Lost in the StacksSeptember 2025
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8/28/2025
Upcoming Library Closures: Monday, Sept. 1 and Thursday, Sept. 11.
This month, we’re celebrating 25 years of the main library at 5th and Hall! Sept. 6-14, join us for fun events like Angel Ocasio’s Comedy Hour and a piano concert by Michael Allen Harrison, behind-the-scenes tours, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more. Note: All BCL locations (Main, Murray Scholls, and Bookmobile) will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 11 for staff training.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month – if you don't have a WCCLS library card, it's the perfect time to get one. Tell your friends! |
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Hansel and Gretel The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book.Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into the most deliciously daring rendition of the classic Grimm fairy tale yet. |
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Let's Get Together Liberty Perry, who is in foster care, did the math, and her first day of sixth grade is the 10th time she's been the new kid. Though she's used to moving around and adjusting to fit in with ever-changing circumstances, her recent placement, with empathetic Joey in Pasadena, feels different, and she hopes this move will be her last. Meanwhile, Kenya Norwood is looking forward to spending sixth grade at the top of the social hierarchy with her best friends. But the first day of class brings a shock for both Liberty and Kenya, whose disastrous first meeting and uncanny resemblance becomes the talk of the school. |
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If We Were Dogs Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play. If We Were Dogs, what kind would we be? I'd be a big dog! And you'd be little dog. Woof!
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Sisters in the Wind Toggling between a present-day narrative set in 2006 Michigan and flashbacks to a childhood navigating foster care, the novel follows 18-year-old Lucy. When Potawatomi former FBI attorney Jamie approaches Lucy during her diner shift, claiming to help reconnect people with their Indigenous heritage, she rejects his offer. But after she's injured in a suspicious pipe bomb explosion while trying to leave town, she's forced to rely on Jamie and his friend Daunis during her recovery. Through them, Lucy learns that she is of Ojibwe descent, has relatives living on a reservation, and once had a half sister who died in a tragedy that haunts Jamie and Daunis.
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Thorn Season In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders, in possession of a magical Spectre–a shimmering thread that can extend beyond their visible body to give a loving caress, pick a lock . . . even kill. Feared for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted.
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The Healing Hipp of Hinode Park Nestled at the bottom of a five-story apartment block in the community of Advance Hill is the children's playground in Hinode Park. If you look to the side, standing on stubby legs, is a hippo. Its upturned eyes give it a teary look, yet for decades, its quiet power has sustained the hearts of one community. According to urban legend, if you touch the exact part of the hippo where you have an ailment or wound, you will see swift signs of recovery.
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To the Moon and Back One young woman’s relentless quest to become the first Cherokee astronaut will irrevocably alter the fates of the people she loves most in this tour de force of a debut about ambition, belonging, and family. |
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Dirtbag Billionaire This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of cutthroat capitalism. Founded in 1973, Patagonia has grown into a wildly popular producer of jackets, hats, and fleece vests, with a cultlike following among hardcore alpinists and Wall Street traders alike, posting sales of more than $1 billion a year.
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For Teens at Main and Murray Scholls
Young Willamette Writers Author Chat
Saturday, September 13
11 AM-12 PM
Grades 6-12 Come write with us! Join Young Willamette Writers for a talk with an author about writing followed by a writing prompt. Attend in person or register for a Zoom link.
Registration required.
VIRTUAL: Athletic Recruitement in the College Admission Process
Tuesday, September 16
5:30-6:30 PM
Grades 6-12 Matt Arant, former college admissions counselor and current independent educational consultant, will share with attendees about athletic recruitment and the college admission process, with particular emphasis on Division III and Ivy League schools. As the college admission and athletic recruitment processes continue to become more competitive, learn from a former admissions officer at a highly selective college about how to best effectively navigate the college search. Some of the topics covered include the role of athletics / admission liaisons, pre-reads, communication with coaches, and campus engagement. This session is open to all families of students interested in playing sports collegiately. Grades 9-12. Register to receive the Zoom link. Registration required.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Saturday, September 27
2:30-4:30 PM
grades 6-12
Test your skills against other Smash Bros. players in our tournament ladder!
Check out the rest of the BCL calendar. |
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For Adults at Main and Murray SchollsAge Cafe Friday, September 5 11 AM-12 PM Join the conversation! Discuss relevant topics with friends, neighbors, and other members of our community. Co-sponsored by Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services and Viva Village. Registration not required; register if you would like an email reminder of upcoming Age Cafe events.
25th Anniversary Michael Allen Harrison Concert Tuesday, September 9 6-8 PM Michael Allen Harrison is a local composer, pianist, and conductor known for his work in classical and contemporary music scenes. Come listen to his blending of classical, jazz, and popular music styles. All ages.
Fall Plant Swap Sunday, September 21 1-2 PM Have extra house plants, outdoor plants, bulbs, or seeds? Come bring a plant and get a plant! No soil or containers provided.
Check out the rest of the BCL calendar. Thanks for reading! Sandy & Anne |
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