Civics Challenge

How much do you know about local, state, and federal government? Do you know how to find recordings of Sandy’s City Council meetings? Do you know how to find out how your senators voted? 

Test your knowledge, and maybe brush up on some civics skills by taking our Civics Challenge on Beanstack. 

Those who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing to win an Oregon State parks pass and a gift card to a local sporting goods store.

Complete the challenge on Beanstack for a chance at the grand prize.

Hat, Scarf, Mitten tree

HOODLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Bring your new or handmade hats, ear-warmers, mittens, gloves, scarves, socks, and slippers to decorate the holiday tree at Hoodland Public Library through Tues., Dec. 13. The items will go to the
Hoodland Community Christmas Basket program for local families. Applications for baskets are available at various locations in the community, including the library, and are due by Wednesday, December 7.  Info: hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us or 503-622-3460.

SANDY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Help keep your neighbors warm this winter! The Sandy Library is collecting donations for our Hat, Scarf, and Mitten Tree (new and handmade items only please). Items will be distributed by the Sandy Action Center

The Big Library Read

 Big Library Read

Join the first global ebook club

Participate in a free, global, digital book club!

A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

Available in Libby (& Sora) with no waitlists or holds from November 2-16, 2022

Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She’s always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in the old stories. Oli is a cottonmouth kid, from the land of spirits and monsters. Like all cottonmouths, he’s been cast from home. He’s found a new one on the banks of the bottomless lake. Nina and Oli have no idea the other exists. But a catastrophic event on Earth, and a strange sickness that befalls Oli’s best friend, will drive their worlds together in ways they haven’t been in centuries. And there are some who will kill to keep them apart.

Discussion board available November 2nd!

 available with your library card through LIBBY

Find it in the LINCC catalogue HERE

Mini Pumpkin Contest Voting

Which is your favorite pumpkin? Use the ballots below to vote on your favorite entry in the 2022 Mini Pumpkin Decorating contest. 

Voting will close on Friday, October 28th. 

 

 TEEN Pumpkins  \  KID Pumpkins

November Book Clubs 2022

November Book Clubs by Sandy Public Library

Mini Pumpkin update

Turn in your pumpkin by 7:00 pm Monday, Oct 24.  

Voting will open online at 10:00 Tuesday, Oct 25. 

Voting will close at 5:00 on Friday, October 28. 

Winners will be notified on Friday, October 28. 

VOTE HERE

We are looking for volunteers

Do you enjoy working with kids? We need volunteers!

WHAT: weekly, after-school & summer outreach program in Sandy.

WHO: adults (or very responsible, older teens) who enjoy being around kids.

WHEN: every Thursday from 4 - 6 pm which includes set-up/clean-up.

If you are interested, fill out the volunteer form and you can come and check out the program before committing.

Weigh In On Sandy's Future

After a very successful Future Fest event, we're following up with two more opportunities for our community to weigh in on what the future of our town should look and feel like in the decades to come. Thanks for sharing your input!

Envision Sandy 2050

Sandy's comprehensive plan update project, Envision Sandy 2050, is off to a great start! Thanks to everyone who has engaged so far in the community visioning process - over the last six months we have had over 1,000 interactions with Sandy residents and business owners through community conversations, events, and online tools. The visioning process asked: "what do you love about Sandy today, and what do you want to preserve for the future?" The Envision Sandy 2050 Vision statement (a draft is in shown in the image to the right) synthesizes the key themes and ideas uncovered through this outreach. This vision statement will lay the foundation for new goals and policies in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Please take a moment to review the draft Envision Sandy 2050 Vision Statement and take the survey to let us know if we're on the right track! Thank you for sharing your voice!

Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2022

 Our mini pumpkins are officially gone! If you didn’t get one but still want to participate, pick up an entry form at the library (Hoodland or Sandy)

Download and print an entry form by clicking HERE

Here are the details: 

No carving or candles. Use paint, markers, glue, googly eyes, feathers, gems, or other craft supplies for their design! Return decorated pumpkins by Monday, October 24. All participants will be entered into a drawing to win a $5 gift card. One entry for each category will be selected as Best in Show and will win a Halloween-inspired gift basket of tasty treats and prizes. Winners will be announced by Friday, October 28. Prizes for Kids, and Teens!

There are wooden pumpkins and crayons for preschool kids to take if they want to decorate a pumpkin, too! These they can keep, they are not a part of the contest. 

When the pumpkins are returned, be sure to return an entry form. 

Voting will begin online on October 24. More details about the voting process are forthcoming. 

Hallie Ford Art Museum part of Cultural Pass Express

 New Cultural Pass!

The Hallie Ford Art Museum has been added to our Cultural Pass Express. Just in time to see George and Coleen Hoyt's Collection of Northwest Coast Art. Now through December 17, 2022.  Reserve your pass

Read about the exhibit here.

Join the Library Advisory Board (4 open seats)

Library Advisory Board (4 open seats)

Do you love the Sandy and Hoodland public libraries and all they have to offer? We need you on the Library Advisory Board! The purpose of the Library Advisory Board is to advise the City Council and Library Director on the development of library services, programs, and facilities to meet needs of the Sandy and Hoodland Library Service Areas. The board has been working hard to garner more support for our libraries and the LINCC Library District. We could use your help! Click here to apply!

Pura Belpré Award winning books for Kids

The Pura Belpré Award, named for the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library, celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.

Click on the image to find a list of the books with this award in our catalog!