September 17 2020 Newsletter

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Library News - September 17, 2020

Wildfires in Clackamas County

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Check out the Clackamas County YouTube for updates.

Here is a list of useful links. Check evacuations HERE If you have useful links, send them and we will add to the list.

Clackamas County Alerts

The Libraries Remain Closed On Friday and Saturday

The Sandy and Hoodland Library buildings are currently closed to protect staff because of poor air quality inside our buildings. We expect to have staff back in the buildings and open for curbside service on Sunday or Monday. If you have questions please email

How can I receive my ballot if I have been displaced by wildfires? Ballots will start being mailed October 14. If you know an address where you will be able to receive mail then, you can add a temporary mailing address at oregonvotes.gov/myvote. If you want, you may also use this paper form to provide a temporary address. You can pick up all of your mail (including ballots once they are mailed) at the post office that serves your permanent residence address. Contact your county election office after October 1 for additional options they may have for pickup. Find your county election office here. The voter registration deadline for Oregon is October 13, 2020:  Register to vote online. Here are a few helpful links!

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We are currently out of the building, but we are answering email. Email us any time

Have a question? Ask a Librarian.

Bookdrops are Open! We are accepting returns. Drop your items off in any of the library book drops. In order to minimize the spread of the virus, there will be at least a 7 day delay before items are checked in. Materials have due dates again. There will be no overdue fines for late items in quarantine.

Request a Book bundle Don't know what to read? Tell us a little about what you've been reading, and let us pick something out! The more you can tell us, the better the recommendation will likely be. Click HERE to get started

Is it safe to eat my garden produce affected by wildfires? First and foremost, stay safe when gardening in an area that is experiencing smoke and ash from wildfires. Avoid gardening and other outdoor activities when air quality ratings are in unsafe ranges. Wildfires produce a lot of particulate matter and large pieces of ash (gray gritty material) that can be moved long distances and be a health hazard. You can get an estimate of your area's air quality here: READ MORE

KID TIME

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“Do you have a child working to improve their reading skills? We are partnering with DoveLewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams program to offer virtual interactive reading sessions every Tuesday at 2:00 pm for readers looking to develop their confidence in reading aloud with a furry companion on their screen. To register your child, visit HERE More for Kids

TEEN SPACE

NEW DATES

Girls Who Code will begin on Wednesday, September 30, 3:30 pm - 4:30pm. Teen Advisory Boards will start October 16, the third Friday of the month. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Middle School TAB 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - High School TAB

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For more information visit the Teen Page on our website.

Teen Events

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Sit & Knit a Bit (Fiber group)  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 Zoom October 5th at 5:00 pm on Zoom. Our September meeting has been rescheduled. We will talk about this book during our October meeting. An invitation to the meeting will be emailed a week prior to the meetings. All are welcome! Find a copy here Find our Facebook group HERE Sign up for Digital Book Club