[kids-lib] Friday, June 12th Shoutout

[BERGQUIST Greta * SLO]

Hello folks,

It's Friday! There's a lot of beginning summer activities happening, here's a few highlights:

Multnomah news segment on Summer Reading: https://www.koin.com/video/summer-family-fun-at-multnomah-county-library/11853727/.<https://www.koin.com/video/summer-family-fun-at-multnomah-county-library/11853727/>
Oregon's newest legally established library, Keizer, highlights summer fun: https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/06/08/keizer-library-kicks-off-summer-reading-program/.<https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/06/08/keizer-library-kicks-off-summer-reading-program/>
St. Helen's summer highlights: https://columbiacountyspotlight.com/2026/06/10/st-helens-library-launches-summer-reading-challenge/.<https://columbiacountyspotlight.com/2026/06/10/st-helens-library-launches-summer-reading-challenge/>
Tillamook's schedule includes summer lunch: https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/tillamook-county-library-summer-reading-programs-start-june-15-kids-teens-events-prizes-more/.<https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/tillamook-county-library-summer-reading-programs-start-june-15-kids-teens-events-prizes-more/>

And not just tied to summer, here's a few specific partnerships and services happening that meet community needs in practical, fun, engaging ways:

Coquille spotlights the new state park pass program: https://www.facebook.com/CoquillePublicLibrary/posts/pfbid0RsgdHMJ2cKA7DxjBZDme2r3E83i5V1fEmUKDrg3rNjYzysEzcZghceXxLwAwFPFnl.<https://www.facebook.com/CoquillePublicLibrary/posts/pfbid0RsgdHMJ2cKA7DxjBZDme2r3E83i5V1fEmUKDrg3rNjYzysEzcZghceXxLwAwFPFnl>
Nyssa has a mobile medical clinic coming to their parking lot: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ovyLKsYDD92cFnb3FPneCPQANrwFMFYNU9Lz4HFnwbFKDC15z9moXKpiwXeYQDGdl&id=100070773715235.php<https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ovyLKsYDD92cFnb3FPneCPQANrwFMFYNU9Lz4HFnwbFKDC15z9moXKpiwXeYQDGdl&id=100070773715235>
Wilsonville's Early Learning Backpacks: https://www.facebook.com/WilsonvilleLibrary/posts/pfbid02njd3Lik4RYe93Zm8z1SGs3fZVemR8Kiby7Pq75YHtgT23LbyL4EfRR6CBHJ5EzVwl.<https://www.facebook.com/WilsonvilleLibrary/posts/pfbid02njd3Lik4RYe93Zm8z1SGs3fZVemR8Kiby7Pq75YHtgT23LbyL4EfRR6CBHJ5EzVwl>

Whew! So much work is happening! You all continue to do such good work. I'm really looking forward to seeing a few of your awesome programs in person this summer. Take good care this weekend.
Best,
Greta

Greta Bergquist, MLIS, MAT (she/her/hers)
Youth Services Consultant
State Library of Oregon
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