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Zen gardens have been around for hundreds of years and are meant to be calming and encourage meditation. Decorate and design a Mini Zen Garden for your home or office.

Date: Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

For the discerning gentleman who enjoys great literature, and for those who just like to hang out with the guys.

At January's meeting, the group will discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Date: Monday, January 5th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

Learn how to keep your accounts and passwords safer. learn ways to spot common scams and avoid fraud.

Space is limited. Registration is required. Call the library at 503-668-5537 to register for a class.

Class offered on the following dates: 

Tuesday, January 6

Tuesday, February 3

Tuesday, April 14

Tuesday, May 5

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

Did you know that when you clearly visualize what you want for your life, your mind works to help make it come true? Come create a vision board for your life in 2026! Come for quiet time to focus on your priorities or bring along friends and make it a group get together! We will start with journaling prompts and reflection time followed by time to create a paper collage vision board of your hopes, dreams, and aspirations in 2026. All supplies are provided unless you prefer to bring something of your own.

Dream - Create - Do

Presented by Janelle Wren

Come discuss the book of the month, what you're currently reading/watching, or even just your favorites with other fans of manga and anime! Each month we will read a specific manga title or discuss a particular genre of the mediums! 

Registration is required to receive a copy of the month's book title.

Date: 4th Monday of each month Starting in January 2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

In our first after-hours program of the year, come play Laser Tag in the library! We will play multiple rounds of team-based laser tag games using the entire main area of the library as our playing field. Not playing the current round? Relax in the community room with snacks and music wand wait for your next game!

Registration required.

Date: Friday, January 16 
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Sandy Public Library

Come discuss the book of the month, what you're currently reading/watching, or even just your favorites with other fans of manga and anime! Each month we will read a specific manga title or discuss a particular genre of the mediums! 

Registration is required to receive a copy of the month's book title.

Date: 4th Monday of each month Starting in January 2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

Todos Juntos presents this inclusive playgroup, designed for families with children who have developmental needs and neurodiverse challenges. It offers a safe, supportive environment where children can engage in sensory activities tailored to their unique needs, while building essential social, emotional, and school-readiness skills.

Date: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library

Do you have a child that wants to improve their reading skills? Come join the Hoodland Library for Books with Booker. Kids can sign up for 15-minute sessions with a licensed therapy dog. Books with Booker can help improve your child's reading skills, enthusiasm for reading, and interaction with pets. All dog handlers will be present during the duration of this activity.

Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month 
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Hoodland Library Children's Corner