“Sounds of the Valley” Mini Concert Series
Join us as we proudly kick off our exciting mini concert series, “Sounds of the Valley,” at the Yakima Central Library’s community space! This carefully…
2019 Summer Reading Program
Discover a universe of stories at the library this summer! From June 1st – August 11th, we’re challenging kids and teens to track their reading…
2023 Summer Reading Program
Good news! We’ve extended the official end date of the Summer Reading Program through August 12th, so participants have a bit more time to read,…
A History of Latino(a) Leaders in the Yakima Valley – Part 1
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Northwest Reading Room curated six biographies of Latino(a) individuals from our Valley who have made positive and lasting…
A River Runs Through It: Water Rights Presentation at Yakima Central Library
May 23, 2019 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Staff Contact: Terry Walker – Phone: 509-575-3429 Email: twalker@yvl.org Matt Kendall – Phone: 509-452-8541 Email: mkendall@yvl.org www.yvl.org A…
All Yakima Valley Libraries Locations Closed Due to Inclement Weather
January 3, 2022 IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE Staff Contact: Krystal Corbray, Programming & Marketing Librarian Phone: 509-575-3431 Email: kcorbray@yvl.org www.yvl.org All Yakima Valley Libraries Locations Closed…
Apply to Be on the Library’s Board of Trustees
There is an upcoming vacancy for the Library District’s Board of Trustees! The Board of Trustees is a volunteer, five-person governing body appointed by the…
Apply to Be on the Library’s Board of Trustees
There is an upcoming vacancy for the Library District’s Board of Trustees! The Board of Trustees is a volunteer, five-person governing body appointed by the…
Apply to Be on the Library’s Board of Trustees!
There is an upcoming vacancy for the Library District’s Board of Trustees! The Board of Trustees is a volunteer, five-person governing body appointed by the…
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The 2024 theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is ‘Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future.’ This theme embodies the spirit of…
Author Out Loud – Carlos Gil
CARLOS GIL Wednesday, May 8th, 5:30pm Sunnyside Community Library Professor Carlos Gil has taught Latin American history at the University of Washington for over thirty…
Author Out Loud – Dahr Jamail
DAHR JAMAIL Wednesday, April 10th, 6:30pm Yakima Central Library When Dahr Jamail, a former war reporter, returned to the U.S. and decided to renew his passion…
Authors Out Loud – Kristina McMorris
Thursday, March 7th, 6:30pm West Valley Community Library Kristina McMorris is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author whose novels have garnered more…
Brickstravaganza at Yakima Central Library
Yakima, WA – Kids, families, and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are invited to Yakima Central Library on Saturday, December 30th for Brickstravaganza! Join us…
Britannica Library
Explore the updated online encyclopedia from Encyclopaedia Britannica with more than 120,000 articles, biographies, videos, images, and Web sites, including daily features, updates and links…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of celebration and reflection—a moment to honor the cultural mosaic that is Latino heritage. Join us in commemorating the…
Community Conversations
Thank you again for completing our Community Needs Assessment survey*! With your valuable feedback, we are now ready to take the next step in establishing…
Consumer Reports
Published monthly by Consumers Union since 1936, Consumer Report publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on test results from its in-house…
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…