Every year during National Library Week, the Sandy and Hoodland Libraries run their Fines for Food program.
Sunday, April 6, 2025
National Library Week and Fines for Food
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April Seed Library News
Happy April, Gardeners!
It might not come as a surprise that I have trees on my mind when we have Arbor Day this month, so I wanted to share some interesting things I've learned about trees and how they support us. I read an interesting article from my realtor's magazine, American Lifestyle, called Miyawaki Forests are Taking Root, and it sent me on a journey to be continued further down the email.
In other news, if you missed the Edible Gardening Group meeting in March, I wanted to share one of the key takeaways that I got from Brandon of Slice of Heaven Farm: cultivate the soil around your veggies early and often (starting at about 2 weeks in) as this will keep weeds from having the chance to take root!
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
April Book Club Picks
Here is what the Sandy and Hoodland libraries are reading in April!
Men's Book Club
7:00 PM
Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library
7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Happy March, Gardeners!
There have been some wonderful developments in the works for this year. And all of them are because of our wonderful Sandy Seed Library volunteers.
First, I would like to share that we have a new garden club that will be meeting in the library every 4th Monday, from 6:30 to 8pm. This group will be led by our volunteer Leslie. There has been a lot of expressed interest for a gardening club that meets on a weeknight to accommodate those that have traditional work schedules. I am grateful to Leslie for initiating a way for members of the community to come together face to face.
Second, you might have noticed a new logo on this email. Another one of our fabulous volunteers, Adrienne, helped me with my vision of giving our seed library a branding refresh. There were a few things that we wanted to achieve: we wanted to have our own, unique feel while also tying in with LINCC's recent rebranding as well as with that of the City of Sandy, and at the same time we wanted to honor our past and also celebrate our home within the library. Adrienne came up with this delightful logo design that keeps our original carrot, honoring our founder Susie, and acknowledges our place in the library with the book.
Finally, I have diligently been getting seeds into the cabinet. So far VEG:A-BEANS are out, and by the time you read this I am hoping that all VEG:C-CORN will be there.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Your Reading Guide to the 2025 Oscars
The 2025 Oscars are set to air on March 2, 2025, and this year there are several nominations that are rooted in works of fiction and non-fiction that you can find at your local Clackamas County Library!
While most readers would agree that it's difficult to find a movie that lives up to the book, if you're interested in trying, here are a few of this year's nominations:
WickedWednesday, February 19, 2025
March Book Club Picks
Here is what the Sandy and Hoodland libraries are reading in March!
Men's Book Club
7:00 PM
Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library
7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
February Seed Library News
Happy February, Gardeners!
I want to thank everyone who made it to our 6th-annual seed swap! It truly was a wonderful event. The smiles and laughter were contagious, and it was a joy to see everyone who left with their arms full of the bounty that was offered.
Stay tuned for the exciting, new collaborations sprouting up in our community and some new seeds being added to the library! Not only do we have donations from the seed swap, but I have received donations from the following nurseries: Baker Creek, Peaceful Valley, Portland Nursery, and Territorial Seeds. With some help from my volunteers, we will get these processed and into the cabinet as soon as possible.
Monday, February 3, 2025
National Library Lover's Month Challenge
- Check out a display item
- Check out an item from the Library of Things
- Check out a "NEW" item
- Attend a library program
- Post to your social media using the hashtag #iloveSAPL or #iloveHOPL
- Learn a new library skill (holds, enable your checkout history, etc.)
- Write a short "Community Picks" review
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
February Book Club Picks
Here is what the Sandy and Hoodland libraries are reading in February!
Men's Book Club
7:00 PM
Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library
7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
LINCC How To: How to Enable Your Checkout History
When you frequently use your library, it can be easy to forget which books you may have already read.
However, did you know that you can enable your checkout history and keep track of all the items you've checked out? Here's how:
Step 1: Head to LINCC.org
Step 2: Log in using the 8 digit number on your library card. Your pin will be the 4 digit pin you created when you signed up for the card. The Log In option is at the top of the page on the right hand side.
Step 3: Once logged in, click on the My Account option in the upper right hand side of the site.
Step 4: Here you will see all of your account details. Think of this as your LINCC hub where you can control your account.
Step 5: Under the Account Information tab, towards the bottom, you will see the "Preferences" option. Click on "Preferences" to access the drop-down menu.
Step 6: Under the "Preferences" drop-down menu, you will see several drop-down menus, and at the bottom of these options, you will see the "Enable my Checkout History" box.
Step 7: Click on the "Enable my Checkout History" box.
Step 8: Once you click on the "Enable my Checkout History" box, you will see a pop-up window that informs you that the Libraries in Clackamas County will not release any records related to your library account, except if required by court order. If you agree, click "Ok".
Step 9: One you've selected ok, you will hit the green "Update" button on the lower right-hand side of the screen.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Sandy and Hoodland Library Strategic Questions
Thursday, January 9, 2025
January Seed Library News
Happy New Year, Gardeners!
As 2024 has come to a close, I find myself reflecting on how grateful I am to this community. Thank you for welcoming me with a spirit of generosity and encouragement as I complete my first full year as your local seed librarian. The enthusiasm a lot of you bring is contagious and it motivates me to make more connections, and to continue to grow our resources. Here's to another great year ahead!