Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation

06/03/2026

Beginning this week, FVRLibraries is expanding branch hours across the district thanks to the Fort Vancouver Library Foundation and our community supporters! This expansion adds 91 open hours each week- a 13% increase in total service time.

The additional hours include expanded branch access and increased bookmobile service via the new Clark County route, bringing the library services to more communities.

This increase in hours is one of the 2025 Levy Lid Lift commitments promised to voters with the passing of the levy last summer. The Fort Vancouver Library Foundation and all of our Friends of the Libraries played a key role in supporting the successful “Vote Yes” campaign.

05/27/2026

The Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation (FVRLF) is proud to announce that bestselling author and illustrator, Amy Tan, will join this year’s Authors & Illustrators 2026 dinner and auction. Tickets on sale July 1st! Photo credit: Kim Newmoney

05/20/2026

FVRLibraries’ Summer Reading program begins June 15th! This summer readers and listeners of all ages are invited to follow your curiosity and see where it takes you. Children track books they read on their own, with an adult, or through an audiobook to earn prizes. New this year, teens and adults will be challenged to a 10-part reading competition with fun prompts.

FVRL Foundation is proud to support this Summer Reading program made possible by generous donors and corporate sponsors.

Register at your local library starting June 15th.

05/13/2026

Did you know that you can borrow items like metal detectors, telescopes, and knitting machines from participating FVRLibraries?

The Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation provided funding to launch the Library of Things and is continuing to support this useful collection in its growth and future needs. The next phase of the Library of Things expansion is coming soon and will include more varied items including: musical instruments; STEM toys; devices to help with digitization; yard games; niche kitchen appliances; and the kinds of tools that can help new homeowners and DIYers.

Browse the current selection here: https://www.fvrl.org/library-of-things/

05/07/2026

Find a great beach read or pick up a gardening book so you can finally have a gorgeous garden or veggies for your summer table!

Mark your calendars!

The Friends of the Washougal Community Library's annual book sale is upon us.

Join us Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th from 9-5pm to explore and support the new Washougal Community Library.

Big THANK YOU to Bethel Community Church for hosting our sale 🥰

05/04/2026

Did you know that your donations to the Foundation help support programming like the Community Reads events happening this month? This program brings together the entire district by reading the same book! Catch acclaimed author Emma Pattee at your local community library for an evening of learning and conversation celebrating her novel Tilt.

Community Reads is a program made possible by the generous supporters of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation, Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library, Friends of Stevenson and North Bonneville Community Libraries, and Friends of Vancouver Community Library.

See full event locations and details here: https://www.fvrl.org/2026-community-reads/

04/30/2026

In 2024, Susan Di**le was selected by the Clark County Arts Commission as Clark County Poet Laureate (2024-2027). Her predecessors Armin Tolentino, Gwendolyn Morgan and Christopher Luna continue to inspire and encourage her.

"It is a great honor to serve this community. As a newcomer to this vast, beautiful area. I am welcomed by many generous friends throughout the diverse cultures and communities of our County." - Susan Di**le via https://susandingle.com/poet-laureate/poet-laureate

Don't miss this opportunity to listen to Clark County's Poet Laureate at our Storytelling event.

04/24/2026

Come check out the Friends of White Salmon Library book sale this weekend! April 23-26 10am-5:30pm. Amazing selection of books available!

04/23/2026

Local speaker Roni Sasaki will be presenting at the April 30th Storytelling event to help raise funds for the new Washougal Library. Join us!

02/03/2026

It's our favorite winter-time activity- the annual Bookmark Contest is here this month! Thanks to generous sponsors, the Foundation provides support for this unique way to show your love of library. Learn more about this all-ages competition at https://www.fvrl.org/explore/kids-teens-competitions/bookmark-contest/