901 C Street • 360-906-5000 • Open M-Th 9-8; F-Sun 10-6 VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY Vancouver NOVEMBER • DECEMBER 2015 NANOWRIMO Come Write In November 1- 30, All day November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Make yourself comfortable at your library while you write your novel. Join us in the Vancouver Room to write in the company of other Wrimos. Enjoy the cozy quiet space near the fireplace and watch your pages fill up! VANCOUVER ROOM, LEVEL 5 Write In Motion Saturday, November 14, 3-5 pm Where do you like to write? Join other writers during National Novel Writing Month on a writing tour of Vancouver! Bring your laptop, novel and walking shoes. Vancouver Community Library will be one stop on this daylong tour. Space will be available for you to write 3-5 pm. Visit other locales for more writing at other times throughout the day. KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4 The Final Chapter Tuesday, December 1, 6-7:30 pm You completed NaNoWriMo – now what? A panel of local authors will discuss paths to publication and how to market your novel. Keep the momentum going! Open to all. KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4 ARTS AND CRAFTS First Friday Art Exhibit November 6-8 Come to Vancouver’s downtown First Friday art exhibit at the library. Meet featured artists on Friday evening starting at 5 pm, and view their work throughout the weekend. COLUMBIA ROOM, LEVEL 1 Artists in Action @ Vancouver Community Library 1st Sundays, 1-3 pm You are invited to stop in and check out how an artist creates his or her original work. It’s a won- derful opportunity to talk to the artist in person and see first-hand how their work is created. COLUMBIA ROOM AND/OR ATRIUM, LEVEL 1 • November 1: Mary Griffin • December 6: Lynn Nadal Drawin’ Together Sundays, 2:15-5 pm Join us every Sunday afternoon for an op- portunity to explore your creative side. All skill levels welcome, from beginner to profes- sional. Bring your own projects and supplies. We’ll provide the space and some resources to help inspire you. MEETING ROOM, LEVEL 4 Needle Crafters Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm Bring any needlecraft project: knitting, cro- cheting, embroidery, beading, quilting and others. Get advice, show off your handiwork and make new friends. Will not meet November 26 or December 24 KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4 Letterboxing: Family Treasure Hunt and Stamp Craft Sunday, November 1, 3-5 pm Learn from a local expert about this intriguing family pastime practiced around the world. • Create a simple handmade personal stamp and journal. • Search around the library, following clues, to locate tiny hidden boxes. Inside each box, you’ll find a beautiful handmade rubber stamp and a logbook. • Add your stamp to the logbook to prove you were there and record your findings in your journal. COLUMBIA ROOM, LEVEL 1 FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER AUTHOR OF THE JACK REACHER NOVELS LEE CHILD LEE CHILD 2015 Authors & Illustrators Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, November 12 5-9:30 pm • Hilton Vancouver FVRL Foundation’s signature fundraiser featuring New York Times best-selling author Lee Child. Tickets: $80, or Tables of 10: $800 www.fvrlf.org • 360-906-4700 For more information on this speaker please visit www.prhspeakers.com. CLOSURES: November 11 (Veterans Day), November 26 (Thanksgiving), December 24 and 25 (Christmas) and January 1 (New Year’s Day). All FVRL libraries, bookmobiles and district headquarters will be closed. Vancouver Community Library will close early at 6 pm on Thursday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve). What’s Happening
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901 C Street • 360-906-5000 • Open M-Th 9-8; F-Sun 10-6VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Vancouver
