Vancouver Community Library

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–18 months

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.

Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5

Música y movimiento de Early Learners:

Disfrute de canciones, rimas, ritmo y baile en este activo programa para niños y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–18 months

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.

Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill.

For ages 5–12

Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5

Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas con sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own.

Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.org.

For ages 13–19

Explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities. From building and designing to experimenting and exploring—there’s something for every curious mind.

For ages 5–12

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For 18 months–36 months

Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

Aspiring writer? Published author? Currently seeking publication? If you're looking to make your writing the best it can possibly be, this program is for you. Twice a month, join our lively crew of creatives for an hour and a half of writing prompts and exercises, craft discussion, and workshopping. Submit your fiction and nonfiction for beta reads and feedback while making connections with other writers in a fun and welcoming environment.

First Thursday of the month: editing practice, writing exercises, and workshopping.

Third Thursday of the month: writing exercises, craft techniques, and workshopping.

All genres and skill levels welcome.

Preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship (Naturalization) Test? Attend this ongoing U.S. Citizenship class to help you prepare for the test and interview. The class and study materials are provided free of charge. Presented in partnership with Goodwill Industries. Classes held weekly on Thursdays from 3–5 pm.

Walk-ins welcome.

¿Se está preparando para obtener la ciudadanía (naturalización) de los Estados Unidos? Asista a este curso en continua, que lo ayudará a prepararse para al examen y la entrevista. Las clases y los materiales se proporcionarán de forma gratuita. Este evento es presentado con la colaboración de Goodwill Industries.

Todos los Jueves de 3 a 5 pm.

Spark your imagination and build your STEM skills using LEGO® bricks, blocks, boxes, and other fun materials.

For ages 5–12

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Join us every Thursday for a couple hours of fun.

For ages 13–19

Snacks are provided by Friends of Vancouver Community Library.

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For 18 months–36 months

Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

Practice speaking Englishin 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:

• Introduce yourself
• Discuss topics related to your life
• Express ideas and ask simple questions
• Follow discussions on a variety of topics
• Confidently participate in the discussion

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!

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Join us every week for a couple hours of fun.

For ages 9–12

Snacks are provided by Friends of Vancouver Community Library.

Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas con sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en español e inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5

Celebrate Dinovember with dinosaur trivia and crafts! Play solo or as part of a team. Test your knowledge and win bragging rights!

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–18 months

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.

Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses

Adventures in Art is a monthly program for adults to make art using different media. We make space for exploration, observation, discovery, and joy. No experience needed, all materials provided.

Fall Projects:

September: Experimental Watercolor

October: Wire Sculpture

November: Block Printing

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5

Música y movimiento de Early Learners:

Disfrute de canciones, rimas, ritmo y baile en este activo programa para niños y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–18 months

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.

Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill.

For ages 5–12

Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5

Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas con sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.

For ages 5–9

Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own.

Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.org.

For ages 13–19

Adventures in Art is a monthly program for adults to make art using different media. We make space for exploration, observation, discovery, and joy. No experience needed, all materials provided.

Fall Projects:

September: Experimental Watercolor

October: Wire Sculpture

November: Block Printing

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For 18 months–36 months

Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

Preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship (Naturalization) Test? Attend this ongoing U.S. Citizenship class to help you prepare for the test and interview. The class and study materials are provided free of charge. Presented in partnership with Goodwill Industries. Classes held weekly on Thursdays from 3–5 pm.

Walk-ins welcome.

¿Se está preparando para obtener la ciudadanía (naturalización) de los Estados Unidos? Asista a este curso en continua, que lo ayudará a prepararse para al examen y la entrevista. Las clases y los materiales se proporcionarán de forma gratuita. Este evento es presentado con la colaboración de Goodwill Industries.

Todos los Jueves de 3 a 5 pm.

Spark your imagination and build your STEM skills using LEGO® bricks, blocks, boxes, and other fun materials.

For ages 5–12

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Join us every Thursday for a couple hours of fun.

For ages 13–19

Snacks are provided by Friends of Vancouver Community Library.

Join us for a lively discussion about this month’s title, Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar.

For adults 18+

Limited copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library.

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For 18 months–36 months

Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

Practice speaking Englishin 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:

• Introduce yourself
• Discuss topics related to your life
• Express ideas and ask simple questions
• Follow discussions on a variety of topics
• Confidently participate in the discussion

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!

Come hang out with friends, play games, craft, and chat about your favorite things! Join us every week for a couple hours of fun.

For ages 9–12

Snacks are provided by Friends of Vancouver Community Library.

This interactive storytime provides sensory play and freedom of movement, and features visual aids and action. Sensory storytimes are smaller, reducing group size and noise level for children with sound sensitivity.

For ages 3–9

Register for each child participating.

