Love this post and we’re looking forward to next week’s release of the final movie! – Ms. Nancy
Entries Tagged as 'Events & Readings'
Thank you, Harry
July 8th, 2011 · Comments Off · Author! Author!, Book Geek, Events & Readings
an invitation to the African American Read-In
February 11th, 2011 · Comments Off · Events & Readings
This is a great event — I’ve attended in past years and it was a lot of fun. Have a great weekend! – Ms. Nancy The African American Read-In African American literature is for everyone! Come hear local celebrities, community leaders and students read from works by their favorite African American writers. This event is [...]
Summer Reading for Multnomah and Washington counties
June 8th, 2010 · Comments Off · Events & Readings
Find out more about summer reading with Multnomah County libraries here (for kids) and here (for adults); for summer reading with Washington County libraries, click here. It’s almost summer… – Ms. Nancy
It’s National Library Week…
April 16th, 2010 · Comments Off · Events & Readings, Libraries
…let’s celebrate while there’s still one day left of it. What a great reason to read a book. (smiles.) This year’s theme: “Communities thrive @ your library.” Best, Ms. Nancy PS — I’m also happy because it’s still April and that means… it’s still National Poetry Month. And… I applied for (and received) a $1,000 [...]
Kenton Library, Welcome to North Portland!
March 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Events & Readings, Libraries
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR THE KENTON LIBRARY Saturday, March 13 10am – 5pm 8226 N. Denver Ave. Portland, OR 97210 503.988.5370 Jazz and coffee: 10 am – noon Enjoy the sounds of guitarist Anson Wright & bassist Tim Gilson in the lounge. Dedication ceremony: 2 pm Speakers include: Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke, Multnomah County [...]
African American Read-In, February 7th, 2010
January 25th, 2010 · Comments Off · Events & Readings
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, February 7th, the date of a literacy celebration perfect for the whole family: The African American Read-In. Local celebrities, community leaders and students read from works by their favorite African American writers. Fiction and nonfiction for children and adults will be featured in an afternoon of great words from [...]
Happy National Library Week!
April 13th, 2009 · Comments Off · Educational Web Sites, Events & Readings
April 12th through 18th, 2009, is National Library Week. Celebrate! You can find out more right here. In addition… April is School Library Media Month and National Poetry Month. Woot! Best, Ms. Nancy
Every Family Reads & QOTD: E.B. White
March 23rd, 2009 · Comments Off · Events & Readings, Quote of the Day
“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” – E.B. White Looking for something to read over spring break? How about a little E.B. White (“Charlotte’s Web,” “Stuart Little,” “The Trumpet of the Swan”)? Or [...]