NextReads Newsletters
NextReads Newsletters introduce books in a round-up of compelling titles with fresh picks for readers across a variety of genres and topics. Each monthly newsletter…
NWRR Blog Post: 1900s-1910s Carnegie Library Grants
Founded by two women in the 1890s, the Yakima Library Association applied for a national Carnegie Library Grant in 1900. Several other cities received library…
NWRR Blog Post: The Yates Family Papers
In recognition of African American History Month, Yakima Valley Libraries (YVL) is pleased to share the stories of Dorothy “Doe” Gene Yates and her parents,…
NWRR Blog Post: Wapato Nippons Baseball Club
Yakima Valley Libraries appreciates the value of stories, as stories remember, preserve, educate, imagine, and inspire; at their best, they foster and elevate community. Archive…
NWRR Blog Post: Wapato Nippons Baseball Club
Yakima Valley Libraries appreciates the value of stories, as stories remember, preserve, educate, imagine, and inspire; at their best, they foster and elevate community. Archive…
NWRR Blog Post: Who was Maud Lillie Bolin?
To honor Women’s History Month, we reflect on the brilliant legacy of Toppenish-born Maud Lillie Bolin. She was a Native American woman who accomplished multiple…
Press Release: How to Avoid Going to Court: YVL to Host Workshop on Dispute Resolution
How to Avoid Going to Court: YVL to Host Workshop on Dispute Resolution Yakima, WA – Yakima Valley Libraries is pleased to announce that the August…
Press Release: YVL Welcomes Dr. Carla Hayden and Congressman Dan Newhouse
Yakima Valley Libraries Welcomes Dr. Carla Hayden and Congressman Dan Newhouse Yakima, WA – What’s better than celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday? Getting to celebrate along…
Q&A with Bookmobile Artist Consuelo Soto Murphy
Yakima Valley Libraries’ Bookmobile is colorfully covered in custom artwork by local artist Consuelo Soto Murphy. Consuelo’s paintings are inspired by her experiences as a…
Responda a Nuestra Encuesta
Haga clic aquí para tomar la encuesta. 11 de abril de 2023 PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA Contacto: Francisco Garcia-Ortiz Director de servicios de la biblioteca pública…
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We’d love to help you make the most of your library card. Join our eNewsletter list(s)! The Library Collections & Services eNewsletter highlights new and…
Spring Break Drop-in Crafts
Get creative this spring break and enjoy daily crafts at your local library! ALL of our library locations are hosting drop-in crafts during their open…
Take Our Survey
Click here to take the survey. April 11, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Francisco Garcia-Ortiz Public Library Services Director Yakima Valley Libraries fgarciaortiz@yvl.org (509) 575-3420…
Take the Teen Survey
Teens in grades 5-12, we want to hear from you! What would make Yakima Valley Libraries a welcoming and interesting place for you? What types…
Take the Winter Reading Challenge!
A new year – A new challenge! Beginning January 1st through April 1st, the community is invited to play self-directed games with their local libraries.…
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Join us for Take your Child to the Library Day! Youth and their caregivers are invited to drop in for crafts, explore science kits, play…
The Libby app – eBooks & audiobooks
Find a convenient way to begin your reading routine with the Libby app. You can borrow your next favorite eBook from the comfort of home,…
The Sunnyside Community Library to Temporarily Close For Power Upgrades
August 3, 2022 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Krystal Corbray Programming and Marketing Librarian Phone 509-575-3431 or kcorbray@yvl.org The Sunnyside Community Library to Temporarily Close…
Toppenish Community Library is Re-Opening on September 13
DATE: September 8, 2021 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Rondi Downs Title: Managing Librarian Phone: 509-877-2882 or email: rdowns@yvl.org www.yvl.org Toppenish Community Library is Re-Opening on September 13,…
Trace Your Family Tree: Genealogy Workshops
Trace Your Family Tree at the Library: Yakima Valley Libraries to Host Genealogy Workshops Yakima, WA – Beginning Saturday, August 17, Yakima Valley…