Ready for an afternoon of incredible live music? Come experience a dynamic blend of skilled guitar work and original songs spanning multiple musical genres in this captivating performance by Jonathan Sherrill. It's the perfect way to spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon.

Learn how to design custom decorations for your winter festivities! Use free online tools to create ornaments, table set pieces, and more. No 3D design experience needed to attend, although 3D Printer Certification is required to print your designs later.

Ages 13+

Join us for a Poetry Open Mic! Read original work, share your favorite poem, or sit back and enjoy a night of poetry.

Readers must be 13 or older, but all ages are welcome to listen. Content must be suitable for families (i.e. no profanity, sexual content, etc.).

Sign-up starts 30 minutes before the event outside the Columbia Room. Each reader will have a 5-minute time slot, and are welcome to read multiple poems as long as they fit into the time limit.

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–18 months

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.

Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance in this active program for children and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5

Música y movimiento de Early Learners:

Disfrute de canciones, rimas, ritmo y baile en este activo programa para niños y sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Introduce your baby to words and reading with books, songs, and play for babies and their parents or caregivers.

For 0–18 months

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.

Cuentos para bebés: de 0 a 18 meses

Drop in for creative and interactive projects. Use your imagination, stretch your creativity or practice a new artistic skill.

For ages 5–12

Great books, no homework! Join us each month for a discussion and snacks. Ask staff in the Teen Room to sign up and check out this month's book!

For ages 13–19

Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.

For ages 0–5

Escuche historias, cante canciones, y disfrute de actividades divertidas con sus padres o cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en inglés.

Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

Puppet show presented by Venezuelan Americans, Melissa and Carlos Bertran. A bilingual (Spanish/English) story from Venezuela. In this story, the tiny heroine thinks herself much too fine to accept the proposal of a common mouse. Instead, she sets her sights on 'worthier' matches, such as the sun, the wind, and the mountain. Yet, her search for the perfect suitor brings her right back to the romantic little mouse who first proposed. This show was developed with the guidance of Venezuelan Americans and features Venezuelan music. A truly bilingual experience!

Espectáculo de títeres presentado por los venezolano-estadounidenses Melissa y Carlos Bertran. Una historia bilingüe (español/inglés) de Venezuela. En esta historia, la pequeña heroína se cree demasiado fina para aceptar la propuesta de matrimonio de un ratón común. En cambio, fija su atención en pretendientes "más dignos", como el sol, el viento y la montaña. Sin embargo, su búsqueda del pretendiente ideal termina llevándola de vuelta al pequeño ratón romántico que fue el primero en pedirle que se casara con él. Este espectáculo fue desarrollado con la guía de venezolano-estadounidenses y tiene música venezolana. ¡Una verdadera experiencia bilingüe!

Join us for open game play of Magic the Gathering. Decks will be provided, or bring your own.

Cards are provided through a generous donation from the non-profit magikids.org.

For ages 13–19

Learn how to thread a sewing machine, select stitches, and create a simple project.

Registration will open one week before each class and space is limited to eight participants. Classes start promptly at 4:30 pm and no-show registrant spots will open up to walk-ins by 4:35 pm.

Each child under 12 must be accompanied by an individual adult.

For ages 9+

Fall project lineup:

October: Trick-or-Treat bag

November: Drawstring pouch

Build your child's vocabulary with songs, books, and movement for active toddlers and their parents or caregivers.

For 18 months–36 months

Cuentos para niños pequeños: de 18 a 36 meses

Amplíe el vocabulario de su hijo con canciones, libros y movimiento para niños pequeños activos y sus padres o cuidadores.

Aspiring writer? Published author? Currently seeking publication? If you're looking to make your writing the best it can possibly be, this program is for you. Twice a month, join our lively crew of creatives for an hour and a half of writing prompts and exercises, craft discussion, and workshopping. Submit your fiction and nonfiction for beta reads and feedback while making connections with other writers in a fun and welcoming environment.

First Thursday of the month: editing practice, writing exercises, and workshopping.

Third Thursday of the month: writing exercises, craft techniques, and workshopping.

All genres and skill levels welcome.

Preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship (Naturalization) Test? Attend this ongoing U.S. Citizenship class to help you prepare for the test and interview. The class and study materials are provided free of charge. Presented in partnership with Goodwill Industries. Classes held weekly on Thursdays from 3–5 pm.

Walk-ins welcome.

¿Se está preparando para obtener la ciudadanía (naturalización) de los Estados Unidos? Asista a este curso en continua, que lo ayudará a prepararse para al examen y la entrevista. Las clases y los materiales se proporcionarán de forma gratuita. Este evento es presentado con la colaboración de Goodwill Industries.

Todos los Jueves de 3 a 5 pm.