Events at Vancouver Community Library for the next month

Printable "What's Happening" calendar for Vancouver Community Library for January and February 2012

• Job Lab

  Get help using library resources to navigate all stages of the job search process. Basic computer skills required. Assistance available in English and Spanish.
  Cover Letters (Feb. 4)
  Facebook and Social Networking for Job Searchers (Feb. 18)
  Saturdays, February 4 and 18 from 10 am - 12 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• Voter Information Online

  Hunting for facts amid all the election year hype? The internet offers tools that can help! Join us as we explore some websites that aim to inform you in an unbiased way about the candidates, the accuracy of claims on all sides, and the sources of campaign funding.
  Sunday, February 5 from 3-4:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• Children's Chess Mates (ages 6-11)

  Will not meet February 20. All beginning level chess players from 6-11 years old can drop in for fun and interactive chess!
  Mondays from 4-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Adults' Weekly Chess Club

  Will not meet February 20. 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 (Skamania Room, Level 4)

• 0-5 years
  Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  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) 906-5121 for more information.
  Tuesdays at 9 am
  Martin Luther King Elementary (4801 Idaho St., Vancouver)

• 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 (360) 906-5106.
  Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Klickitat and Skamania Rooms, Level 4)

• 18-36 months
  Toddler Storytime at Vancouver

  Storytime for ages 18-36 months and a participating adult.
  Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Searching the Internet

  Learn three different ways to navigate the Internet. Please complete "Introduction to the Internet" before taking this class.
  Tuesday, February 7 from 2-3:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• Legos and More (ages 5-11)

  Drop in for creative construction with Legos, Clics, K'nex and other fun building toys.
  Tuesdays from 2-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library *Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Vancouver Teen Council

  Teens, help plan programs and events for your peers by joining your branch's Teen Council. Bring your friends and make new friends.
  Tuesday, February 7 at 4:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Teen Central)

• 0-5 years
  Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  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) 906-5121 for more information.
  Wednesdays at 9:30 am
  Hough Elementary (1900 Daniels St., Vancouver)

• 3-6 years
  Preschool Storytime at Vancouver

  Stories and activities for children ages 3-6 years. Adult participation encouraged.
  Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Serendipity (children ages 6 and up)

  Stop by for an activity each Wednesday. Check our Facebook page the day before to see what the activity will be, or just be surprised!
  Wednesdays from 2-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12)

  Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Sign up on day of program -- no pre-registration.
  Wednesday, February 8 from 2-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• CCG (Collectible Card Game) Battles (ages 12-19)

  Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Pokeman or other collectible card deck for open play. Don't know the rules? Come and learn!
  Wednesdays from 3-7 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Teen Central, Level 1)

• Book Discussion Group: Vancouver

  Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes and the Greatest Race the World Has Ever Seen by Christopher McDougall.
  Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Skamania Room, Level 4)

• 0-18 months
  Lapsit Storytime at Vancouver

  "Tiny Tots" storytime for ages birth-18 months with a participating adult.
  Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

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

  Maze of Bone by Rick Riodan (first book in the 39 Clues series). No older or younger children, please.
  Each month a free copy of the next month's "book of the month" will be given to those attending to keep.
  Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-7:45 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• 0-5 years
  Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet February 3. 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) 906-5121 for more information.
  Fridays at 8:45 am
  Peter S. Ogden Elementary (8100 NE 28th St., Vancouver)

• Teen 'Scape (ages 12-19)

  Need to unwind after a long week? Play Rock Band, eat snacks and hang out.
  Fridays from 3-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Teen Central, Level 1)

• Games Galore

  Drop in each week for a variety of fun: board games, group games, and paper and pencil games.
  Fridays from 2-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Introduction to Facebook

  Learn how to set up a page, how to find friends and family, and how to control what is public and protect your privacy on your page. Participants should be very comfortable navigating websites, should have an email account, and be comfortable using the mouse and keyboard.
  Saturdays, February 11 (part 1) and February 18 (part 2) from 3-4:30
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• Who's In Your Past?

  Learn what resources the library has available to help you fill in the branches of your family tree. Beginning genealogy class for ages 12 and up.
  Sunday, February 12 from 3-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• Children's Chess Mates (ages 6-11)

  Will not meet February 20. All beginning level chess players from 6-11 years old can drop in for fun and interactive chess!
  Mondays from 4-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Adults' Weekly Chess Club

  Will not meet February 20. 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 (Skamania Room, Level 4)

• 0-5 years
  Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  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) 906-5121 for more information.
  Tuesdays at 9 am
  Martin Luther King Elementary (4801 Idaho St., Vancouver)

• 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 (360) 906-5106.
  Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Klickitat and Skamania Rooms, Level 4)

• 18-36 months
  Toddler Storytime at Vancouver

  Storytime for ages 18-36 months and a participating adult.
  Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Teens Read (ages 12-19)

