Forum at the Library presents:
The Future of Newspapers
Panelists from three local papers
 discuss the issues
Will our local newspapers survive the
current economic crisis and readership changes?
Panelists include Peter Bhatia, executive editor for The Oregonian; Scott Campbell, publisher at The Columbian; and Marvin Case, publisher at The Reflector.
Held Thursday, June 18, 7:00 p.m. at Vancouver Community Library (downstairs in Library Hall).
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Creative Writing Programs
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Memoir Writing Workshop
 Featuring author Kim Antieau
Your life is a story; learn how to write it! Critically acclaimed author Kim Antieau will guide you through short writing and memory exercises. No previous writing experience necessary. Bring a bag lunch, paper and pen or pencils. Beverages will be provided. Held at Stevenson Community Library on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Poet's Workshop
Rivkah Loewus will lead this monthly workshop, which will include writing and reading of poems. Held at Vancouver Community Library on Thursday, June 4 from 6-7:45 p.m.
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Writers' Circle
Share your writing. Get support and feedback about your work. Writing exercises and tips for getting published, too. Teen writers welcome. Held at Woodland Community Center (next door to library) on Tuesday, June 9, from 4-6 p.m.
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Write On!
Join this informal group to share your creative works, improve your craft and enjoy fellowship. Held at Washougal Community Library on Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m.
Learn more about creative writing -
Check out these books available in our online catalog.
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Art and Music
Enjoy the creative expressions of local artists? Here are two opportunities at the White Salmon Valley Community Library:
Photography by Hope Baker
Altering the effects of lighting by varying camera angles, Hope Baker captures not just the image, but the essence of what she glimpses through the lens. On display in the library's Sprint/Baker Gallery from June 2-27.
Homespun Music
Join us for an interesting and tuneful tour of old time music, some on very unusual instruments, with Andre Lamoreax and friends.
Held at White Salmon Valley Community Library on Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
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Summer Reading is Here!
Kids: Be Creative @ Your Library
Help your children keep up their reading skills during the long summer months by encouraging them to participate in our summer reading program.
Program details
Fun events
Thank you to this year's Presenting Sponsor, NW Natural Gas. Additional sponsorship generously provided by Bank of America, La Center Charitable Casinos Fund, Fred Meyer, The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits, Waste Connections, McDonald’s, Les Schwab Tire Centers, The Columbian, Tapani Underground, Umpqua Bank, Friends of the Library, Teen efforts of YAAB and FVRL Foundation.
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See what's going on for Teens,
including Teen Summer Reading:
Get Growing @ Your Library
Learn how to start and tend a vegetable garden with Master Gardener Karen Palmer. Discussion will include site selection, how to choose the right vegetable varieties for your garden and how to maintain your garden for high yields.
Held at Vancouver Community Library on Saturday, June 6 at Noon.
Learn more about vegetable gardening - Check out these books and DVDs available in our online catalog.
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Many More Events
There's a whole lot more going on around our library district. See our Web site for ongoing events and activities, including:
Book discussion groups - adult, teen, parent/child
Other events:
knitting, movie events and more!
View a printable June calendar.
Take a survey:
Computers at the Library
FVRL is participating in the Web Impacts Survey, a project of the University of Washington Information School to assess how computers and internet access are used in public libraries. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and your participation can help us improve these services.
Go to the survey
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