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1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98663

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Events at Vancouver Community Library for the next month

  • Building Blocks to Successful Learning

    Will not meet April 2. 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)
  • Preschool Storytime at Vancouver

    Will not meet March 30 or April 2. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6 years.
    Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Teen 'Scape (ages 12-19)

    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 2:30 - 4:30 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Building Blocks to Successful Learning

    Will not meet March 29. 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)
  • Getting More Out of Google

    Go beyond the search box! Discover some of the many tools and tricks available in Google to make searching the Internet easier. Includes advanced search strategies, images, maps and more. Please complete Searching the Internet first or have equivalent experience. Registration required. Call (360) 695-1566 to register.
    Monday, March 15 from 2-4 pm
    Vancouver Community Library (downstairs Computer Training Lab)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Preschool Storytime at Vancouver

    Will not meet March 30 or April 2. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6 years.
    Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
    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
  • Crafting Cover Letters (Get Job Help @ Your Library)


    No registration required.
    You need the right attention-grabbing introduction to help your resume get a second look. A finely-tooled cover letter, targeted to the employer's requirements, is the way to get your foot in the door. In this class, you will learn how to tailor your cover letter to each job you seek. Tour library tools and resources that can help you write an excellent cover letter every time.
    Tuesday, March 16 from 2-3 pm
    optional computer lab from 3-4 pm
    Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall)
  • Building Blocks to Successful Learning

    Will not meet March 31. 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 March 31. 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

    Will not meet March 31. 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 March 31. 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 April 1. 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 April 1.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)
  • Searching the Internet

    Learn three ways to move around on the Internet. This class includes ample time for PRACTICE! Please complete Introduction to the Internet first or have equivalent experience. Registration required. Call (360) 695-1566 to register.
    Thursday, March 18 from 2-4 pm
    Vancouver Community Library (downstairs Computer Training Lab)
  • Building Blocks to Successful Learning

    Will not meet April 2. 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)
  • Preschool Storytime at Vancouver

    Will not meet March 30 or April 2. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6 years.
    Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Find Info: Legal Resources

    Learn where legal information is available at your public library. Discover how to do legal research, hire a lawyer, or represent yourself in simple cases using both print and online sources. Please complete Searching the Internet first or have equivalent experience. Registration required. Call (360) 695-1566 to register.
    Friday, March 19 from 10 am - 12 pm
    Vancouver Community Library (downstairs Computer Training Lab)
  • Teen 'Scape (ages 12-19)

    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 2:30 - 4:30 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Building Blocks to Successful Learning

    Will not meet March 29. 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Will not meet March 30 or April 2. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6 years.
    Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Book Discussion Group: Vancouver

    Kate Vaiden by Reynolds Price
    Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Building Blocks to Successful Learning

    Will not meet March 31. 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 March 31. 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

    Will not meet March 31. Storytime for ages 12-24 months with parent or caregiver.
    Wednesdays at 10:30 am
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Book Talk (ages 6-9 years with accompanying adult)

    The Magic Half by Annie Barrows. Come into the library to pick up the book prior to the meeting, read it at home and come back to discuss it with other young readers.
    Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Erica Bauermeister

    Seattle novelist Erica Bauermeister will discuss and sign her book, The School of Essential Ingredients." The story follows the lives of eight students who meet once a week for a cooking class and how this transforms their lives.
    Monday, March 29 at 6:30 pm
    Vancouver Community Library
  • Find Info: Health Resources

    Examine a variety of health information sources available online and through your library. Look at reputable health information providers online. Compare with Health information databases available free through the library website. Discuss other sources of health information. Please complete Searching the Internet first or have equivalent experience. Registration required. Call (360) 695-1566 to register.
    Tuesday, March 30 from 2-4 pm
    Vancouver Community Library (downstairs Computer Training Lab)
  • Poets' Workshop

    Rivkah Loewus will lead this monthly workshop, which will include writing and reading of poems.
    Thursday, April 1 from 6-7:45 pm
    Vancouver Community Library

(360) 695-1561
1007 East Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98663
Open M Tu W Th 9-8; F Sat 10-6
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