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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, En Español, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

¿Habla español? Practice speaking Spanish in a group setting, led by a Spanish-speaking volunteer.

Join our facilitated group for high-intermediate level Spanish speakers. This group has a fairly good grasp of the Spanish language but may not be able to speak fluently. In this session, we practice speaking about activities and interests. We wor...

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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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: En Español, Games or Fun, Performance or Celebration, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for bilingual story hour, traditional folkloric dance, festive art activities, and delicious treats in celebration of El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day). Commonly known as Día, it is a celebration of children, ...

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meetup at The Romance Era Bookshop

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off-site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games or Fun, Meeting, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
The virtual Spicy Romance Book Group will have a special in-person meetup hosted by The Romance Era Bookshop (1701 Lincoln Ave, Second Floor. Vancouver, Washington 98660). Enjoy mingling with other spicy romance fans while also supporting a local use...

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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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga: Movement & Meditation

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 116
Event Details:
Join Sarah Nelsen for a chair yoga class focused on gentle movement, stretching, and stillness to relieve tension and stress and help focus the mind while calming the nervous system. This class will be done entirely seated in a chair and is best suit...

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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Gentle Yoga

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 93
Event Details:
Join Sarah Nelsen for a yoga class focused on gentle strength and stretching as well as calming the nervous system. We will use gentle movement, breath and guided relaxation to relieve tension and stress. Class may include poses on the floor, seated,...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Workshop - Beginner

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 Tuesdays, and the public is wel...

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games or Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 May, we will be discussing Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. As a leading researcher in the field of biology, Robin Wall Kimmerer understands the delicate state of our world. But as an active member of the Potawatomi nation, she sens...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Circle: Advanced

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, En Español, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

¿Habla español? Practice speaking Spanish in a group setting, led by a Spanish-speaking volunteer.

This group provides an opportunity for conversation on a wide range of topics of interest to the group members. Group members need not speak completely error-free Spanish, and they may have some gaps in their Spanish vocabulary. However, they should ...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Craft 'n Chat Wednesdays Online

10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Solo crafting got you down? Drop in weekly for our no-stakes craft sessions! Meetings are informal, and we welcome all projects and skill levels. This is a safe and inclusive space intended for creating and connecting (at a safe distance). This ...

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Workshop - Intermediate

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Sewing Machines

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Skamania Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop
Event Details:
Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. You will learn how to thread the machine, select stitches, and create a simple project. Space is limited to the first eight participants. Please arrive early to reserv...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Master Gardener Series: Drip Irrigation

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Speaker or Forum
Event Details:
If you’re spending hours hand watering your plants or if you are noticing Washington’s once -ample rainfall can no longer be depended on to keep your garden happy, attend this presentation on drip irrigation. We’ll explore its origins, basic concepts...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Book Group: Catch up with the Classics

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Do you have any classics on your to-read list that you’ve been meaning to get around to? Now is the perfect time! Join our Catch Up With the Classics book group to discuss a classic work of literature each month on the third Wednesday....

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Online English Conversation Circle: Intermediate

10:30am - 12:00pm
Online
Waitlist
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by a native-speaking volunteer. This group is intended for students who already speak basic English but want to practice conversation. Only English will be spoken. Meets weekly on Thursdays. ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Hybrid, Meeting
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family History Essentials

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Vancouver Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Klickitat Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Hybrid
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:
Can’t get enough genealogy? Our experienced staff will show you tips and tricks on essential topics to broaden your tree and fill out your family history. This is a hybrid program with the option of attending online or in-person in the Klickitat R...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.