49 upcoming events
Listings from Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries, Vancouver Family Magazine Community Events Calendar
Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.
For ages 0–5
Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:
¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años
Come learn the basics of bead embroidery, chat with fellow crafters, and leave with the inspiration to start your own dazzling projects.
For ages 18+
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.
For 0–18 months
Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses
Inicie a su bebé en las palabras y la lectura con libros, canciones y juegos para bebés y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.
Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.
For 18 months–36 months
Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.
Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses
Practice early learning skills by using a variety of materials to express your creativity. Come prepared to get messy.
For ages 18 months to 5 years
Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in the Northwest! More than just a slideshow of edible mushrooms, this beginner-friendly class emphasizes skills and tools needed for accurate identification of mushrooms to determine edibility.
Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.
For ages 0–5
Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:
¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años
Discover the art of the perfect brew! Join us to learn fundamental tea terminology and how to select, prepare, and steep a variety of unique blends.
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.
For 0–18 months
Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses
Inicie a su bebé en las palabras y la lectura con libros, canciones y juegos para bebés y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.
Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.
For 18 months–36 months
Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.
Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses
Learn how to incorporate food into your landscaping with attractive vegetable gardens that yield lots of compliments along with nourishing food. This presentation covers the benefits of edibles in the landscape, four design principles for visual appeal and how to convert flowers to food by replacing ornamentals with edible herbs and flowers. The presentation features a comprehensive power point presentation along with a handout covering 12 tips for successful edible landscaping.
Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.
For ages 0–5
Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:
¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años
Come learn the basics of bead embroidery, chat with fellow crafters, and leave with the inspiration to start your own dazzling projects.
For ages 18+
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.
For 0–18 months
Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses
Inicie a su bebé en las palabras y la lectura con libros, canciones y juegos para bebés y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.
Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.
For 18 months–36 months
Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.
Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses
Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.
For ages 0–5
Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:
¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años
Medicare open enrollment is October 15 through December 7. Get free, unbiased help with your Medicare questions. Schedule your one-on-one counseling with a SHIBA Volunteer Advisor. Call the local AAADSW SHIBA team line (360) 759-4676 or email [email protected] to request an in-person appointment time.
Art Chats are held once a month to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local
Spark your imagination and build your STEM skills using LEGO® bricks, blocks, boxes, and other fun materials.
For ages 5–19
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.
For ages 0–5
Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:
¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años
Celebrate the winter season by making a beautiful felt orange wreath and enjoying a hot cocoa bar. All supplies will be provided by the library on a first come, first served basis. However, you are welcome to bring additional embellishments to personalize your wreath.
Celebrate the winter season by making a beautiful felt orange wreath and enjoying a hot cocoa bar. All supplies will be provided by the library on a first come, first served basis. However, you are welcome to bring additional embellishments to personalize your wreath.
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.
For 0–18 months
Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses
Inicie a su bebé en las palabras y la lectura con libros, canciones y juegos para bebés y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.
Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.
For 18 months–36 months
Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.
Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses
Practice early learning skills by using a variety of materials to express your creativity. Come prepared to get messy.
For ages 18 months to 5 years
Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.
For ages 0–5
Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:
¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años
Join us for an introduction to using Canva, a free online graphic design tool. Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform. For adults 18+.
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.
For 0–18 months
Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses
Inicie a su bebé en las palabras y la lectura con libros, canciones y juegos para bebés y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.
Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.
For 18 months–36 months
Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.
Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses
Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.
For ages 0–5
Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:
¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años
Join us for an introduction to using Canva, a free online graphic design tool. Discover how to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, business cards, and more using this free online platform. For adults 18+.
Ready to bake your own sourdough? Learn the basics of sourdough bread and craft your own starter from scratch in this hands-on workshop. All supplies provided on a first-come, first-served basis while they last.
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.
For 0–18 months
Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses
Inicie a su bebé en las palabras y la lectura con libros, canciones y juegos para bebés y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.
Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.
For 18 months–36 months
Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.
Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses
Art Chats are held once a month to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local art events, and to network with your peers. Bring one or two pieces of your art to share, or just come to enjoy the camaraderie.
For ages 13+
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Practice early learning skills by using a variety of materials to express your creativity. Come prepared to get messy.
For ages 18 months to 5 years
Fun and learning for you and your little ones! Enjoy early literacy tips and hands-on activities together.
For ages 0–5
Jugar para aprender con Early Learners:
¡Diversión y aprendizaje para usted y sus pequeños! Disfruten juntos de consejos sobre alfabetización temprana y actividades prácticas.
Para niños de 0 a 5 años
Ready to bake your own sourdough? Learn the basics of sourdough bread and craft your own starter from scratch in this hands-on workshop. All supplies provided on a first-come, first-served basis while they last.
Practice speaking English in a group setting, led by an English-speaking volunteer.
For adults 18+
To participate in Conversation Circles, you should have enough command of the language to be able to:
You do not need to converse completely error-free in English and you may have some gaps in your vocabulary. Conversation Circles are NOT formal language classes.
Need help getting started or building your skills? Check out these Language Learning Resources, free with your library card!
Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.
For 0–18 months
Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses
Inicie a su bebé en las palabras y la lectura con libros, canciones y juegos para bebés y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.
Join us to make a craft. Got big dreams? Make a vision board to keep your goals front and center. All supplies provided. Participants may bring their own board or journal to work on if they wish.
For teens and adults.