Library News - JULY 1, 2020 Quarantine Edition 14  ‌  ‌  ‌ Independence Day Read the Declaration of Independence and documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774 to 1789. This collection contains 277 documents relating to the work of Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution. Items include extracts of the journals of Congress, resolutions, proclamations, committee reports, treaties, and early printed versions of the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Most broadsides are one page in length; others range from 1 to 28 pages. A number of these items contain manuscript annotations not recorded elsewhere that offer insight into the delicate process of creating consensus. In many cases, multiple copies bearing manuscript annotations are available to compare and contrast. eAudiobooks to download for Independence Day. Summer Reading July 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020 This summer join us online for summer reading with Beanstack! Log your reading, complete activities, write book reviews, and earn virtual badges. Get the Beanstack Tracker app for iOS or Android Don't have access to the Internet? A paper option is available for Kids, Teens, and Adults upon request. Upon completion, all participants will receive a $5 fine voucher. Kids and teens will also get to select a book to keep for completing the program. Grand Prizes Baby - Preschool: Duplo Set Grades K - 5: iPad mini with an Apple Pencil Grades 6 - 12: iPad mini with an Apple Pencil Adults - $100 cash Summer Reading is sponsored by  Friends of Sandy Library Friends of Hoodland Library Fourth of July Fun Declaration of Independence: 1776 The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It was an official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from British rule. Downloadable crossword puzzle HERE Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government, a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government, which issues the publications and information products disseminated by the GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program. It is our hope that Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government fulfills that role. Salt Painted Fireworks Easy craft for kids! Download the template HERE and follow the instructions HERE Color Study With Lindsay Stripling Artist and illustrator  Lindsay Stripling stops by the studio to demonstrate how water soluble pastel crayons can be used in this simple exercise. More CreativeBug HERE Use your library card to log-in. EVENTS Sit & Knit a Bit Wednesdays at 2:00 pm on Zoom Join us for a live online knitting club to help pass the time, de-stress and socialize with other community members. We can help each other solve knitting problems and share ideas and tips. For more information, email Thea Ellen Register for Sit & Knit Digital Book Club Our next meeting is scheduled for July 6 at 5:00 pm on Zoom. An invitation to the meeting will be emailed a week prior to the meetings. Find a copy here Find our Facebook group HERE Sign up for Digital Book Club LIBRARY SERVICES Call 503-668-5537 Monday - Thursday 9 - 6:00 pm Friday - Saturday 9 - 5:00 pm Sunday 12 - 5:00 pm We are answering the phones and email. Is there anything we can help you with? If you need help accessing our Online Resources, let us know and we can walk you through it. Email us any time Pick up books & movies by appointment! Find out how HERE Hoodland too! Seeds a Go-Go The Sandy Seed Library is offering free garden seeds as part of "Library Take Out" during the library closure. For information on how to order seeds, please email Susie Jenkins Have a question? Ask a Librarian. Clackamas County Reopening Dashboard Click for the latest information on COVID-19 in Sandy If you need to print tax forms, use our remote printing option and follow the instructions to pick them up. Click HERE Print at Sandy Library Print at Hoodland Library We are now able to print your documents! Send what you need printed through our app PrinterOn and then make an appointment to pick up your prints. There is no cost to print during this time.