Featured Resource: Learn a new language with Mango

Traveling abroad this summer?  Want to brush up on your high school Spanish?  With your library card, you have access to learning over 60 languages.  Mango uses real-life situations and conversations to help you quickly grasp a new language or improve your language skills.  Mango also includes literal meanings, cultural notes, and grammar notes to help you communicate more effectively.

 
How to get started:  

1. Access Mango through the WCCLS website.
2. Create a login and password which will allow Mango to remember where you leave off (optional).
3. Select a language and level of instruction.
4. Get talking!

Check out Mango Languages with your library card handy.

WCCLS website will be down Tuesday evening, 7/22

The WCCLS website will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from approximately 9pm to 11pm, Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

What does this mean?  During this time you will NOT be able to access these services:

• WCCLS website

The following services will be available:

• WCCLS catalog (searching, placing holds, etc.)
• WCCLS events calendar
• WCCLS telephone renewal line

Thanks in advance for your patience!  We apologize for any inconvenience.

WCCLS website, catalog & accounts will be down Monday evening, July 21

The WCCLS website, catalog, and patron accounts will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from approximately 9pm to 11pm, Monday, July 21, 2014.

What does this mean?  During this time you will NOT be able to access these services:

• WCCLS website
• Your online account 
• The telephone renewal line
• WCCLS catalog (searching, placing holds, etc.)
• WCCLS events calendar

Thanks in advance for your patience!  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Special Events at Garden Home Community Library

Garden Home Community Library is hosting two special guests this month:

Meet the Author – Paul Gerald
Tuesday, July 22, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Paul Gerald is the author of five books, including 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland, Breakfast in Bridgetown, and Peaceful Places in Portland, which have new editions this year. He will read, tell stories, and show pictures.

Before the Show Began:  Theatres of Oregon
Tuesday, July 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Director Darrell Jabin will introduce his newest documentary and answer questions.

Garden Home Community Library is located inside the THPRD Garden Home Recreation Center at the corner of SW Oleson Rd. and Garden Home Rd.

Free.