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English as a Second Language (ESL): Intermediate Class

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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. Textbook and materials are provided. Classes are held weekly on Wednesdays, and the public is welcom...

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.

Toddler Storytime: Ages 18–36 months

10:30am - 11:30am
Vancouver Community Library
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.

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 - 5:00pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun

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

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 Kids Book Group

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Please register below. Those who register more than 10 days before the book discussion date will have a copy automatically sent to their chosen branch to be picked up. You will get a phone call when it is ready for you. To join this onli...

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.

Thursday Thing

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun
Event Details:
Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Join us every Thursday for a couple hours of low-key fun. 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.

Toddler Storytime: Ages 18–36 months

10:30am - 11:30am
Vancouver Community Library
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.

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.

Music & Movement

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Games or Fun, Storytime

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers.

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 Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens (Friday Group)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Online
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Immerse yourself in a world of adventure! Explore forbidding keeps, ancient ruins and dangerous dungeons. Join your fellow heroes and do battle with monsters while seeking legendary treasures. Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player...

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 Morning Cartoons

10:00am - 12:00pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun, Movie
Event Details:
Start your weekend right with some cartoons and cereal Saturday mornings in the Teen Room. ...

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.

Sensory Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Vancouver Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
This interactive storytime provides sensory play and freedom of movement, and features visual aids and action. Sensory storytimes are smaller, reducing group size and noise level for children with sound sensitivity. Designed for children ages 3–9. ...

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.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

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.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

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.

Crafternoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY
Event Details:
Enjoy an afternoon of family friendly creativity and art! Sessions are drop-in and all levels of skill are 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.

Virtual Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens (Tuesday Group)

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Online
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Immerse yourself in a world of adventure! Explore forbidding keeps, ancient ruins and dangerous dungeons. Join your fellow heroes and do battle with monsters while seeking legendary treasures. Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player...

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 (Hybrid)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Klickitat Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Hybrid
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion about this month's title. All are welcome.

For August, we will be discussing Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. In 1943, Irene Woodward abandons an abusive fiancé in New York and heads to Europe with the Red Cross. She makes friends with Dorothy Dunford, and they become part of the D...

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.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3-6

10:30am - 11:30am
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and more for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers.

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
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. Textbook and materials are provided. Classes are held weekly on Wednesdays, and the public is welcom...

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.

Read to the Dogs

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. For ages 5–9 years old. ...

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.

Comedy Variety Show with Angel Ocasio (Spanish and English)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, En Español, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:
Laugh out loud at Angel's uproarious and wacky comedy show, where zany antics, magic, juggling, music, and audience participation collide! This interactive performance is packed with physical comedy, jokes, and magic. Get ready for a wild ride of ent...

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.

Toddler Storytime: Ages 18–36 months

10:30am - 11:30am
Vancouver Community Library
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.

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.

The Craft of Writing: Writing Workshop and Book Group (Hybrid)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Class or Workshop, Hybrid
Event Details:
How does one get their story on the page? This workshopping and discussion group will provide an exploration of the craft of writing. We will discuss both published works in a variety of genres (memoir, fiction, and non-fiction) and, for those aspiri...

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 - 5:00pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun

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

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 Tween Book Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about books? Join our book group for friendly, lively discussions.

This month we will be reading The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith.  Please register below. Those who register more than 10 days before the book discussion date will have a copy automatically sent to their chosen branch ...

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.

Thursday Thing

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun
Event Details:
Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Join us every Thursday for a couple hours of low-key fun. 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.