NOVEMBER • DECEMBER 2015
NANOWRIMO
Come Write InNovember 1- 30, All dayNovember is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Make yourself comfortable at your library while you write your novel. Join us in the Vancouver Room to write in the company of other Wrimos. Enjoy the cozy quiet space near the fireplace and watch your pages fill up! VANCOUVER ROOM, LEVEL 5
Write In MotionSaturday, November 14, 3-5 pmWhere do you like to write? Join other writers during National Novel Writing Month on a writing tour of Vancouver! Bring your laptop, novel and walking shoes. Vancouver Community Library will be one stop on this daylong tour. Space will be available for you to write 3-5 pm. Visit other locales for more writing at other times throughout the day. KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4
The Final ChapterTuesday, December 1, 6-7:30 pmYou completed NaNoWriMo – now what? A panel of local authors will discuss paths to publication and how to market your novel. Keep the momentum going! Open to all. KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4
ARTS AND CRAFTS
First Friday Art ExhibitNovember 6-8Come to Vancouver’s downtown First Friday art exhibit at the library. Meet featured artists on Friday evening starting at 5 pm, and view their work throughout the weekend. COLUMBIA ROOM, LEVEL 1
Artists in Action @ Vancouver Community Library1st Sundays, 1-3 pmYou are invited to stop in and check out how an artist creates his or her original work. It’s a won-derful opportunity to talk to the artist in person and see first-hand how their work is created. COLUMBIA ROOM AND/OR ATRIUM, LEVEL 1
• November 1: Mary Griffin• December 6: Lynn Nadal
Drawin’ TogetherSundays, 2:15-5 pm Join us every Sunday afternoon for an op-portunity to explore your creative side. All skill levels welcome, from beginner to profes-sional. Bring your own projects and supplies. We’ll provide the space and some resources to help inspire you. MEETING ROOM, LEVEL 4
Needle CraftersThursdays, 6-7:30 pmBring any needlecraft project: knitting, cro-cheting, embroidery, beading, quilting and others. Get advice, show off your handiwork and make new friends. Will not meet November 26 or December 24 KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4
Letterboxing: Family Treasure Hunt and Stamp Craft Sunday, November 1, 3-5 pmLearn from a local expert about this intriguing family pastime practiced around the world.• Create a simple handmade personal stamp
and journal.
• Search around the library, following clues, to locate tiny hidden boxes. Inside each box, you’ll find a beautiful handmade rubber stamp and a logbook.
• Add your stamp to the logbook to prove you were there and record your findings in your journal.
COLUMBIA ROOM, LEVEL 1
FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
AUTHOR OF THE JACK REACHER NOVELSLEE CHILDLEE CHILD
2015 Authors & Illustrators Dinner and Silent Auction
Thursday, November 12 5-9:30 pm • Hilton Vancouver
FVRL Foundation’s signature fundraiser featuring New York Times
best-selling author Lee Child.Tickets: $80, or Tables of 10: $800
www.fvrlf.org • 360-906-4700For more information on this speaker please visit
www.prhspeakers.com.
CLOSURES: November 11 (Veterans Day), November 26 (Thanksgiving), December 24 and 25 (Christmas) and January 1 (New Year’s Day). All FVRL libraries, bookmobiles and district headquarters will be closed.
Vancouver Community Library will close early at 6 pm on Thursday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve).
What’s HappeningWhat’s Happening
Teens(for ages 12-18 years)
Book discussion groups for all ages Pick up copies of discussion books at the library.
NOVEMBER • DECEMBER 2015
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MONTHLY MAKE-ITCome to Teen Central whenever we’re open and make stuff!
