What s Happening MAY JUNE 2016

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1 Vancouver What s Happening ARTS AND CRAFTS Needle Crafters Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm Bring any needlecraft project, get advice, show off your handiwork and make new friends. Drawin Together Sundays, 2:15-5 pm Explore your creative side. Bring your own projects and supplies, all skill levels welcome. Artists in Vancouver Community Library During art exhibit hours, times and dates vary. See first-hand how an artist s original work is created and get the opportunity to talk to them. First Friday Art Exhibit Exhibit opening, Fridays, 5-9 pm (May 6, June 3) Enjoy Vancouver s Downtown First Friday art exhibit at the library. Meet the featured artists on Friday and view their work throughout the weekend. May 6-9 : Works by a variety of local artists June 3-6: Southwest Watercolor Society World Wide Knit in Public Day Saturday, June 18, 11 am 3 pm Join the largest knitter run event in the world at the library. Bring knitting projects, and enthusiasm! VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY THE LIBRARY Incivility and Political Polarization in America Wednesday, June 29, 6:30-8 pm Does political incivility threaten American democracy? Dr. Cornell Clayton will explore our current political polarization, challenging assumptions about the relationship between civility and democratic participation. Dr. Clayton s presentation will be followed by audience discussion in small groups, aimed at raising awareness about the heated climate in this year s election season. GARDENING Waterwise Garden Workshop Saturday, May 21, 1-2 pm Discover how to reduce your landscape water usage and become a better steward of our water resources through plantings, garden design, and more! Memorial Day Closure: Monday, May 30 All FVRL libraries, bookmobiles and district headquarters will be closed. Get your Business Online Tuesday, May 3, 12-5 pm Learn the techniques and tools to establish an online presence for your business at this workshop presented by the City of Vancouver. Small Business Loans: Workshop 1 Monday, May 16, 3-4 pm Taking the Fear and Mystique Out of Business Loans: 10 tips to plan, secure, and achieve success with borrowing capital. Small Business Loans: Workshop 2 Monday, May 23, 5-6 pm Achieve Growth and Success With a Small Business Loan: Learn how to develop an effective strategy to secure, deploy, and repay business capital. Library Business Resources Thursday, May 12, 6 pm Saturday, May 21, 3:30 pm Get an overview and hands-on practice with library resources for business research C Street Open M-Th 9-8; F-Sun 10-6

2 BOOK KNOWLEDGE Battle of the Books June 4, 10 am 12 pm Join us for the battle of the school year Vancouver School District will be holding their districtwide Battle of the Books championship competition winner takes all. Meet the players and cheer them on as they show-off their knowledge of some of the most popular fiction for children. Book discussion groups for all ages Pick up copies of discussion books at the library. CHILDREN BEST BOOK CLUB EVER (ages 5-9) 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5 pm Reading club for beginning and young readers. Parent participation is optional. May 17 The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald June 21 Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst BOOKANEERS (ages 6-9) 3rd Thursdays, 6-7 pm For children with participating adult. Book discussion and theme-related activities. No older or younger children, please. May 19 The BFG by Roald Dahl June 16 Flight of the Phoenix by R.L. LaFevers DISCUSSION JUNCTION (ages 9-12) 2nd Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 pm For children with participating adult. No older or younger children, please. May 12 Number the Stars by Lois Lowry June 9 All the Answers by Kate Messner TEENS BOOK GROUP (ages 12-18) 2nd Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm Read this month s book and join us for snacks and a discussion. Parent attendance is optional. May 12 The Tyrant s Daughter by J.C. Carleson June 9 The Ruby in the Smoke by Phillip Pullman ADULTS BOOK DISCUSSION 4th Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pm Join us for a rousing discussion of a different book each month. May 23 Still Alice by Lisa Genova June 27 The Violinist s Thumb by Sam Kean BOOK BREW Select Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm Open to all, ages 20 to 30-ish. BREWED Main St, Vancouver May 18 Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo June 1 Looking For Alaska by John Green 2 VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 901 C Street Open M-Th 9-8; F-Sun 10-6

