Copies are $15 retail and are available for sale at New Season's and Powell's on Hawthorne, and at NEPTL, 5431 NE 20th Ave. The planner is also available online . Two-thirds of the proceeds will benefit the NEPTL.
Read more at The Sentinel . Northeast Portland Tool Library 5431 NE 20th Street Open Saturday's from 9am - 2pm 503-539-1756
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Nov 7,2008
A Vegan Library
by Veritable Vegan
So when I don't have time (or money) to go out to eat, I love to go to my local library (in this case, the Midland branch of the Multnomah County Library ) to peruse the cookbooks, including a whole section devoted to vegetarian/vegan cookbooks. It's a great way to browse recipes for new ideas without shelling out $30 bucks or so for a book in which you only really like one or two dishes. Once you give it a go and know you like a title, it's easy to head over to Powell's or another local bookstore to pick up a copy of your own, one where you can splatter a little puttanesca sauce without incrimination. Two of my favorites include: Robin Robertson's Some Like it Hot and Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's The Joy of Vegan Baking . Check out your local branch today!
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Sep 7,2008
Tool Time for North Portland
by shooter
Tools. We all need them, some of us love them and, often, we don't have the right one for the job at hand. If you live in North Portland there is a great place to borrow the tool you need—the North Portland Tool Library . Tucked in the basement of the historic Kenton Firehouse, NPTL serves North Portland's need for everything from a wrench to an air compressor or even a nail gun. The depth and quality of the inventory is amazing! The quarters may be cramped, but the library is well stocked with over 500 tools. In most cases, they have a deep inventory, so there's a good chance that the tool you need is available. The library operates on a first come, first served basis—it does not place tools on hold. Feel free to call ahead and check the availability of the tool you need. History The North Portland Tool Library was founded in 2004. M
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Aug 1,2008
Thousands of books headed to K-8 libraries
by pearlgirl
FROM THE DESK OF: Superintendent Carole Smith The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Portland Public Schools $500,000 for library materials and library staff training in K-8 schools.Almost 40 percent of the funding will be used to purchase materials for sixth-through eighth-graders at 22 schools that PPS has reconfigured from K-5 to K-8.
Each school will receive more than 300 books, including fiction and nonfiction books, as well as books for English language learners, media players, projectors, bookshelves and even 30 Amazon Kindle wireless readers that one classroom will use in a pilot program.
Library staffs at all K-8 schools, including those that previously were middle schools, will receive professional development focusing on three areas: informational literacy (research), K-3 literacy and collaboration between the library and the classroom. Schools receiving new library materials are Arleta , Astor , Boise-Eliot , Bridger
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