Exhibits

• The Paper Occupation Exhibit

  A collaborative work by area artists Janet Essley and Diane Gadway that captures some of the energy and explores the many issues raised by the "Occupy Wall Street" movement, using art to further this national conversation.
  Wednesday, February 1 through Wednesday, February 29
  Stevenson Community Library

Feature Programs
for the Next 30 Days

• Teen Arts & Crafts Night (ages 12-19)

  This month's project: Anti-Valentine's Day crafts (and some Pro-Valentine's Day crafts, too!)
  Tuesday, February 7 at 5 pm
  Cascade Park Community Library

• Writer's Group

  Improve your writing skills and learn tips. Share your struggles and triumphs with other writers.
  Please bring up to 5 double-spaced pages of your writing to share with the group.
  Tuesdays, February 7 and 21 from 6-8 pm
  Cascade Park Community Library

• Teen Movie Nights @ the Stevenson Library (ages 12-19)

  Grab your friends for popcorn and a movie. Call the library for movie title.
  Tuesday, February 7 at 6 pm
  Stevenson Community Library

• Poetry Writing Group

  Join other poets for inspiration, ideas and critiques in a supportive environment. Bring a poem to share written by you or a poet you admire.
  Tuesdays, February 7 and 21, 6:30-8 pm
  White Salmon Valley Community Library

• Ridgefield Library Cinema

  Call the library for movie titles.
  Tuesday, February 7 at 4 pm and 6 pm (two different movies)
  Ridgefield 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

• Wacky Wednesdays (ages 6-12)

  Crafts, games, puzzles and more to fill those early-release afternoons for school-age children. February's theme is "Space."
  Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 pm
  Stevenson Community Library

• 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)

• Tweens and Teens Gaming Group (ages 10-19)

  Join this informal group for fun playing RPGs! We speak and play Dungeons and Dragons, GURPS, Call of Cthulu, etc.!
  Wednesdays from 4-6 pm
  Ridgefield Community Library

• 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)

• 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, embroidery, spinning, quilting and all other kinds of textile crafts.
  Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• 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)

• Read to the Dogs (ages 5-12)

  Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Registration is required. Call (360) 687-2322 to sign up for a 25-minute session.
  Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-8 pm (registration begins February 2)
  Tuesday, February 21 from 6:30-8 pm (registration begins February 14)
  Battle Ground Community Library

• Your Child's Health and Behavior -- Can Diet Make a Difference? (first of two programs)

  Learn how a few simple dietary changes can significantly help your child stay healthy and manage their own behavior.
  Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• 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)

• Tweens and Teens Gaming Group (ages 10-19)

  Join this informal group for fun playing RPGs! We speak and play Dungeons and Dragons, GURPS, Call of Cthulu, etc.!
  Fridays from 4-6 pm
  Washougal Community Library

• Teddy Bear Sleepover and Pajama Storytime

  Drop off your teddy bear (or other stuffed animal, doll or toy) at the library anytime on Thursday, the 9th. Come back Friday, February 10th at 6:15 pm in your pj's to pick up your furry friend, enjoy stories, crafts, juice and cookies, and watch an entertaining slideshow showing all the fun your toy had overnight at the library.
  Thursday, February 9 and Friday, February 10
  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 is required and begins Friday, February 3. Call (360) 892-8256 to sign up for a 25-minute session.
  Saturday, February 11 from 9-11 am
  Vancouver Mall Community Library

• It's Showtime!

  Pull up a chair and enjoy our afternoon movie matinees. Fun for all ages. Call the library for movie title.
  Saturday, February 11 at 3 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• Teen Game Day (ages 12-19)

  Invite your friends! Many new games and old favorites to share.
  Saturday, February 11 from 1-4 pm
  Stevenson Community Library

• Super Saturday: "Crime Caper!" (best for ages 8 and up)

  Test your detective skills with an interactive mystery for tweens. Prizes! Fun!
  Saturday, February 11 from 2-4 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• It's Showtime!

