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Lost in the Stacks

May 2025
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4/29/2025


Welcome to this newsletter highlighting upcoming titles and programs for kids, teens, and adults!

Upcoming Library Closure: Monday, May 26.

For all ages at the main library on Saturday, May 3: Free Comic Book Day, 11 AM – 12:30 PM, and Día de los niños, featuring Ballet Papalotl, one of the Northwest’s premier folkloric dance troupes, 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM.

Kids Reads
book cover for Big Family Beach Day by Nina Crews

Big Family Beach Day

Maya and her extended intergenerational family enjoy their annual trip to the beach.
Book cover for Return to Sender by Vera Brosgol.

Return to Sender

Ten-year-old Oliver discovers that the wish-granting mailbox in his new apartment may make his dreams come true, but they come with a cost.
Book cover for An Immense World by Ed Yong.

An Immense World (Young Readers Edition)

Did you know that there are turtles who can track the Earth's magnetic fields? That some fish use electricity to talk to each other? Or that giant squids evolved their enormous eyeballs to look out for whales? The world is so much BIGGER and more "immense" than we humans experience it. We can only see so many colors, we can only feel so many sensations, and there are some senses we can't access at all.

Teen Reads
Book cover for Wake the Wild Creatures by Nova Ren Suma.

Wake the Wild Creatures

Sixteen-year-old Talia delves into her memories of the hidden feminist commune she grew up in and plots her way back to it after her mother is arrested for murder

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Book cover for The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee.

The Romance Rivalry


In this unapologetic ode to love and books by Lee (The Name Drop), rival book influencers live out the romantic tropes they read about in a competition to see who can find love first.

Book cover for Ours To Tell: Reclaming Indigenous Stories by Eldon Yellowhorn

Ours to Tell

A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed team behind Turtle Island and Sky Wolf's Call. For too long, stories and artistic expressions from Indigenous people have been written and recorded by others, not by the individuals who have experienced the events. In Ours to Tell, sixteen Indigenous creators relate traditions, accounts of historical events, and their own lived experiences.


Adult Reads
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The Book of Alchemy

The Book of Alchemy explores the art of journaling, offering encouragement, direction, and support to those looking for a way to navigate the in-between.
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The Tell

In her relentless search for the truth, Griffin probes the pursuit of perfectionism, control, and maintaining appearances that drives so many women, asking the question: When, in our path from girlhood to womanhood, did we learn to look outside ourselves for validation? And what kind of freedom is possible if we accept who we really are?
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Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening

The American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening is a comprehensive yet beginner-friendly handbook for growing edible gardens from the foremost authority in American gardening.

May Happenings

For Kids at Main and Murray Scholls


May the 4th Crafts
Sunday, May 4
1:30-2:30 PM
Grades K-5

Let's make out-of-this-world Star Wars crafts!

Ready, Set, Kindergarten
various days, times, locations, and languages

A five-class series for children and their grownup to participate together.  Get excited for Kindergarten with music, stories, art, and play!  All participants get a free book. Registration required.

Babies Need Early Literacy, Too!
Wednesday, May 21
11:45 AM-12:30 PM
 Ages 12 months & under

Learn how to give your baby the best start possible! We will talk about how to choose and share books with your baby and the importance of words, singing, and playing in your baby’s development. Attendees get a free book! Registration required.

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For Teens at Main and Murray Scholls



Young Willamette Writers Author Chat: Lora Senf

Saturday, May 3
11 AM-12 PM
Grades 6-12 

Come write with us! Join Young Willamette Writers for a chat about writing with author Lora Senf. Lora writes for kids who like their books a little dark and a little scary. Attend in person or register for a Zoom link.  Registration required.

 

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 3

11 AM-12:30 PM

All ages.


Stop by the library and pick up a free comic for kids or teens! One book per person, while supplies last. 


Origami Folding 101
Saturday, May 10
1-2 PM
grades 6-12

Stop by the Teen Room to learn basic origami-folding techniques. Paper will be supplied! Registration required.


Check out the rest of the BCL calendar.

For Adults at Main and Murray Scholls

Día de los niños

Saturday, May 3

10:40 AM-11:30 AM

 

Join us for a vibrant Día de los niños celebration featuring Ballet Papalotl, one of the Northwest’s premier folkloric dance troupes! Known for their extensive repertoire, Ballet Papalotl showcases traditional dances from across Mexico, complete with authentic choreography and colorful regional attire. This interactive event will not only highlight the beauty of Mexican folkloric dance, but also invite the audience to join in and learn some of the steps! The performance and participation will be presented in both English and Spanish. After the dancing, families are welcome to take home some paper crafts to further celebrate Día de los niños. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of culture, dance, and community! All ages.

 

Silent Book Club

Sunday, May 11

4:00 PM-5:30 PM

 

Silent Book Club is about enjoying the book of your choice in the company of others. Join a group of readers who gather to read quietly together for one hour. Feel free to chat with others about what you’re reading, or not! Everyone is welcome!

 

How to Write Your Own Obit in Four Easy Steps: Class 1 of 2

Thursday, May 29

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

 

Writing your own obituary is an opportunity to reflect on your life, your accomplishments (and foibles!), your passions, your quirks. It’s a tough assignment for sure, but why not start a working document that you can edit through the years? Your family will thank you for it. Join us for a two-day writing class that focuses on your personal legacy. Led by Jamie Passaro, a Eugene writer and editor who runs Dear Person Obituaries, this class will help you prepare a thoughtful and well-written obit over two days. Participants will walk away with a working document and will also receive Jamie’s 25-page booklet on obit writing. This is a two-day class with sessions on Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30. Registration required.


Check out the rest of the BCL calendar.

Thanks for reading! Sandy & Anne

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