Saturday Morning Cartoons for TeensSaturdays in December 10:30 am–12 pmRelive the Saturday mornings of your child-hood with classic cartoons in the teen room. Pajamas welcome! 12-18 year olds only, please. TEEN CENTRAL, LEVEL 1
Teen ‘ScapeFridays, 3-5 pmKick off the weekend with fun in Teen Central. TEEN CENTRAL, LEVEL 1
• 1st week: Video game tournament• 2nd week: Wii Rock Band• 3rd week: Board games and music• 4th week: Movie• 5th week: Teen choice
B-SAT (Bestselling Authors of Tomorrow)2nd Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 pm (November 12, December 10) Teens, share your writing with other teens and get feedback! Produce new stories/poems. KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4
Hunger Games Movie MarathonSaturday, November 14, 10 am–6 pmWatch the first three Hunger Games mov-ies before the release of Mockingjay - Part 2. Bring some snacks and stay all day! COLUMBIA ROOM, LEVEL 1
CHILDRENBEST BOOK CLUB EVER (ages 5-8) 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5 pm Reading club for young readers. Parent participation is optional. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
November 17 Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo
December 15 Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater
BOOKANEERS (ages 6-9) 3rd Thursdays, 6-7 pm For children with participating adult. No older or younger children, please. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
November 19 Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
December 17 Binky the Space Cat by Ashley Spires Zita the Space Girl by Ben Hatke
DISCUSSION JUNCTION (ages 9-12) 2nd Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 pmFor tweens with participating adult. No older or younger children, please. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
November 12 The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
December 10 Mockingbird Kathryn Erskine
TEENSBOOK GROUP (ages 12-18)2nd Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pmRead this month’s book and join us for snacks and a discussion! Parent attendance is optional. MEETING ROOM, LEVEL 4
November 12 Paper Towns by John Green
December 10 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
ADULTSBOOK GROUP4th Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pmJoin us for a rousing discussion of a different book each month. No meeting in December. MEETING ROOM, LEVEL 4
November 23 The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
BOOK BREW: A New Kind of Book Discussion Group3rd Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pmOpen to those 20 to 30-ish. BREWED 360 603 Main St, Vancouver
November 18 Wolves in the Land of Salmon by David Moskowitz
December 16 The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
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StorytimesCHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
BABY StorytimeMondays at 9:30 amSongs, rhymes and books for ages 0-18 months.
TODDLER Storytime• Tuesdays at 9:30 am• Wednesdays at 9:30 am
and 10:30 amStories, music, movement and activities for ages 18-36 months. No storytime November 11.
PRESCHOOL Storytime• Mondays at 2 pm• Tuesdays at 10:30 am• Fridays at 12 pmStories, music, activities, and more for ages 3-5 years. No storytime November 27.
Cuentos Bilingües (Bilingual Storytime)Tuesdays at 6:30 pmSe presentan cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para familias con niños. ¡Es una oportunidad de aprender y divertirse! Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English for families with children. It is an opportunity to learn and have fun! No storytime November 3.
ALL AGES Storytime• Wednesdays at 6:30 pm• Thursdays at 1 pmStories, music and activities for children of all ages. No storytime November 11 or 26.
Storytimes are taking a break from December 14 through January 10. They’ll resume January 11.
LITERACY TIPS:Did you know?Reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing with your child every day are all crucial elements for children’s success in school. Try some of these activities at home.
ReadRead a wide variety of books and keep it fun! The more exposure children have to the written word, the easier it will be to identify words when it comes time to read.
WriteGive kids crayons and ask them to make scribbles on paper. If your child is not ready to make marks on the page, holding the crayon is still great practice for writing.
SingSing songs about what you’re doing throughout the day. You can change the words to any nursery rhyme or other tune. Singing helps children hear words stretched out, which makes it easier to mimic language.
TalkTalk about all the different things you see on a walk. Kids love the sound of your voice and the more exposure they have to words, the easier it will be for them to form them themselves.
PlayPlay peek-a-boo with your baby. When kids play, they are doing important work and are figuring out the world around them.
Music and Movement• Mondays, 10:30-11 am • Thursdays, 10-10:30 amMovement and music activities including dance, parachutes, shakers and scarves for ages 0-5 years and their caregivers. Will not meet November 26 or December 25. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
Explore• Thursdays, 11 am - 12 pm • Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am Ages 3-5 with adult participation. Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities. Will not meet November 26 or 27. Programs will be on a short break beginning December 12 and will resume the week of January 10, 2016.CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
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Programs for Young Children
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Terrific TuesdaysWeekly activities for 5-8 year-oldsCHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
STEAM/Makerspace1st Tuesdays, 4-5 pm (November 3, December 1)Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math.
BEST BOOK CLUB EVER (ages 5-8) 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5 pm Reading club for young readers. Parent participation is optional.
November 17 Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo
December 15 Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater
Adventures in Art4th Tuesdays, 4-5 pm (November 24)Explore the arts–drama, music, art, puppetry and more. Will not meet in December.
