Thank you for your interest in the monthly newsletter for the Sandy and Hoodland Public Libraries! We have lots of great events coming up! Program details are listed below. Dates and times are subject to change so please check this link for up to date information: www.ci.sandy.or.us/Library

Sandy Public Library38980 Proctor Blvd, Sandy Oregon 97055(503) 668-5537Hours:Monday - Friday10 am - 7 pmSaturday10 am - 5 pmSunday1 pm - 5 pm

Hoodland Public Library24525 E Welches Rd, Welches, Oregon 97067(503) 622-3460Hours:Monday 11 am - 7 pmTuesday -Saturday11 am - 6 pmSundayClosed

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SandyPublicLibrarywillbeclosedMay1-5,2017,forstaffand volunteers to prepare our collection for a technological up-grade. All programs scheduled will still take place in the communi-ty room, and we will reopen on May 5th at 5pm for Library Coffee House/First Friday. No Sandy or Hoodland items will be due during the closure; San-dy patron due dates will be automatically extended to May 7th, if the original due date was between May 1-5th. Sandy patron holds will be automatically suspended beginning April 27th. “Suspended” status keeps your position in the hold queue. Holds will be automatically unsuspended when the library re-opens the week of May 7th.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility during our upgrade!

Closure! Sandy Library will be closed,

May 1st through May 5th.

Hoodland Libraryclosed

April 30th.

What is RFID?RFIDstandsforradiofrequencyidentification.RFIDallowsastackofitemstobecheckedinoroutbyradio frequency IDs as opposed to scanning individual barcodes, leading to faster checkout, improved materials security, and automated check-in processes. RFID has been successfully used in libraries in Asia, Europe,andNorthAmericaformorethan15years.InthePacificNorthwest,you’llfindRFIDinlibrariesinMultnomah County, Washington County, Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, Seattle, and many other communities.

When will RFID technology be implemented? The goal for all libraries in Clackamas County is June 2017. We anticipate tagging materials in April-May and implementing the new self-checkout kiosks by June or July. Hoodland Library will be tagged on Sunday (4/30) when they are normally closed, and Sandy Library will be closed for approximately a week (5/1-5/5).

WhatarethebenefitsofusingRFID?•RFID makes checkout faster than our current barcode scanner system. •Librarystaffandvolunteerswillbeabletotrackandsortmaterialsmoreaccurately.•Staffcandedicatemoretimetoassistpatronsandofferadditionalprogramming.•RFIDtagswilldoubleassecuritytagsforthelibraries’theftdetectionsystems.

WillstafflosetheirjobstoRFIDautomatedsystems?Staffwillnotbelaidoffbythischange.Infact,RFIDsystemswillimprovestaffworkingconditionsandgive us the ability to provide meaningful service to you instead of checking books in & out at a relentless pace!

How do libraries use RFID?Libraries place RFID tags in each library item (book, CD, DVD, etc.) and these tags facilitate transactions like check-in and check-out.

How are we paying for this?SandyandHoodlandLibrarieshavebudgetedforRFIDforatleast2budgetcycles,andwewillfinallygetto use this money! We have set aside $75,000 to cover the cost of tags and hardware. We also plan to do somesmallrenovationsatSandyandHoodlandLibrarytohelpusutilizetheefficiencyofRFID.

How is my privacy protected when RFID tags are used to identify library materials?Thelibrary’sRFIDtagswillcarryonlyuniquenumericalidentifiers.Notitle,author,publisherinformation,patron name or use pattern can be found by reading an RFID tag placed in LINCC library materials. Clacka-mas County does not plan to use RFID-enabled library cards at this time. We will continue using barcoded patron cards for the foreseeable future.

ArethereanyhealtheffectsassociatedwithRFID?The World Health Organization (WHO) and many other organizations have conducted extensive research onthepotentialhealtheffectsofexposuretoelectromagneticfields.WHOhasconcludedthatatthefre-quencyusedbylibraryRFIDsystems(13.56MHz),thereisnoevidenceofadverseeffectstogeneralhealthor pregnancy. Nor is there any record of interference with medical devices such as pacemakers. For more information,seeWHO’sdetailedreportat:www.who.int/peh-emf/about/WhatisEMF/en/index1.html

If you have any questions, please ask us.Libraryassistants@ci.sandy.or.us

or 503-668-5537

The SANDY SEED LIBRARY, “it will grow on you!”.

