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Photo of Angel Ocasio and balloons

Comedy & Magic with Angel Ocasio / Comedia y magia con Ángel Ocasio

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Courtyard - Three Creeks at Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Courtyard - Three Creeks
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, En Español, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio combines silly antics, magic, juggling, and audience participation in his unique style of comedy to present a fun and wacky show suited for all family members.

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Space Painting

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sprint/Baker Gallery at White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Shake, rattle and roll your way through making your own galaxy and aliens! Get creative with a variety of space-themed art techniques while you explore the colors and textures from around the universe. 

Photo of handmade rocket ships blasting off

Rocket Ship Blast Off

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-site - Yacolt at Yacolt Library Express
Library Branch: Yacolt Library Express
Room: Off-site - Yacolt
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

It's National Night Out! Come to the Yacolt Town Park to design, build, and launch your own mini rocket ships! Test different designs to see which one soars the farthest. Can you engineer the ultimate spacecraft?

Photo of handmade rocket ships blasting off

Rocket Ship Blast Off

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawn - La Center at La Center Community Library
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Room: Lawn - La Center
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Design, build, and launch your own mini rocket ships! Test different designs to see which one soars the farthest. Can you engineer the ultimate spacecraft?

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Goodwill Computer Basics

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Build a strong foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use.

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 Fiber Art Social Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Meeting
Event Details:

Join us for our fiber arts social circles, where you can work on your own projects and make connections. Any stitchery hobby is welcome: knitting, crochet, spinning, lap quilting, needlepoint, counted cross-stitch—even mending!

Group meets in the seating area by the magazines, every Thursday of the month, except holidays.

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.

Intro to Fantasy Sports Leagues

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games or Fun, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned sports fanatic or a curious newcomer, this presentation will equip you with everything you need to embark on your fantasy sports journey. In this introductory presentation, you'll discover:

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 Zine Workshop

5:00pm–6:45pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Come make zines at the library! Learn about what zines are, why they're cool, the culture of zines, and get making! All experience levels are welcome, and materials are provided.


 

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 Spicy Romance Book Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Online
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title. 

For adults 18+

Limited copies are available on a first come, first serve basis at the library. You can also check the Libby App from Overdrive for the eBook or eAudio.

Register to receive the online link. If available, a copy of the title will be sent to the Library that is most convenient for you.

The September monthly pick is Rebel by Beverly Jenkins.

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.

FIber Art Social Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Meeting

Join us for our fiber arts social circles, where you can work on your own projects and make connections. Any stitchery hobby is welcome: knitting, crochet, spinning, lap quilting, needlepoint, counted cross-stitch—even mending!

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, Games or Fun, 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.

Adults Introduction to Poetry

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of poetry. Read and discuss various works then work on your own piece alongside your poetry loving 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.

English as a Second Language / Inglés como Segundo Idioma / Английский как второй язык

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Gallery - Stevenson
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Event Details:

Improve your English language reading, writing, and speaking skills. Classes are hosted by a TESOL* certified instructor from Goodwill Industries.

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Klickitat Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning

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.

Adult Nature Lovers Book Group

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Hybrid (in-person and online)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title.

For adults 18+.

Limited copies are available on a first come first serve basis at the library. You can also check the Libby App from Overdrive for the eBook or eAudio.

Online Attendees: Register below to receive the online link. If available, a copy of the title will be sent to the Library that is most convenient for you.

This month we are reading I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within US and a Grander View of Life by Ed Yong.

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.

Score® Series: Meet the Mentor

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presenter or Speaker, Tax/Legal/Business
Event Details:

Are you trying to start a business, find more customers, get funding, or get your business under control?

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: Beginners Clay Hand-Building Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
La Center Community Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Room: Upstairs - La Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a two-part beginners clay series! We will hand-build (this is not a wheel-throwing class) a new project and return the following week to paint our piece, which will then be kiln fired to finish.

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 Fire Preparedness

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
La Center Community Library
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Room: Upstairs - La Center
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Bring the family and learn about all aspects of fire safety including prevention, response and evacuation. This program is presented by an employee of Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue.

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 Games Social Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
La Center Community Library
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games or Fun
Event Details:

Join us for open game play of card games like Pokémon & Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own. Please, no card trading.

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 Board Game Social Club

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games or Fun

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

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 LGBTQ Book Group at Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary and Online

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Off-site - Vancouver
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Hybrid (in-person and online)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title.

For adults 18+

Limited copies are available on a first come, first serve basis at the library. You can also check the Libby App from Overdrive for the eBook or eAudio.

This month we're 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.

Adult Drop-In Tech Help

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more. 

For Adults 18+

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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Gallery - Stevenson
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement, Health/Wellness
Event Details:

Blood donations can help save people's lives. Please consider donating blood today for the Red Cross blood drive.

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, Games or Fun, 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.

Free Tax Assistance

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax/Legal/Business
Event Details:

Want help filing a tax return, reviewing a letter from the IRS, or just have a tax question? Want help submitting an application for the Washington Working Families Tax Credit?

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.

Election 2025: What is the Clark County Charter?

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for an informational session and panel discussion on the Clark County Charter, including an overview of county charters, the history in Clark County, and the role of the charter commission.


 

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.

Willamette Writers Vancouver Chapter Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hybrid (in-person and online), Meeting
Event Details:

Willamette Writers helps writers find their community, develop their craft, and expand their careers at our monthly chapter meetings.

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.