<![CDATA[Friends of Vancouver Community Library - FOVCL Blog]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:25:42 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving!]]>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:16:30 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/happy-thanksgivingCharlie Brown and Snoopy . Snoopy carrying a baked turkey on a platter. Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving  ~~~ Happy Fall Harvest Time

A time to reflect and a time to be thankful for all that is important to us.
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For those of you who don't celebrate, have a good week with family and friends. This is a perfect time of year to reflect over the past year and be thankful for what you do have.

What a great way to pay homage to this time of year as we enter the winter months and at the same time to celebrate Charles Schultz's birthday (Nov 26). 

Sometimes it is the little things in life that make a BIG difference. 
]]><![CDATA[ART4ART Fundraiser ~ Oct 3, 2025]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:57:52 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/art4art-fundraiser-oct-3-2025Friends of Vancouver Community Library present
The 8th Annual Art4Art Fundraiser

Oct 3,2025 ~~ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. 
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Browse a selection of 8-inch-by-8-inchwood panels, each priced at $30,
showcasing the styles and talents of local artists.
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Proceeds support the library. https://fvrl.librarymarket.com/event/hold-art4art-171799
For more info, call 360-906-5000

Will also  be open for sales during Booknook hours
Saturday, 11-:30 - 4:30, $30
Sunday, 11:30 - 4:30, &15
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]]><![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July]]>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:50:43 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/happy-fourth-of-july
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As we bask in the dark glows entertained by fiery sparks of colors each more spectacular then the others, remember that Libraries are the cornerstones of education available to all who partake in the information they provide, access to information in all of its various forms. A chance to learn beyond our wildest dreams, to keep expanding our knowledge, and to celebrate that we have this resource because you care enough to support these beacons of learning  -- our Libraries.

As we stand captivated by the fiery brilliance illuminating the night, let this moment ignite within us a renewed appreciation and let us resolve to champion for these vital institutions, for in doing so, we invest in a brighter, more informed, and more inspired world for us all!


]]><![CDATA[Memorial Day]]>Mon, 26 May 2025 22:51:40 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/memorial-dayMay you all have a peaceful, safe and healthy day. Thank you all for your service, past, present and future. 
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]]><![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day!]]>Sat, 10 May 2025 23:02:49 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/happy-mothers-day~~ Happy Mother's Day ~~

​A celebration of mothers and children all over the world

Hope you will all have a chance to curl up with a few good books, enjoy the sunshine, munch a few snacks, enjoy a tall glass of lemonade and take a few minutes to breathe and watch the sun set over the horizon.
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In the meantime wish a
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers (past and present) in our lives.
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May you all have a good weekend!
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Gardening and Home Improvement books are the theme in the Booknook for May! What a perfect time to give new roots to your gardening ideas or hammering out those repairs around the house. Get inspired, create your wish lists, ponder the impossible with these books. Plant some new ideas to rejuvenate your cozy spaces.
]]><![CDATA[Earth Day -- Earth Week]]>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:05:12 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/earth-day-earth-weekEarth Week is here!
What a better way to celebrate Earth Day and Earth week than to visit your local library and check out books to read. Just think how many things you are keeping from the landfill and how many hours of pure entertainment comes from reading books at no cost. Books that do not need electricity, only a voracious reader to enjoy each word, paragraph and page.

Libraries provide so many great resources. Come and enjoy them. . . .
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Learning about new ideas, concepts and thoughts comes from each book. Knowledge knows no bounds. Our libraries are there for all to enjoy. Our libraries are an unbounded treasure for a lifetime of learning.  Be sure to vote.
]]><![CDATA[Beverly Cleary's Birthday!]]>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:11:20 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/beverly-clearys-birthday~~~ Beverly Cleary's Birthday is April 12 ~~~
She died March 25, 2021
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A fun Web site
http://www.beverlycleary.com/

The Today Show did an interview with her on her 100th birthday in 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcT5hsD2PbY

OPB did a documentary on her life -- it is worth watching. If you live in Portland, Oregon you know she is one of our own and her Henry Huggins, Beezus and Ramona stories take place right here in Portland, Oregon.  We have a Beverly Cleary school and the now famous Klickitat Street.
http://www.pbs.org/video/2365675419/

If you have read any of her books, which character was your favorite?
]]><![CDATA[Booknook News!]]>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:35:08 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/booknook-newsThere is so much happening in the Booknook. Keep up with the latest news by going to the Booknook News site.  Each month we've been having theme-related sales. January is all about those new beginnings. So check it out!  Books at great prices. Who can resist. I know my resolution is to read more, eat less, and use stacks of books as my new found weights!]]><![CDATA[What's New -- Some Fall News!]]>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:28:55 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/whats-new-some-fall-newsBooknook News -- Fall theme -- Mysteries and Spooky Things, oh my!
What lies behind this sheet in front of the Booknook?  Dare you look? 
​Click the image to find out, if you dare  . . .
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]]><![CDATA[August 2024 Book Sale]]>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:42:06 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/august-2024-book-saleGreat way to stock up on those books you have been hoping to read. 
This week we've had a book sale going in the lobby of the library. Come and get your books now before the sale ends on Saturday, August 10
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]]><![CDATA[Vancouver Community Library is turning 13!]]>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:26:57 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/vancouver-community-library-is-turning-13
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]]><![CDATA[Library Birthday Celebration]]>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:51:04 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/library-birthday-celebration~~ Happy Birthday ~~
Vancouver Community Library

The Library is turning 13!
Come and celebrate the library's birthday

Sunday, July 14, 2024,
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

We will celebrate our wonderful library's birthday with
-- free books for children
-- cake and ice cream for all

Find us in the Columbia Room, on the left just as you enter the library.]]><![CDATA[April 29, 2023 -- Last Day of our Booksale!]]>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:42:09 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/april-29-2023-last-day-of-our-booksaleSee the Events page for more information about our book sale
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]]><![CDATA[Back to Normal?]]>Wed, 18 May 2022 02:23:56 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/back-to-normalYes, we are getting back to a certain level of normal. We've had book sales and we are planning more events and activities for the remainder of 2022!