  Family movie matinees with popcorn and lemonade provided. Fun for all ages!
  Saturday, February 11 at 2 pm
  White Salmon Valley Community Library

• Aqualicious (ages 3-11)

  Crafts and fun based on the color aqua.
  Saturday, February 11 from 3-4:30 pm
  Cascade Park Community Library

• The Write Stuff - Teen Writing Group (ages 12-19)

  Talk, share and do writing. All genres welcome: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and screenwriting. Light refreshments served.
  Saturday, February 11 from 3-5 pm
  Washougal Community Library

• Valentine's Day Card Making

  Make cards for anyone you love! All ages welcome. Materials provided (and chocolate served!).
  Saturday, February 11 from 3-5 pm
  Ridgefield Community Library

• 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!
  Saturday, February 11 from 3-5 pm
  Ridgefield Community Library

• Knitting at the Library

  Will not meet February 20. 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

• Sew Crafty

  For all ages and all types of needlework. Make new friends, get advice, and show off your project!
  Mondays from 2-4 pm
  Cascade Park Community Library

• 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)

• Spanish Conversation Circle ("Bocaditos")

  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

• 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)

• Games! (grades 4-12)

  Drop in and join the fun. Choose from our fantastic assortment of classic board games, card games, RPG and TCG's, or bring your own. Invite your friends to come with you. Join our Dungeons and Dragons 4.0 campaign group for beginning and intermediate players!
  Tuesdays from 4-6 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• Heartburn: Not Your Average Valentine's Day Party (ages 12-19)

  Tired of all the lovey-dovey stuff? So are we! Join us as we smash things, gorge on sweets, and mock all things that make V-Day so tragically uncool!
  Tuesday, February 14 from 4:30-6 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• The Tween Scene!
  Where Families Meet to Talk about Books (ages 9-12 and one parent)

  A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. 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, February 14 at 6:30 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• Help! Homework! (ages 12-19)

  We'll help you with research and all of our resources (we won't do your homework, though) so your homework is super.
  Tuesdays, February 14 and 28 from 5-7 pm
  Ridgefield Community Library

• Write On (formerly Writer's Group)

  Improve your writing skills and learn tips. Share your struggles and triumphs with other writers.
  Tuesdays, February 14 and 28 from 6:15 to 7:30 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• 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)

• 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

• Eric Ode's Wild and Wacky Wednesday Concert!

  Join us for a wild time with author, poet and award-winning songwriter Eric Ode for a concert of songs, stories and silliness.
  Wednesday, February 15 at 1:30 pm
  Stevenson Community Library

• Wacky Wednesdays (ages 6-12)

  Crafts, games, puzzles and more to fill those early-release afternoons for school-age children. February's theme is "Space."
  Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 pm
  Stevenson Community Library

• Song Circle

  Enjoy music, poetry and fun. Bring an instrument or just your voice. Teens welcome! Listeners welcome!
  Wednesday, February 15 at 2 pm
  Goldendale Community Library

• Kids' Club (ages 3-6)

  Nature-based stories, art, songs and loads of fun in Spanish and English.
  Wednesday, February 15uary 18 at 3 pm
  White Salmon Valley Community Library

• 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)

• Tweens and Teens Gaming Group (ages 10-19)

  Join this informal group for fun playing RPGs! We speak and play Dungeons and Dragons, GURPS, Call of Cthulu, etc.!
  Wednesdays from 4-6 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

• 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)

• Stitch Wits

  Join our drop-in stitchery group! Bring your project to work on at this weekly informal get-together. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, spinning, quilting and all other kinds of textile crafts.
  Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm
  Battle Ground 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 Wednesday, February 8. Call (360) 571-9696 to sign up for a 25-minute session.
  Wednesday, February 15 from 5-7 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• Thirdsday Game Night

  Not for kids, but for grown-ups who love board games.
  Thursday, February 16 from 6-8 pm
  Cascade Park Community Library

• Your Child's Health and Behavior -- Can Diet Make a Difference? (second of two programs)

  Learn how a few simple dietary changes can significantly help your child stay healthy and manage their own behavior.
  Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• Artsy Fartsy Friday (ages 6-8)

  Express yourself! Join us for arts and crafts.
  Friday, February 17 from 3:30 - 5 pm
  Cascade Park Community Library (family room)

• 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)

• Living in Space (ages 5 and up)

  Join us for stories, science activities, crafts and a peek at an actual spacesuit as our friends from Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum give us an idea of what life would be like in space.
  Saturday, February 18 at 12 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• Family Movie Series

