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…
Authors Out Loud Begins April 6th!
Click here for more information — and to find an event at a library near you. March 29, 2023 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Krystal Corbray…
Authors Out Loud: April 13-May 19
Authors Out Loud, our Spring author series, is back! Beginning April 6, join us for author talks and poetry readings with five regional authors and…
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…
Brickstravaganza at Yakima Central Library
Yakima, WA – Kids, families, and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are invited to Yakima Central Library on Saturday, December 30th for Brickstravaganza! Join us…
Britannica Library
Explore the updated online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with more than 120,000 articles, biographies, videos, images, and Web sites, including daily features, updates and links…
Candelaria Mendoza Named New YVL Executive Director
June 1, 2022 Immediate Press Release Candelaria Mendoza Named New Executive Director for Yakima Valley Libraries Yakima, WA – The Yakima Valley Libraries’ (YVL) Board…
Celebrate Banned Books Week! Sept 23rd-29th
Banned Books Week (September 23rd-29th) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Lead by a coalition of organizations including the American Library Association,…
Celebrate Día with us!
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th, commemorates Hispanic and Latino achievements and contributions. Are you looking for ideas on how…
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 Black History Month
Yakima Valley Libraries celebrates Black History Month throughout February with recommended reading, blog posts, and an array of resources for diverse ages. Join us in…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of celebration and reflection—a moment to honor the cultural mosaic that is Latino heritage. Join us in commemorating the…
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,…
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 and lists below to enjoy…
Children’s Day (El Día de los Niños) Family Literacy Festival
Join Yakima Valley Libraries for the Children’s Day Family Literacy Festival on Saturday, April 29th! We will be hosting two literacy events at the Yakima…
Community Conversations
Thank you again for completing our Community Needs Assessment survey*! With your valuable feedback, we are now ready to take the next step in establishing…
Consumer Reports
Published monthly by Consumers Union since 1936, Consumer Report publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on test results from its in-house…
Contact-Free Holds Pick Up
Great news! Yakima Valley Libraries is now offering curbside pickup of library materials with our new Contact-Free Holds Pick Up service. Please click here for…