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Foraging in the Pacific Northwest

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Cascade Park Community Library
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Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Learn skills and tools to help you identify common edible mushrooms and plants. We’ll also cover some poisonous species, safety, ethics, and other topics surrounding foraging. 

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Master Gardener Series: Houseplants 102

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs - La Center at La Center Community Library
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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.

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Sword Fighting and Cinema

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (WD) at Woodland Community Library
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Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

From Robin Hood to Star Wars, sword fights have played an iconic role in films. Join Jeff Richardson, Academia Duelletoria’s Instructor at Arms, for a live demonstration of what is real and what is fantasy in cinematic swordplay.

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Environmental Film Series: Burned: Are Trees the New Coal?

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library
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Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community/Civic Engagement, Movie
Event Details:

This popular event features provocative documentaries spotlighting relevant environmental topics facing the planet today. This year's series is made possible through generous support from Peace Health.

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Conscious Consumption Series: Worm Bin Composting

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Cascade Park Community Library
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Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker
Event Details:

Learn how to compost using red worms to turn food scraps into all natural fertilizer for your garden. This is a great alternative to backyard composting, especially if you are tight on space.

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Memorial 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 Memorial Day, but many resources and services are available on our website 24/7.

Goldendale Jazz Band

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Goldendale Community Library
Library Branch: Goldendale Community Library
Room: Camplan Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of jazz with the Goldendale High and Middle School Jazz Band.

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.

Summer at Your Library Kick-Off

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Games or Fun, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Kickoff your Summer Reading journey by playing your way through a summer mini golf course.

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.

East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Folktales from the Far East

All Day 6/15 - 8/31
Kids, Tweens
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Mukashi, mukashi! Journey to the Far East with storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung as he brings to life folktales from across Asia—timeless stories of adventure, wisdom, and wonder. 

altonchung.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.

Space Origami with Yuki

All Day 6/15 - 8/31
Kids, Tweens
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Blast off into creativity! Join Yuki Martin and fold along as you create origami figures inspired by space. 

https://yukiorigami.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.

Virtual Visit to Wolf Haven

All Day 6/15 - 8/31
Kids, Tweens
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Take a virtual journey through the sanctuary, discover unique skull adaptations of Pacific Northwest mammals, and explore the blooming beauty of the Mima mound prairie.

wolfhaven.org

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.

Summer at Your Library Kick-Off

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Columbia Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Games or Fun, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Kickoff your Summer Reading journey by playing your way through a summer mini golf course.

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.

75th Anniversary Celebration: Hula Aloha - Dance & Culture of Hawaii at Van Mall Center Court

11:00am - 1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Vancouver Mall Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Mall Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate FVRLibraries' 75th anniversary with a special performance from Hula Aloha.

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 & Magic with Angel Ocasio / Comedia y magia con Ángel Ocasio

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, En Español, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio combines silly antics, magic, juggling, and audience participation in his unique style of comedy to present a fun and wacky show suited for all family members.

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: Summer Reading Kick-Off

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Courtyard - Three Creeks
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, Games or Fun, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate FVRLibraries' 75th anniversary and Summer Reading with games, treats and, sign ups for the summer reading program. Can't make the event?

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.

Jane Austen Trivia Night

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Battle Ground Community Library
Library Branch: Battle Ground Community Library
Room: Meyer Memorial Trust Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games or Fun, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of events in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

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.

Creature Teachers

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Tweens
Yacolt Library Express
Library Branch: Yacolt Library Express
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Explore the weird, wonderful and wild world of the creepy crawlies and animals who tend to be unloved by society. Learn about these creatures and meet them up close!

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.

Stunteddy's Flea Circus

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Courtyard - Three Creeks
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Stunteddy and JuggleMania share amazing tricks and tons of giggles as they resurrect a 140 year old flea circus. 

jugglemania.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.

Stunteddy's Flea Circus

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Courtyard - Three Creeks
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Stunteddy and JuggleMania share amazing tricks and tons of giggles as they resurrect a 140 year old flea circus. 

jugglemania.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.

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.

Rainbow of Magic!

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, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Let's go over the rainbow with amazing magic tricks and hilarious family friendly comedy presented by Louie Foxx!

LouieFoxx.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.

Creature Teachers

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Washougal Community Library
Library Branch: Washougal Community Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Explore the weird, wonderful and wild world of the creepy crawlies and animals who tend to be unloved by society. Learn about these creatures and meet them up close!

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.

Creature Teachers at Van Mall Center Court

11:00am - 12:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Vancouver Mall Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Mall Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Explore the weird, wonderful and wild world of the creepy crawlies and animals who tend to be unloved by society. Learn about these creatures and meet them up close!

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Stop by and help us celebrate FVRLibraries’ 75th anniversary. Get your Library Road Trip Passport stamped, and enjoy cake, ice cream, and hot dogs provided by the 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.

Live Music with Bossa PDX

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer at Your Library, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Bossa PDX is a Portland-based classic bossa nova and Brazilian jazz ensemble.

Program funded by the Friends of 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.

75th Anniversary Celebration: Rainbow of Magic!

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
La Center Community Library
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Room: Lawn - La Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Summer at Your Library, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate FVRLibraries' 75th anniversary with a special performance of Louie Foxx's Rainbow of Magic! Let's go over the rainbow with amazing magic tricks and hilarious family friendly comedy.

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: Music & Dance with Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli (Spanish and English)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Woodland Community Library
Library Branch: Woodland Community Library
Room: Community Room (WD)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 75th Anniversary, Summer at Your Library, Arts/Crafts/DIY, En Español, Games or Fun, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate FVRLibraries' 75th anniversary with a special performance from Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli. Experience the rhythm and power of Aztec dance!

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.

Jane Austen Inspired Embroidery

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Games or Fun, Performance or Celebration
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of events in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

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.