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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
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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
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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Kids & Tweens Build It

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens
White Salmon Valley Community Library
Library Branch: White Salmon Valley Community Library
Room: Sprint/Baker Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Games or Fun, STEM/Technology

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.

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.

Rocket Ship Blast Off

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Design, build, and launch your own mini rocket ships! Test different designs to see which one soars the farthest. Can you engineer the ultimate spacecraft?

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 Drop-In Tech Help

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more. 

For Adults 18+

For a 15 minute appointment, a registration sheet will be placed on the Creative Classroom door 30 minutes before start time. 

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.

STEM Petting Zoo

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Goldendale Community Library
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Room: Camplan Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Games or Fun, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Come play with different STEAM-focused learning tools. Practice engineering, coding, robot programming skills and more!

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.

STEM Petting Zoo

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Games or Fun, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Come play with different STEAM-focused learning tools. Practice engineering, coding, robot programming skills and more!

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 & Tweens STEM Lab: Space Lander Challenge

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Washougal Community Library
Library Branch: Washougal Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Can you design a space lander that will keep an alien safe during a crash landing? Using everyday materials, you'll build and test your landing pod - just like real NASA engineers designing spacecraft! 

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 Drop-In Tech Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more. 

For Adults 18+

If this time doesn't fit your needs, set up a time that is convenient for you by calling our telephone information number at 360-906-5000, and ask to speak with staff at Cascade Park 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.

Kids & Tweens Build It: Space Lander Challenge

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Can you design a space lander that will keep an alien safe during a crash landing? Using everyday materials, you'll build and test your landing pod—just like real NASA engineers designing spacecraft! 

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 & Tweens Build It

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Gallery - Stevenson
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Games or Fun, STEM/Technology

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.

Adult Drop-In Tech Help

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more. 

For Adults 18+

For a 15 minute appointment, a registration sheet will be placed on the Creative Classroom door 30 minutes before start time. 

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.

Podcasting 101

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Hybrid (in-person and online), STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to start a podcast: which equipment to purchase, how to set up your recording space and how to record and broadcast your show. Then learn how to build a following—so you can start using your podcast to make money.

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 Drop-In Tech Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more. 

For Adults 18+

If this time doesn't fit your needs, set up a time that is convenient for you by calling our telephone information number at 360-906-5000, and ask to speak with staff at Cascade Park 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.

Kids & Tweens Build It

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Games or Fun, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

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

For ages 5–12.

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.

Adult Drop-In Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Goldendale Community Library
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Room: Camplan Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more. 

For Adults 18+

30-minute sessions at 10 am; 10:45 am; 11:30 am; 12:15 pm.

Call the library at 509-773-4487 to schedule a time.

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.

Geology Rocks!

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Courtyard - Three Creeks
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Presenter or Speaker, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Explore the world of rocks and minerals through hands on learning. Take core samples, see a volcano erupt, create a rock pet and more.

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.

Geology Rocks!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Courtyard - Three Creeks
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Presenter or Speaker, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Explore the world of rocks and minerals through hands on learning. Take core samples, see a volcano erupt, create a rock pet and more.

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 Drop-In Tech Help

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Creative Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more. 

For Adults 18+

For a 15 minute appointment, a registration sheet will be placed on the Creative Classroom door 30 minutes before start time. 

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.

Rocket Ship Blast Off

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Design, build, and launch your own mini rocket ships! Test different designs to see which one soars the farthest. Can you engineer the ultimate spacecraft?

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 Drop-In Tech Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device and your questions to meet with a staff member to get basic tech help and find answers to your questions about your mobile device, e-reader, websites, and more. 

For Adults 18+

If this time doesn't fit your needs, set up a time that is convenient for you by calling our telephone information number at 360-906-5000, and ask to speak with staff at Cascade Park 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.

Rocket Ship Blast Off @ Felida Community Park

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Off-site - Three Creeks
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

Design, build, and launch your own mini rocket ships! Test different designs to see which one soars the farthest. Can you engineer the ultimate spacecraft?

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

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids, Tweens
Stevenson Community Library
Library Branch: Stevenson Community Library
Room: Gallery - Stevenson
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.

Kids & Tweens Build It

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Games or Fun, STEM/Technology
Event Details:

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

For ages 5–12.

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.