A History of Latino(a) Leaders in the Yakima Valley – Part 2
In honor of Hispanic heritage, the Northwest Reading Room curated six biographies of Latino(a) individuals from our Valley who have made positive and lasting contributions…
Adventurous Book Lists for Summer Reading
Do you need some inspiration to continue your summer reading adventures? You’ve got these SRP challenges, Yakima Valley! We’re here to provide you with some…
Apply to Be on the Library’s Board of Trustees!
There is an upcoming vacancy for the Library District’s Board of Trustees! The Board of Trustees is a volunteer, five-person governing body appointed by the…
Authors Out Loud | September 18 – October 3
Yakima Valley Libraries announces an interesting lineup of authors for our special Authors Out Loud series. The series highlights four talented authors and a literary group…
Bookmobile Reveal Events
Join us in celebration of Yakima Valley Libraries’ new Bookmobile! Community members are invited to gather and enjoy FREE family activities, tasty treats, and Bookmobile…
Celebrating 80 Years of Library Service
We invite you to celebrate with us! Yakima Valley Libraries celebrates 80 years of service to Yakima County as a library district. Stop by Yakima…
Celebrating Black History Month
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History named the 2024 theme for Black History Month, “African Americans and the Arts,” and…
Celebrating Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, we curated a special collection of Library resources for our community. Explore the links below to examine diverse articles,…
Drop-in Winter Crafts
Unsure how to spend your winter break? Visit one of our warm, creative library spaces, and join us for FREE, winter-themed crafts and activities. Activities…
Dungeons & Dragons @ West Valley Library
Stop by West Valley Library on March 21 from 3:30-6:30PM to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons and meet Washington Secretary of State and…
El día de los niños/El día de los libros
Each story matters. Every child counts. El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is an annual…
Experience Virtual Reality at Yakima Valley Libraries
Yakima Valley Libraries has partnered with the Washington State Library to host a series of virtual reality programs throughout the Yakima Valley, now through March…
Free Admission Day @ Yakima Valley Museum
We’re teaming up with our friends at Yakima Valley Museum to host Free Admission Day at the Museum on Saturday, July 22nd! This exciting opportunity…
History Happy Hour
“There are so many stories to enrich the general narrative.” -Matt Kendall, Archive Librarian History Happy Hour is a new collaboration between Yakima Valley Libraries…
Ingrid Walker, Author of “High: Drugs, Desire and a Nation of Users” to Speak at Yakima Central Library
Yakima, WA – On Wednesday, March 14th, Yakima Valley Libraries will host Ingrid Walker, PhD, at the Yakima Central Library for a presentation and discussion…
Join the 2024 Summer Reading Program
The library awaits your adventurous spirit this summer! Are you ready to embark on literary adventures, discover new worlds, and explore captivating stories? From June…
Learn a New Language
Yakima Valley Libraries offers a personalized, adaptive language-learning resource that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills. Here are our…
Learn the most in-demand skills here!
Always be learning. LinkedIn Learning is a robust online learning platform built to provide the content needed to learn the most in-demand skills. Their best-in-class…
Library Card Sign-up Month Contests & Activities
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time to remind everyone of the value a library card can bring. Yakima Valley Libraries is excited to…
National Poetry Month
National Poetry month is the largest literary celebration in the world, according to www.poets.org. We unite with this creative cause and celebrate the important role…