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Summer Reading Program Was Fun

Kids are back in school and our Summer Reading Program has come to a close. Now that the library ahs quieted down a bit, we’ve had time to add up some number. It was a busy year, and we’re excited to have had so many teens for our first teen program. Thanks to all of the volunteers that helped! Here are the number of participants.

Kids
signed up: 99
finishers: 82
final party: 48 readers and 44 parents

Teens
signed up: 33
completed goals: 14
movie night: 5
final party: 11

Library Board Opening

Are you interested in libraries and want to make a difference in your community? There is a vacancy on the NPPL Library Board and we’re looking for someone to fill it. Applications are available at the library on the community bulletin board. If you’d like to see what a board meeting is like, please attend the next meeting on September 19th, 7:00pm at the NP Fire Station.

Some details about being on the Board:

  • Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm
  • The term is four years
  • The Library Board helps set policy and approves the Library Budget

Teen Summer Reading Program Party


We had a great turnout for our first Teen Summer Reading Program, and a great time at the final party. Thanks to all the teens who read so many books this summer and came to the party!

Cultural Pass to Adventure

We have free passes to the following attractions. Each Cultural Pass to Adventure is available for a one-day check-out and you must pick up and return the pass to North Plains. Stop in or call us to reserve a pass.

A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village
This hands-on, interactive museum is designed to spark children’s curiosity. Discovery Village is located in downtown Salem’s Riverfront Park.

The pass admits five guests (age 1 and up).

Call 503-371-3631 for hours and information or check out the website at www.acgilbert.org.

Pittock Mansion
A visit to this 16,000 square foot chateaueseque mansion, nestled in Portland’s west hills, will bring you back to the romantic charm of a vanished era. Pack a picnic basket and enjoy the sweeping view of mountains, rivers and the City of Portland. Don’t forget your camera.

The pass allows two adults and two children (ages 6-18) admission into the mansion.

Closed on major holidays. Call 503-823-3624 for additional hours and closures or check out the website at www.pittockmansion.com.

Portland Children’s Museum
Located in Portland’s family-friendly Washington Park, the Children’s Museum provides children with the hands-on tools for exploration, artistic self-expression and development of their imagination.

The membership admits one adult and two children, or two adults and one child into the museum.

Call 503-223-6500 for hours or check out the website at www.portlandcm2.org.

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
The Museum collection includes an extensive variety of crystallized mineral species, world class specimens of common quartz and gypsum, colorful copper minerals, and one of the two finest red rhodochrosite specimens in the world.

The pass provides access to the museum for 2 adults and up to 6 children or grandchildren under 21 years of age in the same household.

For museum hours, location and questions please call 503-647-2418 or visit the website at www.ricenwmuseum.org.

More New DVDs

You all keep checking out whatever new DVDs we get, so we’ve been encouraged to get even more. Here’s the latest batch. It includes some television shows!

  • Arrested Development Season 1
  • Arrested Development Season 2
  • Arrested Development Season 3
  • Borat
  • Good Bye, Lenin
  • House of Flying Daggers
  • The Last King of Scotland
  • Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
  • Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
  • Lost Season 1
  • Lost Season 2
  • El Mariachi
  • The Office (USA) Season 1
  • The Office (USA) Season 2
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
  • Weeds Season 1

Come on in to check them out, or call to place a hold!

Questions About Joining WCCLS?

As of July 1, 2007, the NPPL will be full members of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS). We’ve prepared a list of frequently asked questions about what this means for the library. You can find information about getting a card, Interlibrary loan and more at our:

FAQs About Joining WCCLS

New Books and DVDs

Here’s the latest installment of new books and DVDs in the collection. Call now to place a hold!

Books

  • The 5th Horseman - James Patterson
  • A Crime in the Neighborhood - Suzanne Berne
  • The Good Husband of Zebra Drive - Alexander McCall Smith
  • Lake Wobegon Summer 1956 - Garrison Keillor
  • The Memory Keeper’s Daughter - Kim Edwards
  • The Road - Cormac McCarthy

DVDs

  • Bleach (volumes 1-3)
  • Children of Men
  • Curse of the Golden Flower
  • The DaVinci Code
  • A Night at the Museum
  • The Prestige
  • Say Anything
  • Volver

Our Biggest Month Ever!

During the month of March, the Library served nearly 1750 people. Since last July, we’ve check out over 14,000 items. Thanks for your support!

Free Computer Help Available

Visit our volunteer tutor in the computer room to learn to use the internet, word processing/spreadsheet programs, and more. Tutoring is available on an individual basis. All levels of experience are welcome.

The schedule will be posted monthly. The next session is on April 24th from 6-8pm.

New DVDs!

We have some new releases for you, just in time for the weekend!

  • Blood Diamond
  • Casino Royale
  • The Departed
  • Flags of Our Fathers
  • Happy Feet
  • Pursuit of Happyness

Critics say that “Casino Royale” is the best Bond film in decades and I agree. Enjoy!