Upcoming Events

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Photo of Angel Ocasio and balloons

Teen Comedy Workshop / Taller de comedia para adolescentes

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Class or Workshop, En Español, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio shares tips and tricks on how to be funny. ocomedy.com

origami crafts

Origami Toys

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area - Ridgefield at Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Children's Area - Ridgefield
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Fold, play, and create! Join Yuki Martin and learn how to make fun, interactive origami toys that move, spin, and transform. 

yukiorigami.com

Photo of dog catching a frisbee

Rescue Dogs in Action

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lawn - Vancouver at Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Lawn - Vancouver
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library
Event Details:

High-flying fun! Amazing Border Collies show off their skills in entertaining sports and herding demonstrations. Meet the stars of the show afterwards.

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Hula Aloha: Dance & Culture of Hawaii

Tuesday, July 22, 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, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant culture of Hawaii through language, music, and hula!

Photo of Danza dancers

Music & Dance with Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli / Música y danza con Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli

Tuesday, July 22, 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: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, En Español, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Experience the rhythm and power of Aztec dance! This family-led community group brings ancient stories to life through powerful movement, music, and colorful regalia. Journey back 1,000 years to the heart of indigenous Mexican traditions.

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Exhibit: Skyview High School's Inside Out Project

All Day 5/23–7/24
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Exhibit
Event Details:

The Inside Out Project at Skyview High School is a large-scale photography installation that works to highlight students who are having a positive influence on our school community

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.

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

All Day 6/15–8/31
Kids, Tweens
Online
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.

Space Origami with Yuki

All Day 6/15–8/31
Kids, Tweens
Online
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.

Virtual Visit to Wolf Haven

All Day 6/15–8/31
Kids, Tweens
Online
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: Looking In / Looking Out

All Day 6/27–8/28
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Exhibit
Event Details:

View the current Ridgefield Art Association exhibit and see how they interpret the idea of looking in and looking out.

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
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
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.

Kids Create

11:00am–5:00pm
Kids
Yacolt Library Express
Library Branch: Yacolt Library Express
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY

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

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.

Teen & Tween Video Game Tournament - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Cascade Park Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other teens & tweens at the library for a Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Test your fighting skills, enjoy some snacks, and make new friends. Who will be crowned the Super Smash Bros. Champion? It could be you!

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 Comedy Workshop / Taller de comedia para adolescentes

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Class or Workshop, En Español, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio shares tips and tricks on how to be funny. ocomedy.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.

Tween Hangout

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Vancouver Community Library
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

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Ridgefield Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun, Hybrid (in-person and online)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in a world of excitement! Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Pathfinder.

For ages 9–19.

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.

Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure: Online

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Online
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.

Family Movie

5:00pm–7:00pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy family film nights! We will screen child-friendly family favorites, both modern and classic, in a theatrical setting. 

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: DIY Book Art

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

Turn an old book into a work of art using DIY book folding techniques.

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.

Cowlitz County Master Gardener Series: Seed Saving Part 2 (Late Summer)

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Do you have a favorite tomato, pepper, or other veggie that you like so well you'd like to grow it again? WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will explain about gathering and storing seeds for next year and beyond. 

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
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Gallery - Stevenson
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 con 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
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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 con 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.

Origami Toys

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Tweens
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Children's Area - Ridgefield
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Fold, play, and create! Join Yuki Martin and learn how to make fun, interactive origami toys that move, spin, and transform. 

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.

Space Lander Challenge

10:30am–11:30am
Tweens, Teens
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Can you design a space lander that will keep an alien safe during a crash landing? Using everyday materials, you'll build and test your landing pod—just like real NASA engineers designing spacecraft! 

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: Community 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 self-expression.

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.

Map Masterpieces

11:00am–12:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

“I wisely started with a map.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

Explore our world, or make a brand new one during our map-making workshop! Learn cartography basics and come away with a cool map all your own. Materials provided.

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.

Chess Social Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
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 con 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.

Rescue Dogs in Action

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Lawn - Vancouver
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library
Event Details:

High-flying fun! Amazing Border Collies show off their skills in entertaining sports and herding demonstrations. Meet the stars of the show afterwards.

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.