Upcoming Events

Date Event Location Type Audience
Summer Reading Logo with 2026 graphics depicting a shattered floor
Aug 12 Wed
Summer Reading Challenge Finisher Party
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Join us at a Summer Reading Challenge Finisher Party near you! Celebrate your reading accomplishments with crafts, activities, and fun for all ages.

Pasco Special Event All Ages
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Aug 12 Wed
LEGO Club
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Join us to participate in a fun, creative building experiences and meet other LEGO fans! LEGO blocks will be provided.

Kennewick Elementary Program 6-12
Heart with the shape of a dog cut out. Text underneath reads "Love on a Leash kids read to pets program"
Aug 12 Wed
Love on a Leash
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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.

West Pasco Community Program 6-12
Heart with the shape of a dog cut out. Text underneath reads "Love on a Leash kids read to pets program"
Aug 12 Wed
Love on a Leash
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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.

Prosser Community Program 6-12
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Aug 12 Wed
LEGO Club
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Join us to participate in a fun, creative building experience and meet other LEGO fans! LEGO blocks will be provided.

Benton City Elementary Program 6-12
Maroon twenty sided die with the 20 face up, a scroll and quill, a journal, a meeple, and a hand holding fire.
Aug 12 Wed
Library Gaming Guild
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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. Seats limited, registration required. Please call the Kennewick branch to register.

Kennewick Teen Program Teens
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Aug 12 Wed
LEGO Club
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Join us to participate in a fun, creative building experience and meet other LEGO fans! LEGO blocks will be provided.

Keewaydin Park Elementary Program 6-12
Toddler Storytime with otter.
Aug 13 Thu
Toddler Storytime With Ms. Veronica
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Toddler Storytime is a lively, interactive experience designed to support the rapid growth of toddlers’ motor skills, language, and early literacy.

Kennewick Storytime 0-5
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Aug 13 Thu
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Kaitlin
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

West Pasco Storytime 0-5
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Aug 13 Thu
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Liz
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

West Richland Storytime 0-5
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Sumerian Scribes
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Why does paper beat rock? It’s a lot easier to write on! Come try writing in clay as we explore a version of the oldest known writing system. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Kahlotus Elementary Program 9-12
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Aug 13 Thu
LEGO Club
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Join us to participate in a fun, creative building experiences and meet other LEGO fans! LEGO blocks will be provided. 

Othello Elementary Program 6-12
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Aug 13 Thu
LEGO Club
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Join us for a fun and creative building experience and meet other LEGO fans. LEGO blocks will be provided.

Pasco Elementary Program 6-12
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Sumerian Scribes
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Why does paper beat rock? It’s a lot easier to write on! Come try writing in clay as we explore a version of the oldest known writing system. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Keewaydin Park Elementary Program 9-12
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Jurassic Jungle Gym
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Your preschooler will roar with delight while exploring our Jurassic gym! Preschoolers will climb, crawl, balance, and jump through this pint-sized gym while strengthening gross motor skills.  This program is designed for children ages 3-5.

Prosser Preschool Program 0-5
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Sumerian Scribes
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Why does paper beat rock? It’s a lot easier to write on! Come try writing in clay as we explore a version of the oldest known writing system. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

West Pasco Elementary Program 9-12
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Jurassic Jungle Gym
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Your preschooler will roar with delight while exploring our Jurassic gym! Preschoolers will climb, crawl, balance, and jump through this pint-sized gym while strengthening gross motor skills.  This program is designed for children ages 3-5.

Kennewick Preschool Program 0-5
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Sumerian Scribes
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Why does paper beat rock? It’s a lot easier to write on! Come try writing in clay as we explore a version of the oldest known writing system. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Basin City Elementary Program 6-12
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Sumerian Scribes
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Why does paper beat rock? It’s a lot easier to write on! Come try writing in clay as we explore a version of the oldest known writing system. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Merrill's Corner Elementary Program 9-12
Broken stone tablet with hieroglyphics.
Aug 13 Thu
Sumerian Scribes
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Why does paper beat rock? It’s a lot easier to write on! Come try writing in clay as we explore a version of the oldest known writing system. This program is designed for children ages 9-12.

Othello Elementary Program 9-12
DIY: Do It Yourself with scissors, paper, buttons, paintbrush, paper and pencil, yarn ball, and some paint
Aug 13 Thu
DIY: Shrinky Dink Keychains
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Unleash your creativity at the library! 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.

 

Keewaydin Park Teen Program Teens
BARchitects logo behind LEGO background
Aug 13 Thu
Barchitects LEGO League
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Masterpieces will be built, wheels will be spun, champions will be named, prizes will be awarded!

Offsite Adult Program Adults
Hora de cuentos with deer.
Aug 14 Fri
Bilingual Storytime With Ms. Veronica
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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.

West Pasco Storytime 0-5
Hora de cuentos with deer.
Aug 14 Fri
Bilingual Storytime With Ms. Janella
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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.

Prosser Storytime 0-5
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Aug 14 Fri
LEGO Club
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Join us in participating in a fun, creative building experience and meet other LEGO fans! LEGO blocks will be provided.

Prosser Elementary Program 6-12
Summer Reading Logo with 2026 graphics depicting a shattered floor
Aug 14 Fri
SRC Finisher Party
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Come join us for fun, games, and prizes to celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Challenge 2026! 

Othello Special Event All Ages
Summer Reading Logo with 2026 graphics depicting a shattered floor
Aug 14 Fri
Summer Reading Challenge Finisher Party
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Join us at a Summer Reading Challenge Finisher Party near you! Celebrate your reading accomplishments with crafts, activities, and fun for all ages.

Benton City Special Event All Ages
Friday Knights Open Chess Play
Aug 14 Fri
Friday Knights
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Open chess play for all skill levels. Instruction available for beginning players.

Kennewick Elementary Program All Ages
Knight on a Chessboard
Aug 14 Fri
Friday Knights
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Open chess play for adults and children of all levels! Instruction available for beginning players. 

West Pasco Elementary Program All Ages
Friday Knights Open Chess Play
Aug 14 Fri
Friday Knights
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Open chess play for all skill levels. Instruction available for beginning players. 

West Richland Elementary Program All Ages