June 1 - August 31

Summer reading for all ages starts on June 1st!

We will offer many fun-filled summer events, including fun in the park, and teen activities.

Come to the library to pick up a reading log or track your reading on the Beanstack app. Read for 10 hours before August 31 and complete bonus challenges to win prizes and to be entered into a grand prize drawing for gift cards to Oaks Park (Kids and Teens), a gift card to Wippersnappers (Little Readers), or $100 cash (adults).

For more information about summer reading program Click HERE

Book Clubs

Details for book clubs click here

Dinosaurs, fossils, and fun – oh my! We are excited to partner with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History to bring an exhibit uncovering the mysteries of Oregon in the age of the dinosaurs. Explore fossil evidence, dig deep into time, and discover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur. Come visit us from June 13 to July 11.

Join us for this dino-mite adventure and explore the clues that fossils reveal about Oregon during the Age of Dinosaurs. Presented by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon.

the library will be closed Monday June 19th in honor of Juneteenth

New art at Sandy Public Library!

Local photographer Mike Earussi will exhibit 15 original photographs through June 30.

Call for artists!

There is a new group exhibit coming to Sandy! The theme is The Tide Rising.

Fill out the form HERE (Deadline August 1)

At this time, each participating artist may submit 1 or 2 works. Any medium is welcome, no experience necessary.

The Sandy Public Library needs your help to maintain our planter boxes and grounds! This would be (most likely) a monthly event organized by a wonderful volunteer. We are planning on replacing high-maintenance plants and moving towards becoming more bee-friendly, in coordination with the City's Bee City initiative.

If you are interested in helping out, please use the form to let us know!

Reading Tutors Needed

We are currently looking for reading tutors at the Sandy Public Library. If you are interested in tutoring one of our young patrons, please contact Monica Smith

Personalized Book Recommendations

Library of Things

Author Talk - Seeing Autism by Barbara Avila, M.S

Are you a caregiver, parent, spouse, or friend of someone with autism? Are you autistic yourself? Join us on Thursday, June 1st at 6 pm to hear local author and autism specialist, Barbara Avila, M.S., discuss her book Seeing Autism: Connection Through Understanding.

Run with Pride Sandy

Saturday, June 10

9:00 am - 5k run

9:10 am - 5k walk

5K FUNDRAISER Proceeds Benefit: Students Advocating for Equality

Show your PRIDE and support Sandy High School students. Walk or run with us on Saturday, June 10.

Longest Day Parkway

Thursday, June 22 between 6:30-8:00 pm

Starts and ends by Bornstedt Park

The Library will be at the Longest Day Parkway with games, and Packets for Summer Reading. Roll by and say hello!

Free event, no registration necessary.

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Teen Makerspace Starts

Wednesday, June 28, 4:00 pm

Sandy Community Center.

39250 Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055

Announcing the new teen makerspace at the Sandy Community Center! Makerspace is a vibrant hub where young people aged 12-17 can unleash their creativity, curiosity, and imagination through crafting, building, designing, and exploring. Teens will have access to a range of cutting-edge tools and materials, including 3D printers and laser engravers, to bring ideas to life with the help of our knowledgeable library staff. Not only will teens learn new skills and techniques, but they will also connect with other teens who share their passion for making. Visit our makerspace on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, and discover the endless possibilities of the maker movement! Questions may be directed to Rebecca Hanset

Take your book with you!

Library materials are always available through our catalog lincc.org and download the Libby app for ebooks and eaudiobooks.

Fines for Food

All fines paid during National Library Week have gone to a local food bank. In Sandy $231.72 will be donated to the Sandy Community Action Center and in Hoodland $37.90 will be donated to the Neighborhood Missions Food Pantry to purchase items in need.

❤️📚 Thank you!

Curbside Pickup

We are still offering curbside pickup! Give us a call when you arrive and we'll bring out your holds. READ more

All library programs are sponsored in part by The Friends of Sandy Library and Friends of the Hoodland Library

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