News from OSU Extension Service - Jan. 17 2022

OSU Extension Service and Professional & Continuing Education

Why are we finding so many dead birds? Our Ask an Expert service is perfect for your unique questions, including this one from someone in Oregon. Find the answer to this and more questions.

Top 12 gardening stories of 2021 From the 70th anniversary of the top-selling "Trees to Know" to a heat dome and a giant hornet, OSU Extension brought practical and inspirational stories to readers in 2021. A dozen brought more attention than others.

Professional & Continuing Education Trainings, workshops, and events always starting: See upcoming programs

Online Urban Agriculture Course In this expert-led course, you can apply what you learn directly to your own backyard or limited space area, and by the end of the program, you'll have a complete set of plans to grow your own thriving crop. Find out more!

Extension in your community Want to connect with Extension on a local level? Find your local Extension office

Creating a Land Steward Property Management Plan One of the most effective tools for caring for your property is a management plan. Using the Land Steward series and our template, you can create a plan that will help you achieve your stewardship goals. Learn how.

We hope you're laying plans for a bountiful garden this month. Thanks from the teams at Professional and Continuing Education and OSU Extension!

National Cheese Lovers Day - 2022

 

Take & Make Kits (January 2022)

Mystery Craft for Kids!
Starting January 15,
Pick up a kit at the Sandy or Hoodland Public Library.
If you like surprises this is the Take & Make for you! We have
collected many fun craft supplies over the years, and this
month we have filled bags with a random selection of
these materials. 

Come grab a bag, get inspired, and send us a photo of your creation. Supplies are limited.

Adult Take & Make: Make a Journal 

Starting January 15, 

Make your own journal for 2022!

Pick up a kit at the Sandy or Hoodland Public Library. 

Supplies are limited.

Curbside Pickup is Still Available

We offer this service during open hours at either Library. It's been a while, so here's a refresher. 

1. Park! Don't call while you are on the road, safety first. Walk-ups are fine too, just call when you are at the library!

2. Give us a call (503) 668-5537. We will ask for your card number, so be prepared. We will want to know where to set your items. Did you walk, did you drive, general location of where you are.

3. We will then check out your items and bring them to you with as little contact as possible. 

4. We ask that you return items through one of the drops to minimize contact.

Mt. Hood Hospice - Grief Education

 

Education Groups start in January! Registration is open for upcoming grief education groups. Social hours are ongoing and meet weekly.

Free. On Zoom. Open to anyone. Contact Mt. Hood Hospice for more information and to register  (503) 668-5545 www.mthoodhospice.org

Storytime with Oregon Symphony - Edward the Emu

 

"Today's episode of Symphony Storytime is a wonderful story with a wonderful message: be yourself! Tired of his life as an emu at the zoo, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals. He spends a day lounging with the lions. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being himself is the best after all. Written by Sheena Knowles and illustrated by Rod Clement. Hosted by Amy Haroldson and featuring Carin Miller Packwood, Principal Bassoon." - Oregon Symphony 

Find Edward the Emu in the library catalog HERE.

More about emus HERE

Happy New Year from the Friends of Sandy Public Library

 December 31, 2021

HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR

FROM THE FRIENDS OF SANDY LIBRARY AND THE BOOKNOOK

Thanks to all our faithful supporters for your patronage during the past year as we have all endured the restrictions of the pandemic.  

Thank you to all our Volunteers who continue to dedicate their collective time and energies maintaining BOOKNOOK daily operations. 

Thank you to the Sandy Public Library for their dedication and strong efforts keeping the Library functional during another difficult year.

See you  in 2022 with more books, more bargains, more great sales.