Contribute to the 2024 Library Time Capsule!
In celebration of 80 years of library service to the Yakima County, we invite community members to fill a 2024 Time Capsule with various items…
Coronavirus: A Message from the Executive Director
March 12, 2020 A Message from the Executive Director As many of you know, Washington State is currently experiencing an outbreak of the novel coronavirus…
COVID-19 Informational Videos / Videos Informativos de la vacuna COVID-19
Here are some links to informational videos on the COVID-19 vaccines from the Washington State Department of Health: English Español Making Sense of vaccines during…
Creativebug
Creativebug believes everyone has a creative side! As a Yakima Valley Libraries card holder you can put that creative side into action and enjoy unlimited…
Dino-vember Library Events
It’s Dino-vember at Yakima Valley Libraries, and various locations across the Valley are celebrating with dinosaur-themed parties and drop-in crafts. See the details below! Enjoy…
Donation of Historical Local Newspapers
Yakima, WA – Yakima Valley Libraries is pleased to announce that we have received a selection of early Yakima Valley newspaper archives from publisher Bruce…
Drop-In Winter Break Crafts
Looking for activities and crafts to keep your child(ren) occupied and engaged while on winter break? Yakima Valley Libraries can help! Beginning Monday, December 19th, our…
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…
Enter the Winter Reading Raffle!
Great news! We’re now accepting Winter Reading Challenge raffle entries online, by mail, or by phone. To be eligible to enter the raffle, you must…
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…
Explore a World of Cinema
Yakima Valley Libraries offers you free access to a streaming video service with your library card. Kanopy presents thoughtful entertainment with access to more than…
Explore Your Past with Ancestry.com
When: Wednesday, December 16 @ 3:00pm-4:oopm Where: Online via Zoom Interested in digging into your family’s past? Ancestry.com Library Edition ™ is now available for…
Exploring the Paranormal
Join us for this fascinating talk, presented as part of the 2018 Yakima Valley Reads program. Members of the P.A.S.T. is Paranormal investigation team will…
Filipino American History Month
Filipino Americans have been a steady, but quiet presence in the Yakima Valley since 1918. Unfortunately, their many accomplishments and community contributions have become a…
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…
Free Session on Immigration to be Offered at Sunnyside Library
Yakima, WA – Yakima Valley Libraries popular legal aid workshop, Lawyers in the Library, will again be hosted at the Sunnyside Community Library, on Sunday,…
From the Archives – A Century of Public Pools in Yakima
Yakima’s 107 year swimming pool tradition As Yakima looks to the future of Lions Pool and the new Aquatic Center, take a look at the…
Get ready for the Summer Reading challenge!
The Yakima Valley Libraries Summer Reading Program begins June 1st, featuring free events, activities, and tons of opportunities for family fun! Click here for more information and the complete events calendar…