Welcome to Yakima Valley Libraries

Yakima Valley Libraries is made up of a central library and 16 community libraries located throughout the Yakima Valley. You can find a library in the following cities and towns:

CLICK HERE for a complete list of community library hours and locations.

If you live in, or own property within, Yakima County (excluding Grandview residents), you are eligible for a free library card!

You may also request a Digital Pass (renewable every year), which gives you access to all of the e-Resources and digital content Yakima Valley Libraries offers.

For more information on how to attain a library card, click here.

Our Services

Wondering what you can you do with a library card? Check out the following services, which are available for all YVL cardholders.

Click the link for more details on each service.

• Computer & Internet Access
• Curbside Pickup
• Book a Librarian
• Microsoft Imagine Academy
• Outreach Services
• Reentry Services
• Special Collections and Archive Services
• Interlibrary Loan Services 

Did you know the Library’s digital resources are available 24/7 using your phone, tablet, and/or computer?

Click here to explore our digital library and discover how easy it is to access the following FREE e-resources from home or on-the-go:

• e-Books & e-Audiobooks
• Streaming Movies & TV
• Magazines & Newspapers
• Genealogy & General Research
• …and more!

The M.O.R.E. Collection offers a variety of educational and recreational kits and activities for all ages, including:

• Book Club Sets
• Check Out Washington – Discover Passes & Backpack Kits
• Launchpad Learning Tablets
• Maryhill Museum Passes
• STEM Activity Kits
• Storytime-To-Go Kits

For more details, click here.

Enjoy free events, classes, and programs in library locations throughout the Valley, all year long!

Our annual and ongoing programs include:

• Preschool Storytimes
• Summer Reading Program
• Winter Reading Challenge

Visit our Calendar of Events to discover even more programs, events, and activities.

Our policies provide guidelines and valuable information for staff and patrons’ reference, with regard to internet and computer use, circulation (borrowing), damaged and lost materials, customer conduct, and more.

Click here to review a complete list of our policies, available in both English and Spanish.

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Do you have questions or need help? Reach out to us here.