📚The Library Lowdown
Eugene 4J Library Services, May, 2024
Celebrate Teachers: May 6th-10th
4J Library Happenings
May Celebrations
Sora Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Collection
Jewish Heritage Month Choice Board
May the 4th Be With You!
Space Day is May 6th
Cinco de Mayo
Always Available Books from Sora!
Every summer Sora offers unlimited simultaneous access to a selection of K-12 books. This summer the selection is better than ever with engaging, diverse titles! You can find the list of books for each level here. These books will show up in Sora starting on May 13th and will be available until August 28th. No holds required! These books are available to everyone all the time! It's a sweet deal! Happy Summer Reading!
Listen to Author's Read Aloud Live
Kick-off May and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 2nd with Joanna Ho, author of We Who Produce Pearls. From their site, "Explore the rich diversity of Asian American identity in this poetic celebration of the history and legacy of Asian American communities, an ode to their strength, power, and joy."
But that's not all! Our May line-up is a vibrant mix of voices, including Pete Oswald, the creative mind behind The Sour Grape, Booki Vivat, the author of the captivating Meet Me on Mercer Street, and the dynamic duo Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, creators of Sunny Makes Her Case. Discover more about our diverse line-up and secure your spot to attend here.
28 PebbleGo New PebbleGo Articles Live Now
PebbleGo released 28 new articles in April in the science, social studies, and biography modules! All articles are in both English and Spanish. Be sure to check out the newly added U.S. Heritage and History Month subcategory in the Social Studies Module. You can find a list of all the new articles here.
May Happenings at Eugene Public Library
Coming up in May
Join us for something new: an All-ages Arts and Crafts Supplies Swap on Sat., May 18, 10 a.m.-noon at Bethel Branch.
For families with a child starting kindergarten next year, come to Ready, Set, Kindergarten on Thurs., May 30, 6 p.m. at the Downtown Library for fun activities and helpful information to get ready.
And kids up to age eight and their families are invited to a bilingual celebration featuring live music, free books, face painting, and lots more: DÃa de los niños/DÃa de los libros is Sat., May 4, anytime 10 a.m.-noon., in the Willamette High School cafeteria. All events are free.
For more information about Eugene Public Library services, events, hours and locations, contact us at www.eugene-or.gov/library or 541-682-5450.
2024 OBOB Book Lists
Eugene Public Library has made it easy to view the new 2024-25 titles and place hold requests to borrow them with your library card:
Grades 3-5: https://bit.ly/EugOBOB3-5
Grades 6-8: https://bit.ly/EugOBOB6-8
Grades 9-12: https://bit.ly/EugOBOB9-12
Or visit the OBOB shelves at any Eugene Public Library location.
"You've Been Virtually Book'd" in May!
Amy Page, Eugene 4J District Librarian
Email: page_a@4j.lane.edu
Website: https://wakelet.com/@AmyPage5788
Location: 200 North Monroe Street, Eugene, OR, USA
Phone: 541-790-7765
Facebook: facebook.com/4jlibrarymediaservices
Twitter: @AmyPageTL