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Small Business Resource Fair: Connect and Navigate 2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Off-site - Vancouver at Vancouver Community Library
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Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Off-site - Vancouver
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement, Outreach, Tax/Legal/Business
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Unlock the tools you need to succeed! Join us to access resources to help you plan, fund, and expand your business.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
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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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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.

Master Gardener Series: Houseplants 102

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
La Center Community Library
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Room: Upstairs - La Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Welcome to our Houseplants 102 presentation—a not-so-ordinary discussion about plants! Throughout this session, we'll review the essential factors for plant success, including light, water, and soil.

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: Sustainable Landscaping

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
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When your plants are happy and healthy your home landscape can thrive without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers as well as keepweeds at bay. Janis McBride presents on techniques to maximize success of your landscape plants.

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: Sustainable Landscaping

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

When your plants are happy and healthy your home landscape can thrive without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers as well as keepweeds at bay. Janis McBride presents on techniques to maximize success of your landscape plants.

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: Landscaping with Native Plants

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:

WSU Master Gardener Tom Myklebust, will discuss year round interest in your landscape that does well in our climate. Tom will guide you through some of the best native choices for our PNW landscapes.

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.

Garden Gathering: Tree Health

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
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OSU Hood River Extension Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome home gardeners of all abilities to attend this interactive presentation by Glen Ahren, which is designed to aid your growth as a gardener.

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.

Growing Through the Seasons: Plant Identification for Non-Botanists

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Goldendale Community Library
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Room: Camplan Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

From garden planning to transplanting to drought tolerance, foraging, harvesting and saving seeds, follow this series through the seasons to learn how to grow and be self-sustaining. 

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.

Growing Through the Seasons: Drought Tolerance and Gardening Q&A

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Goldendale Community Library
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Room: Camplan Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Hybrid (in-person and online), Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

From garden planning to transplanting to drought tolerance, foraging, harvesting and saving seeds, follow this series through the seasons to learn how to grow and be self-sustaining. 

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.

Master Gardener Series: Pollinator Posse Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Join us for an eye-opening presentation on Washington State’ s incredible pollinators!

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.

Garden Gathering: Pollinator Plants for the Home Garden

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

OSU Hood River Extension Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome home gardeners of all abilities to attend this interactive presentation which is designed to aid your growth as a gardener.

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.

Growing Through the Seasons: Seed Saving and Houseplants

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Goldendale Community Library
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Room: Camplan Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Hybrid (in-person and online)
Event Details:

From garden planning to transplanting to drought tolerance, foraging, harvesting and saving seeds, follow this series through the seasons to learn how to grow and be self-sustaining. 

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.