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February 2008 - Volume 7, Issue 2 |
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District www.fvrl.org |
Improbable Romance Contest  Washougal Community Library The story with the best use of cliché, star-crossed lovers, hyperbole, or just plain mush wins! Contact the library at (360) 835-5393 for complete contest details. Entries are due March 1.
Poetry, Music and Writing  Poetry Workshop
Vancouver Community Library Thursday, February 7, 7:00 p.m. Monthly drop-in workshop for all ages, taught by local poets. Bring pen and paper and come prepared to write and share poems. Led by Rivkah Loewus. River Poets' Society Washougal Community Library Saturdays, February 9 and 23, 11:00 a.m. This group meets on second and fourth Saturdays each month. Open-Mic Poetry Night Vancouver Community Library Wednesday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. All ages and voices welcome. Those who wish to read are encouraged to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to sign up. Led by Rivkah Loewus. Song Circle Goldendale Community Library Tuesday, February 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join in the fun singing folk songs, reading poetry, telling a story or playing music. All ages welcome. Woodland Writers' Circle Woodland Community Center (next door to the library) Wednesday, February 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Do you write poetry, short stories, songs or novels? Would you like to meet others who like to write, and share support and feedback? The Woodland Writers' Circle is the place for you! Movie Events 
It's Showtime!
Three Creeks Library Call the library for full details. "Family Fun" movie series, Saturday, February 9, 2:00 p.m. All ages are invited to pull up a chair and enjoy a movie! Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. "Classics" movie series, Thursday, February 21, 3:00 p.m. Pull up a chair and enjoy a movie! Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Movie Night Washougal Community Library Saturday, February 23, 6:00 p.m. Refreshments served. Co-sponsored by Friends of Washougal Community Library. Teens  Teen 'Scape (ages 12-19)
Vancouver Community Library Every Friday in February from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Teen 'Scape is a relaxing time to kick back, have fun and meet other teens in our community. Fun-loving teens are welcome to join us for Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, crafts, snacks, fun and friends. It's Showtime! "Teen" Movie Series Three Creeks Community Library Friday, February 8, 6:00 p.m. Pull up a chair and enjoy a movie! Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Call the library at (360) 571-9696 for information. Teen Manga Book Group (ages 12-19) Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall) Tuesday, February 12, 4:30-5:15 p.m. "Death Note" by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata will be discussed. Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group (ages 12-15) Vancouver Community Library Tuesday, February 12, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Dune: The Butlerian Jihad by Brian Herbert will be discussed. Teen Book Group (ages 15-19) Vancouver Community Library Tuesday, February 12, 8:00-8:45 p.m. The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima will be discussed. Teen Book Talk! (ages 12-19) Goldendale Community Library Wednesday, February 13, 3:00 p.m. Join us as we talk about Broken Moon by Kim Antieau. Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group Washougal Community Library Thursday, February 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m. We're discussing Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind: Volume 1 & 2 by Hayao Miyazaki. Enjoy the anime version at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments served. Anime-zing Woodland Woodland Community Center (next door to the library) Tuesday, February 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, February 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Woodland's new anime club. Meet twice each month to watch, talk and write about a new DVD of anime from FUNimation. Snacks too! Teen Book Club Three Creeks Community Library Tuesday, February 19, 6:00 p.m. Come and discuss The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. Teen Book Discussion and Eclipse Teen Party La Center Community Library Wednesday, February 20, 6:00 p.m. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer will be discussed as we celebrate the total eclipse. Teen Vampire Book Discussion Series Ridgefield Community Library Thursday, February 21, 3:30 p.m. New! This group will read a series of four books every third Thursday. Snacks, too! Peeps by Scott Westerfeld will be discussed. Teen Games Night Woodland Community Center (next door to the library) Friday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. Bring your gear and your games. The library will bring a PS2 , projector and speakers, DDR, Guitar Hero and pizza! Teen Guitar Hero Rock-Off Cascade Park Community Library Friday, February 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Players of all skill levels are invited to rock your socks off for fame and prizes. Refreshments provided. Teen Game Night! Three Creeks Community Library Friday, February 22, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Friends, food, fun! Come be a part of it. Rock-a-Thon Vancouver Mall Community Library Saturday, February 23, 3:00-4:00 p.m. For ages 9-15. Test your metal! Show us your Rock-Star qualities through singing, percussion and guitar! Teen Game Afternoon Washougal Community Library Saturday, February 23, 4:00 p.m. Bring your favorite game or play one of ours. Pizza and soda served. Teen Game Night! Battle Ground Community Library Saturday, February 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Dance Dance Revolution, games, food and fun! Teen Book Gab Woodland Community Library Wednesday, February 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m. We'll talk about No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman. Snacks, too! Teen Book Talk Battle Ground Community Library Thursday, February 28, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Come talk about City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau. Friends, food and good book talk! |
 
