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Woodland Library Events
Woodland Library has had a very busy summer! Thanks to our community for turning out for the hugely successful summer reading kickoff and 4th of July celebration! The Friends got to participate in Planters Days with some of the amazing staff members from the library and their super cute aquarium-themed float. (Pics on our Facebook!)
In some ways, August represents a return to normal programming at Woodland, as summer reading winds to a close (scroll down for more information). There’s one last family performer for the summer, though! This Monday the 10th at 11 am, Rhys Thomas’s JuggleMania arrives to amaze and amuse you and your kiddos! Much like the library itself, JuggleMania combines fun and learning. Don’t miss it!
The Woodland Library “gallery” has a new show up this summer as well, featuring beautiful works of art from local students. I’m always amazed by the talent of these kids! This will certainly give you something to talk about at Art Chat on the 11th.
Favorite regular programs pack the schedule this month as well, from book groups and storytimes to 3D printer classes (8/14 and 8/29) and the beloved Junk Journalers (8/15). Please note that family storytime will take a break after 8/20 through 9/15. Please click here for more information on the events this month at Woodland. You can use the filters and links on that page to find events all over the district and online.
Upcoming Fun!
While the official Summer Reading end date is August 15th, you are welcome to redeem your completion prize through August 31st, or while supplies last. Kids, teens, and adults all get prizes for finishing this year! (Those of you who loved the book-themed pin back in June will be extra delighted….) And yes, you can still sign up!
More info on Summer Reading can be found here.
Woodland Friends will hold booksales this year on the following dates:
September 11 (10-6) and 12 (10-2)
November 13 (10-6) and 14 (10-2)
December 11 (10-6) and 12 (10-2)
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The featured author at this year’s Authors and Illustrators fundraiser has been announced! AMY TAN, literary icon, National Humanities Medalist, birder, and sometime Rock Bottom Remainders tambourinist, will grace the stage of the Vancouver Hilton on October 6th. Keep an eye on fvrlf.org and get your tickets early.
Get Involved at the Library!
We very much appreciate everyone who came out to help with the book sales, levy, and all of the summer reading events. We always like to see new people getting involved! You can always contact the Friends at friendsofwoodlandlibrary@gmail.com for information on our events and volunteer opportunities, or stop by our meeting on the second Thursday of the month at 1 pm at the library. (For March, that will be the 12th.)
Washington Library Association Honors Woodland Library Friends
We are so very thrilled to announce that the Friends of the Woodland Library have received the Volunteer Leadership Award from the Washington Library Association. This award recognizes the commitment our Friends have made and the time and energy they expended towards opening the new library in Woodland in October 2024. Some of the ladies in the photo above have been working towards this goal for over a decade! As “library people,” we’re not always used to accolades, and we continue to be motivated by our shared love of books and this community. We are grateful to all of our volunteers and community partners over the years, to the WLA, and to the FVRL staff who nominated the Friends. What do you think we can accomplish in the next ten years?
Our new library is OPEN!
The long-awaited grand opening of the new Woodland Community Library took place October 12! We were thrilled to welcome over 500 of you to have snacks provided by Friends and the VFW, hear performances by the Minidoka Swing Band and Woodland High School Jazz Choir, and cheer on Branch Manager Jennifer Hauan while she cut the ribbon to welcome the community to your NEW library. We are all very excited to finally unveil the space! Our new address is 411 Lakeshore Drive and we can’t wait to show it off! An immense thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who volunteered and donated to make this happen.
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The Woodland Library is now located at 411 Lakeshore Drive in Woodland, Washington. They are open Monday through Saturday from 10-6. Curbside pickup is available. The library phone number is 360-906-4838. You can see information on library resources, events, and available materials at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library website.
Our Mission:
To promote literacy, build community partnerships, and support library programs and services through fundraising, outreach, and volunteering.
Our Vision:
A library that empowers the community through lifelong learning and resources for all.
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