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Press release regarding Wilsonville Imagination Library For release February 13, 2018 Contact:  janrippey@gmail.com Donors honored for supporting Wilsonville Imagination Library for 6 years “Every child who is enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library that I’ve talked to is excited about reading and about getting something in the mail,” shares Hilly Alexander, board member of Wilsonville Public Library Foundation and library volunteer extraordinaire.  Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) is a book-gifting outreach that encourages parents to read to…

The Wilsonville Public Library Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday January 9, 2018 at 6:30pm, location tbd. We’ll look back on the projects and programs we supported in 2017, elect officers for 2018, and look at plans for 2018. Hint: the Wilsonville Public Library Foundation will turn 20! And the Library is undergoing a remodel and renovation during the first half year of 2018. Please join us! Questions: ask Hilly at info@wplf.com Happy Holidays! Board…

Our wine tasting event was so much fun last year. Join us for a repeat on Saturday November 4. Bring your friends to wine tasting and great food in the Wilsonville Public Library after hours.   Click on the EVENT INFORMATION link on the home page to find out more. Click on the BUY TICKETS button to purchase tickets online or pay for your tickets at the Library circulation desk. There will be several great raffle items….

The Wilsonville Public Library Foundation has had another successful year raising money for the Wilsonville Library in 2016. We thank our donors for their generosity. Here are the highlights of what we funded: Science Adventure – Science focused Summer Reading Program * 500 science prizes for kids completing 10 science explorations * 300 kids taking summer science classes Annual cost: $6,700 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) – Early literacy program that provides books for preschoolers. * 710…

I invite you to attend the Wilsonville Public Library Foundation Annual Meeting on Tuesday January 10, 2017 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Wilsonville Public Library, Rose Room This is a great opportunity to meet the Board of Directors, look  back on our accomplishments of 2016 and get a preview of the goals and activities for 2017. Happy Holidays and my best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year! Hilly Alexander President Wilsonville Public Library Foundation

Our May Artist of the Month is the Word and Hand Project. It is a collaborative process between Wilsonville High School students and Catlin Gabel High School students. Eight artists are paired with eight writers. They send their work back and forth, communicating only via the creative process. Each person keeps a journal, recording their thoughts, ideas, and questions. The pairs only meet at the end of the process. The Word and Hand Project is a very…

Our February artist of the month is Jon Bezayiff. He lives in West Linn and has pencil drawings in our permanent collection. His display features some of his favourite works from his personal collection. None of the items are for sale. Here he is in his own words: Jon Bezayiff, a long time resident of  West Linn and a retired automotive stylist and illustrator is a man of varied activities and interests.  Not only does perform monthly duties…

or Free Cake on Valentine’s Day! We want to say a big “Thank You” to all the people who have donated gifts of cash, auction items, books or time to the Wilsonville Public Library Foundation or the Friends of the Wilsonville Library. So, on Saturday, February 14, we’ll serve cake and celebrate the Wilsonville Public Library’s 33rd Anniversary from 1-4pm in the Library. While you’re there, enjoy the Book Notes Concert featuring Rebecca Hardiman from 2-3pm. Foundation…