  Grab a copy of "Karma" by Cathy Ostlere from Teen Central and join us for a discussion. Help us pick titles to discuss in the future.
  Tuesday, February 14 at 4:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Klickitat Room, Level 4)

• Legos and More (ages 5-11)

  Drop in for creative construction with Legos, Clics, K'nex and other fun building toys.
  Tuesdays from 2-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library *Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• 0-5 years
  Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  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) 906-5121 for more information.
  Wednesdays at 9:30 am
  Hough Elementary (1900 Daniels St., Vancouver)

• 3-6 years
  Preschool Storytime at Vancouver

  Stories and activities for children ages 3-6 years. Adult participation encouraged.
  Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Lunch Pail Tales: A Story Hour for Grownups

  Join us for live readings of short stories that will make you laugh, cry or cringe in fear. It's a great way to escape during your lunch break.
  Wednesdays, February 1 and 15 from 12:05-12:55 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Klickitat Room, Level 4)

• Serendipity (children ages 6 and up)

  Stop by for an activity each Wednesday. Check our Facebook page the day before to see what the activity will be, or just be surprised!
  Wednesdays from 2-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• CCG (Collectible Card Game) Battles (ages 12-19)

  Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Pokeman or other collectible card deck for open play. Don't know the rules? Come and learn!
  Wednesdays from 3-7 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Teen Central, Level 1)

• Spanish Conversation Circle

  Come and practice your Spanish-speaking skills with other adults.
  Wednesday, February 15 from 6-8 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Klickitat Room, Level 4)

• 0-18 months
  Lapsit Storytime at Vancouver

  "Tiny Tots" storytime for ages birth-18 months with a participating adult.
  Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 am
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Special Needs Storytime at Vancouver

  Children of all ages and capabilities with caregiver are welcome.
  Thursday, February 16 at 2 pm
  Vancouver Community Library

• Getting More Out of Google

  Go beyond the search box! Discover tools and tricks in Google to make searching the Internet easier. Please complete "Searching the Internet" before taking this class.
  Thursday, February 16 from 2-3:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• 0-5 years
  Building Blocks to Successful Learning

  Will not meet February 3. 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) 906-5121 for more information.
  Fridays at 8:45 am
  Peter S. Ogden Elementary (8100 NE 28th St., Vancouver)

• Teen 'Scape (ages 12-19)

  Need to unwind after a long week? Play Rock Band, eat snacks and hang out.
  Fridays from 3-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Teen Central, Level 1)

• Games Galore

  Drop in each week for a variety of fun: board games, group games, and paper and pencil games.
  Fridays from 2-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3)

• Introduction to Spreadsheets

  Learn how to use Excel and other free spreadsheet products to create projects such as a home budget or a weekly menu plan. Participants must be comfortable using word processing.
  Sundays, February 19 (part 1) and February 26 (part 2) from 3-4:30
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• Free Email

  Create a free email account. Learn how to send and receive messages. Please complete "Introduction to the Internet" before taking this class.
  Tuesday, February 21 from 2-3:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• Crafternoon (ages 12-19)

  Create a different project each month, take it home, and show it off.
  Tuesday, February 21 at 4:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Teen Central, Level 1)

• Book Talk (ages 6-9 years with a participating adult)

  The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden. Each month a free copy of the next month's "book of the month" will be given to those attending to keep and add to their home libraries.
  Thursday, February 23 from 6-7 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Children's Program Room - 3rd floor)

• Mid-Winter Tales

  Join us for an evening of light stories to brighten up the dark days of winter. Hear classic short stories by O. Henry, Saki and other fun and witty writers.
  Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Vancouver Room, Level 5)

• Financial Literacy @ Your Library

  Your library is a great place to get unbiased financial and investment information. Participants should be comfortable navigating websites.
  Saturday, February 25 from 3-5 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)

• Book Discussion Group: Vancouver

  Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande
  Monday, February 27 from 6:30-7:45 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Klickitat Room, Level 4)

• Talk It to Death (ages 12-19)

  Do you like to think about awesome things and then talk about them? Come discuss your favorite movies, books, games and shows about this month's topic, "vampires." Expect games, quizzes and lots of debate!
  Tuesday, February 28 from 4:30-5:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Teen Central, Level 1)

• Environmental Film Series

  Vancouver Watersheds Alliance presents films and discussion with local experts. Snacks and drinks provided. Children welcome. This month: Go inside the wonders of the soil and hear the story of earth's most valuable and under-appreciated source of fertility.
  Tuesday, February 28 from 6-9 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (Columbia Room, Level 1)

• Introduction to the Internet

  For those who have never used the Internet. You must have completed the Mouse Tutorial (available on the Electronic Resource Computers at your FVRL branch library) before taking this class.
  Wednesday, February 29 from 2-3:30 pm
  Vancouver Community Library (first floor classroom)