Library Events

Library & Friends Sponsored Events

Upcoming Events – See YV Library Calendar for full schedule and event details.
Event programs held in YV Library meeting room unless otherwise noted.

“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a movable feast.” Ernest Hemingway, to a friend, 1950.” Read A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway and be inspired to share a “moveable feast” of your own in 6 words. Pick up a submission form in September at the Ygnacio Valley Library. With your permission, your “moveable feast” will be added to our Wall of Sharing.

Join us to discover the hidden treasures of Eastern Oregon. Environmental and conservation campaigner Teri Shore will lead us on a photographic journey to the magnificent Wallowa Mountains, the spectacular painted rocks of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, and the eerie expanse of the Alvord Desert at the foot of the towering Steens range. Few Californians venture into these far-flung and little-traveled reaches of Eastern Oregon. You might find yourself all alone on a back road watching wild horses from your car window or camping under celestial skies. And yes, it will probably rain! That’s why so many gorgeous wildflowers stop you in your tracks.

ARF’s All Ears Reading

Registration begins 9/11/2018 at 10:00 AM

For children in grades 1-5. Reading with animals is a great way for children who are struggling with reading to improve their skills. Children read aloud for 20 minutes to a dog from ARF’s Pet Hug Pack in a relaxed, non-judgmental environment. Sessions begin at 3:30 & 4:00. Register online beginning two weeks in advance. Parents and other family members are asked to wait elsewhere in the library while the reader gets one on one time with their Pet Hug Pack dog.

Event Type(s): Special Events (Youth), Library Program

Age Group(s): Kids (5-11)

9/26/2018 – 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Crosspulse Duo: Finding the Rhythm Around Us

Bells, banjos, body music, boxes and balls; Keith Terry & Evie Ladin make music out of everything! Bending and blending traditional and contemporary music and dance, this duo uses delightful humor and skill to bring together jazz, world music, Appalachian banjo and step dancing in unexpected ways. First 100 people will be admitted. For all ages. Funded by Friends of Ygnacio Valley Library.

Friends Newsletter

New! The Friends now publish an email newsletter offering information about upcoming programs and events at the YV Library.
• Subscribe here if you would like to join the mailing list for this newsletter.

Friends Board Meetings

Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the YV Library meeting room. (No meeting in July or August.)
• All our Friends are welcome!
• Annual Meeting in May, just prior to the board meeting (at 6:30).
• Let us know if you would like to volunteer for Friends projects book sorting shifts.

Friends Book Sales

Next Book Sale – OCTOBER
• Quarterly Book Sale – Saturday, OCTOBER 20, 2018 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
> Members Only – Joins us for the Pre-Sale on Friday Night (October 19)
Each quarterly Book Sale includes thousands of gently used books, DVDs and CDs, conveniently sorted into a broad variety of categories.

2018 Book Sales

October
• Members Night – Friday, October 19, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Public Sale – Saturday, October 20, 2018 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2018 Holiday Sale – Saturday, December 8, 2018 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.