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LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday – Friday: 9 A . M . – 6 P . M .
(Monday closed from noon – 1 P . M .)
Saturday: 10 A . M . – 2 P . M .
Upcoming Summer Library Program: Beginning on June 1, the
Tribal Library’s summer program will begin. This is a program for both
youth and teens. “A Universe of Stories” is this year’s theme with books,
movies and prizes related to the universe and outer space. Keep an eye
open for more information on registration as June 1 approaches.
Little Library locations: The Tribal Library is now overseeing the
14 Little Library locations in and around Grand Ronde. Feel free to stop
by any of these locations and grab a book for free.
DVD selection: Check out the Tribal Library’s movie collection, with
more than 1,800 DVDs/Blu-rays to choose from.
Oregon Battle of the Books 2018-19: Available for check out at the
Tribal Library.
Book Review: “Forever on the Mountain” by James M. Tabor.
This nonfi ction piece covers one of mountaineering’s worst tragedies —
the 1967 Wilcox Mt. McKinley expedition. By examining and interpreting a
large number of interviews, footage, recordings and documents, James M.
Tabor gives one of the most accurate accounts of what may have conspired
along that harrowing trip up North America’s tallest peaks.
A 12-man expedition, led by then 24-year-old Joe Wilcox, was left strand-
ed at 20,000 feet in what many believe was the worst recorded arctic storm
in McKinley’s history. Many factors played a role in why rescue attempts
were not as suffi cient as they should have been. However one thing is
certain, seven of the 12-man crew perished.
This book keeps readers engaged and interested. Tabor writes with an
exquisite, reasoned and investigative style that allows the reader to grasp
the fi ne details of climbing giants like McKinley. Tabor looks at elements
of controversy, fi nger-pointing and even cover-up that make this disaster
unlike any other. — Reviewed by Harris Reibach
Donations: A special thanks to Sam George, Barbara Danforth and
others for their contributions to the Tribal Library’s collection. We truly
appreciate your donations.
Reminder: Donated items must be clean and in good condition.
Inter-Library loan services: The Tribal Library partners with Oregon
State Library to offer “library to library” inter-library loan services.
For any questions or comments, feel free to
contact the Tribal Library at 503-879-1499.
Grand Ronde Head Start Preschool
Apply now!
Head Start & Early Head Start
Head Start nurtures the growth of
you and your child.
Join our supportive community and
give your child a strong head start.
Apply today!
Enrolling ages birth to 4
For Parents:
For Kids:
Safe, quality early education
GED classes
Qualified teachers
Connection to housing resources
Healthy meals
Employment assistance
Cultural opportunities
Parent training & support
Enrollment opportunities available for
pregnant women
Resources for children with disabilities
Enrollment opportunities for all income
levels
To Learn More: 503-879-2161
2019-2020 O PEN E NROLLMENT
C HINUK K INDERGARTEN
I MMERSION
As of May 20th, 2019 we will be accepting
registration applications for interested incoming
Kindergarteners. We are a half day immersion
program offering instruction in Chinuk through our
culture and place-based curriculum. Our students
attend half day in our program and must be enrolled
in Willamina Elementary School for the second half
of the school day. No prior language experience
required, however we do have language and tribal
preference once we are at capacity.
Applications are available at Adult Education and can be turned in starting May 20th
Ali Holsclaw
Language Program Manager
503-879-1490
ali.holsclaw@grandronde.org
Justine Flynn
K5 Chinuk Teacher
503-879-2066
justine.flynn@grandronde.org
We enroll families, not just students. It is our
belief that the only way for the language to
live and flourish is for it to be learned and
used in the home by the whole family.