GOAL! Celebrate World Cup Soccer

Soccer by Clive Gifford
A great introduction to the sport for younger readers.

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The World's Greatest Soccer Players by Matt Doeden
Read about some of your favorite players.

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Soccer by Hugh Hornby
This DK Eyewitness book includes outstanding color photos covering all aspects of the games.

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Goal! The Fire and Fury of Soccer's Greatest Moment by Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy
A look at some of the greatest goals in soccer history.

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The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia by Clive Gifford
A complete reference to all things soccer.

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Ronnie Robins Presents "Fun With Brazilian Music", Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Feel the Brazilian beat! Ronnie Robins will be here at the Beaverton City Library for two performances of his show "Fun with Brazilian Music". Ronnie will have the audience up and dancing to the sounds of the bossanova and the samba. Plan to fly on down to Rio on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.. "Fun with Brazilian Music" will be held in Meeting Rooms A & B on the first floor of the library. This event is for all ages, however, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. -gw-

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July Summer Reading Events

Summer fun has just begun!

Plan to drop by the library and attend one of these fun events in July.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010
12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Grupo Condor

Meeting Rooms A & B
For all ages, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
No registration required.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

1:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m.

Mad Science

Meeting Rooms A & B
For grades three through five and accopanying adult.
No registration required.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Slightly Illusional
Meeting Rooms A & B

For all ages, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

Thursday, July 15, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Summer Movie Matinee

Library Audtiorium

For all ages, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

No registration required.

For more summer reading events please visit our Kidzone page. And don't forget to sign up for summer reading before July 31, 2010. -gw-

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You Are Invited to the Grand Opening of the Beaverton City Library @ Murray Scholls, Friday, June 25, 2010 at 12 Noon

The big day is almost here! Please join our us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Beaverton City Library's new branch at Murray Scholls on Friday, June 25, 2010. The festivities begin at 12 noon with remarks from Mayor Denny Doyle and Beaverton City Library Director Ed House. The Beaverton Civic Theater will be on hand to perform a literary "grand opening." At 12:30, tours will begin and refreshments will be served. Penny's Puppet's will wrap up the celebration with the "Boogie Woogie Puppet Show" from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. The library will be open for business the remainder of the afternoon, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

For directions to the new branch and the hours of operation please visit:
http://www.beavertonlibrary.org/MurrayScholls/

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Chapter Book Chips - "Turtle in Paradise" by Jennifer L. Holm

Eleven-year-old Turtle is used to living with just her Mama. But Mama's new job as a housekeeper is with a woman who doesn't like children. That means Turtle must go and stay with her aunt and her cousins in Key West, Florida. The year is 1935 and America is in the middle of the Great Depression. Her aunt Minerva and her three boys are struggling to survive the hard times, but they take Turtle in. At first, living with three boys proves to be almost more than Turtle can handle. The "Diaper Gang", made up of her cousins and the neighborhood boys, won't let Turtle in the club. But she is whip-smart and clever and finds friends in her new home and wins over the boys. And she wins over the grandmother she has never known too. An adventure to dig up pirates' treasure puts her and her cousins in the middle of a hurricane. She survives that but it results in another disappointment for Turtle and her mother. But in the end, she finds that the very best thing is to be part of a family. -gw-

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Brick Buddies, Saturday July 10th @ 10:30 a.m.

Do you like to play with LEGOs ®? Well then you can sign up now for our next Brick Buddies program, where we build, create, and make new connections with all things LEGO ®.

This is an on-going monthly program and is held the second Saturday of each month.

When: The next session is June 12. We start at 10:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.

Where: The storytime room of the Beaverton City Library

For who: Kids in grades 1-5 (no one younger than age 6 and no one older than age 11)

Why: To have fun, be creative, and make new friends!

Registration is required and starts one month before each program.
Register at the Children's Desk or by calling (503) 350-3600.
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Book Club Kits

Do you want to start a book club for kids? Book Club Kits at the Beaverton City Library are a fast, easy way to get started! All the work has been done for you, and all you need to do is come in to the library and check out a single kit for up to eight book club members (target age grades 3-5).

Starting a book club for children can help improve reading comprehension, and help children articulate their thoughts and express themselves in social situations. In addition, being in a book club can make reading just plain fun!

Each book club kit is composed of 8 copies of the book, discussion questions and answers, fun crafts and other lesson ideas, as well as the author's biography and bibliography.

16 kits are available for the following books: Chocolate Fever, Christopher Mouse, Dear Mrs. Ryan You're Ruining My Life, Drit My Homegirl, The Frog Princess, Ivy and Bean, Julep O'Toole: Confessions of a Middle Child, Love Ruby Lavender, Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little, No Flying in the the House, Phineas L. MacGuire, Poppy, Richard Wright and the Library Card, Say What?, The Janitor's Boy, and Year of the Dog.

You can call us (503-350-3600) or check our online catalog to reserve a kit (search for - Juvenile book club kit), or just come in to the library and see what is available.

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New Book Review: It’s Raining Cupcakes

By Lisa Schroeder (Oregon Author)
Best for Grades: 4-7
Call Number: J Schroeder

Twelve year old Isabel has a lot on her plate… literally! When her mom, who suffers from what her grandma calls a 'lack of gumption,' decides that what will make her most happy is opening a cupcake shop, the family packs up and moves to an apartment above what will soon be ‘It’s Raining Cupcakes’-- the newest confectionery in fictitious Willow, Oregon.

