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city news
february16
2017
On the Shelves
By Shannon Romtvedt
Aft er receiving more survey responses
distributed through the uti lity bill,
the Library received 135 surveys.
Thank you again to everyone who
parti cipated. A summary of survey
results will be presented at the City
Council meeti ng on March 6. A
summary will also be available at the
library for anyone interested in seeing
the results.
Thank you to Jim Buxton and
CiCi Bell for an excellent presentati on
on the Total Solar Eclipse, August 21,
2017. The presentati on was held
on Thursday, February 2 with 20
att endees. We have extra copies
at the library of a resource list if
anyone is interested in doing their
own research. The library will also
be receiving free eclipse viewers to
distribute through the Space Science
Insti tute (SSI). According to SSI, over
1,700 libraries across the nati on have
registered to host an eclipse event
and distribute eclipse viewers!
Coming up for children, Get
Rhythm at the Library, a music series
in April funded by the Columbia
County Cultural Coaliti on, Friends
of the Vernonia Library, Vernonia
Lions Club, and individual sponsors.
Featuring a performance on Tuesday,
April 4, 6:30 pm Andy Ferguson of
Red Yarn – Folk Music and Puppetry
and an Oregon Symphony Storyti me
on Friday, April 14, 10:30 am with
percussionist Gordon Rencher. More
program details coming soon.
Upcoming Events
Author Visit: Willy Vlautin
Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 pm
Willy Vlauti n is a nati onally recognized
author of four novels including Lean
on Pete and The Free. He founded
the band Richmond Fontaine in 1994
and put out a debut album in 2014
with his new band, The Delines. He
currently lives in Scappoose, Oregon.
His Vernonia visit will focus on the
book Lean on Pete, with a Q&A about
his novel and song writi ng. He will be
bringing his guitar and books to sign.
Beginning Knitting for Kids
Tuesdays, 4 -5 pm February 28,
March 14, March 28
Free and all materials provided
for children age 8-17. Classes
taught by Caitlin Hunter. Contact
boylandknitworks@gmail.com for
informati on.
Family Movie Night
Thursday, February 23, 6 pm (Family
Movie): Showing new release Storks!
Relax and enjoy a movie and popcorn
at the library. Call or visit the library
for movie ti tles.
Songs, short stories, toys, and bubbles
for 0 – 3. Older siblings welcome.
Third Annual Dr. Seuss
Celebration!
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, March 2, 6-7 pm
Dr. Seuss story read by the Cat in
the Hat. Birthday cake, door prizes,
Seussish craft s and acti viti es. Join the
party! Sponsored by the Friends of
the Vernonia Public Library.
Mind the Gaps:
How Gender Shapes Our Lives
Thursday, March 23, 6:30 pm
Oregon Humaniti es Conversati on
Project program led by Willamett e
University professor, Jade Aguilar.
Sponsored by the Friends of the
Vernonia Library.
Ongoing Programs
Book Discussion Group
Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm
Selecti on for February 27: Friday Night
Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
Writer’s Group
Thursday, February 16, 6-7:30 pm
Third Thursday of the month. For all
levels of writi ng experience. New
members always welcome.
Hours & Contact Info
Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am – 5 pm
Tues & Thurs 1 pm – 7pm
Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Closed Sundays
Phone: (503) 429-1818
E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov
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BE PREPARED FOR WINTER
call Kim
• chains • antifreeze • winter tires mounted & balanced
• wipers • generators • kerosene • flashlights • boots
• batteries • lamp oil • gas cans • candles • propane
Baseline
Pawn, Inc.
Family owned & operated
for over 45 years
2245 Baseline St., Cornelius
State Licensed PB-0388
The Library Board meets once a
month, 1 st Wednesday, 6 pm at the
Library. Although I generally post
about the Library Board to recruit
new members, I thought I would also
remind everyone that meeti ngs are
open to the public. If interested in
att ending a meeti ng, you are more
than welcome. There is a place in the
agenda for Public Comment so that
could be a ti me to introduce yourself,
make a suggesti on, share a concern,
or bring up an idea.
Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
For fast cash!
503-530-8119
Did You Know? Library Board
Meetings
Baby and Toddler Time
Don’t Sell it!
Pawn it!
(Across from Fred Meyer)
Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Stories and a craft /acti vity for up to
age 5.
Open
everyday
at 10 a.m.
834 Bridge St., Vernonia
(503) 429-6364
Lovable service at
a reasonable price
• Bathing
• Haircuts
• Nail Clipping
• Nail Polishing
• Specialty
Shampoos
Friends of the Vernonia Public Library
Membership Dues:
Family:
Minimum:
$10.00 Individual:
$5.00
$1.00 plus 2 hours minimum of work in the library
Make checks payable to: Friends of the Vernonia Public Library
Mailing Address: 701 Weed Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064
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Books on Wheels
A NEW SERVICE
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE
VERNONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library volunteers will deliver books to
citizens who are homebound or physically
unable to come to the library.
To apply or find out more details,
call Audeen Wagner (503) 429-9700
or the Library (503) 429-1818.
Vernonia Public Library • 701 Weed Avenue