The Winter Reading Challenge is Back!
Our Winter Reading Challenge is back! Beginning January 1st, adult patrons (ages 18+ years old) are invited to play a self-directed game of ‘book bingo.’…
Three Community Libraries Open for Limited In-Person Service
Good news! Yakima Valley Libraries is implementing a phased reopening of some community libraries for limited in-person service. While we are aware that this is…
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…
Tracing & Preserving Your Family History
On Tuesday, November 6, Yakima Valley Libraries will host a genealogical presentation designed for anyone interested in researching their family history or preserving items like…
TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children. They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading! There are over 250…
Union Gap Grand Opening October 9th, 3:00 to 5:00PM
Union Gap Grand Opening October 9th, 3:00 to 5:00PM 108 West Ahtanum Road, Suite B Union Gap, WA Join the celebration and enjoy the free…
Updated Library Hours
Yakima Valley Libraries will launch new hours at six library locations on January 2, 2025. Six of our sixteen libraries will have new hours. Click…
Visit the Digital Library 24/7
Access the Library from your digital device 24/7. Yakima Valley Libraries has a large collection of FREE digital resources available at your fingertips. Our collection…
We Should Talk: Yakima Valley Libraries to Host Community Conversation about Sexual Assault and Presentation on Climate Change
We Should Talk: Yakima Valley Libraries to Host Community Conversation about Sexual Assault and Presentation on Climate Change Yakima, WA – Next week, Yakima Valley…
We’re Hiring!
Yakima Valley Libraries is hiring, and we’re looking for friendly, tech-savvy applicants to join our team. Positions are available in several locations throughout the Yakima…
WestlawNext
Available only at the Yakima Central Library. Using the WestlawNext Patron Access Database from a designated computer at our Yakima Central Library, Yakima Valley Libraries’…
White Swan Community Library Closure
March 29, 2022 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Rondi Downs Managing Librarian Phone 509-877-2882 or rdowns@yvl.org www.yvl.org White Swan Community Library Closure Yakima, WA –…
Windows 10/Office 2016 Upgrades to Public Computers
Yakima Valley Libraries is upgrading our public computers to Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016 at each of our community libraries. There will be no impact on Wifi…
Winter Adventure for Kids & Teens
Kids and teens, we’re excited to announce a Winter Reading Challenge for you this year! Visit your local library to pick up your game card…
Winter Reading Challenge
TAKE THE WINTER READING CHALLENGE! Adults are invited to join Yakima Valley Libraries second annual Winter Reading Challenge. From Jan. 1 to March 31,…
Winter-themed Book Lists
Chilly days offer an ideal setting for igniting the imagination with a good book. In the spirit of the season, we curated lists of winter-themed…
Yakima Valley Libraries – 2019 Valley Reads
Yakima, WA – Yakima Valley Reads, the annual community-wide book club hosted by Yakima Valley Libraries, is back! This year, we’re encouraging adults throughout the…
Yakima Valley Libraries Closed to the Public from March 17-April 24
Yakima, WA – After careful consideration, and in light of recommendations by state and federal health officials regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, Yakima Valley Libraries will…
Yakima Valley Libraries Executive Director, Kim Hixson, Announces Retirement
Monday, January 3, 2022 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Del Rankin, President, Board of Trustees Yakima Valley Libraries 509.949.7912 or rankindel@charter.net Yakima Valley Libraries Executive Director, Kim…