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6W^MUJMZ-);<-:67:-/768):-6< Library update: Changes in the Children’s Room and their families. Programs for By MARY FINNEY adults include weekly computer and JENNIFER COSTLEY classes, monthly adult programs It’s gra fying when a long-term such as its popular Do It Yourself project nears comple on. A er cra night and the new Coloring more than a year of dreaming, Club, as well as author readings, planning, ordering, rearranging, travel forums, and special pro- deconstruc ng and construc ng, Pendleton Public Library’s Na onal grams of all types. Parks-themed Children’s Room This new area, equipped with an renova on is nearing comple on. interac ve whiteboard, is a consid- The project, which began last April, erable upgrade to weekly toddler is a collabora ve eff ort made pos- and preschool story mes. It runs sible by funding from the Wild- touch screen games and ac vi- horse Founda on and a generous es and has already been used to local donor who wishes to remain teach library behavior, informa- anonymous. Sweat equity was pro- on literacy and ac on rhymes. vided by members of the Pendleton The whiteboard will also enhance Friends of the Library. Much consul- presenta on for adult programs. ta on with the city What an awesome Facili es Depart- technology! Other noteworthy ment helped the Other note- changes include a large changes develop worthy changes more smoothly. include a large forest-scape mural, Over the course animal growth chart, forest-scape mural, of the last four animal growth campground complete chart, campground years, the library has sought to in- complete with with realis c tent, crease its program rocks to sit upon and a realis c tent, rocks a endance. It’s a to sit upon and a camping-style fi re pit. li le known fact camping-style fi re that public library pit. Those want- programs are no ing to learn more longer limited to just story me for about our Na onal Parks need only children and an adult program or look around the room, which is full two. Most libraries strive to fi ll the of books, documentaries, park re- role of community center by off er- lated art and a viewfi nder featuring ing access to technology, culture, slides of the Grand Canyon! educa onal and recrea onal pro- This radical update has produced grams in addi on to more tradi- a charming programming area that onal literacy- based ac vi es for the library is proud to share with audiences of all ages. the community. In addi on to the usual pre- ________ school and toddler story mes, Pendleton Public Library off ers Mary Finney is Director and Jen- monthly toddler events, elemen- nifer Costley is Assistant Director tary school book clubs, weekly and Youth Services Librarian at the “Cra ernoons” and special events Pendleton Public Library. geared toward children of all ages Pendleton Public Library’s new na onal park-themed children’s area. HEATHER A. BACON, PH.D. & JENNIFER K. COOPER, PSY.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologists Helping parents discover new ways to shape behavior and reconnect with children. Currently accepting new patients. Most insurance and private pay accepted. 860 W. Elm Ave., Suite 204, Hermiston, OR 97838 541-289-7777 • hermistonpsych.com