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Master Gardener Series: Hostas - Your Answer to Color in the Shade Garden

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Allene Wodaege Community Room at Ridgefield Community Library
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Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Think you can't have color in your shade garden? You bet you can! Join Master Gardener John Wecks for a presentation on hostas, a variable and surprisingly colorful shade plant that thrives in the PNW.

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Family STEM Lab: Tech Petting Zoo at Fourth Plain Community Commons

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-site
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Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Come play with different STEAM-focused learning tools. Practice engineering, coding, robot programming skills and more.

For ages 3–19.

This program made possible through generous support from the Pacific Power Foundation.

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Washington State Civics 101

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library
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Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Community/Civic Engagement, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Want to know how a bill becomes a law in Washington State? Join us for a workshop exploring the legislative process. Learn about the three branches of state government and discover how to track bills and participate in the legislative process.

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Alzheimer's Association Series: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (WD) at Woodland Community Library
Register Now
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

For centuries, we have known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age.

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Washington State Civics 101

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Three Creeks Community Library
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Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Community/Civic Engagement, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Want to know how a bill becomes a law in Washington State? Join us for a workshop exploring the legislative process. Learn about the three branches of state government and discover how to track bills and participate in the legislative process.

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Exhibit: Origami Art by Judy Chan

All Day 3/1 - 5/31
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: 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.

Skamania County Reads Exhibit: Wild Wonder Featuring Stephen Proctor

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Adults
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Art Gallery - Stevenson
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Nature photography and drone footage featured in Stephen Proctor’s book

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: Photography by Ryan Claypool

All Day 5/1 - 6/24
Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Exhibit
Event Details:

This work is an exploration of collective consciousness through familial bonds, suggesting that memory, like mythology, is a living thing. 

Artist statement:

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Bike Rodeo at Skamania County Fairgrounds

9:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Skamania/Klickitat Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Skamania/Klickitat Bookmobile
Room: Bookmobile Stop
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Bookmobile Stop, Storytime
Event Details:

FVRLibraries bookmobiles offer a diverse selection of library materials. Wi-Fi is available in the vicinity of the bookmobile where cell service is present.

Beginner's Clay Hand-building Workshop

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
La Center Community Library
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a two-part 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. Be advised this is not a make-and-take activity.

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.

Friends of La Center Community Library Pop-Up Used Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
La Center Community Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Room: Lawn - La Center
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale/Fundraiser, Friends or Foundation

Find great deals while supporting library programs through the Friends of the Library.

Note

This is a Friends of the Library event. The Friends group is an independent fund-raising organization under the umbrella of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation, which is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, working to support Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries through funding, advocacy and volunteer support.

Este es un evento Friends of the Library (Amigos de la biblioteca). El grupo Friends es una organización benéfica independiente en el marco de Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation (Fundación de Bibliotecas Regionales de Fort Vancouver) , registrada como organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3), que opera en respaldo de las Bibliotecas Regionales de Fort Vancouver mediante la recaudación de fondos, servicios de defensoría y apoyo voluntario.

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, Kids
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
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.

Battle Ground History Walk

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Battle Ground Community Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Off-site - Battle Ground
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Join us for a 1–2 hour walking tour highlighting Battle Ground's quirky history.

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.

Skamania County Reads: Hike and Learn on the Pacific Crest Trail

10:30am - 1:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Stevenson Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Off-site - Stevenson
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement, Games or Fun, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jessica Becker, author of the little feet hiking book series, for a family experiential learning hike on the Pacific Cr

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 Writing Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Hybrid (in-person and online)
Event Details:

Join Clark County Poet Laureate Susan Dingle for a generative writing workshop in which we will experiment with a variety of prompts to encourage creativity and s

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.

Chess Social Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games or Fun
Event Details:

Drop in for informal chess games. Bring your own board and chess pieces or use ours. All ages and abilities welcome!

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

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Family 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.

Master Gardener Series: Hostas - Your Answer to Color in the Shade Garden

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Think you can't have color in your shade garden? You bet you can! Join Master Gardener John Wecks for a presentation on hostas, a variable and surprisingly colorful shade plant that thrives in the PNW.

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.

Saturday Bookmobile Visit, Storytime, and Craft at Klickitat Community Center

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Goldendale/Klickitat Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Goldendale/Klickitat Bookmobile
Room: Bookmobile Stop
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Bookmobile Stop, Storytime
Event Details:

FVRLibraries bookmobiles offer a diverse selection of library materials. Wi-Fi is available in the vicinity of the bookmobile where cell service is present.

Find printable bookmobile schedules, information, and a map on our Bookmobiles webpage.

Times are approximate, depending on traffic, weather, road conditions, and wildlife.

Las bibliotecas móviles de FVRLibraries ofrecen una selección diversa de materiales de biblioteca. Wi-Fi está disponible en las cercanías de la biblioteca móvil donde hay servicio celular. 

Encuentre horarios imprimibles de bibliotecas móviles, información y un mapa en nuestra página web de bibliotecas móviles.

Los plazos son aproximados, y dependen del tránsito, el clima, las condiciones de las carreteras y la vida silvestre.

 

During this special Saturday event, listen to stories and create a craft using our crafting materials. Then, browse in the bookmobile and check out something new!

Adult Board Game Social Club

1:30pm - 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.

Conscious Consumption Series: Trashion Show

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Community/Civic Engagement, Performance or Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all designers! Are you passionate about upcycling materials and reducing waste? Showcase your skills by entering our third annual Trashion Show! Participants will create a wearable garment or accessory to showcase on our runway.

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.

Oregon Koto-Kai

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Join Oregon Koto-Kai for a performance of the Japanese koto.

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.

Build It

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
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.

Movie Matinee

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Bring the family, and we'll provide the popcorn, for a matinee showing of Dog Man. Dog Man is about a crimefighting hero out to stop Petey the Cat—a feline supervillian!

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 Movie

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy movies for the whole family. Popcorn and drinks served. 

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 STEM Lab: Tech Petting Zoo at Fourth Plain Community Commons

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Come play with different STEAM-focused learning tools. Practice engineering, coding, robot programming skills and more.

For ages 3–19.

This program made possible through generous support from the Pacific Power Foundation.

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.