Thank you to our donars!SandyActionCenter*Al’sGardenCenterofGresham*

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds * Plantation Products Irene Hollowell - Southern Exposure Seed Exchange *

Tony’sGardenCenter*Sustainable Mountain Agriculture Center * Sandy Public Library Friends

“Check out” seed for your garden. At the end of the season, collect seeds to return to the library to replenish its inventory. The seeds have been donated to launch this program. All seeds are free to members.

Questions? Contact Susie Jenkins at 503-668-5537 or

email sjenkins@ci.sandy.or.us

Hoodland & Sandy will host a Free Comic Book Day event!Sandy 11-1 pm & Hoodland 1-3 pmDiscoveryoursuperheroname!Superheroshield&cuff-makingworkshop.Freecomics,refreshments,and activities!

Sandy Library will have a Cosplay Contest at noon. Three winners will win $10 gift cards and be selected according to the judging criteria below:*True to Character - How well does the costume convey the original character? Is the character easily recognizable?*Quality - How well made is the costume, do the materials help? How are the accessories?*Effort-Howmucheffortwentintothecostume?

The contest is open to all ages and divided into three categories: kids, teens, and adults. Costumed partici-pantsreceivearaffleticketandareenteredintoadrawingforoneofthreeprizes.Contact: Rebecca Robinowitz, rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us

The 1,932 Mile Walk From Missouri to OregonMay 18th

John Salisbury and Richard Matthews will cover the length of the Oregon Trail, from Independence to Oregon City, using slides of the trail. They will incorporate the importance of Dr John McLoughlin, and his role in saving many Oregon Trail pioneers. Mr. Salisbury has walkedtheOregonTrailin5differentlocations(Independence,Kear-ney, Casper, Boise, and Oregon City) for a total of 5 weeks as part of afederalhistoryprojectinthe1990’s.He“walkedinthedustofthefootprints of those who came before us”. Contact: Susie Jenkins sjenkins@ci.sandy.or.us

Mark your calendar! Travel Talk: SPAIN!June 1 st 6:30Katie and Tracy will share a brief slide show of their three week trip to Spain, highlightingregional differences in language, culture and cuisine. Monica will talk about her visit toBarcelona sharing insights and observations as well as pinhole photos she took while in thecity. Both will offer travel tips. A book list including both fiction and non-fiction books aboutSpain, will be available.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Sandy Public Library, the Library Coffee House is held on the first Friday of each month at 6 pm. This event features live music, refreshments and a craft for kids

Coming up next month!

Will West & SkipVonKuske

Friday, May 5th @ 6 pm Find them on Facebook @steelheadstalkersband

Friday, June 2 nd @ 6 pm

A great blend of Jazz, Latin, Funk, Pop, Pablo Grabiel & The Steelhead Stalkers Band is a Sandy FavoriteTherewillbetreatsfromTollgateBakery,&coffeecourtesyofStar-bucks,greatmusic,andakids’craft!We will be hosting the Recreation Department/Community Center at the Library for First Friday. There will be some great activities!PlayalongwiththeSandychamberofcommerce“SelfieScavengerhunt”&takeaselfiewithabook!Moreinformationatsandyoregonchamber.org

T-LABTeen Library Advisory Board

Ages 12-17Monday, May 15, 4-5 pm

If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Rebecca

rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us

You bring the inspiration, we provide the tools! Teen MakerSpace is a program that fosters opportunities for teens to have experiences that ignite creativity & imagination. Teens can satisfy a hunger for information, pique an interest, and connect with a community of creators. Teens 12-17, 3-5pm, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Be inspired.

Mondays 4-5 pm@ Sandy Library

Contact rrobinowitz@ci.sandy.or.us

Saturday, May 13, 2-4 pm

Scratch Day is a global net-work of events where peo-

ple gather to celebrate, the free coding platform & online community for kids. Scratch Day events bring together young people from the Scratch com-

munity to share projects, learn from each other, &

welcome newcomers.Sandy Public Library & Hoodland Public Library

Fun activities, popcorn, and the opertunity to learn a fun, new skill!

Contact: Rebecca Robinowitz

Anandacan’twaitforstorytime! Come, read to her Thursdays 4-5 pm in the Children’ssectionattheSandyLibrary.Reading to a dog will help your child develop readingskillsandconfidence.Sign up at the information desk or call 503-668-5537 for 15 minute reading sessions.

