Dear Library Community,
Summer reading continues at the library! Join us for fun activities and programs for all ages, through the end of this month. Our kids' summer reading bags continue to fly off the shelves. Free lunches for kids are happening every weekday in our Maple Street lot. And mark your calendars for the grand finale at the end of July! For adults, we've got a local history program about Oregon statesman Mark O. Hatfield coming up on Saturday, July 16. (See below for all dates & details)
We're so excited to welcome Oregon's Dino-Story to the library. This free traveling exhibit from the University of Oregon's Museum of Natural and Cultural History will be at our Florence location from July 7 to the end of the month. It features fossils, bones, and interactive activities for all ages. Stop by and see it during open library hours!
Finally, we are delighted to announce that we are expanding our library days and hours this month. We appreciate your patience as we have hired and trained new staff, and we're ready to offer even more services to you. Starting Tuesday, July 5, our Florence hours are:
Monday 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 8 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM
And we will be open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5 PM, in Mapleton.
See you soon!
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 Independence Day Holiday
Monday, July 4
The library will be closed on Monday, July 4, for Independence Day. We'll reopen with our newly expanded hours on Tuesday, July 5. Have a safe and fun holiday!
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 Book Club Fun!
Book Brunch: Thursday, July 14, 10:30 AM, Bromley Room
Mapleton: Thursday, July 28, 5:15 PM
Join us for Book Brunch, the library's free adult book club. This month we are discussing Anne Youngson's charming novel exploring England's canals, The Narrowboat Summer.
Contact ref@siuslawlibrary.org with any questions or to request a copy of the book (while supplies last). Book Brunch will not meet in August.
Did you know there's also a library book club in Mapleton? Meetings are the last Thursday of each month at 5:15 PM. Call Bonnie at 541-268-4033 for details and book selection.
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 Mark O. Hatfield: Oregon Statesman with Richard Etulain
Saturday, July 16, 1-2 PM
Bromley Room
Join historian Richard W. Etulain for a free talk about his new book, Mark O. Hatfield: Oregon Statesman. Etulain will tell the story of this popular and influential statesman who never lost an election, serving as state legislator, secretary of state, governor, and 30 years in the US Senate.
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 Summer Reading Program & Grand Finale
Summer reading continues at the library! From babies to adults, we've got fun and activities for all on this year's theme, "Read Beyond the Beaten Path". Kids in Siuslaw schools through 8th grade received summer reading materials at school. For everyone else, there's still time to stop by the library to pick up your packet (while supplies last) and get started today!
Also, mark your calendar for the summer reading grand finale. We'll have food, free books, and fun for kids of all ages!
Florence: Wednesday, July 27, 10 AM - 2 PM (Maple Street parking lot)
Mapleton: Thursday, July 28, 1-3 PM (parking lot)
The Florence event will feature a special presentation at noon in memory of longtime resident and retired teacher Paul Kindsvater, who left a large bequest to the library for youth services. Kindsvater will be honored with a special plaque that will be displayed in our children's room.
Learn more on our website.
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Free Summer Lunches
Monday-Friday, 12:45 - 1 PM
Now - August 26 (no service July 4)
Kids ages 1-18 can get a free brown bag lunch every weekday in the library's Maple Street parking lot. No registration required. Just stop by!
You can also pick up a bagged lunch in Mapleton during open library hours.
For more information, visit summerfoodoregon.org.
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Free Audiobooks for Teens
Sync audiobooks are back for the summer! Now through August 17, you can download two free audiobook titles per week. This program is for teens 13+. Learn more by texting SYNCYA to 866-984-0598, or visit the Sync website.
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Kids' Corner
Florence
Storytime: Join Miss Gayle for reading, singing, playing, and creating. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 AM, children's room. All ages welcome.
LEGO Club: Come play and make your own LEGO creations! Fridays 2-3:30 PM, Bromley Room. Ages 5-12.
Mapleton
LEGO Club: Friday, July 22, 10-11:30 AM. All ages welcome.
Community Social: Kids' crafts and play time. Friday, July 29, 10-11:30 AM. All ages welcome.
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 Siuslaw Reading Challenge 2022
This year we're going to Read the Alphabet! Every month will be a different letter, and you can choose any author (first or last name) or title starting with that letter. July is G! Try Neil Gaiman, Gertrude Stein, or Gardening for Everyone. Visit our display table or choose your own.
Stop by and get your game board to play along all year, or print your own from the website. Learn more: https://www.siuslawlibrary.info/reading-challenge.
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 Art Displays at the Library
Stop by the library any time during open hours to check out this month's featured artists:
Colgan-Bennetts Gallery: Vicki Sieber-Benson, "Beauty and the Bug" nature photography (pictured)
Brubaker Wall: Jerry Schneider, photography on canvas
Interested in displaying your art in a future month? We feature a variety of local artists in all types of media. Get an application here or stop by the library to pick one up.
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 Covid Tests & Safety
We have free rapid Covid test kits available at the library. They are first come, first served, one per person, while supplies last. Stop by the front desk in Florence or Mapleton to request one.
Wondering about mask and social distance requirements? The statewide mask mandate for most public indoor spaces has been lifted. We are following the guidance of the Oregon Health Authority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Our door signs indicate the current level of community spread (low, medium, or high) in Lane County, and recommendations for each level.
You can see the latest updates from the CDC here.
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 Meeting Rooms Open for Reservations
Our meeting rooms are open for public use. The conference room comfortably seats 12. The Bromley Room will accommodate up to 70 people in classroom or theater-style seating.
Groups or individuals can book either of our meeting rooms once per month for up to four hours, and we take reservations up to 45 days in advance. Currently we are only allowing use during open library hours. We also have smaller study rooms available.
Our meeting rooms are free, and may only be used for non-commercial purposes. For more information, see our room use page. To reserve a room, contact the reference desk at 541-997-3132.
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Join the Friends
Interested in supporting the library? Consider joining the Friends of Siuslaw Public Library! This independent nonprofit organization provides financial and other support for the library through book sales, fundraisers, and more.
Proceeds from the Friends are used for library materials, staff training, equipment, and special projects. Learn more or contact siuslawlibraryfriends@gmail.com. You can also pick up a membership application at the Friends bookstore area across from the circulation desk.
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 Donations Welcome!
The Friends of Siuslaw Public Library are now accepting donations of new and gently used items.
- We take books, DVDs, VHS tapes, music and audiobook CDs, puzzles, magazines, etc.
- Items must be clean, complete, and in good resale condition.
- All proceeds from the Friends bookstore and book sales go to support library programs and materials.
- Small donations: If you have five or fewer items, they can be dropped off at the circulation desk any time.
- Larger donations: For 6+ items, please bring them to the Friends room door (just inside the Maple Street entrance) during donation hours, Monday and Tuesday, 12-2 PM.
Thank you!
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Stay Connected
Florence Hours: (starting July 5)
Monday 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 8 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM
Mapleton Hours: (starting July 5)
Wednesday-Saturday, 12-5 PM
Telephone: 541-997-3132
Email: ref@siuslawlibrary.org
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