03/27/03

Free movie screenings and book discussion groups continue in the Washington County READS program.

Discussion groups of "Pay It Forward," the book chosen for the county's inaugural community reading program, include a bilingual one April 3 in Cornelius, and one for women April 4 in Forest Grove.

Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt star in the 2000 film based on Catherine Ryan Hyde's novel. A 12-year-old boy decides the world would be a nicer place if everybody did three good deeds and expected nothing in return except for recipients to perform three good deeds, and so on.

Book discussion groups continue to meet through mid-April, when the author will arrive for various events. Copies of the book are available in Washington County libraries and area bookstores.

For information and a complete list of activities, visit the Washington County Cooperative Library Services Web site: www.wilinet.wccls.lib.or.us Free movie screenings Friday, 2 p.m., Tigard Public Library, 13125 S.W. Hall Blvd. Saturday, April 5, 2 p.m., Beaverton City Library, 12375 S.W. Fifth St. Wednesday, April 9, 7 p.m., Valley Theater, 9360 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Beaverton. April 12, 2 p.m., McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove. The author will lead a discussion.

Discussion groups Book groups that plan to attend a discussion are asked to contact the library in advance with a head count. Tonight, 7 p.m., Beaverton City Library, 12375 S.W. Fifth St. Tuesday, April 1, 7 p.m., Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Ave. Thursday, April 3, 7 p.m., Centro Cultural, 1110 N. Adair St., Cornelius (with Cornelius and Forest Grove libraries); in English and Spanish. Friday, April 4, 11 a.m., Forest Grove Family Resource Center, 1341 Pacific Ave.; for women.

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