That’s right—I said Oregon. Isabel has never been out of our very own state, and she spends the summer watching her friends and neighbors go on their fascinating vacations. She takes notes of what she’ll do when she can travel, and tries everything she can to see the world, from earning money babysitting twins to entering a baking contest.

In addition to scrumptious chapter titles, the most fascinating part of the book is Isabel’s often strained relationship with her mom and best friend, especially in the face of the famous national chain--Beatrice’s Brownies--moving a few blocks away and offering stiff competition.

Be sure to flip to the back for a couple delicious cupcake recipes you can try yourself.
If you’re looking for fun quick read to make you drool, check out It’s Raining Cupcakes.

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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
by Tom Angleberger (Children's New Books)(J Angleberger, T.)(2010)
for 3rd-6th graders

Is Origami Yoda real? Origami Yoda is a finger puppet on the finger of a classmate but he gives incredibly good advice. Is it really yoda giving advice, or is it Dwight, the weird kid whose finger holds the yoda? Most kids think Dwight is too kooky to give that kind of advice, and no one would take Dwight's advice about anything.

The book is comprised of stories of the spot-on advice given to classmates by Origami Yoda. It is a case file put together by 6th grader Tommy. He has his friends weigh in at the end of each example of origami yoda's incredible advice. He predicted a pop quiz that even the teacher didn't know he would give until the day it was given. He gave advice about how to camouflage water spilled on one kid's pants, how not to be known as the "cheetoh hog", and knows if your crush likes you or not!

Plus, he is very funny. He looks like yoda, and he talks like yoda. When asked "Origami yoda, can you help me find my jacket? Yoda replies "Last place you had it remember can you?" The issues yoda deals with are all very pertinent to middle school kids and the representation of their struggles is very apt.

A bonus section at the back gives you instructions on how to make your own origami yoda!-SC-

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Chapter Book Chips "Felix Takes The Stage" (The Deadlies) by Kathryn Lasky

Meet the Deadlies, a delightful family of four. There is Edith, the mother and her three children, Julep, Jo Bell and Felix. They live in the basement of the philharmonic hall. Felix has a love of music and especially enjoys having his web in this spot. Did I forget to mention that the Deadlies are a family of brown recluse spiders? They are very friendly but deeply misunderstood as they are incredibly toxic to people. One night, Felix decides to meet the maestro who conducts the orchestra at the philharmonic. The poor man faints at the sight of Felix and that spells the end of the Deadlies time in the basement. They must pack up and move before the "E" men (exterminators)arrive. Their next stop is an antique store but their adventures don't end there. Along with their devoted feline friend, Fatty, the Deadlies search for the "Place Where Time Has Stopped" and a home they can finally settle in. Come join them in their travels. -gw-

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Cute Pandas, Silly Birds and Other Wonders of Nature

A series of books that each offer a great introduction to the beauty of nature and the importance of ecological conservation.

Panda Kindergarten

By Joanne Ryder

Join sixteen baby pandas as they play and learn their way through
the China Conservation and Research Center For The Giant Panda, becoming strong enough to eventually return to the wild.

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Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot

By Sy Montgomery

Off the coast of New Zealand, a team of scientists and volunteers are working hard to save the last remaining Kakapos. For these funny-looking, flightless birds, this conservation effort might be their last hope of survival as a species.

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The Frog Scientist

By Pamela Turner

Tyrone Hayes, The Frog Scientist, is investigating the effects of pesticides on frogs. Could his research be the key to discovering why frog populations are rapidly declining in the United States?

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In the Belly of an Ox

By Rebecca Bond

When the Keaton brothers began photographing nature in the mid-1800s they had no idea how their work would effect the world. Richard and Cherry pioneered a new era in natural history by using disguises and other tricks to photograph birds in their natural habitats.

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June Summer Reading Events

School is almost out and the warm weather is on the way. Time to think about fun things to do on summer vacation. Be sure and check out some of the kid events the Beaverton City Library has planned for June, 2010.

Family Movie Matinee
Sunday, June 20, 2010
2:00 p.m.
For all ages.
(10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

Dragon Theater Puppets Present
"Underwater Adventure"
Monday, June 21, 2010
10:30 a.m.
For ages 4 to 10.
(10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

Lady Bug Theater Presents
"Where's Rosie"
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
2:00 p.m.
For ages 10 and under.
(10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

Wednesday Summer Reading Show
Mr. Bob Eaton
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For all ages.
(10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

Summer Movie
Thursday, June 24, 2010
2:00 p.m.
For all ages.
(10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

And don't forget to register for "Make a Splash, Read!", Summer Reading 2010. Registration continues until July 31, 2010. -gw-

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Hey, Daddy

In honor of Father's Day, some stories that celebrate all those amazing dads doing all those amazing dad things!

My Father Knows the Names of Things by Jane Yolen
It's true, dads do know just about everything there is to know.

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The Father's Are Coming Home by Margaret Wise Brown.
One by one the fathers come home for the day until the very last one, a sailor, arrives home from the sea.

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Oh, Daddy by Bob Shea
Sometimes dads get confused and need a little help from you.

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I Love My Dad by Anna Walker
Yes, it's true, I really do.

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Zoomer by Ned Young
What's a dog dad to do when his little dog son won't get ready for school?

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