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Woodland Library Events
While some of our friends lean into the spooky side of October, here at the library it’s all about a comfy, cozy fall, as the Woodland staff adds plenty of storytimes for our littlest patrons to the calendar. Join in Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:30 for family storytime, and Wednesdays at 6 for pajama storytime. And yes, kids are really welcome to wear their cozy jammies and bring their teddy bears! (In fact, the library district is currently running a contest for photos of stuffed friends and favorite toys enjoying time at the library!)
The Master Gardener talk on Friday the 23rd is sure to be very well-attended, as a certified arborist will be discussing how to prune trees and shrubs. Just from reading the event description, I learned that proper pruning is essential for human safety AND plant health, so imagine how much we will learn from the actual class!
October’s calendar is packed through the month with popular programs like fiber arts circles, chess club, and 3D printer certification. Please note that ALL libraries will be closed on Thursday, 10/29. (The librarians will look forward to seeing you that Friday!)
As always, I don’t have room to talk about all the cool stuff the Woodland staff does every month. Click on the calendar to see a bigger picture and zoom in, and 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 Booksales!
Woodland Friends will hold booksales this year on the following dates:
November 13 (10-6) and 14 (10-2)
December 11 (10-6) and 12 (10-2)
The December sale will be our annual holiday sale, with gift-quality books, puzzles, games, gift baskets, and more.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Get Involved at the Library!
We very much appreciate all our volunteers, and 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 noon at the library. (For October, that will be the 8th; for November, the 12th.)
We always appreciate help setting up and clearing book sales. Let us know if you want to help! We would also appreciate social media help and help publicizing book sales/events if that’s your passion.
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 10-7, Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday 10-7, Thursday 10-8, Friday 10-6, and Saturday 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.
As volunteers who support the programs and services of Woodland Community Library,
we operate under the umbrella of the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit.
