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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
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.

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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
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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
Register Now
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

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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Washington State Civics 101

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Three Creeks Community Library
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Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Community/Civic Engagement, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

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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Go Electric!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Learn how you can make your home safer and more comfortable, lower your energy bills and help fight climate change by adopting the latest high efficiency electric appliances and moving away from fossil fuels for home energy and personal transporta

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.

Public Power 101

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Washougal Community Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Washougal Community Library
Room: Off-site - Washougal
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

An Energy Counselor from Clark Public Utilities will talk about the basics such as, how the electric bill is calculated, how to read the meter, where we get our local power from, and ways to help conserve energy.

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.

75th Anniversary Celebration: Reptile Man

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Celebrate FVRLibraries’ 75th anniversary with a special presentation from the Reptile Man. Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles!

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.

75th Anniversary Celebration: Reptile Man

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Celebrate FVRLibraries’ 75th anniversary with a special presentation from the Reptile Man. Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles!

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
Event Details:

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.

Reptile Man

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Tweens
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Lawn - Battle Ground
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles! The Reptile Man brings amazing live creatures from around the globe, sharing fun facts, expert knowledge, and a bit of humor in this wild and unforgettable show.

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.

Juneteenth Closure

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Operations Center, Battle Ground Community Library, Cascade Park Community Library, Goldendale Community Library, Goldendale/Klickitat Bookmobile, La Center Community Library, North Bonneville Community Library, Ridgefield Community Library, Skamania/Klickitat Bookmobile, Stevenson Community Library, Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver Community Library, Vancouver Mall Library, Washougal Community Library, White Salmon Valley Community Library, Woodland Community Library, Yacolt Library Express, Yale Valley Community Library, Online, Off-site
Description:

All FVRLibraries are closed in observance of Juneteenth, but many resources and services are available on our website 24/7.

Art of Henna with Anjali

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Vancouver Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Presenter or Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock your own Henna design! Dive into the art and culture of Henna and get a custom tattoo from Anjali. 

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.

Herbal First Aid for Pets

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Learn about how to use a wide variety of herbs to make homemade remedies for your pets courtesy of Garden Delights Herb Farm. After the presentation there will be small make-and-take workshop.

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.

Hula Aloha: Dance & Culture of Hawaii

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
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!

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.

Science + Stories = Science Heroes

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Tweens
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Games or Fun, Presenter or Speaker, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Join the Science Heroes on a mission! Explore the science all around us with exciting experiments and interactive stories. https://www.thescienceheroes.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.

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.

Reptile Man

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Tweens
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles! The Reptile Man brings amazing live creatures from around the globe, sharing fun facts, expert knowledge, and a bit of humor in this wild and unforgettable show.

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.

Plant Identification for Non-Botanists

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

No botany degree? No problem! Join Master Naturalist Rebecca Lexa as she shares beginner-friendly tools and skills for identifying plants wherever you may be.

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.

Reptile man

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Goldendale Community Library
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Room: Camplan Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles! The Reptile Man brings amazing live creatures from around the globe, sharing fun facts, expert knowledge, and a bit of humor in this wild and unforgettable show.

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.

75th Anniversary Celebration: Reptile Man

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Gallery - Stevenson
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Celebrate FVRLibraries’ 75th anniversary with a special presentation from the Reptile Man. Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles!

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.

Art of Henna with Anjali

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Goldendale Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Presenter or Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock your own Henna design! Dive into the art and culture of Henna and get a custom tattoo from Anjali. 

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.

75th Anniversary Celebration: Reptile Man at the Farmers' Market

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Off-site - Ridgefield
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun, Outreach, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Celebrate FVRLibraries’ 75th anniversary with a special presentation from the Reptile Man. Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles!

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.

Art of Henna with Anjali

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Battle Ground Community Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Presenter or Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock your own Henna design! Dive into the art and culture of Henna and get a custom tattoo from Anjali. 

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.

Reptile Man

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Slither, crawl, and leap into the world of reptiles! The Reptile Man brings amazing live creatures from around the globe, sharing fun facts, expert knowledge, and a bit of humor in this wild and unforgettable show.

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.

Independence Day Closure

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Operations Center, Battle Ground Community Library, Cascade Park Community Library, Goldendale Community Library, Goldendale/Klickitat Bookmobile, La Center Community Library, North Bonneville Community Library, Ridgefield Community Library, Skamania/Klickitat Bookmobile, Stevenson Community Library, Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver Community Library, Vancouver Mall Library, Washougal Community Library, White Salmon Valley Community Library, Woodland Community Library, Yacolt Library Express, Yale Valley Community Library, Online, Off-site
Description:

All FVRLibraries are closed in observance of Independence Day, but many resources and services are available on our website 24/7.

Birdwatching for Beginners

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Learn the skills and tools to know what to pay attention to when you see a new bird and how to figure out what species it is. We’ll also cover bird feeders and great places to go birdwatching.

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.