We’re holding our Booktique sale in October this year (sale dates Sat 10/14 – Sat 10/21), and we are seeking donations of handcrafted items to sell to benefit the library! Do you make illustrated bookmarks? Self-designed t-shirts? Hand-poured candles? No matter your craft of choice, we hope you’ll consider supporting library operations by donating some of your completed projects to our sale!

Bring your donations to our service desk any time during open hours through Saturday, September 30th. We will ask you to provide your contact information and a description, quantity, and suggested price for each item. You can print and complete a form with this information ahead of time, or fill one out at the library.

Questions? Call the library at 503-259-0185, or email Community Engagement Specialist Maggie at maggieh@alohalibrary.org.

Thank you for your support!

The fine print:

• All items should be handcrafted or upcycled, and appropriate to display at a family-friendly event. No homemade foods, sorry!
• Suggested prices are suggestions only and the library may choose to set other prices at its discretion.
• Items that remain unsold at the end of the Booktique will be retained by the library and may be sold at future events or otherwise utilized to benefit the library.

The ACLA School Supply Drive is back!

The mission: Send 40 (or more!) Aloha kids back to school stocked up with brand new supplies and ready to learn!

How? By harnessing the amazing super powers of our community! Over the past two years, YOU have helped send over 230 local kids back to school with supplies. Let’s work together to kick off another successful school year!

Now – August 23rd, we are collecting donations of specific school supplies (new only; only supplies on the list due to new space limitations). We’ve put together a list of the most requested items on local schools’ websites. You are welcome to purchase supplies anywhere and drop them off at the library, or you can shop from home using our Amazon wish list (https://a.co/gLmVRx8), and they will be sent directly to the library. You choose! Selections on the wish list are based on school supply lists compiled by local teachers, but feel free to purchase other quantities or brands.

We will hold our school supply free store on Friday, August 25 from 10am-6pm, and Saturday, August 26 from 10am-3pm. We do not require proof of financial need or residency – if you need supplies, we will do our best to help.

Questions? Please contact Library Director Terri Palmer (terrip@alohalibrary.org). Thank you so much for your commitment to helping our kids!

Camp NaNoWriMo kicks off this Saturday!

According to NaNoWriMo.org, Camp NaNoWriMo is a “month-long writing challenge [that] takes place every April and July, and offers you the flexibility to try something new with your writing. The key differences between Camp NaNoWriMo and [November’s National Novel Writing Month] challenge are that during Camp, you can set your own word-count goal (you’re not locked into 50,000 words!), and you can officially tackle any kind of writing project, novel or not.”

Learn more and sign up for the July challenge at nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo or ywp.nanowrimo.org/pages/camp-nanowrimo for under-18 writers!

No project in mind? Camp NaNoWriMo is a great time to work on your submission for the Aloha Community Library Summer Writing Flash Fiction and Found Poem contests! Deadline information and further details are available at alohalibrary.org/event/summer-writing-contest-series.

There are also a wide variety of online writing events to help you dive into the monthlong challenge and stay motivated to meet your writing goals. Join Camp NaNoWriMo’s official Virtual Write-In Events, July 5th, July 11th, July 18th, and July 25th; or, check out local organization Willamette Writers’ calendar of online events including their weekly Thursday afternoon The Write Place: Productivity and Goal Setting meetings, Tuesday & Saturday morning Coffee at Your Kitchen Table meetings, and a variety of other free online meetings and events available at willamettewriters.org/events.

Click the links below to join the Camp NaNoWriMo virtual Write-Ins at the designated time, or anytime beforehand to set a reminder!

Camp NaNoWriMo Virtual Write-In 7/5/23 1:30 PM

Camp NaNoWriMo Virtual Write-In 7/11/23 1:00 PM

Camp NaNoWriMo Virtual Write-In 7/18/23 1:00 PM

Camp NaNoWriMo Virtual Write-In 7/25/23 1:00 PM

Happy writing!

Youth Services Library Assistant 
Up to 15 hours/week; $15.90-$16.50/hour 

Applications must be received by Saturday, June 24, 2023. 

The Aloha Community Library is a dynamic nonprofit public library that provides a wide range of services. We are seeking a Youth Services Library Assistant. 

The Youth Services Library Assistant is an enthusiastic and creative individual who aids the Youth Services Librarian in providing exceptional library services to young people and their families. This position contributes to the library’s collection and programming for children and teens, while also supporting circulation services at the front desk. The ideal candidate is thoughtful, attentive to detail, and passionate about working with youth and their caregivers.   

This is a part-time position, up to 15 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends.  

The Aloha Community Library Association is committed to building an equitable and inclusive organization that embraces and amplifies the diverse voices of our community. Everyone interested in serving our community is encouraged to apply. Volunteer and class experience in place of paid experience will be considered. 

Employment announcement, position description, and application are available at the library and online.  

To be considered, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume (including references) to Terri Palmer, Library Director.  

Email: terrip@alohalibrary.org 

By mail or in person: 

Aloha Community Library Association  
17455 SW Farmington Rd., Suite 26A 
Aloha, OR 97007 

Applicants will be evaluated based on related training and experience. Finalists will be interviewed. Those who are invited to interview will be asked to select a picture book to read aloud during the interview. 

A pre-employment background check is required before hire.  The Aloha Community Library Association is an equal opportunity employer.