3 Teens (for ages 12-18) Teen Council 1st Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm (May 3, June 7) The library wants your opinion and input! Help us make it a great place for teens by planning events, and getting to know each other. There is an application process to become a Teen Council member. mnovario@fvrl.org to sign up. Saturday Morning Cartoons for Teens Saturdays, 10:30 am 12 pm Relive the Saturday mornings of your childhood with classic cartoons in the teen room. Pajamas welcome! year olds only, please. TEEN CENTRAL, LEVEL 1 Teen Scape Fridays, 3-5 pm Kick off the weekend with fun in Teen Central. TEEN CENTRAL, LEVEL 1 B-SAT (Bestselling Authors of Tomorrow) 2nd Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 pm (May 12, June 9) Teens, share your writing with other teens and get feedback! Produce new stories/poems. Amigurumi Crochet Creations Thursdays, 4:15-6 pm Learn how to crochet an adorable amigurumi octopus in a two-part beginner s class. All materials provided or bring your own. Program intended for anyone ages 12 and up. May 12: Make the body and get crochet tips! May 19: Make the legs and assemble your octopus! Summer Reading Punk Rock Aerobics Sundays, 4-5 pm (May 29, June 5, 12) Who says aerobics can t be punk? Get ready to sweat as we jump, kick, and punch to punk rock. Wear clothes you can move in. All ages are welcome! After Hours Party Friday, June 17, 5:30-8 pm Celebrate the start of summer with games, music, pizza, and more! We ll kick the adults out at closing and let teens stay for the party. Arrive before 6 or you ll be locked out and sad. Pick up your Summer Fun calendar in June! Kids Fun Weekly activities for 5-12 year olds CHILDREN S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3 TERRIFIC TUESDAYS STEAM/Makerspace 1st Tuesdays, 4-5 pm (May 3) Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. Building/Games 2nd Tuesdays, 4-5 pm (May 10, June 14) Each month it is something new and surprising - it might be building or playing a game. Best Book Club Ever 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5 pm (May 17, June 21) Reading club for 5-9 year olds. Parent participation optional. Adventures in Art 4th Tuesdays, 4-5 pm (June 28) Explore the arts drama, music, art, puppetry and more. WEDNESDAYS Read to the Dogs 2nd Wednesdays, 3-5 pm (May 11, June 8) Dogs are great listeners! Come in and read to a furry friend. Call the same day to reserve a spot or drop in, for ages FRIDAYS Funtastic Friday Fridays, 3:30-5:30 pm Are you ready for some fun? Drop in Friday afternoons for a wide range of creative and interactive projects. VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 901 C Street Open M-Th 9-8; F-Sun

4 Summer Reading Retro Aerobics Sunday, June 12, 11-11:45 am We re putting a retro-spin on this summer reading storytime program. Let s explore records, tapes, CDs and best of all, 80s dance music! Don t forget to wear your leg warmers and sweat bands, because we are going to be sweating to the 80s! Bookmark Contest Celebration Saturday, June 18, 3-4 pm Come celebrate the artists who entered our annual bookmark contest, congratulate Vancouver Community Library s winners, and enjoy bubbles on the lawn. Snacks provided! ON THE LIBRARY LAWN Bubble Fest June 18 and 19, 3-4 pm Kick off summer with a bang and a pop! Bubbles will fill the sky and greet everyone who visits the library. ON THE LIBRARY LAWN en Taiko Youth Japanese Taiko Drum Ensemble: LOUD, LOUDER, LOUDEST! Tuesday, June 21, 2-3 pm en Taiko is a Japanese drumming group by youth drummers. The group carries on a centuries-old musical tradition from Japan. en Taiko plays not only Japanese traditional style taiko, but also explores collaborative music creation with taiko and marimba. Enjoy the experience of taiko drumming! Storytimes CHILDREN S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3 Storytimes will be taking a break May 20 June 12. BABY Mondays, 9:30 am (last storytime May 16) Tuesdays 9:30 am (beginning June 14) Thursdays, 3 pm Songs, rhymes and books for ages 0-18 months. TODDLER Tuesdays, 9:30 am (last storytime May 17) Wednesdays, 9:30 am and 10:30 am Stories, music, movement and activities for ages months. PRESCHOOL Mondays, 2 pm Tuesdays, 10:30 am Stories, music, activities, and more for ages 3-6 years. Cuentos Bilingües (Bilingual Storytime) Tuesdays, 11:15 am Se presentan cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para familias con niños. Es una oportunidad de aprender y divertirse! No programa junio 28. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English for families with children. It is an opportunity to learn and have fun! No program June 28. FAMILY Tuesdays, 6:30 pm Stories, music and activities for children of all ages. Programs for Young Children Music and Movement Mondays, 10:30 am Thursdays, 10 am Movement and music activities including dance, parachutes, shakers and scarves for ages 0-6 years and their caregivers. Will not meet May 30. Explore Thursdays, 11 am Fridays, 10:30 am (repeat) Ages 3-6 with adult participation. Handson science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities. Pick up your Summer Fun calendar in June! 4 VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 901 C Street Open M-Th 9-8; F-Sun 10-6

