Week Calendar

Join us for a lively discussion about this month's title - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. All are welcome.

Develop a mind that is dynamic yet calm and a spirit that is resilient yet light. Taoist Tai Chi® practice is a moving meditation that reduces stress and helps you find joy.

Art Chats are held once a month to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local art events, and to network with your peers.

Solo crafting got you down? Drop in weekly for our no-stakes craft sessions! Meetings are informal, and we welcome all projects and skill levels.

Bring your project to work on at this informal get-together. Any stitchery hobby is welcome: knitting, crochet, spinning, lap quilting, needlepoint, counted cross-stitch–even mending!

Bring your device and your questions and get basic tech help from a staff member. Learn how to navigate your mobile device, e-reader, website questions and more.

Dust off that long ago knitting project and finally get it finished. Meet other knitters and needle workers, ask questions, and get help from others on those tricky projects. This is an informal group that meets weekly.

Bring your device and your questions and get basic tech help from a staff member. Learn how to navigate your mobile device, e-reader, website questions and more.

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.

How does one get their story on the page? This workshopping and discussion group will provide an exploration of the craft of writing.

This is not your traditional storytime – and it is not just about reading.

Join us for all-ages open chess play and fun the first Saturday of every month!

Held at the Little Free Library inside Vancouver Mall.

Stop by the Yacolt Library Express every Wednesday and Friday, anytime between 11 am–5 pm, and create a family friendly craft.

Held weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

This program is designed to help you improve your flexibility and increase your range of motion. Suitable for beginners as well as active older adults. This program is led by a volunteer from the YMCA.

Held at the Little Free Library inside Vancouver Mall.

Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 years) and their parents or caregivers, presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library staff.

This is not your traditional storytime – and it is not just about reading.

Stop by the Yacolt Library Express every Wednesday and Friday, anytime between 11 am–5 pm, and create a family friendly craft.

Relive the 1840s and join a wagon train in Missouri that is heading west to the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Participants will play a live action game based on the classic Oregon Trail computer game.

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It affects people in varying ways and has a ripple effect on the lives of those who interact with them.

Held weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Join us in-person for a lively discussion. All are welcome.

Looking for a fun way to support your library? Join the Friends regular meeting every first Tuesday of the month.

Join us to learn line dances for fun and exercise.

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.

Join Integrated Movement Therapist and yoga teacher, Bonny Chipman for a chair yoga class focused on gentle movement, stretching, and mindfulness to relieve tension and stress while calming the nervous system.

Drop in Wednesday afternoons for crafts. All ages welcome!

Session 1: 2:30–3:30 pm

Drop in any time to learn to play D&D or hang out and play board games with friends! 

Grades 4–12- No registration required

Bring your current project and meet with fellow knitters, crocheters, and other needle crafters. All skill levels welcome. Share tips, techniques, patterns, and enjoy the company of fellow yarn crafters. 

Clark County Poet Laureate, Susan Dingle, will present a generative and interactive writing workshop for ages 12 and up. All are welcome, even if you’ve never written before. It doesn’t have to be a poem, but you never know!

Join us for a viewing of the award-winning documentary film, Cycle of Memory, followed by a Q&A with documentary filmmaker and director, Alex Leff.

Join Integrated Movement Therapist and yoga teacher, Bonny Chipman, for a yoga class focused on gentle strength and stretching as well as calming the nervous system.

Improve your English language reading, writing, and speaking skills. Classes are hosted by a TESOL* certified instructor from Goodwill Industries.

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.

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.

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers.

If you didn't get a chance to register in advance, drop-ins are welcome. Si no tuvo la oportunidad de inscribirse con anticipación, las visitas sin cita previa son bienvenidas.

Preparing to take the U.S.

The Board of Trustees is the governing body for the Yale Valley Library District and holds public meetings on a regular basis.

Join us every Friday afternoon for creating, experiencing, and merriment for kids and families. Drop in anytime during the hour.

Join the call youngest of adventurers! 1st–3rd graders interested in Dungeons and Dragons but not all the complicated rules, grab your parent/caregiver and join us for the adventure of your lifetime.

Immerse yourself in a world of adventure! Join your fellow heroes and do battle with monsters while seeking legendary treasures. Whether you are wanting to learn or an experienced player, come play Dungeons and Dragons (5th Edition).

Immerse yourself in a world of adventure! Explore forbidding keeps, ancient ruins and dangerous dungeons. Join your fellow heroes and do battle with monsters while seeking legendary treasures.

Immerse yourself in a world of adventure! Explore forbidding keeps, ancient ruins and dangerous dungeons. Join your fellow heroes and do battle with monsters while seeking legendary treasures.

Join us every first and third Wednesday of the month to explore new art styles and media! For ages 6–12.

Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. For ages 5–9 years old.

Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with dangerous spells, fantastic creatures, and power beyond imagination as we play one of the most popular trading card games in existence: 

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Design your own school supplies and make some art! All supplies provided to make your pencil case, watercolor bookmark, washi tape journal/notebook, and pins. While supplies last.

Come share a short piece of your writing (poetry, fiction, biography, etc.) or choose something from the intriguing collection of written works available.

Join our mighty band of tween and teen adventurers for a game of Dungeons & Dragons! Do battle with monsters, solve interesting puzzles, and seek legendary treasures with the help of your fellow party members.

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things!

Join us every Thursday for a couple hours of low-key fun.

Snacks are provided by Friends of Vancouver Community Library.

Join us on the first Friday of each month for a lively discussion focused on books about nature.

Teen Video Game Club is a chill place to hang out, play games, and meet new friends! TVGC was created by teens, for teens, and all activities are decided by club members.

Join fellow writers to discover resources and authors, connect with your peers, and, above all, write. This is an informal, social writing group with built-in writing time, open to folks from 12–18.

Are you ready for chapter books? Kids ages 6–9, grab an adult to join you on the first Friday of the month, and come ready to discuss, have fun and make new friends.

Immerse yourself in a world of adventure! Explore forbidding keeps, ancient ruins and dangerous dungeons. Join your fellow heroes and do battle with monsters while seeking legendary treasures.

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

Maeve is a national nonprofit with the mission to empower all who mother in support and service of one another and their communities.

Did you know that you can stream movies, tv shows, and music for free with your library card? Would you like some help learning how to read eBooks and listen to digital audiobooks?

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Or maybe you're already a knitting pro and are looking for a fun way to connect with other knitters. Either way, we've got the perfect event for you!

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

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

Join us for a lively discussion of the month's title. All are welcome. 

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

Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month.

Looking for a fun way to support your library? Join the Friends of the Library and attend this regular meeting

Hear ye! Hear ye! All grown-up adventurers! Join our group where you can play RPGs with other adults. Whether you are a long-time aficionado of Role-Playing Games or a newbie, come join us.

A virtual book club for readers 18 and older. Join us for a "heated" discussion on a wide variety of stories that feature romance and spice (mature sexual content) with a focus on diverse books.

Join us for a hybrid Q&A session with the Washington State Arts Commission to learn about starting a creative district in Goldendale and how it can positively impact the community.

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

Do you love a great teenage drama but are no longer, ahem, a teen? Then this book club is for you. Introducing YA for the Olds. 

Join us each month for an affirming exploration of true diversity and acceptance. You will engage with a variety of resources related to the LGBTQ+ experience.