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Exhibit: Origami Art by Judy Chan

All Day 3/1 - 4/29
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Exhibit
Event Details:

Judy is a retired banker. She moved to the States 36 years ago from Hong Kong. She loves to create different things, so she knits and folds paper, among other things. She started doing origami when she was a little girl.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Exhibit: Mosaics by Jim Pestillo

All Day 3/1 - 4/30
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Lobby Display Case - Three Creeks
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Exhibit
Event Details:

Learn how to make a stone mosaic at home, without tools - starting with a decorative mosaic from a 'home store' or tile shop. Several examples are available to view from artist Jim Pestillo. 

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Exhibit: Art by Andrea Lopez

All Day 3/3 - 4/27
Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Exhibit
Event Details:

Andrea Lopez is a Colombian American artist currently living and working in Vancouver, WA. Originally from Colombia, Lopez discovered her passion for art later in life after initially pursuing a career in medicine.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Exhibit: Wild About Nature: Honoring the Animals and Culture of the Gorge

All Day 4/1 - 4/29
Adults
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Art Gallery - White Salmon
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Exhibit
Event Details:

Exhibit featuring creations painted on cherry-wood bark by local artist Joy Markgraf.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Exhibit: Southwest Washington Watercolor Society

All Day 4/26 - 5/29
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Exhibit
Event Details:

Come into the library and view the annual juried Southwest Washington Watercolor Society exhibit. Vibrant watercolor pieces in a range of subjects and styles will be on exhibit through May.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Noticing Nature for Families

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness
Event Details:

Nature is everywhere—we just need to learn to see it!

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Build It

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun

Inspire your imagination and develop your STEM skills. You never know what we'll build with: LEGO® bricks, blocks, boxes, or other fun materials.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Kids & Tweens STEM Lab

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. This hands-on program offers an opportunity to engage in a range of STEM activities from designing and building to experimenting and exploring.

For ages  5–12.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Classic Cinema

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Lights! Camera! Action! Come join us to watch fantastic oldies and classic films. Each film will have a per-screening introduction and post-screening discussion. 

Refreshments provided by the Friends of Woodland Community Library.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Creative Crafts: Earth Day Fairy Gardens

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
La Center Community Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Room: Off-site - La Center
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Join us to explore your inner artist and celebrate spring by making a unique fairy garden. We will be learning about succulent plants and using them in our garden designs.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Poetry Open Mic Night

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Join us for a Poetry Open Mic in honor of National Poetry Month! Read original work, share your favorite poem, or sit back and enjoy a night of poetry and refreshments. 

For ages 13+

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Teen Hangout

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun
Event Details:

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things!

For ages 13–19.

Join us every every Saturday from 3–5 pm, and every Thursday from 4:30–6:30 pm.

Snacks are provided by Friends of Vancouver Community Library.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Teen/Adult Creative Crafts: DIY Rainbow Rag Rug

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Join us to make a craft.

For ages 13+

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Kids Board Game Social Club

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun, Health/Wellness
Event Details:

Drop in to enjoy a variety of board games. Play an old favorite, or learn something new! 

For ages 5–9. 

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Early Learners Play to Learn

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Games or Fun

Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together. 

For ages 0–5.

Jugar para aprender con Early Learners: 

¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas. 

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Baby Storytime: Ages 0–18 months

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–18 months.

Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses

Inicie a su bebé en las palabras y la lectura con libros, canciones y juegos para bebés y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

De 0 a 18 meses.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Early Learners Play to Learn

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun

Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together. 

For ages 0–5.

Jugar para aprender con Early Learners: 

¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas. 

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities with your parents or caregivers. 

For ages 0–5.

Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Children's Area - Ridgefield
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities with your parents or caregivers. 

For ages 0–5.

Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, except holidays.

Semanal los lunes y miércoles, excepto festivos.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Line Dancing

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness
Event Details:

Get your dancing shoes on—or really any shoe, boot, slipper that you can find, and join us as we learn line dances for fun and exercise.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Early Learners Music and Movement

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Games or Fun, Storytime

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5.

Música y movimiento de Early Learners:

Disfrute de canciones, rimas, ritmo y baile en este activo programa para niños y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Tween Book Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about books? Join our book group for friendly discussions.

For ages 9–12.

Limited copies are available on a first come first serve basis at the library.

This month we will be reading

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Art Chat

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Battle Ground Community Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Community/Civic Engagement, Meeting
Event Details:

Art Chats are held to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local art events, and to network with your peers.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Adult English Conversation Circle

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Family Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meeting

Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.

For adults 18+

To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:

  • Introduce yourself
  • Discuss topics related to your life
  • Express ideas and ask simple questions
  • Follow discussions on a variety of topics
  • Confidently participate in the discussion

You do not need to converse completely error-free in the language and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.

Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources

 

Círculo de conversación en inglés para adultos

Practique inglés en grupo, dirigido por un voluntario angloparlante.

Para mayores de 18 años.

Para participar en los Círculos de conversación, debe tener un dominio suficiente de la lengua para poder:

  • Presentarse
  • Debatir temas relacionados con su vida
  • Expresar ideas y formular preguntas sencillas
  • Seguir los debates sobre diversos temas
  • Participar con confianza en el debate

No es necesario que converse completamente sin errores en inglés y es posible que tenga algunas lagunas en su vocabulario. Los Círculos de conversación NO son clases formales de idiomas.

¿Necesita ayuda para empezar o mejorar sus conocimientos? Consulte estos recursos de forma gratuita con su carné de la biblioteca. Recursos para el aprendizaje de idiomas

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.