Summer Reading: Art edition 🎨🎭😱


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Art

Summer Reading for Adults

Brought to you by Hillsboro Public Library

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An art form like no other

Reading can be considered an art form where a book can come alive in our hands, through our ears and our eyes. Stories created through a novel, a play or a poem can influence how we see the world, help us understand others and provide new meaning to our life – just like looking at a beautiful piece of art.

Prior to the pandemic, Hillsboro libraries had many artists showcase work in our gallery spaces. For summer reading this year, we have been collecting the work of teen artists to display during the month of August. We hope to add color to your world this summer through reading or art or one of our art-inspired events.

Artistic books

Ever since humans have been making marks, the subject of art and artists has been a rich source of inspiration for writers. This booklist spotlights just a few of these great reads featuring artist characters and authors taken from a wide array of genres, from classic works of horror to contemporary works of literary fiction.

2021 Westside Maker Fair (online)

Learn the skills that make a maker. Demonstrations include hand-sewing techniques, brush lettering, paper crafts, quilting, cosplay creation, 3D printing, baking, decorating and more. Join us Saturday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get a sneak peek at new equipment we’re setting up in the Brookwood Collaboratory. Hint: lasers are involved!

Register today and you’ll receive a maker kit, including goodies made in the Collaboratory and a Take & Make project. Available while supplies last.

colorful swirls steaming from an open book

Teen art exhibit

Visit the Brookwood and Shute Park art galleries to view local teens’ take on “reading colors your world." Virtual gallery runs August 1 - 31.

Adult Summer Reading at Hillsboro Library

Pick up Book Bingo at one of our two locations (Brookwood or Shute Park) and return the completed bingo card to the library to enter our grand prize drawing. Book Bingo is available in English and Spanish.

person reading a book and the caption reads: What is your favorite line from a book?

Gift card giveaways

Check out the Hillsboro Public Library Instagram and Facebook pages. Comment each week to be entered to win a $10 gift card to a local business.

Kindle giveaway

Follow WCCLS on social media for a chance to win free goodies. Weekly prizes include a WCCLS tote bag and other swag. Every week you enter is another chance to win the grand prize Kindle at the end of summer. Watch for the giveaway post each week on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Enter by commenting with your answer and #WCCLSSocialSummer. Read more about rules and eligibility.

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111 NE Lincoln St., MS 58, Hillsboro
OR 97124 United States

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