What interests you?
There are many engaging and helpful programs at area libraries -- here are just a few to pique your curiosity. Come and participate!
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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Don't miss this annual event, held on the Goldendale library grounds on Thursday, August 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Free cake, ice cream, root beer floats and entertainment featuring "Jamba," a Gorge-area African marimba band. Co-hosted by the library and the Friends of Goldendale Community Library. Donations accepted.
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Reading Buddies
Volunteer teens will provide one-on-one 
reading with your child for one hour. Bring your own book or use one of ours. No sign-up or registration required. Held on the back lawn of the Cascade Park library on Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11 a.m. Each child gets a free book to keep each week, provided by the FVRL Foundation.
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Free Computer Classes
Job hunting, Google searching, Facebook and more! See a schedule of upcoming training sessions. Improve your skills and broaden your horizons! One-on-one assistance may also be available -- call your branch library for details.
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Bill Oyen: Acrylic Artist Gallery Show
Inspired by the dot painting style of the indigenous 
people of Kuna-Yala in Central America, and the Australian aboriginal people, Oyen's art includes rich, colorful figurative and abstract works. Come and meet the artist at a special reception on Sunday, August 2 at 4 p.m. at the White Salmon library, or stop in during library open hours to view the gallery show between Aug. 1-28.
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Read to the Dogs
For children ages 5-12. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.
Vancouver Mall library: held Saturday, August 8 from 9-11 a.m. (Register at 360-892-8256 beginning Aug. 1)
Three Creeks library: held Wednesday, August 19 from 5-7 p.m. (Register at 360-571-9696 beginning Aug. 12)
Vancouver library: held Wednesday, August 26 from 5-7 p.m. (Register at 360-699-8857 beginning Aug. 19)
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Many More Events
See our Web site for more events and activities, including:
Summer Reading for kids
Book discussion groups - adult, teen, parent/child
Other events:
knitting, movie events and more!
View a printable August calendar.
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Book a Librarian for
 one-on-one help
Librarians are available for 30-45 minute consultations to assist you with library resources, computer instruction, or a specific research request. You can arrange an appointment by sending a note with your preferred library and time or calling Telephone Information at (360) 695-1566 or toll-free 1-888-546-2707 from area code 509. You'll find more options for getting help at Ask A Librarian.
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Centennial celebrations in
La Center and Ridgefield
Our libraries in La Center and Ridgefield will participate in community celebrations that mark 100 years of incorporation for these two towns.
In La Center:
Participate in the La Center library's Passport Program during the month of August. Also see the Centennial Celebration web site for more community events.
In Ridgefield:
Kids, make your own Centennial Time Capsule on Saturday, August 22 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Ridgefield library. Make a mini flip book, too! See a community calendar featuring Centennial events around Ridgefield.
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See what's going on for teens:
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