Thank you for expressing interest in the newsletter for the Sandy and Hoodland Public Libraries. We have lots of great events coming up! Program details are listed below. Dates and times are subject to change so please check this link for up to date information: www.ci.sandy.or.us/library ebooks and eaudiobooks Did you get snowed in this winter with nothing to read? Have you been wanting to dive into downloadable ebooks and eaudiobooks? Here s your chance! LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) provides cardholders access to two downloadable book services: Library2Go and CloudLibrary. Library2Go is a statewide service and boasts almost 40,000 popular titles. CloudLibrary is exclusively for LINCC cardholders and has a growing number of titles. You can read or listen to books via your computer, tablet, phone or Kindle. Librarians are happy to help you set up and show you how to begin downloading. January 9th - January 15th 2017 Sandy and Hoodland Libraries will be closed January 1st & 16th Both Libraries will close at 5 pm on Friday, January 20th
Monday, January 9th @ 1 pm This 2-1/2 hour workshop, hosted by Eileen Holzman, will begin at 1:00 pm. This is a free program, but please register in person at the main desk at the Sandy Library. At registration you will receive a Supply & Materials List that you will need for the workshop. During this workshop, the instructor guide the painting and will give individual assistance as needed. No painting experience necessary. Any questions may be directed to Susie Jenkins 503-668-5537 or sjenkins@ci.sandy.or.us Mark your calendar for Diet No More with Victoria Larson ND Friday, February 24 @ 2 pm Sandy Public Library Contact: Susie Jenkins sjenkins@ci.sandy.or.us
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club Teen Book Club is undergoing a slight change of focus. January 28th, we will start discussing Graphic Novels. If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Rebecca rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us Discussion Jan. 28th, noon to 1 pm will be about Fables: Animal Farm Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha You bring the inspiration, we provide the tools! Teen MakerSpace is a program that fosters opportunities for teens to have experiences that ignite creativity, imagination, to satisfy a hunger for information, pique an interest, and connect with a community of creators. Teens 12-17, 3-5pm, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Be inspired. This Popular event is back, January 20th. Teens, ages 12-17, begin the evening at AntFarm for karaoke 8-10:15 pm. We will move to the library for board games, Wii, Minecraft and YouTube until midnight. T-LAB Teen Library Advisory Board Ages 12-17 January 16th 4-5 pm (3rd Monday of each month) If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Rebecca rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us
Sponsored by the Friends of the Sandy Public Library, the Library Coffee House is held on the first Friday of each month at 6 pm. This event features live music, refreshments and a craft for kids The Doubleclicks Ever wonder what you get if They Might Be Giants wrote about Tolkien, dinosaurs, books, superheroes? Of course you have! The Doubleclicks were born on Youtube and have a wonderful, devoted following. They have toured all over and not surprisingly, have perform at a lot of libraries along the way. We are very excited to welcome Portland sisters, Angela & Aubry Webber to our January Library Coffeehouse! You can find out more about the Doubleclicks by going to Thedoubleclicks.com or find them on Facebook. January 6th 6 pm Next month, Brady Goss Piano with a kick! Friday, February 3rd @ 6 pm
Bring your favorite cuddly to a teddy bear storytime. Your stuffed animal will stay overnight for a special party. Pick them up the next day, along with pictures of their adventures! Teddy Bear Sleepover Sandy Public Library Friday, January 13th Hoodland Public Library Friday, January 27th 6:00-6:30 pm The Sandy and Hoodland Libraries need your help! We hope to create libraries that will be vital to our communities for years to come. Thank you for your Fill out our Strategic Planning survey by Jan. 31st and enter to win a great prize from a local business Thank you to the following donors: input! Use the QR code or go to www.surveymonkey. com/r/8wh5nxl
Saturday Afternoon Kids Club 2-4pm Every Saturday is Kids Club at the Sandy Library! 1st Saturday of each month: LEGO Club 2nd Saturday of each month: Coding Club 3rd Saturday of each month: Art Club 4th Saturday of each month: Video Games and Minecraft Hoodland Saturday Afternoon Kids Club 1pm to 3pm 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month are LEGO Club. 3rd Saturdays are Art Club. Hoodland: Story Time is Thursdays at 10:30 am. Appropriate for all ages. Read to the Dog Ananda can t wait for storytime! Come, read to her Thursdays 4-5 pm in the Children s section at the Sandy Library. Reading to a dog will help your child develop reading skills and confidence. Sign up at the information desk or call 503-668-5537 for 15 minute reading sessions. In partnership with
Libraries in Clackamas County 2017 Teen Summer Reading Artwork Contest Second Teen Art Contest Announced Teens (ages 12-18) cancounty submit up to 2 designs, The Libraries in Clackamas (LINCC) invite interfeaturing the 2017 theme: Build a Better World on anested teens to submit original artwork for its second 8 1/2 x 11 paper, in images only (no words). nual Teen Summer Reading Artwork contest. This year s Help with an innovative new program for teaching language & life skills to non-native English speakers. Find out how you can get involved, from casually assisting all the way to training to be a lead teacher. For more information, contact Katie Murphy kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us 503-668-5537 winning entry will receiveworld. a $100 cash prize and themethe is Build a Better used forbegins all countywide 2017 Teen Summer Thebecontest on Jan. 2, andlincc submissions are Reading program materials. welcome until Feb. 12. Artists must be between the ages of 12 and 18 atentries the time of submission, and artwork Submit between January 2 and February 12.must represent the theme. Entries should be in color with no text. Visit the LINCC.ORG website for contest rules and an entry form. canrules also obtain an ENTRY entry form by visiting FORYou FULL AND FORM any of the 13 libraries in the county. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LIBRARY OR GO TO WWW.LINCC.ORG Book-a-Librarian Every Tuesday and Thursday 12-1:30 pm. Classes are free Any language background. Children are welcome. Call or email Katie Murphy for more information 503-783-2583 kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us In partnership with Every Tuesday is Book-a-Librarian day at the Hoodland Library. A reference librarian is available from 2:00pm to 6:00pm to assist you with research, using library resources or catching up on the latest technologies. You can call ahead and book individual time with the reference librarian at 503-622-3460 or email hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us A librarian is available every day at the Sandy Library. You may drop in or set up an appointment by email mskinner@ci.sandy.or.us or phone 503-668-5537
4 Book groups; Men, Women, Mystery & Hoodland Visit the Library website or like the City of Sandy on Facebook to see what books the book groups are reading next. Book Groups meet at the Sandy Library unless otherwise noted. Men s Group will meet January 2nd at 7 pm. Women s Group will meet January 12th at 7 pm. Mystery Group will meet January 26th 2 pm at the Sandy Senior Center Hoodland Book Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the group, email hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us or call 503-622-3460. Local photographer Randy Blevins is exhibiting on the gray ramp wall. He has a wonderful variety of landscape photography from around Oregon. Eric Griswold Photography affirms my connection with the world. Photography grounds me in the moment and also offers the opportunity to share and reaffirm the experience with others... This exhibit was organized by Clackamas County Arts Alliance All library programs are sponsored in part by the Friends of the Sandy Library and Friends of Hoodland Library