2025 Summer Reading Program
June 1st - August 31st
The Sandy and Hoodland Libraries offer summer reading for all ages!
Children's Program Schedule
Jugglemania
Get ready for a fun-filled, high-energy performance that’s perfect for the whole family! Join Rhys Thomas for JuggleMania as he brings his internationally acclaimed comedy to the stage. With decades of experience across 30 countries, Rhys combines jaw-dropping juggling with side-splitting humor to create a show where everyone—no matter their age—will have a blast! Whether you’re looking for a light-hearted experience for your little ones or something that’ll have the whole family laughing out loud, JuggleMania delivers fun you won’t want to miss!
Location: Meinig Park Gazebo
When: Wednesday, July 2nd 10:00am - 11:00am
The Art of Conservation
The Oregon Coast Aquarium presents The Art of Conservation! Learn about the causes of plastic pollution, impacts on the ocean, and ways you can help! Then create something beautiful out of everyday trash. This program connects with the Aquarium’s new temporary exhibit “Washed Ashore,” opening May 2025!
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library
When: Wednesday, July 9th, 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Hoodland Library Community Room
When: Wednesday, July 9th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Power Play for the Planet
Saving planet Earth together can be loads of fun! Join us to play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. The whole family will enjoy exploring the environment, designing solutions, and imagining a brighter future.
Location: Sandy Library Community Room
When: Wednesday, July 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Hoodland Library Community Room
When:Thursday, July 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Terrific Trees
Come celebrate trees and springtime [or summertime]! We'll start by closely observing magnified artifacts from all stages of tree life cycles. Then we'll embark on a tree scavenger hunt to discover different types of trees, ways wildlife use them as habitat, and how trees help us. Be ready to create some beautiful tree art, too!
Location: Meinig Park Gazebo
When: Wednesday, August 6th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm **DATE CHANGE** Tuesday, August 26th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Program Schedule
Teen Hangout
This is a drop-in program that provides teens, grades 6th - 12th, a dedicated space to hangout, make friends, watch movies and YouTube on the big screen, play games, share interests, listen to music, get creative and more! Themed crafts and events held monthly. Snacks provided!
Location: Hoyt Community Room in the Sandy Library
When: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Hangout Special Events:
6/2 - End of School Year Celebration!
6/16 - VR Games
7/7 - Board Game Day
7/21 - Escape Room
8/4 - Anime Club
(Almost) End of Summer Teen Lock-in|
Celebrate the end of summer at the Library with a lock-in just for teens! You MUST have completed and turned in your Summer Reading log to attend. Play life-size Among Us/Werewolf in the library, enter for a raffle drawing, and more! Free food, drinks will be available. Registration is required.
Location: Sandy Library
When: Friday, August 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
All Ages Programming
Quidditch in the Park!
Join us in Bluff Park for a magical celebration! Young witches and wizards will craft their own broomsticks before taking to the field for an exciting game of Quidditch. During the match, enjoy a refreshing cup of Butterbeer and some delicious popcorn as you cheer on your fellow players. Costumes encouraged - come dressed in your house colors and be ready for some spellbinding fun!
Location: Bluff Park 38910 Goldenrain St., Sandy, OR
When: Thursday, July 31st 10:00am -12:00pm
Reading Programs
Little Readers (Infant through Preschool)
Grand Prize Drawing: Goodie Bag for Early Literacy
1. When you sign up you are eligible to win from our Book Bundle drawing! Be sure to choose the Book Bundle you would like to win! To choose a Book Bundle go to the Tickets tab. Book Bundles will be drawn starting August 15, so be sure to choose one before that date!
2. Read for 10 hours between June 1 and August 31.
3. Once you have logged 10 hours of reading in Beanstack, you will earn a book, and a $5 fine voucher. You will also be entered into a drawing to win a bag of goodies that foster early literacy!
4. If you're using Beanstack and completed 10 hours before August 31, keep logging hours! Each additional 10 hours will earn you another entry for the grand prize.
Kids (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
Grand Prize Drawing: Nintendo Switch
1. When you sign up you are eligible to win from our Book Bundle drawing! Be sure to choose the Book Bundle you would like to win! To choose a Book Bundle go to the Tickets tab. Book Bundles will be drawn starting August 15, so be sure to choose one before that date!
2. Read for 10 hours between June 1 and August 31.
3.. Once you have logged 10 hours of reading in Beanstack, you will earn a book and a $5 fine voucher. You will also be entered into a drawing to win a Nintendo Switch and game bundle!
4. If you're using Beanstack and completed 10 hours before August 31, keep logging hours! Each additional 10 hours will earn you another entry for the grand prize.
Teens (6th grade through 12th grade)
Grand Prize Drawing: Nintendo Switch
1. Are you ready to level up this summer? Signing up for Summer Reading makes you automatically eligible to win a Book Bundle!
2. Read for 10 hours between June 1 and August 31. For each hour you read, mark off the spot on the game board.
3.. Once you have logged 10 hours of reading you will earn a paperback book, $5 fine voucher, and be entered into a drawing to win a Nintendo Switch Bundle! Come into the library to pick up your book and $5 voucher and turn in any completed paper logs. Book Bundle drawings will begin August 15, so be sure to make your book bundle choice before then!
4. If you've completed 10 hours before August 31, keep going! Each additional 10 hours will earn you another entry for the Nintendo Switch Bundle. Come into the library and ask staff at the information desk for another reading log to earn another entry for the grand prize.
5. Bonus Activity: Write a book review for a chance to win a $10 gift card to a local coffee shop.
Adults
Grand Prize Drawing: $100 Cash
1. Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge on the Beanstack app, by visiting Sandy.Beanstack.org. or by registering at the library. Signing up for Summer Reading makes you automatically eligible to win a Book Bundle! Book Bundle drawings will begin August 15, so be sure to register and make your book bundle choice before then!
2. Log 10 hours of reading between June 1 and August 31 to earn a $5 fine voucher and be entered into a drawing to win $100 cash! Come into the library to pick up your $5 voucher.
3. If you're using Beanstack and completed 10 hours before August 31, keep logging hours! Each additional 10 hours will earn you another entry for the grand prize of $100 cash. If you're participating using the paper log and completed 10 hours before August 31, come into the library and ask staff at the information desk for another reading log to earn another entry for the grand prize.
4. Bonus Activity! Complete a book review for the chance to win a $10 gift card to a local coffee shop.
All library programs sponsored in part by Friends of Sandy Library and Friends of Hoodland Library
Click on the link below to access Beanstack from your computer. Or download the app to your Android or iOS device.