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Forum at the Library "Vancouver, A Community on the Cusp of Sustainability" Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall) Thursday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Join us for an overview and discussion on the issue of sustainability. Knitting and crafts 
Next Step Knitting
Woodland Community Library Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26 (through March 11), 6:30-8:00 p.m. You know the basics -- now take it to the next level. Bring a project you're working on, or just your size 7 or 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn, and we'll swap tips and skills. The Crafty Group Washougal Community Library Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Bring your favorite crafting activity and join this informal group for fun, fellowship and learning some new skills. Knitting at the Library La Center Community Library Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 9:00-11:00 a.m. New! A weekly drop-in knitting class for brand new and experienced knitters. The Stitchery Group Ridgefield Community Library Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A free, informal weekly drop-in get-together. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome including mending projects. Knit-In Vancouver Mall Community Library Wednesdays, February 6 and 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Open to anyone who likes to knit or wants to learn. Volunteers will be available to teach and assist. Craft Afternoon Washougal Community Library Saturday, February 16, 4:00 p.m. Bring your creativity. We'll provide the rest. Kids Awesome Books Discussion Group 
Vancouver Mall Library Sunday, February 3, 3:00-4:00 p.m. For ages 9-12. Bring one of your favorite books to share with the group and pick-up our first discussion book. InbeTWEEN Book Group Cascade Park Community Library Wednesdays, February 6 and 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m. For ages 8-12. Reading, art, friends. Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech will be discussed. 
Infant and Toddler Sign Language Basics
Ridgefield Community Library Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages birth to 3 years. Each child and caregiver will discover the basics of American Sign Language, strategies for signing with infants and toddlers, basic hand shapes and other resources to promote early communication. Pretty in Pink Princess Party Cascade Park Community Library Friday, February 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m. For ages 3-10. Bring out your inner princess. Decorate your fairy wand. Bring your Barbie and get a manicure. Join us for some girly-girl fun! Read to the Dogs  Vancouver Mall Library Saturday, February 9, 9:00-11:00 a.m. For ages 5-12. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Limited to four children per session. Registration begins February 1. Tween Game Day Stevenson Community Library Saturday, February 9, 1:00-5:00 p.m. For ages 9-13. Grab your friends for an afternoon of fun. Refreshments will be provided. Parent Child Book Discussion Washougal Community Library Tuesday, February 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith is our title. Snacks served! Tween Book Discussion Stevenson Community Library Tuesday, February 12, 6:00 p.m. For ages 9-13; parents welcome. Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams will be discussed. Tween Book Discussion Three Creeks Community Library Tuesday, February 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. For ages 9-12 plus at least one parent. Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank Gilbreth will be discussed. Call the library to register and pick up a copy of the upcoming book. Discussion Junction Vancouver Community Library Thursday, February 14, 6:30-8:00 p.m. For ages 9-12 with accompanying adult. Join us for a lively discussion of your favorite books. Each month a free copy of the "book of the month" will be given to those attending to keep and add to their home libraries. No older or younger children siblings, please. Babe: the Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith will be discussed at this meeting. An Afternoon with the Spiderwick Family Vancouver Mall Community Library Saturday, February 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Do you love the "Spiderwick Chronicles?" Come to the library and learn all about the Spiderwick family. Catch and keep a Sprite! Make your own Seeing Stone! Create a Bogart House! Tween Book Group La Center Middle School Library (located at 700 East 4th St. in La Center) Wednesday, February 20, 3:15 p.m. For grades 6-8. A new book discussion group that will meet the third Wednesday each month. Snacks will be provided.  Rock-a-Thon
Vancouver Mall Community Library Saturday, February 23, 3-4 p.m. For ages 9-15. Test your metal! Show us your Rock-Star qualities through singing, percussion and guitar! Book Talk Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall) Thursday, February 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For ages 6-9 with adult. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor will be discussed. Storytimes and more kids events... Many more events are happening at your library. See our Events page for details.
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teens are invited to teach the library's robot some moves. Videos of the best robot dance routine will be put on the library's MySpace page and YouTube.
Help celebrate the Year of the Rat at these two programs:
Three Creeks Library on Sat., February 16, 2:00 p.m. A program for kids with stories, crafts, a performance by children of Salmon Creek Chinese School and even a parade.
Luepke Senior Center (behind Marshall Community Center, 1800 E. McLoughlin in Vancouver), Sat., February 23, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Fun for the whole family. Enjoy the traditional Lion Dance performed by Lee’s Association from Portland, Oregon and a Chinese puppet show, "Image of China" by the award-winning puppetry company, Dragon Art Studio. As always, admission is free.
