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By Dawn Anderson

Celebrate 40 years! Kora Concert

Sun., Nov. 13, 3 pm

The Cedar Mill Library is honoring the 40th anniversary of Washington County Cooperative Library Services with a free concert for all ages. Musician Sean Gaskell will perform on the West African Kora, a beautiful 21-stringed instrument that is native to the Mande peoples who live within the countries of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau.

Sean has studied with master Kora players in Gambia, and he travels to Cedar Mill from Asheville, North Carolina. Kora music is traditionally played by oral and musical historians known as Griots (Gree-ohs). While the Kora is only 300 years old, some commonly played songs can be traced back 800 years to the Mande empires' founding. What better way to honor WCCLS than a concert that introduces our community to a revered and time-honored musical instrument that was used to tell stories and pass on history to the next generation.

Film Club Welcomes Dustin Morrow: Space, Place, and Cinema

Wed., Nov. 30, 6:30 pm

Portland State University Professor Dustin Morrow is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, author, and educator with more than 20 years of professional film production experience. In November, Prof. Morrow will visit the Cedar Mill Library Film Club to present a series of short films that explore issues and relationships between landscape and personal, communal and cultural identities. In addition to screening several of his award-winning short films, Prof. Morrow will engage the audience in a lively discussion of their themes, interpretations, and the process that goes into making a short film.

Parent Workshops: Language and Literacy in Babies and Toddlers (Birth to 36 months)

Wed., Nov. 9, 6:30-8 pm

The latest research shows that you can support your baby’s language and thinking skills from day one. Your baby’s brain has billions of neurons and you build connections in her brain every time you interact! You will learn the six early literacy skills that children need to develop before they learn how to read; how to choose the best books for your child’s developmental stage; and fun activities and ideas for you to try at home!

Adults only please.

Getting Ready to Read: 3’s, 4’s and 5’s

Wed., Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 pm

Ready for Kindergarten? Ready to Learn? Ready to Learn to Read?

Do you wonder if your child is ready? Find out how you can help your child develop six early literacy skills that research has shown gets him/her ready to become a reader. The books, songs, and activities presented will offer ways to naturally incorporate early literacy activities throughout your day.

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