October 2
Help break a world record for the most people reading the same book on the same day! Join us as we read Corduroy by Don Freeman and meet a loveable department store teddy bear who's out to find a missing button and a new best friend.
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October 4
As head of the Oregon Federal Public Defender's Office, Steven T. Wax represented inmates at Guantánamo and Brandon Mayfield, the Oregon lawyer falsely accused of terrorism. His book, Kafka Comes to America: Fighting for Justice in the War on Terror, looks at civil liberties since 9/11. Celebrate free speech at Central Library.
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October 11-13
Shop Oregon's biggest used book sale! The Friends of the Library will hold this fall's sale in the St. Johns neighborhood, at 8150 N. Lombard St. You'll find more than 100,000 books on virtually all subjects, CDs, DVDs and more, at prices starting as low as 50 cents. Proceeds benefit Multnomah County Library.
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October 13
Discover Magic and Monsters in Manhattan: Exploring the World of Percy Jackson with Rick Riordan, the award-winning, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. After the lecture, join us for a book signing with this beloved author, a former teacher. Tickets are on sale at several libraries and bookstores.
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Through November 6
Visit the Collins Gallery and explore the richly evocative work of Bryan Collier, award-winning illustrator of many children's books. Collier, whose unique style incorporates watercolors, fabric, photographs and newsprint, believes that collage is "about how different elements relate to each other." Meet the artist October 23.
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News sources
Looking for trustworthy news sources from different perspectives? Library guides deliver. Get news on global conflicts, as well as local, state, and national and international news on all topics. Take a virtual tour around the world, or just around Oregon!
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Downtown's newest green space is atop Central Library. The newly planted roof is designed to reduce storm water discharge, lower energy usage and offset carbon dioxide emissions. Come see it for yourself and find out more about eco-roofs!
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Upcoming events
Families, preschool,
grades K-8
Wednesdays
(except Oct. 22)
4-5 p.m.
Fairview-
Columbia Library
Families, preschool, grades K-5
Sat., Oct. 4 & 11
Various times and locations
Adults
2-4 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 5
St. Johns Library
Adults
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tue., Oct. 14
Belmont Library
Teens, adults
Various dates
6:30 p.m.
Belmont and Hollywood libraries
Adults
7-8 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 22
Northwest Library
Families, grades K-5
11-11:45 a.m. &
noon-12:45 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 25
Hillsdale Library
Space at programs is limited. Registration may be required; check online or ask at your neighborhood library.
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