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English as a Second Language (ESL)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Three Creeks Community Library
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting 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.

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.

English as a Second Language (ESL): Intermediate Class

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
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.

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.

Spanish Conversation Circle

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Ridgefield Community Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Ridgefield Community Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

For the last hour, 4:30-5:30, you have the option of staying for a group reading of books in Spanish.

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.

Introduction to Sewing Machines: Sew a Stocking

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

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.

English Conversation Circle

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Family Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by a native-speaking volunteer.

Practique hablar inglés en un grupo, dirigido por un voluntario nativo.

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.

Online English Conversation Circle: Intermediate

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

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

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

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.

English Conversation Circle

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Vancouver Community Library
Library Branch: Vancouver Community Library
Room: Klickitat Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning

Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by a native-speaking volunteer.

Practique hablar inglés en un grupo, dirigido por un voluntario nativo.

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.

Poetry Writing Workshop (Hybrid)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Hybrid
Event Details:

Join Clark County Poet Laureate Susan Dingle for a generative writing workshop in which we will experiment with a variety of prompts to encourage creativity and self-expression.

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.

Stormbots STEM Workshop: Hot Wheels®

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Class or Workshop, STEM/Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Working in teams of 2–3 participants we'll design experiments and carry out measurements to discover how forces such as friction and gravity influence the way their Hot Wheels® move and the distances they can go.

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.

Line Dancing

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Get your dancing shoes on—or really any shoe, boot, slipper that you can find, and join us as we learn line dances for fun and exercise.

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.

Christmas Eve 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 Christmas, but many resources and services are available on our website 24/7. We'll be open again on December 26.

Christmas 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 Christmas, but many resources and services are available on our website 24/7. We'll be open again on December 26.

Writing Group

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults
La Center Community Library
Library Branch: La Center Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Join our volunteer led writing group where you can share excerpts from your work, get tips, and help other fellow writers.

 

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.

Online English Conversation Circle: Intermediate

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Harp Circle

10:00am - 12:00pm
Families, Adults
Cascade Park Community Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Meeting
Event Details:

A harp circle is a gathering of harp players who meet regularly to share music with each other.

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.

Stormbots STEM Workshop: LEGO® Robotics

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Class or Workshop, STEM/Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Kids and their parents/caregivers are invited to come and discover the world of FIRST LEGO® League Robotics.

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.

Stormbots STEM Workshop: LEGO® Robotics

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Class or Workshop, STEM/Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Kids and their parents/caregivers are invited to come and discover the world of FIRST LEGO® League Robotics.

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.

Stormbots STEM Workshop: Hot Wheels®

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens
Three Creeks Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Three Creeks Community Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Class or Workshop, STEM/Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Working in teams of 2–3 participants we'll design experiments and carry out measurements to discover how forces such as friction and gravity influence the way their Hot Wheels® move and the distances they can go.

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.

Line Dancing

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cascade Park Community Library
Library Branch: Cascade Park Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Get your dancing shoes on—or really any shoe, boot, slipper that you can find, and join us as we learn line dances for fun and exercise.

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.

ASL Conversation Circle: Come Sign with Us

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Online
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn and practice American Sign Language with a skilled ASL teacher. Learn about deaf culture and history.  

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.

New Year's Eve Early Closure

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Battle Ground Community Library, Cascade Park Community Library, Ridgefield Community Library, Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver Community Library, Vancouver Mall Library
Description:

All FVRLibraries are closed from 6 pm on New Year's Eve through New Year's Day, but many resources and services are available on our website 24/7.

New Year's 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 for New Year's Day, but many resources and services are available on our website 24/7.

Adult English Conversation Circle

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Online
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.

For adults 18+.

To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:

  • Introduce yourself
  • Discuss topics related to your life
  • Express ideas and ask simple questions
  • Follow discussions on a variety of topics
  • Confidently participate in the discussion

You do not need to converse completely error-free in the language and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.

Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these resources, free with your library card! Language Learning Resources

 

Círculo de conversación en inglés para adultos

Practique inglés en grupo, dirigido por un voluntario angloparlante.

Para mayores de 18 años.

Para participar en los Círculos de conversación, debe tener un dominio suficiente de la lengua para poder:

  • Presentarse
  • Debatir temas relacionados con su vida
  • Expresar ideas y formular preguntas sencillas
  • Seguir los debates sobre diversos temas
  • Participar con confianza en el debate

No es necesario que converse completamente sin errores en inglés y es posible que tenga algunas lagunas en su vocabulario. Los Círculos de conversación NO son clases formales de idiomas.

¿Necesita ayuda para empezar o mejorar sus conocimientos? Consulte estos recursos de forma gratuita con su carné de la biblioteca. Recursos para el aprendizaje de idiomas

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.