Events at Vancouver Community Library for the next month

• Reduce, Reuse, Rejoice: Sustainable Holidays

  Katy Wolk-Stanley of the Non-Consumer Advocate blog will provide ideas for the season and beyond that won't break the bank or the planet.
  Saturday, November 21 at noon
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Last program on December 14. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Mondays at 8:45 am
  Harney Elementary (3212 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver)

• Children's Chess Mates

  All beginning level chess players from 7-19 years old can drop in for fun and interactive chess!
  Mondays from 4-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• 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

• English Conversation Circle

  Practice speaking English in a comfortable setting. No registration required and everyone is welcome. Children's activities are provided. For more information, call Amy L. at (360) 699-8831.
  Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library

• Preschool Storytime at Vancouver

  Last program on December 11. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6 years.
  Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library

• Book Discussion Group: Vancouver

  What Was She Thinking: Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller
  Tuesday, November 24 at 6:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 25. Last program on December 16. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Ruth Shafer at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Wednesdays at 9 am
  Marshall Elementary (6400 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver)

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 25. Last program on December 16. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Wednesdays at 9:30 am
  Hough Elementary (1900 Daniels St., Vancouver)

• Tiny Tots and Toddlers

  Last program on December 9. Storytime for ages 12-24 months with parent or caregiver.
  Wednesdays at 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 25. Last program on December 16. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Wednesdays at 2:30 pm
  Minnehaha Elementary (2800 NE 54th St., Vancouver)

• Toddler Storytime at Vancouver

  Will not meet November 26. Last program on December 10. Storytime for ages 24-36 months with parent or caregiver.
  Thursdays at 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 26. Last program on December 17. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Thursdays at 2 pm
  Martin Luther King Elementary (4801 Idaho St., Vancouver)

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 27. Last program on December 18. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Fridays at 8:40 am
  Peter S. Ogden Elementary (8100 NE 28th St., Vancouver)

• Teen 'Scape (ages 12-19)

  Will not meet December 25. 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, Rock Band, food, fun and friends.
  Fridays from 3-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Last program on December 14. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Mondays at 8:45 am
  Harney Elementary (3212 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver)

• Children's Chess Mates

  All beginning level chess players from 7-19 years old can drop in for fun and interactive chess!
  Mondays from 4-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• 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

• English Conversation Circle

  Practice speaking English in a comfortable setting. No registration required and everyone is welcome. Children's activities are provided. For more information, call Amy L. at (360) 699-8831.
  Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library

• Preschool Storytime at Vancouver

  Last program on December 11. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6 years.
  Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 25. Last program on December 16. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Ruth Shafer at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Wednesdays at 9 am
  Marshall Elementary (6400 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver)

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 25. Last program on December 16. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Wednesdays at 9:30 am
  Hough Elementary (1900 Daniels St., Vancouver)

• Tiny Tots and Toddlers

  Last program on December 9. Storytime for ages 12-24 months with parent or caregiver.
  Wednesdays at 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 25. Last program on December 16. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Wednesdays at 2:30 pm
  Minnehaha Elementary (2800 NE 54th St., Vancouver)

• Toddler Storytime at Vancouver

  Will not meet November 26. Last program on December 10. Storytime for ages 24-36 months with parent or caregiver.
  Thursdays at 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 26. Last program on December 17. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Thursdays at 2 pm
  Martin Luther King Elementary (4801 Idaho St., Vancouver)

• Poets' Workshop

  Rivkah Loewus will lead this monthly workshop, which will include writing and reading of poems.
  Thursday, December 3 from 6-7:45 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet November 27. Last program on December 18. Stories, songs and fun for families and child-care providers with children birth to age 5. No programs on non-school days. Call Vancouver Community Library at (360) 699-8869 for more information.
  Fridays at 8:40 am
  Peter S. Ogden Elementary (8100 NE 28th St., Vancouver)

• Teen 'Scape (ages 12-19)

  Will not meet December 25. 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, Rock Band, food, fun and friends.
  Fridays from 3-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Friends of Vancouver Community Library Holiday Book Sale

  Gift quality and collectible books priced $2.00 - $50.00. Special pre-sale for Friends' members on Friday, December 4, 6-9 pm. Memberships may be purchased at the door.
  Saturday, December 5, 10:00 am - 5 pm and Sunday, December 6, 12-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall)

• Nonprofit Research Free Class

  Learn to use the Foundation Directory Online and other electronic resources to research possible grantmakers for nonprofit organizations. Class is free but registration is required. Call (360) 695-1566.
  Monday, December 7 from 1-2:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (downstairs Computer Training Lab)

• Free Email

  Registration required. Call (360) 695-1566 to register.
  Tuesday, December 8 from 2-4 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Vancouver YAAB

  Teens, help plan programs and events for your peers by joining your branch's Young Adult Advisory Board. Bring your friends and make new friends.
  Tuesday, December 8 at 5:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Teens Read (ages 12-19)

  Double Helix by Nancy Werlin
  Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Getting More Out of Google

  Registration required. Call (360) 695-1566 to register.
  Wednesday, December 9 from 2-4 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• "Extreme Reads" Book Discussion Group: Vancouver

  1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles Mann
  Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall)

• Internet Basics

  Registration required. Call (360) 695-1566 to register.
  Thursday, December 10 from 11 am - 1 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Discussion Junction (ages 9-12 years with accompanying adult)

  Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath. No older or younger children siblings, please.
  Each month a free copy of the next month's "book of the month" will be given to those attending to keep.
  Thursday, December 10 from 6:30-7:45 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Bonkers for Books: "Green Gifts Creation Station"

  Create gifts made from recyclables including snowglobes, picture frames and more! You can even wrap creations in paper decorated by you!
  Saturday, December 12 at 11 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall)