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Exhibits

  • In Memory of Erick Karlsson, photographer

    A retrospective exhibit of photography by Erick Karlsson. Please join family and friends for a reception on Saturday, March 6 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
    Tuesday, March 2 through Saturday, March 27
    White Salmon Valley Community Library (Sprint Baker Gallery)
  • James Wilhelm Art Show

    See a diverse picture of the world and its inhabitants through the eyes of local artist James Wilhelm.
    Viewing during library operating hours.
    Tuesday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 31
    Stevenson Community Library (Gallery)
  • Student Art Show

    Featured works created by Henkle Middle School and Columbia High School students. Viewing during library operating hours.
    Thursday, April 1 through Friday, April 30
    White Salmon Valley Community Library (Sprint Baker Gallery)

Feature Programs
for the Next 30 Days

  • Three Creeks Writers' Group

    Bring your writing to this non-judgmental writing group where you will encouraged to share. This group is open to all writing levels.
    Thursday, March 18 from 6-8 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • Wild on Wildlife: Birds of Prey

    Birds of prey featuring LIVE BIRDS, presented by Cathi Wright. For humans of ALL AGES!
    Friday, March 19 at 4 pm
    White Salmon Valley Community Library
  • Manga Mania (ages 12-19)

    Borrow a copy of the book at the library before Book Club day. Read it! Bring it back on Book Club day and enjoy a snack as you share your opinion of the book. This month: Fruit Basket Vol. 1Natsuki Takaya.
    Friday, March 19 at 3:30 pm
    Ridgefield Community Library
  • Washougal Gaming Group

    Join this informal group for fun playing RPGs! We speak and play Dungeons and Dragons, GURPS, Call of Cthulu, etc.! Light snacks provided by Friends of Washougal Community Library.
    Fridays from 4-6 pm
    Washougal Community Library
  • Anime-zing Woodland

    A monthly program for teens and tweens. Adults welcome.
    Friday, March 19 from 4-6 pm
    Woodland Community Center (next door to the library)
  • Teen Movie Night (ages 12-19)

    Snacks! Soda! Call the library for movie title.
    Friday, March 19 at 7 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • Imagine That! (ages 5-9)

    We provide the materials, you provide the imagination. Enjoy creative, hands-on activities that will make some of our favorite books come to life! This month: I Spy by Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo.
    Saturday, March 20 at 1 pm
    White Salmon Valley Community Library
  • Doll Tea Party

    Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal for snacks, stories and a craft.
    Saturday, March 20 at 3 pm
    Washougal Community Library
  • Spaceship OMSI (K-5th grade)

    Many concepts of space science are presented through hands-on station activities.
    Saturday, March 20 at 3 pm
    Vancouver Mall Community Library
  • An Apple a Day...A Tribute to Johnny Appleseed

    Join us for apple crafts and more! All ages are welcome.
    Saturday, March 20 from 3:00-4:30 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • Knitting at the Library

    On ongoing group. Have an enjoyable time in a relaxed atmosphere learning a new art.
    Mondays from 10-11:30 am
    La Center Community Library
  • Weekly Chess Club

    All ages welcome. Informal chess play for all ages and abilities. Bring your own board and chess pieces.
    Mondays from 5 to 7:45 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • "Bocaditos" (a bite, a snack)

    Come and practice your Spanish-speaking skills with other adults. Two native Spanish speakers will help you remember those long-forgotten conjugations and correct your pronunciation. Bring your lunch!
    Tuesdays from 12-1 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • After School Special - GAMES! (grades 4-12)

    Bring your YuGiOh or Magic-the-Gathering cards, or play with our board games. We have dice, cards and puzzles, too.
    Tuesdays from 4-6 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • Teen Movie (ages 12-19)

    Come see a free showing of the movie based on the book by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan.
    Tuesday, March 23 at 5 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • The Tween Scene!
    Where Families Meet to Talk about Books (ages 9-12 and one parent)

    The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. Refreshments provided. Each month a free copy of the "book of the month" will be given to those attending to keep. Call (360) 571-9696 to register.
    Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • Unnatural Causes: Film and Discussion Series

    Join the Klickitat Healthy People Action Network and the Goldendale Library for a discussion series on health and health care in America. This series will show episodes from the documentary "Unnatural Causes" and host a moderated discussion afterward.
    Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 6 pm
    Goldendale Community Library
  • The Stitchery Group