In partnership with

Read to the Dog

Reading to a dog will help your child develop reading skills and confidence.Sign up at the information desk or call 503-668-5527 for 15 minute reading sessions with Prudence.

Prudence will be at the library every Thursday from 3:00–4:00pm.

About DoveLewis

DoveLewis, established in 1973

and based in Portland, Oregon, is

the Northwest’s nonprofit 24-Hour

Emergency & ICU Animal Hospital,

offering advanced veterinary care.

DoveLewis also offers several 100

percent donor-funded programs with

the community including one of

America’s largest volunteer-based

animal blood banks, a nationally

recognized pet loss support program,

24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray

and wild animals, financial assistance

for qualifying low-income families

and abused animals, and a therapy

dog program.

About Guide Dogs

Established in 1942, Guide Dogs

for the Blind’s (GDB) mission is to

place guide dogs with people who

are blind and visually impaired. GDB

also believes that career change dogs

change lives, too. All of these dogs

are great companions. Some go on to

other careers as service dogs, search

and rescue dogs, medical alert dogs,

therapy dogs and other roles.

Read to Prudence the dog at the Sandy Library

Reading to a dog will help your child develop reading skills and confidence.Sign up at the information desk or call 503-668-5527 for 15 minute reading sessions with Prudence.

Prudence will be at the library every Thursday from 3:00–4:00pm.

About DoveLewis

DoveLewis, established in 1973

and based in Portland, Oregon, is

the Northwest’s nonprofit 24-Hour

Emergency & ICU Animal Hospital,

offering advanced veterinary care.

DoveLewis also offers several 100

percent donor-funded programs with

the community including one of

America’s largest volunteer-based

animal blood banks, a nationally

recognized pet loss support program,

24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray

and wild animals, financial assistance

for qualifying low-income families

and abused animals, and a therapy

dog program.

About Guide Dogs

Established in 1942, Guide Dogs

for the Blind’s (GDB) mission is to

place guide dogs with people who

are blind and visually impaired. GDB

also believes that career change dogs

change lives, too. All of these dogs

are great companions. Some go on to

other careers as service dogs, search

and rescue dogs, medical alert dogs,

therapy dogs and other roles.

Read to Prudence the dog at the Sandy Library

Saturday Afternoon Kids’ Club 2-4pm Every Saturday is Kids’ Club at the Sandy Library!1st Saturday of each month: LEGO Club2nd Saturday of each month: Coding Club3rd Saturday of each month: Art Club4th Saturday of each month: Video Games and Minecraft

Hoodland Saturday Afternoon Kids’ Club 1pm to 3pm2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month are LEGO Club. 3rd Saturdays are Art Club.

Hoodland:Story Time is Thursdays at 10:30 am.

Appropriate for all ages.

Wee Ones Story, Songs and Playtime

Thursdays 10-116 months to 3

years

4 Book groups; Men, Women, Mystery & Hoodland Visit the Library website or like the City of Sandy on Facebook to see what books the book groups are reading next. Book Groups meet at the Sandy Library unless otherwise noted.

• Men’sGroupwillmeetMay1stat7pm.• Women’sGroupwillmeetThursday,May11,7pm.• Mystery Book Club will meet Thursday, May 25, 2 pm at the Sandy Community Center• Hoodland Book Group will meet Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 pm If you are interested in joining the

group, email hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us or call 503-622-3460.

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

Friends of Hoodland Library

In partnership with

Book-a-LibrarianEvery Tuesday is Book-a-Librarian day at the Hoodland Library.A reference librarian is available from 2:00pm to 6:00pm to assist you with research, using library resources, or catching up on the latest technologies. You can call ahead and book individual time with the reference librarian at 503-622-3460 or email hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us

A librarian is available every day at the Sandy Li-brary. You may drop in or set up an appointment by email mskinner@ci.sandy.or.us or phone 503-668-5537

Every Tuesday and Thursday 12-1:30 pm.Classes are free

Any language background. Children are welcome.

CalloremailKatieMurphyfor more information

503-783-2583 kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us

There is a new cultural pass at the Library!The Oregon Garden! Check it out. Call to reserve the pass; Sandy Library 503-668-5537 or Hoodland Library 503-622-3460Want to know more about our cultural passes?LINCC.ORG