[R2R-OR] Friday, December 15th Shoutout

[BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO]

Hello everyone,

Today I've got a few shoutouts: First up goes to the community members bringing us gifts to share out broadly: in Bend, the Train Man<https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/bends-beloved-train-man-returns-to-downtown-library-after-four-year-hiatus/article_3c3969a8-9a11-11ee-84fe-e321f2ca58fd.html>; in Tigard, art from elementary students<https://www.facebook.com/TigardPublicLibrary/posts/pfbid0NDxYVrpy8q9J5ik7GfHSoxKkF2cZV4fuR9xCpYdmoZsnhsRLPfyLsZcr1KkQmZVcl>. I know especially this time of year, you all have talented community members sharing lots of good stuff in your buildings and neighborhoods!

Also, a shoutout for not being afraid to tackle challenging topics: Coos Bay Book Club<https://www.facebook.com/CoosBayPublicLibrary/posts/pfbid02BUUguK4mALgcepGNchUhojHKARBovo2xbN8b1htCWCRfqsXJNxEbdxT69Mf11eZil> focus on housing - I'm reading Matthew Desmond's newest book, Poverty by America, right now. I highly recommend it as a way into being grounded and committed to the work we do ensuring access and equity in our communities. This book was highlighted at this year's National Book Festival. You can see a Library of Congress interview with the author here<https://www.youtube.com/live/qdyvrLibYYc?feature=shared> (it starts about 5:45, but don't miss Dr. Carla Hayden's Book Festival Intro a few minutes earlier!)

Lastly, a shoutout to folks who share how much they love their libraries<https://www.facebook.com/LeddingLibrary/posts/pfbid0RMMkWfe8MUWsyNWeMnd7LWeiJJ7BAjFe7j2vpjbCg722to2xK1aFM3LchTu7Yzgol>, and libraries who give them a chance to do so! (in Ledding this time around.)

Thanks for all the work you do in your particular spot around the state, we appreciate it all over here. Have a good weekend, all!

Best,
Greta

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