Booked - The Timbers Army Library and Literary Outreach Project

A 107ist project promoting literature from the grassroots of the sport all the way to the global influences the sport holds in everyday life. What is it? Booked!

From this article in Stumptown Footy: http://www.stumptownfooty.com/2014/4/1/5572022/booked-the-timbers-army-lending-library

Booked!, an idea borne of a twitter conversation, was designed to share the written word about the beautiful game and create another way for us to build our soccer community. If you are a 107ist member you can borrow 2 books at a time, for a period of three weeks, and devel

op your knowledge, understanding, and love of the game. From an idea one year ago, to reality in less than two weeks, learn about the program from the man in charge, Todd Diskin. I had an email exchange with him ahead of the opening to ask him about Booked! and how we can help. Tell us about Booked! is the official lending library and literary arm of the Timbers Army and 107ist. This is a very good summary of the library: http://timbersarmy.org/announcement-booked

Where did the idea for Booked! come from? Portland is not only a great place to be a lover of soccer, but also a lover of books, great writing, and libraries. The connections between the game and literary arts seem to make obvious sense to us. Like all good ideas, the one for Booked! came from Twitter! The name was created by nevets and our twitter account @Booked107, originated on 8/1. We also have our book collection available to review here: https://www.librarything.com/catalog/Booked107

Where does Booked! fit within the overall vision of the 107ist? Overall, it's about uncovering many ways to build community in Portland. The venn diagram intersecting soccer lovers and book lovers is pretty cool and filled with all kinds of super interesting people. We feel that reading fuels a deeper understanding and knowledge of the game. Because the work of Booked! is so strongly connected to the work of the 107ist, only 107ist members will be able to check out books from the library. What kinds of media will be available through Booked? We have focused mostly on books, but recently agreed to accept other forms of soccer [related] media including magazines, programs, DVD's, and other such items. We open to most anything as long as the focus is on football and footballing history and culture. What can the community do to donate and help support Booked? Dig through your bookshelves, boxes, and other places you store stuff. Donate your books and other media to our library! I have recently gone to scouring Goodwill for books that could use a good home. We want to build a robust collection, including back stock, for lending. Donations are always gladly accepted. We would also love to have folks who are interested in getting involved to let us know. Does it stop at just Booked! or are there ideas to get further involved in the community? Such as literary events centered around Booked! or any types of outreach programs to schools and young children. Yes! We have a vision for Booked! to be involved in a broader literacy advocacy in our schools and community as well as potentially hosting literary events at the Fanladen, [such as] author's readings, book clubs, etc. We see ourselves being involved in literary events, like Wordstock. Wherever the confluence of books and soccer lies, we hope to be involved. We will also be hosting a Booked! night on the first Friday of each month. To start, it will be a time for Booked! volunteers to do inventory and maintenance of the library, talk shop, and make the library open for lending and donations. I am sure that in the near future Booked! Night! will grow to include other literary activities like a book club or other such stuff. Is there anything else that you would like to share regarding Booked? Let us know what you think and if you have some great ideas. We intend on growing slowly, but anyone who has an idea and wants to back that idea with some action will find friends with us. We

20/05/2025

Join Booked! & author Mark Pomeroy for a discussion of his book The Tigers of Lents at Legends on 5/22 @ 7p. (doors at 6:30)

Single-event memberships for the evening will be available for $5 at the door. There will be a virtual option for attendance as well.

Register here: 107ist.org/event-6145374

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08/02/2024

Among the many treasures in the Booked! library, we ran across a great old game program with a few old friends (and foes)!

04/01/2023

Join us January 22 at 2:00 PM PST for a virtual Booked! Club discussion featuring a young adult fiction book. We will be joined by author Isaac Fitzsimons to discuss his book The Passing Playbook. The story follows a teen soccer player navigating the challenges of life and love and discriminatory laws as a transgender athlete.
Register using this link: https://107ist.org/event-4845410/Registration

Three Little King's Library, organized by Simone Charley

13/02/2021

You know we love books, and we love our Thorns, but we REALLY love Thorns who work to get books to kids! Please check out Simone Charley's fundraiser:

Three Little King's Library, organized by Simone Charley This last year we relied heavily on the library system with distance learning. Often the bo… Simone Charley needs your support for Three Little King's Library

107 Independent Supporters Trust - Booked! Club: Outcasts United

12/09/2020

See you tomorrow for our discussion with Warren St. John about Outcasts United! Don't forget to register if you haven't yet.

107 Independent Supporters Trust - Booked! Club: Outcasts United

02/09/2020

Calling all RSGs! Near, far, wherever you are, join the virtual Booked! Club discussion of Outcasts United on 09/13. Register here:

107 Independent Supporters Trust - Booked! Club: Outcasts United

28/08/2020

Several Booked! Club announcements!
1. Author Warren St. John will be joining the discussion of his book, Outcasts United on September 13!!!
2. The time is set for 1 PM PST
3. Registration is open
There is still plenty of time to read the book, so pick up a copy and register at

107 Independent Supporters Trust - Booked! Club: Outcasts United

Outcasts United: the team, the town, the coach | Outcasts United *

20/08/2020

Just under a month before the Booked! Club discussion of Outcasts United on September 13th! The time is still TBD, but we will not conflict with the Timbers game that day. In the meantime, grab a copy of the book and start reading!

"Outcasts United: the team, the town, the coach | Outcasts United *"

Outcasts United: the team, the town, the coach | Outcasts United * Outcasts United: the team, the town, the coach

26/07/2020

Booked! Club is back! Grab a copy of Outcasts United by Warren St. John and join us on September 13th for a virtual discussion. More details to come. Happy reading!

home | Outcasts United The refugee experience of dislocation, cultural bereavement, confusion and constant change will soon be all of our experience. As the world becomes globalized, we’ll all be searching for a home.”

29/12/2018

Did you know that 107ist members enjoy FREE year-round lending rights to hundreds of footy books at the Fanladen? Join or renew by 12/31 and you'll also get a Nike Employee Store pass to launch you into the Best-Dressed Readers Club. https://bit.ly/2rXtKSB

24/07/2018

Monday July 30th the awesome Hollywood Theater will be showing "Pelada" by one of our favorite authors Gwendolyn Oxenham as a benefit for Active Children Portland. More information may be found here at the Hollywood Website https://hollywoodtheatre.org/comingsoon/ should be a great way to support a good cause and cool off during this summer heat!

Hollywood Theatre The Hollywood Theatre is a theatre owned by a non-profit organization whose mission is to entertain, inspire, educate and connect the community through the art of film, while preserving a historic Portland landmark.

28/06/2018

Due to last-minute schedule conflicts heading into Rivalry Weekend, the Booked Library will be CLOSED tonight and our monthly committee meeting has been canceled. We hope you'll visit us before Timbers and Thorns matches next month for our 107ist July Match Day Book Drive supporting New Avenues for Youth: https://timbersarmy.org/Blog/6344346

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