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august17
2017
On the Shelves
By Shannon Romtvedt
Thank you to the Friends of the
Vernonia Library for hosting the Book
Sale at the Library over Jamboree
weekend. The Book Sale is an annual
fundraiser for the Friends of the
Library. The Friends have supported
many programs and library services.
The Library has free Wi-Fi because of
funding from the Friends, free books
to hand out at the Summer Reading
program, craft supplies, movie
programs, children’s performers,
and books and dvds for the Library
collection.
Because the Book Sale takes
many, many volunteer hours, the
Friends of the Library are looking
at other fundraiser opportunities
in lieu of a Spring Book Sale. If you
are interested in supporting the
Library, enter a ticket into a raffle for
a chance to win a $50.00 gift card to
McMenamins. $1 equals 1 chance to
win. A winner will be selected at the
Friends quarterly meeting in October.
If interested in volunteering with the
Friends, we need more members!
Contact the Library (503) 429-1818.
August is a fairly quiet time at
the Library; an opportunity for staff
to reset and develop programs for
the fall. Many of the extra programs
we offer are put on by volunteers or
require volunteer assistance. Now is
a good time to meet with me if you
have an idea of something you would
like to see at the Library. We look
for programs that meet community
needs and have volunteers interested
in helping. Please contact me at the
Library if you have an idea to share.
It’s very helpful having community
input.
Upcoming Events
Learn how to make a Triangle Shawl
with Caitlin Hunter. Contact the
Library or boylandknitworks@gmail.
com if interested in the class and if
you need materials; class members
are encouraged to bring their own if
possible.
Ongoing Programs
Book Discussion Group
Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm
Selection for August 28: Little
Heathens by Mildred Armstrong Kalish
Writer’s Group
Family Movie Night
Thursday, August 24, 6 - 7:30 pm
Featuring: Boss Baby (PG, 97 min.)
Relax and enjoy a new movie and free
popcorn at the Library!
Oregon Military History
Tuesday, September 19, 6:30 pm
Presentation by Oregon Military
Historians Warren W. Aney and Alisha
Hamel. Oregon Military History is a
title in the Images of America book
series, published in October 2016.
Presentation sponsored by the
Friends of the Vernonia Library.
Knitting Class: Triangle Shawl
Saturday, September 16,
10 am - Noon
Thursday, August 17, 6-7:30 pm
Third Thursday of the month. For all
levels of writing experience. New
members always welcome.
age 5. Older siblings welcome!
Did You Know? eBooks and
Downloadable Audiobooks
with the Passport Program
Patrons ask if the Library has
downloadable eBooks and
Audiobooks. We don’t directly
through our Library but have a vast
collection available through the
Passport Program. With a Vernonia
Library card you are able to get a free
library card at participating passport
libraries including Washington
County, Multnomah County, and the
Scappoose Library. If you read eBooks
and are tired of paying for every title, I
would encourage you to try this out.
Library Closures
Storytimes
Regular storytime schedule as
follows will resume after Labor Day in
September. Friday, August 18, 10:30
am is the only August storytime.
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
Songs, short stories, toys, and bubbles
for 0 - 3.
Preschool Storytime
Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
Stories and a craft/activity for up to
Open at Noon on Monday, August 21,
for the Eclipse
Closed Monday, September 4 for
Labor Day
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
Summer
is here!
Green Mountain Grills & Pellets in stock!
Water Toys • Lawn Chairs
Camping Supplies • Coolers
Batteries • Sporting Goods
• Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels • Finish Carpentry
• Ceramic Tile Work • Custom Home Construction 
• Additions • Commercial Tenant Improvements
Jim Morrison, Jr.
General Contractor
CCB# 112057
Ph: (503) 429-0154
MorrisonRemodeling@hughes.net
Vernonia, OR 97064
Family owned & operated for over 45 years
834 Bridge St., Vernonia (503) 429-6364
• Licensed • Bonded • Insured
FOR TOWING EMERGENCIES
IN AND AROUND THE
VERNONIA AREA
Police and County personnel are required
to use a rotation of available providers,
UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY ASK
for a service by name.
REQUEST TOWING SERVICE FROM
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
call Kim
Make checks payable to: Friends of the Vernonia Public Library
Mailing Address: 701 Weed Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064
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