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Novel-ties: New Fiction for Lit Circles

Do you lead book discussion groups or literature circles for 4th - 8th grade students? Come to this workshop to learn about hot, new, discussable fiction. We'll provide copies of the featured books for you to borrow after the event.

When and Where:

For 4th-8th grade educators:

Registration required

Register for Novelties by August 1, 2008:

Complete the online form below or contact School Corps at lib.school.corps@multcolib.org or 503.988.6004

Please include the following information:

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  • Yes, I live and/or teach in Multnomah County.
  • No, I do not live or teach in Multnomah County.
  • Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 2-4 p.m., North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth

I would also like to register for Gotta Read This!:

  • K-5, Thursday, August 7, 2008, 2-4 p.m., Midland Regional Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave.
  • K-5, Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 2-4 p.m., Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave. (in the U.S. Bank Room)
  • 6-12, Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 2-4 p.m., Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave. (in the U.S. Bank Room)
  • No, I do not want to attend Gotta Read This.

You may be able to obtain in-service credit for attending this workshop; ask School Corps for details.

2007 Program Booklists:

Here are the booklists from the 2007 Novel-ties workshop.

How can I get copies of the books on the lists?

If you have a recent version of Adobe's Acrobat® Reader® software, you will notice that the title of each item on the booklist is a link directly to that item in the library's catalog. To request the item, simply follow the link. Then click on the Place Hold button and follow the on-screen instructions, using your library card. You'll be able to choose at which library location you want to pick up the item. If a copy of the item is checked in, it will about 5-7 days for it to arrive.

If you have an older version of the Acrobat® Reader® software, you won't be able to use the links. You can either update the software, or you can print out a copy of the list and look up each item individually in the library catalog. Using your library card, you can place a hold on each item and have it sent to the location of your choice. If you haven't ever done this before, these instructions will show you how. If a copy of the book is checked in, it takes about 5-7 days for it to arrive.