Events

Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Stories come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, just like the people in our community! Step into a storytime where stories come alive and children and families can discover books about all kinds of people, experiences, and ideas. All readers are welcome!

Explore Science and Math Skills through block play. This program is designed for children ages 3-5 years old. 

Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Whether you're a new adventurer or further along your quest, there's always a seat at the table! Come for the games, stay for the community, creativity, and endless possibilities. We'll be exploring solo role-playing as a community.

Calling all young artists! Creative kids is a fun, hands-on craft program where kids can explore their creativity, learn new skills, and create one-of-a kind projects to take home. Each session features a different craft, from painting to paper crafts to seasonal decorations.

Calling all young artists! Creative kids is a fun, hands-on craft program where kids can explore their creativity, learn new skills, and create one-of-a kind projects to take home. Each session features a different craft, from painting to paper crafts to seasonal decorations.

Delve into science, math, and literacy with these science experiments based on storybooks. Come and explore the science behind “Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister. 

This program is designed for kids in grades K-2.

Stories come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, just like the people in our community! Step into a storytime where stories come alive and children and families can discover books about all kinds of people, experiences, and ideas. All readers are welcome!

Join fellow readers for a monthly discussion of romance novels celebrating love, relationships, and unforgettable characters. We'll explore a variety of subgenres - from contemporary and historical to romantasy and rom-coms - in a friendly, welcoming space.

This hands-on program for adults offers the perfect opportunity to explore a new hobby, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiast! In this session we will learn the basics of paper quilling while making a paper quill ornament.  Supplies provided while they last.

All branches are closed today, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day. Find what you're looking for with our digital catalog 24/7.

Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Toddler Storytime is a lively, interactive experience designed to support the rapid growth of toddlers’ motor skills, language, and early literacy.

Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Homeschooling families are invited to meet other families, discover library resources, and build literacy skills with fun activities for students of all ages! 

Introduce your little one to coding through interactive stories featuring a variety of animals! 

This program is designed for children ages 3-5 years old. 

Embark on fantastical quests and forge friendships in our afterschool D&D club for ages 13 and up! Every session brings a new realm of excitement while also building social and problem-solving skills. The campaign is 7 sessions beginning Thursday, October 1.  Registration required.

Join us for a fun and creative building experience and meet other LEGO fans. LEGO blocks will be provided.

Mid-Columbia Libraries is proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn for this year's Mid-Columbia Reads literary festival. The author will present on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 pm at the Arthur E.

Uno, dos, tres... ¡a leer! Bilingual Storytime offers a vibrant, language-rich experience designed to prepare children for kindergarten while introducing or reinforcing Spanish and English language skills. ¡Los esperamos! 

This program is for families with children of all ages.

Uno, dos, tres... ¡a leer! Bilingual Storytime offers a vibrant, language-rich experience designed to prepare children for kindergarten while introducing or reinforcing Spanish and English language skills. ¡Los esperamos! 

This program is for families with children of all ages.

Stories come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, just like the people in our community! Step into a storytime where stories come alive and children and families can discover books about all kinds of people, experiences, and ideas. All readers are welcome!

Stories come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, just like the people in our community! Step into a storytime where stories come alive and children and families can discover books about all kinds of people, experiences, and ideas. All readers are welcome!

Bring your game face and roll the dice for an evening of play, friendly competition, and fun. This program is intended for ages 13 and up.

Open chess play for all skill levels. Instruction available for beginning players.

Open chess play for all skill levels. Instruction available for beginning players. 

Come meet and read to our local, certified therapy pets! Love on a Leash volunteers will bring their dogs to the library so that children can practice their reading skills in a safe, fun environment.

This hands-on crafting program for teens offers the perfect opportunity to explore new techniques, create unique projects, and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts! Supplies will be provided. 

Boost confidence and strengthen literacy skills by reading to our paws-itively adorable pals! All animals are local certified therapy pets! For more information, go to https://goteamdogs.org/