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East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Folktales from the Far East

All Day 6/15 - 8/31
Online
Program Type:
Performance or Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Mukashi, mukashi! Journey to the Far East with storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung as he brings to life folktales from across Asia—timeless stories of adventure, wisdom, and wonder. 

altonchung.com

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Mukashi, mukashi! Journey to the Far East with storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung as he brings to life folktales from across Asia—timeless stories of adventure, wisdom, and wonder. 

altonchung.com

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.

origami crafts

Space Origami with Yuki

All Day 6/15 - 8/31
Online
Program Type:
Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Performance or Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Blast off into creativity! Join Yuki Martin and fold along as you create origami figures inspired by space. 

https://yukiorigami.com

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Blast off into creativity! Join Yuki Martin and fold along as you create origami figures inspired by space. 

https://yukiorigami.com

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.

Wolf Haven

Virtual Visit to Wolf Haven

All Day 6/15 - 8/31
Online
Program Type:
Performance or Celebration
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Take a virtual journey through the sanctuary, discover unique skull adaptations of Pacific Northwest mammals, and explore the blooming beauty of the Mima mound prairie.

wolfhaven.org

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Take a virtual journey through the sanctuary, discover unique skull adaptations of Pacific Northwest mammals, and explore the blooming beauty of the Mima mound prairie.

wolfhaven.org

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: Chronic Pain Project

All Day 7/3 - 8/25
Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults

Living with chronic pain means navigating a world that often doesn't see or understand your daily reality. As one artist reflects, "You live at a different level...

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Living with chronic pain means navigating a world that often doesn't see or understand your daily reality. As one artist reflects, "You live at a different level...

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.

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Toddler Storytime: Ages 18–36 months

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime - Toddler: Ages 18–36 months:

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.For ages 18–36 months.Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 mese...

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 18–36 months.

Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

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 Build It

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Games or Fun, STEM/Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Build It:

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

For ages 5–12.

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Games or Fun, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

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

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.

Kids Book Group: Online

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Kids
Book Group - Kid 2025:

Are you ready for chapter books? Grab an adult to join you and come ready to discuss, have fun and make new friends.For ages 5–9.Limited copies are available on a first come, first...

In August we'll be discussing The

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready for chapter books? Grab an adult to join you and come ready to discuss, have fun and make new friends.

For ages 5–9.

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

In August we'll be discussing The

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

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Central at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Hangout:

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things!For ages 13–19.

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun

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

For ages 13–19.

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 Book Group

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Skamania Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Hybrid (in-person and online)
Age Group:
Adults
Book Group - Adult 2025:

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 ...

This month we'll be reading Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Skamania Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Hybrid (in-person and online)
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'll be reading Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

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

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Klickitat Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Conversation Circle - English:

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 langu...

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.

Tween Hangout

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Hangout:

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things!For ages 9–12.

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun

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

For ages 9–12.

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.

Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure: Online

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Games or Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure:

Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. For ages 9–19.

Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons. 

This 11 week-long season will play through the Sunless Citadel adventure. 

Full
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. 

For ages 9–19.

Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons. 

This 11 week-long season will play through the Sunless Citadel adventure. 

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.

Photo of science hero presenter

Science + Stories = Science Heroes

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Summer at Your Library, Games or Fun, Presenter or Speaker, STEM/Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Join the Science Heroes on a mission! Explore the science all around us with exciting experiments and interactive stories. https://www.thescienceheroes.com/

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Games or Fun, Presenter or Speaker, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Join the Science Heroes on a mission! Explore the science all around us with exciting experiments and interactive stories. https://www.thescienceheroes.com/

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

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Hangout:

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things!For ages 13–19.

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun

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

For ages 13–19.

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.

Financial Literacy: Investing Basics 1

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Hybrid (in-person and online), Presenter or Speaker
Age Group:
Adults

Come to the first of two sessions to learn Investing Basics with Financial Advisor Ida West. This session will go over:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Hybrid (in-person and online), Presenter or Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the first of two sessions to learn Investing Basics with Financial Advisor Ida West. This session will go over:

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.

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Baby Storytime: Ages 0–18 months

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime - Baby & Toddler: Ages 0–36 months:

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers.For 0–36 months.Cuentos para bebés y niños pequeños: de 0 a 36 me...

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–36 months.

Cuentos para bebés y niños pequeños: de 0 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

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.

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Baby Storytime: Ages 0–18 months

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime - Baby & Toddler: Ages 0–36 months:

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers.For 0–36 months.Cuentos para bebés y niños pequeños: de 0 a 36 me...

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–36 months.

Cuentos para bebés y niños pequeños: de 0 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

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 (ESL): Beginner Class

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Skamania Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Skamania Room
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.

Kids & Tweens Create

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Create - Kids & Tweens:

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill. For ages 5–12.

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill. 

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.

Adult Drop-In Tech Help

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Creative Classroom at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Drop-In Tech Help:

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.&n...

For a 15 minute appointment, a registration sheet will be placed on the Creative Classroom door 30 minutes before start time. 

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

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+

For a 15 minute appointment, a registration sheet will be placed on the Creative Classroom door 30 minutes before start time. 

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 & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure: Online

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Games or Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure:

Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. For ages 9–19.

Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons. 

This 11 week-long season will play through the Sunless Citadel adventure. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Create a character and take on challenges with a team of other players in this interactive story. 

For ages 9–19.

Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Dungeons & Dragons. 

This 11 week-long season will play through the Sunless Citadel adventure. 

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.

Shut Up & Write!®

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Klickitat Room at Vancouver Community Library
Program Type:
Hybrid (in-person and online), Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Join us each week for a writing group open to all levels and genres. Meet other writers in the area and write together. No sharing or critique required—just a safe, welcoming, shared creative space.

Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Klickitat Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hybrid (in-person and online), Meeting
Event Details:

Join us each week for a writing group open to all levels and genres. Meet other writers in the area and write together. No sharing or critique required—just a safe, welcoming, shared creative space.

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 at Fourth Plain Commons

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Off-site
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Language Learning, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Conversation Circle - English:

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 langu...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning, Outreach

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.

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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 ASL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Conversation Circle - ASL:

Practice signing American Sign Language (ASL)  in a group setting, led by a fluent ASL signer.For adults 18+To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough comm...

The link to join the event will be emailed to registrants. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone. 

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice signing American Sign Language (ASL)  in a group setting, led by a fluent ASL signer.

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 ASL 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 

The link to join the event will be emailed to registrants. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone. 

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.