  It's showtime! Pull up a chair and enjoy a movie about some zoo animals who decide to break their code of silence in order to help their loveable zookeeper find love. Can you guess the movie? Popcorn will be provided. Call the library at (360) 571-9696 for information.
  Saturday, February 18 at 2 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• Ridgefield Writers' Circle

  Meet other writers and perfect your craft in this informal writers group. Bring work to share and come prepared to create.
  Saturday, February 18 from 3:30-5 pm
  Ridgefield Community Library

• Living in Space (ages 5 and up)

  Join us for stories, science activities, crafts and a peek at an actual spacesuit as our friends from Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum give us an idea of what life would be like in space.
  Saturday, February 18 at 3 pm
  Vancouver Mall Community Library

• Tween Book Discussion (ages 9-12)

  Talk about great books and have snacks! This month: Call It Courage by Armstrong Perry..
  Tuesday, February 21 at 3:15 pm
  La Center Community Library

• 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)

• Welcome to Iran

  A Battle Ground Library Monthly Travelogue. Portland film maker, Art Wright, joined Jackie and Mike Spurlock on their November 2008 trip to Iran. In this video project, he explores the rich history and modern-day vibrancy of this fascinating and little-known country.
  Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• Meet the Tooth Fairy!

  Join us in welcoming the Tooth Fairy for a fun interactive show promoting sparkling dental health!
  Wednesday, February 22 at 3:30 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• Library Lego Lovers (ages 5-11)

  Join us each month for a new Lego challenge.
  Thursday, February 23 at 4 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• 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)

• Library Lego Lovers (ages 5-11)

  Join us each month for a new Lego challenge.
  Thursday, February 23 at 6 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• 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)

• Special Game Night (ages 12-19)

  You're never too old to have fun with Legos! Come show us what amazing creations you can build.
  Friday, February 24 at 4:30 pm
  Cascade Park Community Library

• Teen/Tween Game Night

  Bring your friends! Make new ones!
  Friday, February 24 from 4-8 pm
  Ridgefield Community Library

• Game Night Social (ages 12-19)

  Featuring RockBand, Mario Kart and more Wii fun! Try our Xbox Kinect. Tired of electronic games? Play one of our many board games. Snacks will be served.
  Friday, February 24 from 7-9 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• Ridgefield Chess Club

  Informal chess play for all ages and abilities. Bring your own chess board and chess pieces (or borrow one of ours).
  Saturday, February 25 from 10 am - 12 pm
  Ridgefield Community Library

• Author Visit: Nancy Kelley

  Local author and library staff member Nancy Kelley will read from her just-published novel, "His Good Opinion: A Mr. Darcy Novel." She will also talk about the opportunities self-publishing presents for both aspiring authors and readers. Refreshments provided.
  Saturday, February 25 at 2 pm
  Three Creeks Community Library

• Farewell Fatso (ages 11 and up)

  Chrisetta Mosley tells her inspiring story of how she lost 170 pounds. Come hear her story, learn healthy tips, and nibble on some healthy snacks.
  Saturday, February 25 from 2-3:30 pm
  Cascade Park Community Library

• Library Lego Lovers (ages 5-11)

  Join us each month for a new Lego challenge.
  Saturday, February 25 at 2 pm
  White Salmon Valley Community Library

• Tween Game Day (ages 9-11)

  Meet your friends for an afternoon of gaming at the library.
  Saturday, february 25 from 1-4 pm
  Stevenson Community Library

• Teen Mystery! (ages 12-19)

  Test your wits against the other suspects. Sign-up encouraged!
  Saturday, February 25 from 2-5 pm
  Ridgefield Community Library

• Game On!

  Bring the whole family to our family game days. Board games, cards, puzzles and snacks!
  Saturday, February 25 from 1-5 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• Tween Book Group (ages 9-12)

  Schooled> by Gordon Korman
  Tuesday, February 28 at 3:30 pm
  Stevenson Community Library

• 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)

• Word Play (ages 10-16)

  Enjoy a fun afternoon of games and writing prompts. Snacks provided.
  Tuesday, February 28 from 4-6 pm
  Battle Ground Community Library

• 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)

• Kids' Club (ages 8-12)

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