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Exhibit: Reflections

All Day 8/29–10/24
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 on reflections, the use of light's reflective nature as it bounces off any surface: glass, water, mirrors, etc.

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: Quilts by Joanne Adams Roth

All Day 9/1–10/26
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Nature and gardening are muses for these mixed media fiber art pieces. This series of Garden Ladies was inspired by images of women developed by other artists and photographers from around the world.

Note

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

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

Exhibit: Art by Brenda Berg

All Day 9/1–10/31
Adults
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Swift Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Exhibit showcasing Brenda Berg's oil and acrylic paintings, lithographs, multimedia, Sumi-e ink drawings and an amusing McDs oil triptych.

https://www.bbergart.com/shows.html 

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 Art Share

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Art Share, hosted by the Society of Washington Artists, welcomes you to join us monthly for discussions with fellow artists. We encourage you to bring 1–2 pieces of your art to our meeting and share your inspirations, techniques and creative

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.

Clark College Lunch and Learn: Penguin Talks

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Spend your lunch hour with FVRLibraries and Clark College for "Penguin Talks," an enlightening three-week series, featuring local experts who will share their knowledge and insights on critical topics impacting our 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.

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun, STEM/Technology

Homeschool Hangout is where fun and learning come together! This is a drop in program with hands-on activities designed for at-home learners and their caregivers. Meet other homeschool families and explore our library homeschool resources.

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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY
Event Details:

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

For ages 5–9.

Spooky Science!

This month, kids will make their own spooky slime, create salad-spinner spiderwebs and make monster or owl bookmarks.

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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Gallery - Stevenson
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 Hangout

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Goldendale Community Library
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Room: Camplan Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: 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.

Forest Under Siege: the Story of Old Growth After Gifford Pinchot

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Washougal Community Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Washougal Community Library
Room: Off-site - Washougal
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Community/Civic Engagement, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Author Rand Schenk takes us on a journey through a century of forestry history, told through the dramatic story of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest—where the U.S. Forest Service once aimed to log every last stand of old growth.

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.

Goodwill Computer Basics

3:00pm–4:30pm
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

English as a Second Language (ESL): Intermediate Class

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Klickitat 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.

Adult Spanish Conversation Circle

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, Meeting

Practice speaking Spanish in a group setting, led by a Spanish-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 Spanish 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

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Washougal Community Library
Library Branch: Washougal Community Library
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.

Kids Read to a Dog

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime

Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.

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 Book Group

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group

Great books, no homework! Join us each month for a discussion and snacks. 

For ages 13–19.

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

Adult Card Game Social Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Allene Wodaege Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games or Fun
Event Details:

We will be playing adult card games, Bridge, Cribbage, and Hearts. 

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.

Magic the Gathering Social Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Family Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games or Fun

Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own. 

Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.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.

Teen Magic the Gathering Social Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun

Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own. 

Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.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.

Financial Education for Kids

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for fun, interactive classes designed for children in 3rd through 5th grade. Your child can learn how money works, set their own saving goals, and take part in kid-friendly financial activities. 

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

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group

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.

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.

Introduction to Sewing Machines

4:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Skamania Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Learn how to thread a sewing machine, select stitches, and create a simple project.

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 Council

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement, Meeting

Are you a teen? Do you have ideas for the library? Then come boss us around! We need your help to make sure the stuff we're doing at the library is stuff you actually want. Earn volunteer hours, eat snacks and meet other teens.

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.