Summer Reading for Children Calling all kids! Catch the Reading Bug this summer at your local library or bookmobile. Discover the amazing world of reading. Read books to earn prizes. Attend exciting events. Parents: use this important program to help your child build and maintain reading skills to take them into the next school year. Teen Summer Reading Hey, teens! Join the Metamorphosis @ Your Library this summer by participating in the teen summer reading program. Earn cool prizes for reading and attend special events throughout the summer. This program lets you choose what to read! Exhibit: 7 Artists, 7 Weeks White Salmon Valley Community Library A portfolio show by seven seniors from Columbia High School, on display in the White Salmon library's gallery from June 1 through July 18. Includes a variety of media: jewelry, a Renaissance costume, oil and watercolor paintings, graphite, ink, illustrations, silk-screen and more. Opening reception on Friday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. with music by The Tall Trees (who are also recent graduates from Columbia High School). Music, Poetry & Writing Poetry Workshop Vancouver Community Library (in Library Hall) Thursday, June 5, 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. Open-Mic Poetry Night Vancouver Community Library Wednesday, June 11, 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, June 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join in the fun singing folk songs, reading poetry, telling a story or playing music. All ages welcome. American Heritage Music: "From Blues to Rock & Roll" White Salmon Valley Community Library Friday, June 20, 7:00 p.m. The ever-changing faces and forms of American music. This finale program in the series will be performed by an ensemble cast from the prior programs. Woodland Writers' Circle Woodland Grange Hall (404 Davidson Ave in Woodland) Thursday, June 26, 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! Knitting and crafts The Crafty Group Washougal Community Library Tuesdays in June from 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 in June from 10:00-11:30 a.m. An ongoing group. Have an enjoyable time in a relaxed atmosphere learning a new art. The Stitchery Group Ridgefield Community Library Wednesdays in June from 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, June 11 and 25, 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. Stitch Wits Vancouver Community Library (in Library Hall) Sunday, June 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m. A drop-in group for knitters and other crafters to work on projects and share techniques. Knitting volunteers are available for assistance. Anything from crochet to quilting is welcome. Scrap yarn available for practice. Other Programs -Storytimes for young children -Book discussion groups Many more events are happening at your library. See our Events page for details.

You're invited! New Cascade Park Community Library Groundbreaking - June 20 Join us for the ceremonial kick-off of construction at the site of the new library -- 700 NE 136th Avenue, adjacent to the Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver. The event is Friday, June 20 at 3:00 p.m. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library. There will also be free activities for kids!         Building project page Get an Update on the Main Library Project on July 2 You're invited to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, July 2 for an update on the main library building project. You'll also be among the first to view schematic plans for the new building, which will be located at the corner of E. Evergreen Blvd. and C Street. The meeting will be held 7-9 pm in Library Hall in the basement of the current main library, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. (The room is handicapped accessible; please call 360.695.1566 in advance if you need special accommodations.) The schematic designs to be presented reflect input gathered at a November 2007 public meeting and from focus groups the district has recently conducted.         Building project page The One Minute Critic Sam Wallin (one of our very hip information services librarians) has created a new program: The One Minute Critic! It features online video book reviews -- you can listen to what others have to say about books they're reading. Join Sam at a special One Minute Critic program on June 18, 7 p.m. at the Vancouver Community Library. You will have a chance to talk about a book for one minute (or so), get a free book to take home (a good one!) and you'll go home happy and inspired. Exploring the Columbia: The Canoes of David Thompson & the Pacific Northwest An Inquiring Mind program featuring Jack Nisbet. Held at Goldendale Community Library on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. Follow the travels of explorer and mapmaker David Thompson from the source of the Columbia to its end. Look at examples of canoes from both natives and explorers. Sales "Deals on the Deck" Sale Stevenson Community Library Saturday, June 28, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Come to the first-ever Friends of the Library "garage" sale of plants, books, clothing and household miscellaneous items. All proceeds will go toward the Friends' deck furniture fund. Donations requested. Call (509) 427-8830 or (509) 427-0131 for more information. Gaming Nintendo Wii Bowling Tournament White Salmon Valley Library Saturday, June 28, 2:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to compete with no experience necessary. Snacks will be provided. Movie Events Movie Matinee @ the Library White Salmon Valley Community Library Saturday, June 7, 1:00 p.m. Read a book and watch a movie. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. One month prior to the show, a wide variety of books related to the movie will be on display at the library. A fun event for the whole family. Call the library at (509) 493-1132 for movie title. Family Fun Movie Series Three Creeks Community Library Saturday, June 14, 2:00 p.m. All ages are invited to pull up a chair and enjoy a movie about a penguin who is passionate about surfing. Can you guess the movie? Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Call the library at (360) 571-9696 for information. Handy Links Catalog (search for library materials) Renew books (review your account) Library locations & hours Bookmobile schedule Contact us Past newsletter issues - see the archive. Subscribe to this newsletter (get email notices when the latest issues are available).

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