Vancouver Chess ClubMondays, 4-7:45 pmDrop in for informal chess play. All ages and abilities are welcome. MEETING ROOM, LEVEL 4
Funtastic FridayFridays, 3:30-5:30 pm Are you ready for some fun? Drop in Friday afternoons for a wide range of creative and interactive projects for ages 5-12. No program November 27. Programs will be on a short break beginning December 11 and will resume on January 15, 2016. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
The Magic of RealitySaturday, November 14 1 pmAges 6 and up. Discussion of the book The Magic of Reality: How We Know What’s Really True by Richard Dawkins. Slideshow presentation by Zachary Teel, VetsWork Intern at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
Vancouver Community Concert BandSaturday, December 5 1-2 pmCome and enjoy listening to a winter concert by the Vancouver Community Concert Band. COLUMBIA ROOM, LEVEL 1
HOMEWORK HELP TIP:Have you ever wondered what to do if you can’t make it to the library to get homework resources? The kids page of our website has a link to fantastic Homework Help on any subject....it’s just a click away.
Wonderful WednesdaysWeekly activities for 9-12 year-oldsCHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM, LEVEL 3
STEAM/Makerspace1st Wednesdays, 4-5 pm (November 4, December 2)Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Read to the Dogs2nd Wednesdays, 3-5 pm (December 9)Dogs are great listeners! Come in and read to a furry friend. Call same day to reserve a spot or drop in. 5-8 year olds are also welcome. Will not meet in November.
Crazy Game Day3rd Wednesdays, 4-5 pm (November 18)A surprising game every month. We’ll keep you guessing! Will not meet in December.
Adventures in Art4th Wednesdays, 4-5 pm (November 25)Enjoy music, drama, art and more. Will not meet in December.
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Technology WorkshopsWeekly workshops offer an introduction, hands-on instruction, and educational resource information about a variety of tech tools.
Explore - Learn - Apply
COMPUTER BASICSThis workshop will give you the opportunity to learn and apply basic computer techniques for using Windows, documents and the Internet. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Wednesday, November 4, 10:30-11:30 am• Wednesday, December 9, 10:30-11:30 am
COMPUTER SECURITYGet general information about computer viruses, malware, firewalls, security, and public networks. Presented by the Computer Science Department of Clark College. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Thursday, December 10, 6-7:30 pm
COMPUTER SKILLS FOR DAILY LIFELearn more about using your computer for everyday life: online forms, setting up user-names and passwords, uploading files and printing tips. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Thursday, November 12, 6-7:30 pm
GOOGLE TOOLSLearn 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. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Wednesday, December 2, 10:30-11:30 am
INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOKFind 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. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Saturday, November 14, 3:30-4:30 pm• Saturday, December 12, 3:30-4:30 pm
INTRODUCTION TO LINKEDINLearn the basics about the world’s largest professional network. LinkedIn gives you access to people, jobs, news, updates, and insights. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Thursday, November 19, 6-7:30 pm
MICROSOFT EXCELLearn how to navigate Excel and access the features you are looking for. Gain familiarity with Excel ribbon, enter and format data, cal-culate totals, create simple reports and charts. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Sunday, November 8, 3:30-5 pm• Sunday, November 15, 3:30-5 pm• Sunday, December 6, 3:30-5 pm
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MEDIAGet an overview of different social media applications such as Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Saturday, November 7, 3:30-4:30 pm• Saturday, December 5, 3:30-4:30 pm
INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESSWordPress is a company, a blogging platform and a website. Learn the basics about pages, posts, themes and media management. Please register for your free account at WordPress.com before attending this class. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Thursday, December 17, 6-7:30 pm
LIBRARY eRESOURCESLearn about the great electronic resources the library offers. From auto repair to full-page magazines, you can access them online from anywhere. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Thursday, November 5, 6-7:30 pm• Thursday, December 3, 6-7:30 pm