In the meantime, we need more books we can sell to help us with our fundraising efforts. Please donate your books you no longer need to us. We have a slot in the lobby for the Booknook where you can drop off donations. If you have more donations, let us know.
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]]><![CDATA[Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, July 17, 2021]]>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:08:11 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/mark-your-calendars-for-saturday-july-17-2021So many things happening at the Vancouver Community Library
this Saturday. Don't miss it! Come one, come all!
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]]><![CDATA[Congressman John Lewis]]>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:23:08 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/congressman-john-lewisIf you have been following the news, then you've heard that Congressman John Lewis passed away on July 17, 2020. This week the nation is celebrating his life and work along with his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. He participated in the March on Washington in 1963. On March 7, 1965, Bloody Sunday, shows him crossing the bridge on his way from Selma to Montgomery.  He and the other protesters were severely beaten by police with billy clubs that fateful Sunday. Yesterday, Sunday, July 26, he crossed that bridge for the very last time in a carriage carrying his coffin.

He wrote a graphic-novel trilogy that describes the movement and what they encountered. The three-volumes make for very fascinating read.                                     -- Zita Podany
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]]><![CDATA[Update:  Cancelled - Art, Wine Event]]>Sat, 25 Jul 2020 06:02:23 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/update-cancelled-art-wine-eventThe Art, Wine event has been cancelled. It was supposed to take place this weekend, July 25 and July 26, 2020. It will be rescheduled at a later date. Until then, keep supporting your libraries, library foundations, and library friends groups as they strive to meet daily challenges during this pandemic.
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]]><![CDATA[Art, Wine and a Chance to Support]]>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:27:25 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/art-wine-and-a-chance-to-supportThe FVRL Foundation is hosting an Art, Wine Fundraising event at Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar on Saturday, July 25 (9 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, July 26 (9 am to 4 pm).

Proceeds go to support the FVRL Foundation. At a time when we have the world shut down for an extended period of time, remember to support your library foundation so they can continue to provide great services amidst all the challenges we face.


FVRL Fundraiser July 25 and July 26
]]><![CDATA[Update:  2020 Mini Book Sales]]>Thu, 07 May 2020 07:36:38 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/update-2020-mini-book-salesChild reading a book on a window seat
At this time all 2020 Mini Book Sales have been cancelled.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, and in support of curbing the spread of the virus,  we will not be holding the mini book sales until further notice. Once the library re-opens, we will once again schedule future mini book sales and post the new dates and times.

In the meantime enjoy the books you have purchased in previous book sales. 

 Stay healthy, stay safe, stay in touch. 

]]><![CDATA[FOVCL Facebook Page]]>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:36:26 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/fovcl-facebook-pageThe new FOVCL Facebook page is up and running. Kay Ellis and Gretta, a Booknook, volunteer will be updating it on a regular basis. Do take a look and become a friend to find out about the latest news from the Friends of the Vancouver Community Library.

As you look at your blank 2020 calendar, be sure to mark them for the mini book sales  -- we just had one and there were a lot of reading treasures on those tables.  So don't miss the ext one in April!
]]><![CDATA[2020 Mini Book Sales]]>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:55:32 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/2020-mini-book-salesBe sure to mark your calendars for the exciting 2020 Mini Book Sales. They are held every two months on Fridays and Saturdays. Here is this year's schedule.  Print it out and post it on your refrigerator.  Don't miss out on great finds!
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]]><![CDATA[Last Day of the Holiday Book Sale!]]>Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:37:58 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/last-day-of-the-holiday-book-salePicture
Today is our last day of the
Holiday Book Sale!!!

Don't miss out on some of the great items in this sale.
Just yesterday I spotted customers buying all of sorts of great books for a bargain. Coffee Table books on submarines, lighthouses and history of trains! Wow, as the cashier I was absolutely envious of some of the great finds people found!

All books will be $1.00 today!  

There are many wonderful books left, which will make great presents and many hours of good reading.  Come early for the best selections! 

We will open at 10:30 am , and sell until 5:00 pm. 

If you want to get more books for your buck you can purchase a bag of books for $10 from 4-5 pm.

We are located in the main library on C Street and Evergreen in Vancouver, Washington.

Thank you for supporting our library!
]]><![CDATA[2019 Holiday Book Sale is here!]]>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:40:00 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/2019-holiday-book-sale-is-hereMark your calendars for the annual holiday book sale at the library. Download the flyer and post it on your refrigerator. Spread the word.                                             PDF flyer
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]]><![CDATA[50 Years Since Apollo 11]]>Sun, 21 Jul 2019 06:00:24 GMThttps://www.fovcl.org/fovcl-blog/50-years-since-apollo-11Happy 50th Anniversary Apollo 11!
Launched July 16, 1969
Moon Walk July 19, 1969

A handful of good books to read:

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