5 Technology Workshops Weekly workshops offer an introduction, hands-on instruction, and educational resource information about a variety of tech tools. Explore - Learn - Apply BEGINNING COMPUTER SKILLS This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn and apply basic computer techniques for MS Windows, documents and the Internet. Monday, May 2, 11:30 am 12:30 pm Monday, June 6, 11:30 am 12:30 pm GOOGLE TOOLS Learn about the wide range of FREE features offered through Google. Products such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Maps and more. Helpful to have a Gmail account set up but not required. Thursday, May 26, 6-7:30 pm Monday, June 13, 11:30 am 12:30 pm INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOK Find out more about this popular social media site, including how to upload pictures, view and edit your settings and follow groups such as Vancouver Community Library. Feel free to bring your personal mobile device or use our public computers. Saturday, May 14, 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday, June 18, 3:30-4:30 pm INTRODUCTION TO PINTEREST Learn how to begin to engage visually with your community. Pinterest is based almost entirely on images and it allows you to pin digital pictures to various boards on your online profile. Come learn more! Saturday, May 7, 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday, June 4, 3:30-4:30 pm Thursday, June 16, 6-7:30 pm INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA Get an overview of different social media applications such as Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Monday, May 9, 3:30-4:30 pm LIBRARY BUSINESS RESOURCES Get an overview and hands-on practice with library resources for business research. Thursday, May 12, 6 pm Saturday, May 21, 3:30 pm MICROSOFT WORD, PART 1 Easily create professional-looking documents using visual designs and formatting tools for printing and online sharing. Get hands-on practice and find out about online tutorials. Thursday, May 5, 6-7:30 pm Thursday, June 2, 6-7:30 pm MICROSOFT WORD, PART 2 Use advanced features to create professionallooking documents using layout, formatting, and image tools. Monday, May 16, 11:30 am 12:30 pm Thursday, June 9, 6-7:30 pm MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Introduction to creating professional slideshow presentations, including adding slides, inserting pictures and basic formatting. Thursday, May 19, 6-7:30 pm Saturday, June 11, 3:30-4:30 pm MOBILE DEVICES A friendly session to get assistance with your own device and share your own experience, tips, and tricks with the group. Bring your ereader, tablet or smart phone along with your questions! Saturday, May 28, 3:30-4:30 pm Thursday, June 23, 6-7:30 pm Films VANCOUVER WATERSHEDS ALLIANCE Film Series 4th Tuesdays, 6-8 pm May 24: Plant This Movie Explores the zeitgeist of urban farming around the world. June 28: Bikes vs. Cars A documentary about the bike and what an amazing tool for change it can be. DOCUMENTARIES Reel Time 3rd Sundays, 2-5 pm (May 15, June 19) View varied and engaging documentaries. Discuss topics such as the film-maker s point of view, style and technique. Satisfy Your Curiosity Learn Online Instructor-led classes Software tutorials High school and college subjects Test preparation Language learning Self-improvement and fun Free at with your library card VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 901 C Street Open M-Th 9-8; F-Sun

6 FAMILY HISTORY Immigration Records Tuesday, May 17, 3:30-5 pm How and when did your family arrive here? We will explore types of records, ports of entry, and sources to aid in your search. The class will be taught by Sherry Warren, experienced family researcher Land Records Tuesday, June 14, 3:30-5 pm Land Ho! Knowing where your ancestors lived or owned land is a vital part of tracing their history. We ll show you types of land records and give tips on uncovering these pieces of the past. GAMES Vancouver Chess Club Mondays, 4-7:45 pm Drop in for informal chess play. All ages and abilities are welcome. Will not meet May 30. Dungeons and Dragons Saturdays, 1-5 pm Play Dungeons and Dragons and meet other gamers. All experience levels welcome! JOB SKILLS Job Lab Tuesdays, 11 am - 1 pm Saturdays, 11 am - 1 pm Friendly, patient staff will help you with your job search. EXTRA Internet time available for job-related projects. LANGUAGE LEARNING English Conversation Circle Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am Practice speaking English in a comfortable setting. No registration required and everyone is welcome. Preschool-age children s activities provided. Spanish Conversation Circle Advanced: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm Come and practice your speaking and listening skills in Spanish with other Spanish speakers. Converse on a wide variety of topics. MEETINGS Friends of Vancouver Community Library 3rd Tuesdays, 4:30-6 pm (May 17, June 21) Looking for a fun way to support your library? Join Friends of the Library at this regular meeting. FVRL Board of Trustees Monday, May 16, 6-8 pm La Center Community Library 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd, La Center Monday, June 20, 6-8 pm Goldendale Community Library 131 W Burgen St, Goldendale An agenda can be found at the FVRL Board Meeting Agenda page of the website. SENIORS Be Prepared, an Overview Sunday, May 22, 1-3 pm End-of-life planning is important for your survivors and your own piece of mind. This basic class will introduce the idea of a death plan and the most important legal documents to prepare, whatever your age or station. SKAMANIA ROOM, LEVEL 4 Preparing a Basic Will Sunday, June 19, 1-3 pm What happens to your things and children after you die? Learn how to gather materials and prepare a basic will yourself. SKAMANIA ROOM, LEVEL 4 Welcome to Medicare Wednesday, June 22, 12-1 pm New-to-Medicare? Learn about the basics of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D from SHIBA volunteers who will help you understand your rights and options. STORIES AND BOOKS Morning Story Conversations 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am (May 11, 25, June 8, 22) Start your morning by hearing a short story and then sharing your insights and opinions with the group. WRITING AND POETRY Speculative Fiction Writers Group 2nd Saturdays, 10 am 2 pm (May 14, June 11) If you have a story to tell, join other speculative fiction writers in a quiet room where you can tap away on your keyboard. 6 VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 901 C Street Open M-Th 9-8; F-Sun Served by C-TRAN Library events are open to the public No cost to These events/activities are not sponsored or endorsed by any school district.