Welcome to Seeking the Great Perhaps, a newsletter from Beaverton City Library for teachers and media assistants working with teens and tweens

An image of the front of the library celebrating the library's 25th anniversary.

Happy 25th Anniversary to BCL Main

The main library at 5th and Hall is celebrating its silver anniversary! On September 10, 2000, the new Beaverton City Library building on the northeast corner of SW 5th and Hall opened its doors with a grand celebration.

Note: All BCL locations (Main, Murray Scholls, and Bookmobile) will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 11 for staff training.

Book and Media Sale

Members & Teachers Night

Wednesday, Sept. 24
2:30-6:30 PM

Get early access as an educator, just show your teacher ID for entry! Shop thousands of vintage and current books, DVDs, CDs, and more. The sale opens to the general public Thursday-Saturday 10 AM-5:30 PM. The Bag Sale where you can fill a grocery bag for $10 is Sunday, Sept. 28 from Noon-5:30. All proceeds benefit the library.

Artwork from 2024 teen art show. A painting of a rainy city street.

23rd Annual Teen Art Show

The 23rd Teen Art Show is fast approaching! The show will take place November 5-9. Students can drop off artwork Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 at the desk in the Teen Room at the main library. The show opens with a reception on November 5, 4-5 p.m. Full guidelines and an online submission form for art will be available here around the beginning of October. Many thanks to Blick Art for sponsoring the People's Choice Awards this year!

Scary Short Stories Contest

The scary short stories contest returns! Students in grades 6-12 to enter a one-page or less scary short story during the month of October. Full guidelines will be available here in the next few weeks.

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