I received this very affirming and beautiful message today from someone I work with — I am very touched she thought of me when asked to think of a leader she admires. #leadership#strengths
Happy Leap Day, everyone!
We at Innovative are taking advantage of Leap Day and Leap Year to celebrate Polaris Leap, which has been in the world for ten years!
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The Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library Book Sale is just around the corner! The Friends invite book lovers ages 15 and over to help set up our magical world of books and more! Set up shifts are 10 am to 1 pm or 2 to5 pm October 18-26. Book Sale volunteers may even shop e ...
Book bans are rising sharply in public libraries as the winds of intolerance continue to blow stronger. We all must do what we can to stop #bookbans and support #democracy. https://t.co/FRqjsh3J2a
Just opened a letter from a middle schooler named Sadie. It read:
“Book banning is bad. We could be living in a world where people are allowed to read what they want and filter books for themselves.”
Listen to Sadie!
#FreePeopleReadFreely
@carriematsuo Thank you! We are so excited to be partnering with Worksystems and PCC, and many others! Thanks for the connection and spreading the word.
Don't forget, El Grito is TOMORROW, September 16 at Shute Park!
This family-friendly event will feature mariachi, and ballet folklorico performances, Latin American food, vendors, a car show, community resources, and more!
2 to 7 pm at Shute Park 📍 https://t.co/VzCAHuJxdW
“In early fall, thousands of the birds dive into the chimney at the Northwest Portland school each evening in an aerial display that attracts hundreds of human admirers. But last week, the birds were disrupted by someone flying a drone…” - @OPB
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Time is almost up! Vote now for your choice of books for Hillsboro Reads 2024. Currently there is a tie in the Adult book category and it's a tight race in the Young Adult category. Your vote will make a difference!
Voting ends at 5 pm today! https://t.co/suzMLR4vUh
We're delighted to sponsor an ALA eLearning webinar w/ @usedgov Office for Civil Rights about how book bans may violate federal law and violate student rights. Free for @FTRF@ALALibrary members! 9/26 2pm CDT. Limited space, sign up soon! https://t.co/UpXjHMnaHn
My last all employee meeting, “Mega Huddle” as we call them, with Team @HillsboroLib - talking intellectual freedom, access, and importance of the Freedom to Read 📚👏📣 And my affirmation for today 🫂
Today, Westside MAX Blue Line Extension celebrates 25 years! The 18-mile extension from Downtown Portland to Hillsboro began service in 1998 — 12 years after the first stretch of the Blue Line opened, which linked Downtown Portland to Gresham. 🎉🎉🎉