May is Mental Health Awareness Monthat the Tualatin Library.
Music at the Hearth: Portland Baroque Orchestra
Wednesday, May 7, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Baroque music features drama, counterpoint, and intricate interplay, and for tunes that are about 300 years old, remain surprisingly fresh and accessible. Portland Baroque Orchestra presents an afternoon of music with Artistic Director Julian Perkins, violinist Adam LaMotte, and viol player Adaiha MacAdam-Somer.
Friends of Tualatin Library Book Sale
Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10
Find your next treasure at the Friends of Tualatin Library Book Sale! Featuring books, videos, music and more for all ages. Special members’ preview time on Friday, May 9 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Open to the public from Friday May 9 3:00-6:00 PM and Saturday May 10 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Purchases support library programs. Special prices and $5 bag sale for the last hour on Saturday!
Parenting and Mental Health
Sunday, May 18, 1 – 4 p.m.
Modern childhood is different. Parents, if you’re looking for ways and resources to support your child’s mental health, this afternoon is for you. Hear powerful stories from other parents and youth. Learn hands-on practical tools you can use. Presenters from NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) of Washington County and author Tara Rolstad will bring resources, stories, and more.
Appropriate for parents of school-age children, adults who work with kids, and students. Registration recommended (see the library website or call); lunch provided.
Big Truck Day
Wednesday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Held in Community Park
Trucks, trucks, and more trucks! Join us for Tualatin’s first Big Truck Day! Climb aboard a backhoe, peek inside a police car, check out a TVFR fire engine — all the cool big trucks will be there! For ages 0-8.
Summer Reading Carnival
Saturday, May 31, 2 – 4 p.m.
Level up your summer by signing up for Summer Reading at our carnival! Summer Reading encourages readers of all ages to keep their page-turning habits strong throughout the warmest months. Games, fabulous prizes, and free books for kids and teens who sign up.
Music at the Hearth: Kelli Schaefer
Thursday, June 5, 6-7 p.m.
Backed by upright bass, classical guitar, and keys, singer Kelli Schaefer brings a lush and slightly haunted tone to her inventive music. Compared to both Nick Cave and Bjork for blending emotional depth and influences from folk to electronics, Schaefer’s music crosses genres and has established her as one of Portland’s finest artists.