    A free, informal weekly drop-in get-together. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome including projects like knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting and mending.
    Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm
    Ridgefield Community Library
  • Knit-In

    Open to anyone who likes to knit or wants to learn. Volunteers will be available to teach and assist.
    Wednesdays at 6 pm
    Vancouver Mall Community Library
  • Stitch Wits

    Join our drop-in stitchery group! Bring your project to work on at this weekly informal get-together. Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, embroidery, quiltin and all other kinds of stitchery welcome!
    Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm
    Battle Ground Community Library
  • Anime Club (grades 6-12)

    Enjoy a feature film and snacks provided by Friends of the Library.
    Friday, March 26 at 3:30 pm
    Stevenson Community Library
  • Washougal Gaming Group

    Join this informal group for fun playing RPGs! We speak and play Dungeons and Dragons, GURPS, Call of Cthulu, etc.! Light snacks provided by Friends of Washougal Community Library.
    Fridays from 4-6 pm
    Washougal Community Library
  • Family Movie Matinee

    Watch a fun animated movie the whole family will enjoy. Popcorn and drinks provided. Call the library at (509) 493-1132 for movie title.
    Saturday, March 27 at 1 pm
    White Salmon Valley Community Library
  • Family Game Day @ Your Library

    Join us for a fun day of board games and video games. Fun for all ages!
    Saturday, March 27 from 1-4 pm
    Ridgefield Community Library
  • Poets' Circle

    Bring poems to share and be prepared to write. Listeners welcome.
    Saturday, March 27 at 4:30 pm
    Washougal Community Library
  • Knitting at the Library

    On ongoing group. Have an enjoyable time in a relaxed atmosphere learning a new art.
    Mondays from 10-11:30 am
    La Center Community Library
  • Weekly Chess Club

    All ages welcome. Informal chess play for all ages and abilities. Bring your own board and chess pieces.
    Mondays from 5 to 7:45 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • "Bocaditos" (a bite, a snack)

    Come and practice your Spanish-speaking skills with other adults. Two native Spanish speakers will help you remember those long-forgotten conjugations and correct your pronunciation. Bring your lunch!
    Tuesdays from 12-1 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • Make Your Own iPod Case and Duct Tape Wallet (ages 12-19)

    The iPod case can be customized to fit whatever electronic device you have.
    Tuesday, March 30 at 5 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • After School Special - GAMES! (grades 4-12)

    Bring your YuGiOh or Magic-the-Gathering cards, or play with our board games. We have dice, cards and puzzles, too.
    Tuesdays from 4-6 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • May's Vote

    Learn about two fascinating women from Washington's past and their efforts to win the vote for women in Washington State in 1910 in this living history presentation of Emma Smith DeVoe and May Arkwright Hutton. Underwritten by Soroptimists of Mt. Adams.
    Tuesday, March 30 at 7 pm
    White Salmon Valley Community Library
  • The Stitchery Group

    A free, informal weekly drop-in get-together. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome including projects like knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting and mending.
    Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm
    Ridgefield Community Library
  • Hiking with Children Workshop

    Prepare parents and kids for hiking adventures this year. This workshop is for new and experienced hikers.
    Saturday, April 3 at 2 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • Tie-Dye! (ages 12-19)

    Bring a t-shirt, hat, scarf, clean socks, whatever you want to cover in crazy tie-dye color. We'll provide the dyes and clean-up stuff.
    Tuesday, April 6 at 5 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • Kids' Club (ages 8-12)

    Enjoy games, readers' theater and snacks. Games provided or bring your own to share.
    Wednesday, April 7 at 3 pm
    Goldendale Community Library
  • Knitting Class Series

    Begins April 7. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned knitter, join instructor Donna Jenson on Wednesday evenings to enjoy this fun, age-old and newly-popular art! Yarn and needles provided, or bring your own project. No sign-up necessary. Funded by Friends of Stevenson and North Bonneville Community Libraries.
    Wednesdays in April
    Stevenson Community Library
  • Teen Poetry Slam

    Enter the Teen Poetry Slam competition. Pre-registration is encouraged as the competition is limited to the first 25 entries. Wednesday, April 7 from 7-9 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • Author Reading - Eileen Garvin

