Make your own Mask

Simple cloth face coverings can help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings made from household items or common materials at low cost can be used as an additional public health measure. Bandanas, scarves and ski masks can be used. Patterns to sew your own masks can be found online. Simple sewing pattern  Resources from Clackamas County

40th Anniversary of Mount Saint Helens eruption

OMSI Science Pub Monday, May 18th, 6:30 pm

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Chris Wilhelmi, Assistant Director.

"What I remember is that the eruption of Mount St. Helens was not an out of the blue occurrence but sort of a slow motion coming eruption. We knew it was coming for weeks, with scientists studying and projecting, much debate about when and how it would happen.  Much like today, there were people that didn't believe the experts and said it was all blown out of proportion. (sorry for the pun) Since it hadn't erupted yet, experts didn't know what they were talking about and it either wasn't going to happen or if it did, then oh well, we've lived through other things. 

I lived on top of a hill outside of Happy Valley and we drove to Willamette National Cemetery and watched with a perfect, safe view of the eruption. You could see the ash plume go up and east but before too long the top of the mountain disappeared in clouds of ash. We watched the news about the towns east of us and how bad it was. We had some ash for a long time, and weather changes would bring more.

Curt (my Husband) drove a garbage truck at the time and he remembers that they needed to constantly change the air filters to keep the trucks running."

Do you have a memory of the eruption? 

Where were you? 

Kid's Corner

Teaching Resources STEAM activities Storyline Online ZOOM Science Teachables

BrainPop

It can be scary to hear about a disease outbreak, but learning the facts can help ease your mind. Find out more about how viruses work, and the best ways to prevent them from infecting more people. Viruses can’t spread without our help, so click play to learn how not to help them! Find BrainPop HERE

More for Kids

Digital Book Club - Of Mice and Men

Our next meeting is scheduled for June 1 at 3:00 pm. An invitation to the meeting will be emailed a week prior to the meetings. Find a copy here In the meantime, we have created a book discussion group on Facebook. The Facebook group will be first to hear which book we will be discussing. You can find that group HERE

Sign up for Digital Book Club

Mortgage and housing assistance

If you're concerned about how to pay your mortgage or rent due to the coronavirus national emergency, read on for information on what to do now, and what your options are for mortgage and rent payment relief. Avoiding scams and bad actors Protections for renters Mortgage Relief Consumer Finance Protection Bureau 211

Consumer Reports - Library Online

The largest and most well-known consumer advocacy organization can help you make better buying decisions on nearly any product you consider purchasing. The database contains the full content of Consumer Reports Magazine, as well as other information, ratings, recommendations, reviews and features that are available only. 

Find Consumer Reports here

Reopening Survey

Clackamas County Emergency Operations Staff are busy drafting plans for reopening the county. It is important that we hear from our residents to help inform our decisions. Please take a moment to complete the survey to take part in our planning process.

Find the survey HERE *no longer taking responses*

Returning Library Materials

Nothing is due until after we open. If you need to return items, our bookdrops are open. These crates are filled and put aside for 3 days before we check them in. Your items will not immediately be removed from your account. Everything is being checked-in Fine Free.

If you have questions, let us know!

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