{"id":417,"date":"2014-09-15T23:38:18","date_gmt":"2014-09-15T23:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/library\/?p=417"},"modified":"2014-09-15T23:39:09","modified_gmt":"2014-09-15T23:39:09","slug":"library-activities-august-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/library\/2014\/09\/15\/library-activities-august-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Activities: August 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

Programming – Sandy Library<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 1st was the monthly Library Coffee House as part of Main Street’s First Friday. \u00a0We hosted singer\/songwriter Caroline Hecht to the great enjoyment of approximately 150 visitors.<\/p>\n

Summer Reading – Sandy and Hoodland Libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 17th \u00a0was the last day to turn in reading log from the Summer Reading Program. \u00a0Here are our final program statistics:<\/span><\/p>\n

Sandy Library<\/span>
Signups: 581<\/span>
Finishers: 103<\/span>

Hoodland Library\u00a0<\/span>
Signups: 79<\/span>
Finishers: 12<\/span>

And for the Teen programs:<\/span>
Sandy Library \u00a0<\/span>Signups: 186 \u00a0 \u00a0Finishers: 41<\/p>\n

Hoodland Library \u00a0Signups: 17 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>HO Finishers: 4<\/span>

The grand prizes for the kids and teens raffle were iPad Minis. We also gave away Lego kits, book sets, t-shirts, and “Robot Arm” toys. Each child who finished received a new paperback book.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"SRprizewinner\"<\/a>A photo of our Kid’s\u00a0Grand Prize Winner with their new iPad Mini!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Community Involvement<\/strong><\/p>\n

On August 4th, Library Director Sarah McIntyre attended the Hoodland Women’s Club luncheon meeting to give a quick update on the future move of the Hoodland Library. \u00a0Sarah will speak to the group in January to gather input on the building process.<\/p>\n

Staff Training and Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

On August 13th seven staff members met to discuss programming at the library and create a framework for the coming year. \u00a0Many of the libraries upcoming programs can be found on pages 20-21 of\u00a0the City of Sandy Recreation Guide<\/a>. \u00a0Stay tuned for additional programs!<\/p>\n

On August 20th and 27th Staff training was offered by Librarians Maureen Skinner and Monica Smith to prepare for combining the Reference Desk and the Kid’s Service Desk. \u00a0Staff learned how to answer Reference\u00a0questions, and how to troubleshoot the public computers. \u00a0On Sunday August 31st staff and the Friends of the Library worked together to remove the large desk at the entrance to the Kids’ Room, and created a smaller approachable desk in the same spot. \u00a0\u00a0There has been a great deal of positive feedback on the more visible and accessible aspects to the new layout.<\/p>\n

City-wide Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seven library employees helped set up and serve at the Volunteer Picnic, thanking our wonderful volunteers that do so very much for us.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sandy Library – In August the theme of our adult display was\u00a0Let’s Get Cooking<\/i>. This was to acknowledge the harvest\/canning season. There were a total of 9 items checked out.<\/p>\n

Hoodland Library – We have an Oregon Battle Of the Book (OBOB) display!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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