“Sounds of the Valley” Mini Concert Series
Join us as we proudly kick off our exciting mini concert series, “Sounds of the Valley,” at the Yakima Central Library’s community space! This carefully…
2019 Summer Reading Program
Discover a universe of stories at the library this summer! From June 1st – August 11th, we’re challenging kids and teens to track their reading…
2023 Summer Reading Program
Good news! We’ve extended the official end date of the Summer Reading Program through August 12th, so participants have a bit more time to read,…
2025 Winter Reading Bingo
Yakima Valley Libraries welcomes the community to join our annual Winter Reading Bingo Challenge! From January 1st through January 31st, we invite you to participate…
30-Day Drawing Challenge
Have you ever wanted to improve your drawing skills? Now is your opportunity! Join YVL’s 30-Day Drawing Challenge beginning January 2. The challenge is spearheaded…
A History of Latino(a) Leaders in the Yakima Valley – Part 1
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Northwest Reading Room curated six biographies of Latino(a) individuals from our Valley who have made positive and lasting…
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…
A River Runs Through It: Water Rights Presentation at Yakima Central Library
May 23, 2019 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Staff Contact: Terry Walker – Phone: 509-575-3429 Email: twalker@yvl.org Matt Kendall – Phone: 509-452-8541 Email: mkendall@yvl.org www.yvl.org A…
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…
All Library Locations Opening for Limited In-Person Service Beginning March 1st
February 18, 2021 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Yakima Valley Libraries to Re-Open All Library Locations for Limited In-Person Services Beginning the Week of March 1st Yakima,…
All Yakima Valley Libraries Locations Closed Due to Inclement Weather
January 3, 2022 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Staff Contact: Krystal Corbray, Programming & Marketing Librarian Phone: 509-575-3431 Email: kcorbray@yvl.org www.yvl.org All Yakima Valley Libraries Locations Closed…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The 2024 theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is ‘Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future.’ This theme embodies the spirit of…
Author Out Loud – Carlos Gil
CARLOS GIL Wednesday, May 8th, 5:30pm Sunnyside Community Library Professor Carlos Gil has taught Latin American history at the University of Washington for over thirty…
Author Out Loud – Dahr Jamail
DAHR JAMAIL Wednesday, April 10th, 6:30pm Yakima Central Library When Dahr Jamail, a former war reporter, returned to the U.S. and decided to renew his passion…
Authors Out Loud – Kristina McMorris
Thursday, March 7th, 6:30pm West Valley Community Library Kristina McMorris is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author whose novels have garnered more…