Programs
On February 4th, we started our Read to the Dog program again! Come visit with Ananda every Thursday from 4-5. Ananda is very sweet. Call 503.668.5537 to sign kids up for 15 minute sessions.
February 5th started our Library Coffee Houses for 2016. Rose City Hot Club played their gypsy jazz. Dan Bosserman was in the lobby to sign and sell his new book: Images of America: Sandy.
On February 8th, 26 people attended Matthias Mantel’s presentation for our Mind, Body Spirit program on Herbs and Healthy Cooking.
On February 10th, we held the 2nd program in our sustainability series. Composting with Worms for K-5 graders.
From January 2 – February 13th, Libraries IN Clackamas County (LINCC) ran a contest for Teens for Teen Summer Reading artwork. The second of two HONORABLE MENTIONS for the 2016 LINCC Teen Art Contest was Erin Karl, an 11th grader at Sandy High School, and a Sandy patron. Her submission is to the left.
February 18th was our Anti-Valentine Teen-Lock in with Ant Farm. 78 teens came to sing karaoke at Ant Farm until 10:45, and then came to the library until midnight to watch their favorite Youtube videos and play minecraft.
On February 20th, authors MJ and Robin Cody spoke at the Hoodland Library. 33 people were in attendance.
On February 25th, the library held a workshop on Home Buyer Education. 18 people attended! It was the largest Home Buyer Education workshop that this group has ever held.
On February 27th, national award winning storyteller, Christopher Leebrick came to the Sandy Library to help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday.
Training
The Sandy Police Department came to our morning staff meeting on February 10th to provide their Run Hide, Fight training for library staff. This was a great training. Kudos to Chief Yamashita and the Police Department staff! View a quick video here!