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2017
On the Shelves
By Shannon Romtvedt
The Library had a visit from Vernonia Academy
students on Wednesday, October 11. Vernonia
Academy is in its 1 st year in Vernonia, a school
through Vernonia Outreach, Inc. A major element
to education for students is community service.
Nine students were at the library, decorating for
Halloween, weeding, cleaning the library inside
and out, and craft prep. Students were supervised
by teacher, Kelly Marx, and the Assistant Executive
Director of Oregon Outreach, Inc., Katie Carpenter.
Students worked hard and did a great job.
Halloween decorations have inspired kids to make
their own ghosts to hang on the library tree, a
project set up by Vernonia Academy volunteers.
Thank you and we look forward to having you
back!
Thank you to Vernonia’s wonderful dentist,
Dr. Christopher Scheuerman, and the Vernonia
Cub Scouts for presenting Preschool Storytimes
this month for our Community Helpers series!
Kids are looking forward to visits from Vernonia’s
Taekwondo instructor and a Police Officer to
wrap up the series. If you are intersested in being
a guest reader at one of our weekly storytimes,
contact Shannon at the Library.
Knitting Group
Upcoming Events
Food for Fines Fundraiser
Writer’s Group
Monday, October 16 - Tuesday, October 31
Each canned food or personal care item donated,
waives $1 in fines off of your account. Thanks to
the VHS Community 101 class grant, the library can
also accept donations for Lost/Damaged fees as
well as fines. All donations benefit Vernonia Cares.
Thursday, November 16, 6-7:30 pm
Third Thursday of the month. For all levels
of writing experience. New members always
welcome.
Thursday, October 19, 6:30 - 8 pm
Aging is a life-long experience that is both
universal and different for everyone. While most of
us agree that people of different generations have
wisdom to offer those who are ahead of or behind
them in life’s journey, barriers to connection often
persist between generations. Oregon Humanities
Conversation Project program with facilitators,
Simeon Dreyfuss and Jenny Sasser. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Vernonia Library.
Library Halloween Party!
At the Friends of the Vernonia Library’s
meeting on Tuesday, September 26, a name
was drawn for the $50 Mcmenamins gift card.
Congratulations to Wayne Christy! And thank
you to everyone for donating and supporting the
Library. Almost $100 was collected through the
raffle. Friends of the Library raffles will be ongoing
at the Library, with a new one available soon. The
Friends of the Library will also be sponsoring the
Adopt-a-Book fundraiser again this year. Thank
you Friends for all you do!
If you have fines or lost fees on your library
account, come to the Library for our Food for
Fines Fundraiser October 16 - 31. The Library is
accepting a canned food or personal care item as
a donation for Vernonia Cares. Each item takes
off $1 from your library account. If you don’t have
fines or a library account, you are welcome to
donate and pay it forward. This fundraiser is made
possible by a grant through the Vernonia High
School Community 101 class.
Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm
Selection for October 30:
Circles of Confusion by April Henry
Saturday, October 21, 10 am - Noon
For knitters with all levels of experience. Contact
Caitlin at boylandknitworks@gmail.com if you
are new to knitting and need materials or more
information.
Just a Number: Aging
and Intergenerational Friendships
Vernonia Academy students
Book Discussion Group
Saturday, October 28, 2 pm
2-2:30 pm: Short Movie and Snack – Featuring
Monsters vs. Aliens Mutant Pumpkins from Outer
Space (27 min.)
2:30-3:30 pm Craft Time – Decorate Halloween
treat bags, make play-doh monsters, and spider
magnets. For kids and families, Pre-K – Grade 5.
Ongoing Programs
Kids Book Group * New
Friday, November 10, 4 - 5 pm
Meetings once a month, 2 nd Friday at 4 pm. For
kids and families with children grades 3 - 5, or
thereabouts. Book selections will range in reading
level. Copies of books will be available following
the meeting. If interested in the book group and
want to be on a contact list, email shannonr@
vernonia-or.gov or contact the library (503) 429-
1818.
Storytimes
October Preschool Storytimes
feature Community Helpers!
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
Friday, October 20: Taekwondo Instructor
Friday, October 27: Vernonia Police Officer
Stories and a craft/activity for up to age 5.
Older siblings welcome!
Did You Know? Library
Catalog and Resources Online
The Library Catalog is available online. You can
link to it through our library website at http://
www.vernonia-or.gov/Resources/Library. Log in
with your 4 digit account number and your phone
number. Also available on the online catalog are
a couple of great resources. Driving-Tests.org
includes permit practice tests to help prepare for
driving test exams. Includes practice tests for car,
motorcycle, CDL, and also the driver’s handbook.
Learning Express Resource Center includes
practice tests and online courses for school
subjects, career, and college prep.
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
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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