If you’ve read my column for a while, you may know that I’ve had a desire to travel Route 66 and I have written about books on the topic before. Since this year is the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road, it seems like a good time to revisit and share my personal update on…
Americana
In 1975, Chevrolet ran an iconic commercial and jingle that got all America singing along. The name of the commercial was “Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Che
The USA at 250
On July 4, we'll mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the United States' semiquincentennial. While that may be hard to
Recycle City is Coming to White Salmon
Every August, White Salmon Valley Community Library fills up with cardboard tubes, plastic bottles, pom poms, and kids with big ideas. The goal: build a city out of
FVRL Foundation’s Authors & Illustrators Fundraising Event
Join fellow book and library lovers on October 6 at the Hilton Vancouver for a reception, dinner, and auction before settling in to hear author Amy Tan share her story.
Celebrate Disability Pride
Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor the history, achievements, and lived experiences of the disabled community. It coincides with the anniv
Just Monkeyin’ Around
My brother Eric and I have a long tradition of exchanging monkey gifts. I don’t remember how it started, but he got a monkey lamp for his wedding two years ago.
Book Beat: Audiobook Appreciation Month
I was thrilled to see that June is Audiobook Appreciation Month—and for the opportunity to share some of my favorites with you. I commute about 25 minutes each way to and from work. Taking advantage of that time to listen to audiobooks really increases my ability to get through the books I want to read…
Summer Meals Program for Youth
When school's out, lunch shouldn't be hard to find. From June 29–August 14, all kids 18 and under can get a free lunch at Vancouver Community Library and Cascad
Beach Reads; or, Summer Reading for Grown-ups
Libraries have long encouraged kids to read during the summer with incentive programs; this year’s FVRL theme is “Under the Sea”. Most of us adults don’t have t
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