Lost in the StacksOctober 2025
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10/1/2025 At the Family Resource Fair at the main library on Saturday, Oct. 11, you can connect with non-profit organizations that serve families with children ages 10 and younger and kids can get a free vision screening. Submissions for the 23rd annual Teen Art Show will be accepted at the main library Thursday, Oct. 30 - Saturday, Nov. 1. The library is pleased to announce that "Rough Sleepers" by Tracy Kidder is the selection for our eighth-annual One Book, One Beaverton community-wide reading program! Read the book and join us for related special events in January, including An Evening with Author Tracy Kidder at The Reser on Saturday, Jan. 17 (free, ticketed). Emma Jones |
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Moon Song Cuddle up with this celebration of winter and explore the wonders of nature's light with Moon Song from Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade. On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for her worried cousin to help him find comfort in the wintery dark. |
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Outside From three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm, a chilling but heartfelt story of a girl being raised in a compound who doesn't understand how isolated and unusual her life is... until she must encounter the outside world. |
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Make Me a Monster Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business. As a newly certified mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, her days are not for the faint of heart. Luckily her boyfriend Noah isn't squeamish, and Meka is finally feeling ready to say the three little words that will change everything. But then tragedy strikes, and Meka's world is torn apart.
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Hazelthorn A YA horror about a reclusive autistic boy who inherits his murdered guardian's estate, including a sentient, carnivorous garden.
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All the Way to the River All the Way to the River is a landmark memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love—or to any other passion, substance, or craving – and who yearns, at long last, for liberation.
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The Power of Habit At its core, The Power of Habit contains one argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. |
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Chasing Hope From New York Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner, and bestselling author Nicholas D. Kristof, an intimate and gripping memoir about a life in journalism.
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For Kids at Main and Murray Scholls
OBOB Book Club
Sundays, October 5 & 19, 3:30-4:30 PM
Grades 3-5 Want to join a book club? Here's one just for kids where we discuss different battle books and answer trivia questions. Oct. 2 at Murray Scholls: "The Lost Library;" Oct. 5 at Main: "Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library;" October 16 at Murray Scholls: "Hatchet;" Oct. 19 at Main: "Squished." Registration required. Kids Costume Dance Party
Monday, October 27, 11-11:45 AM
Ages 1-8 with family. Wear a costume and dance to silly and slightly scary music! An indoor costume parade follows this event.
Slightly Scary Storytime
Wednesday, October 29
4-4:30 PM
Ages 3-8 If you're feeling daring, come to the library to enjoy a slightly scary storytime! Check out the rest of the BCL calendar. |
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For Teens at Main and Murray Scholls
Young Willamette Writers Author Chat
Saturday, October 11
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.
Teen Scary Short Stories Contest
October 1-31
Grades 6-12 Write a one-page or shorter scary story for a chance to win! Entries can be submitted at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/2025ScaryStoriesContest starting Oct. 1
Teen Art Show Submissions
Thursday, October 30-Saturday, November 1
12-5:30 PM
Grades 6-12
Submit your art for the 23rd Annual Teen Art Show! The show will be open to the public starting with an opening reception on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 4 PM, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 9, during library hours. Full guidelines will be available at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/TAS.
Check out the rest of the BCL calendar. |
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For Adults at Main and Murray SchollsBelonging Speaker Series: Disability Justice & Etiquette Thursday, October 9 6-7 PM Join us for an informative evening dedicated to fostering awareness and understanding of disability justice. Discover the essential etiquette and best practices that help create welcoming and inclusive environments for everyone. Book Buzz Tuesday, October 21 5-6:30 PM Attention, book clubs and book lovers! Join us for an evening all abuzz with books. Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff introduce you to your next discussion-worthy book club pick or the great book love of your life. We will be highlighting new and old titles in all genres, fiction and non-fiction. Refresh yourself with tea and treats and spend time mingling with other reading enthusiasts. We will replenish your to-be-read list, and send you home with a free book! Horror Authors Book Party Saturday, October 25 1-3 PM
Get into the scary season! Join us for a meet and greet with local horror authors, including read-alouds, book recommendations, and candy. Books from some of the authors will be available for sale. Authors include Dan Finnegan, Andrew Fuller, Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito, Richard Leis, Elizabeth Mitchell, Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq, Katherine Quevedo, H. A. Spector, and Kelsea Yu. All ages.
Check out the rest of the BCL calendar. Thanks for reading! Sandy & Anne |
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