We have had big sales before but this is, by far, the biggest dahlia sale we have EVER had at the library. There are so many varieties to choose from.

This is an incredible deal, . . . → Read More: Annual Dahlia Sale Starts May 16]]> The dahlias are here!

We have had big sales before but this is, by far, the biggest dahlia sale we have EVER had at the library. There are so many varieties to choose from.

This year has the best deals, also. We’re selling everything for .50 cents each!

This is an incredible deal, since many of these tubers sell retail for $4 to $20 each.

Tell your friends and neighbors! All proceeds benefit the library. Thank you to Bob Patterson and the Portland Dahlia Society for donating this bumper crop of tubers.

Sale ends June 10.

This program allows LINCC patrons to obtain a library card from other participating Oregon libraries (Click Here for list of participating libraries). That means . . . → Read More: New: Oregon Library Passport Program]]> Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) patrons, as of May 1, now have access to materials from libraries all over the state of Oregon thanks to the Oregon Library Passport Program (OLPP).

This program allows LINCC patrons to obtain a library card from other participating Oregon libraries (Click Here for list of participating libraries). That means that if you are traveling and visiting a city whose library participates in the OLPP you can check out materials from that library. If you have a valid LINCC library card you can apply for that library’s card by following their standard rules for obtaining one.

Since LINCC libraries are participating, that means that people with library cards from participating systems can obtain a LINCC library card if they are visiting Clackamas County.

To obtain an out-of-area library card you will need to present your LINCC library card and photo ID.

The Passport library card is free and valid for one year.

Loan limts: Out of LINCC area libraries will set their own rules on how many items can be checked out. This may be different from LINCC’s Passport limits.

Patrons from out of the LINCC service area that want to obtain cards from Clackamas County can borrow up to five items and place up to five holds. Overdue fines on three items or fines in excess of $25 result in a blocked card.

For more information, call the library at 503.630.8273 or visit the Oregon Library Passport Program Web site.

We had a great turn out for the first meeting and it is not too late to join the group. All teens between 12 and 17 are welcome.

At this meeting, the . . . → Read More: Teen Council Meeting Tuesday, May 7]]> The second meeting of the Estacada Library Teen Council will take place on Tuesday, May 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the Flora Room.

We had a great turn out for the first meeting and it is not too late to join the group. All teens between 12 and 17 are welcome.

At this meeting, the agenda is:

* Elect officers for 6-month terms

* Work on library mini-golf project

* Talk about music, movies and whaterver

* Eat pizza!

The book sale will feature patron donations as well as materials withdrawn from the library’s collection. Payment is cash only. . . . → Read More: Really Big Book Sale April 20 & 21]]> Our book sale is TODAY! We are excited about seeing our long-time library friends as well as visitors to Estacada at our fundraiser. This is a great chance to show off our library and town.

The book sale will feature patron donations as well as materials withdrawn from the library’s collection.
Payment is cash only. Most items priced to sell for $1 or less. New and older materials include: fiction and non-fiction, hardbacks & paperbacks, VHS movies, compact discs (music),  CD and cassette audio books, CD-ROMs, computer games, puzzles, and misc. library equipment. We’re selling a wide range of genres and subjects for all ages.

All proceeds go to benefit Estacada Library programs and services.

The class schedule for the rest of April will remain unchanged.

The Internet Job Searching class will return in May.

The May classes are: How to Use E-mail, Beginning Microsoft Word, Facebook for Beginners, and Internet Job Searching.

Sign-up is one week in advance. Call the library at 503.630.8273 or stop in to register.

The full May schedule:

May 8: How to Use . . . → Read More: May Computer Classes]]> The library offers weekly computer classes on topics relevant to beginning users.

The May classes are: How to Use E-mail, Beginning Microsoft Word, Facebook for Beginners, and Internet Job Searching.

Sign-up is one week in advance. Call the library at 503.630.8273 or stop in to register.

The full May schedule:

May 8: How to Use E-mail

May 15: Beginning Microsoft Word

May 22: Facebook for Beginners

May 29: Internet Job Searching

* How to Use E-mail will show how to use such services as Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail. Participants will learn how to create an e-mail account. Also covered: reading and sending email, creating folders, sending attachments, the address book, and Internet e-mail safety.

* Beginning Microsoft Word teaches participants the basics of Word by showing how to create a letter and/or a simple document with an image. It will cover cutting and pasting, type sizes and styles, inserting photos and images.

* Facebook for Beginners will explain how to set up a Facebook account and some basics on posting status updates and privacy settings. Note: Facebook requires users to have an e-mail address to set up a Facebook account. If you need help setting up an email account attend the email class first. Make sure you bring your Facebook User Name and Password so you can log in to your account at the library.

* Internet Job Searching helps job seekers who are confused by the many online employment databases cut through unwanted information to find relevant job postings.

Prerequisites: The classes are for people who have basic experience using computers. Participants must have an understanding of how to use a mouse, how to type, how to turn on a computer and how to open  and close a computer window. Laptop computers will be provided. You can bring your own laptop computer, if preferred. The class size  is limited to 4.

WEEKLY ONE-ON-ONE TUTORIALS

The weekly one-on-one computer tutorials happen every Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Need help with some aspect of computer usage? Sign up for a half-hour session with Cathy, our volunteer computer instructor.

To sign-up for the classes or the tutorials, come in or call the library one week before the class at 503-630-8273.

As we anticipate SPRING come see some wondrous bursts of color as he presents a slideshow of our state’s magnificent variety of flowers . . . → Read More: Wild Flowers of the Columbia River Gorge Program]]> Our Festival of the Fungus mushroom expert Jake Hurlbert will present “Wild Flowers of the Columbia River Gorge and High Cascades” on Saturday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m. in the Flora Room.

As we anticipate SPRING come see some wondrous bursts of color as he presents a slideshow of our state’s magnificent variety of flowers from Agoseris to Yellow Flag.

This program is free and open to the public.

by Librarian Annie Sprague

“A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he’ll give you his.” From the book Marley and Me by John Grogan

Last week I had the great pleasure to visit Eagle Creek Elementary school with . . . → Read More: Notes from the Living Room #7]]> Gone to the Dogs

by Librarian Annie Sprague

“A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he’ll give you his.” From the book Marley and Me by John Grogan

Last week I had the great pleasure to visit Eagle Creek Elementary school with my new friends: one two legged and one four legged! Cruse, a beautiful silver Standard Poodle, and his Human, Brenda Thrasher, came to meet the children in Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Baker, and Ms. Bennett’s classes. Cruse is a sensitive, sweet and intelligent dog (poodles rank #2 in all dog breeds for intelligence) and he is also a licensed, insured and trained therapy dog who adores children. We came to school to tell the students about the Estacada Library’s Read to the Dogs program, where kids sign up to read to Cruse in 15-minute sessions.

It was so much fun to watch Cruse interact with the children. He is a wonderfully mellow dog. He let each child say “hi” and pet him, and he loved the attention and affection he got from the kids. It was fun for me to answer questions about reading to Cruse. Parents, one of the benefits of reading to dogs is that they are calm, non-judgemental listeners that can build a child’s confidence with reading. With confidence comes enthusiasm for reading and improved reading skills. Kids love dogs and these kids were so excited about the idea of spending 15 minutes with Cruse and having his undivided attention!

To sign up your child to read to Cruse call 503.630.8273.  Cruse and Brenda are at the library on the first Sunday of the month from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the following dates: April 7, May 4,  June 1.

Cruise and Annie at Eagle Creek Elementary School