    Join Pacific Northwest author, Eileen Garvin, reading excerpts from her first book, "How to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism."
    Friday, April 9 at 7 pm
    White Salmon Valley Community Library
  • Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12)

    Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Registration begins Friday, April 2. Call (360) 892-8256 to sign up.
    Saturday, April 10 from 9-11 am
    Vancouver Mall Community Library
  • Preserving Jams, Jellies and Chutneys

    Kendra Pearce, founder of the Urban Farm School, will present a basic introduction to saving the garden's harvest using a variety of techniques. "Pickling and Fermentation" will be held on Saturday, May 1 from 10 am - 12 pm. Both classes will include information about health and safety, appropriate canning supplies and recipes.
    Saturday, April 10 from 10 am - 12 pm
    Ridgefield Community Center (next door to the library)
  • Super Saturday: Cool Tunes for Kids with Eric Herman

    Come have fun with one of the most creative and entertaining kids' music artists in the world today!
    Saturday, April 10 at 2 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!

    Celebrate Earth Day at the library where crafts will be made from recyclable items. All ages welcome.
    Saturday, April 10 from 3-4:30 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • It's Showtime!

    Pull up a chair and enjoy our afternoon movie matinees. Call the library at (360) 687-2322 for movie titles.
    Saturday, April 10 at 3 pm
    Battle Ground Community Library
  • Panic at the Prom (A Teen Mystery Game)

    Who sabotaged the prom at Centerville High School? Only YOU can find the answer!
    Saturday, April 10 from 4-6 pm
    Washougal Community Library
  • Library Lego Lovers

    Join us each month for a new Lego challenge. Bring your own Legos or use the library's Lego collection.
    Tuesday, April 13 at 4 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Gaming @ the Library

    Use our new projection system to play Rock Band and Guitar Hero. For unplugged games, we'll have board and card games here for you. You're also welcome to bring your own.
    Tuesday, April 13 at 5 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces

    Use raised beds and containers to grown an assortment of fresh vegetables in a limited amount of space. Led by master gardener, Joan Veach.
    Saturday, April 17 at 12 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Young Teen/Tween Game Day

    Call the library for information.
    Saturday, April 17 from 1-4 pm
    Stevenson Community Library (Gallery)
  • Teen Movie Night (ages 12-19)

    Call the library for movie title. Snacks provided.
    Saturday, April 17 from 7-9 pm
    Battle Ground Community Library
  • A Community Discussion

    "The Ghost Map" by Steven Johnson is a story of London's most terrifying epidemic and how it changed science, cities and the modern world. Join Clark County's public health director, John Wiesman and health officer, Dr. Alan Melnick, in discussion of this far-reaching book.
    Wednesday, April 21 from 6:30-8 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Fine Art Marketing 101

    Preparing your fine art for the marketplace
    Wednesday, April 21 from 7-8:30 pm
    Cascade Park Community Library
  • Forum at the Library presents "Public Libraries and the Future of Reading: Trends in Digital Literature, Library Services and Design"

    Panel: Dene Grigar, PhD, director and associate professor/digital technology & culture/Washington State University; Bruce Ziegman, executive director/Fort Vancouver Regional Library District; Ruth Coates, architect/Miller-Hull Partnership (Seattle). Call (360) 695-1566 for more information.
    Thursday, April 22 at 7 pm
    Community Room, Clark Public Utilities (1200 Ft. Vancouver Way, Vancouver)
  • Teen Mystery Night: The Cracks in the Wall (ages 12-19)

    During major repairs to a wall in the library, the body of the general contractor is discovered. Can "concrete" evidence bring a murderer to justice? Calling all teens to come and solve the murder. Prizes for the winning detective team.
    Friday, April 23 from 7-9 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • It's Showtime!
    "Family Fun" movie series

    All ages are invited to pull up a chair and enjoy a movie. Popcorn and punch will be provided. Call the library at (360) 571-9696 for information.
    Saturday, April 24 at 2 pm
    Three Creeks Community Library
  • Kindergarten Here We Come

    Parents: Come away with activity ideas and library resources to help prepare for kindergarten. Children: Join us for a special storytime for pre-schoolers. Spanish speaker on hand.
    Thursday, April 29 at 3:30 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Teen Concert with Ms. Eleanor Bean

    Call the library for information.
    Friday, April 30 from 6-8 pm
    White Salmon Valley Community Library

Branch Events