MICROSOFT WORDEasily create professional-looking documents using visual designs and formatting tools; learn about printing and online sharing. Get hands-on practice and find out about online tutorials. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Wednesday, November 25, 10:30-11:30 am
MOBILE DEVICESIt’s Game Day at the library! Bring your laptop, tablet or smart phone and get help to start playing games on your device. SKAMANIA ROOM, LEVEL 4• Saturday, November 21, 3:30-4:30 pm• Saturday, December 19, 3:30-4:30 pm
ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES Learn to access and use online learning resources through the library: tutorials for computer basics, office software, job hunting, money management, social media, online security and more. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1• Wednesday, November 18, 10:30-11:30 am• Wednesday, December 16, 10:30-11:30 am
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FAMILY HISTORY
Family Trees on AncestryTuesday, November 17, 3:30-4:30 pmHave you seen family trees on Ancestry.com? Learn how to make use of these great tools while avoiding their pitfalls. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1
STORIES AND BOOKSMorning Story Conversations2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am (November 25, December 9, 23)Start your morning by hearing a short story and then sharing your insights and opinions with the group. Will not meet November 11.Coffee/tea/treats provided compliments of Friends of Vancouver Community Library. MEETING ROOM, LEVEL 4
GAMES AND FUNInternational Games DaySaturday, November 21 10 am - 4 pm So you think you’ve got game? Prove it! There will be games available in the Atrium, Com-puter Lab, Teen Central, Children’s Program Room and the Skamania Room.
• Play pick-up games of every variety.
• Learn to play a tabletop game from an avid player.
• Stop by the Computer Classroom for some free-play in Minecraft.
• Mobile devices will be in the Skamania Room on Level 4, showing ways to use them for games.
• The Daily Magic Game developers will be bringing old and new games (and yet-to-be-completely-developed games, too).
No matter your age or interest, we challenge you to “Game on!”
HEALTH AND WELLNESSGet Enrolled in Health Care Insurance• Thursday, November 12
4:30-7:30 pm• Tuesday, November 24
9:30 am–12:30 pm• Saturday, December 19, 2-5 pmInformation providers certified by the Health Benefit Exchange will be available to:• Help individuals and families complete their
Washington Healthplanfinder application and enroll in health insurance coverage.
• Explain coverage options and the availability of financial assistance to lower the cost of insurance premiums.
COLUMBIA ROOM, LEVEL 1
JOB SKILLSJob Lab• Tuesdays, 11 am - 1 pm• Saturdays, 11 am - 1 pmFriendly, patient staff will help you with your job search.
related learningEXTRA Internet time available for job-related projects. COMPUTER CLASSROOM, LEVEL 1
LANGUAGE LEARNINGEnglish Conversation CircleTuesdays, 10-11:30 am (taking a break after December 15)Practice speaking English in a comfortable setting. No registration required and everyone is welcome. Preschool-age children’s activities provided. KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4
Spanish Conversation CirclesCome and practice your speaking and listen-ing skills in Spanish with other Spanish speak-ers. Converse on a wide variety of topics. MEETING ROOM, LEVEL 4
• Beginning and Intermediate: 3rd Wednesdays, 6-8 pm (November 18, December 16)Note: Beginning and Intermediate groups meet at Three Creeks Community Library on the other Wednesdays of the month.
• Advanced: Tuesdays, 6-8 pm
MEETINGSFriends of Vancouver Community Library3rd Tuesdays, 4:30-6 pm (November 17, December 15)Looking for a fun way to support your library? Join Friends of the Library at this regular meeting. MEETING ROOM, LEVEL 4
FVRL Board of Trustees• Monday, November 16, 6-8 pm
WOODLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY 770 Park St, Woodland
• Monday, December 21, 6-8 pm VANCOUVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY 901 C Street, Vancouver
The Board of Trustees is the governing body for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District and holds public meetings on a regular basis. An agenda can be found at the FVRL Board Meeting Agenda page of the website.
WRITING Speculative Fiction Writers Group2nd Saturdays, 10 am–2 pm, (November 14, December 12)If you have a story to tell, join other specula-tive fiction writers in a quiet room where you can tap away on your keyboard for several hours at a time. We also take breaks to problem-solve story questions, hear a presen-tation, or talk with an author. KLICKITAT ROOM, LEVEL 4
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