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Jennifer Giltrop, the new executive director of FVRLibraries, takes a break at the FVRL operations center Friday afternoon.

New FVRLibraries director checks in, ready for service

Jennifer Giltrop, the new executive director of FVRLibraries, takes a break at the FVRL operations center Friday afternoon.

January 20, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Few people can claim to have spent as much time in libraries as Jennifer Giltrop. Read story

What's pink, blue, yellow, sometimes sparkly and cute as heck? This huge collection of My Little Pony toys on display at the Cascade Park library through January.

The mane event: Huge My Little Pony collection showcased at Cascade Park Community Library

What's pink, blue, yellow, sometimes sparkly and cute as heck? This huge collection of My Little Pony toys on display at the Cascade Park library through January.

January 10, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

If the names Rainbow Dash, Pinky Pie and Twilight Sparkle mean anything to you, or if you can sing the theme song from the animated TV series “Friendship Is Magic,” then this exhibit of My Little Pony toys is just your trough of hay. Read story

Cascade Park Community Library will host resource fair

August 8, 2023, 5:56am Business Free

WorkSource and FVRLibraries are hosting a Community Resources Fair at the Cascade Park Community Library from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23. The event will provide connections and resources for those seeking assistance with finding employment, education, health care and more. Read story

A selection of historical books and classic novels are pictured at the Vancouver area home of retired educators Lisa and Frank Emmerich.

Audit: FVRLibraries violated state Constitution by issuing back pay to nonrepresented employees

A selection of historical books and classic novels are pictured at the Vancouver area home of retired educators Lisa and Frank Emmerich.

February 11, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

The Fort Vancouver Regional Library district violated the Washington Constitution by retroactively compensating non-represented employees in 2021, according to findings in a routine audit released by the Washington State Auditor’s office Monday. Read story

Unable to applaud due to meeting rules, supporters of Drag Queen Story Hour wave their hands in support of points speakers are making.

Speakers at Vancouver library board meeting support Drag Queen Story Hour

Unable to applaud due to meeting rules, supporters of Drag Queen Story Hour wave their hands in support of points speakers are making.

December 20, 2022, 2:13pm Clark County News

A majority of speakers at Monday evening’s FVRLibraries’ board of trustees meeting in downtown Vancouver expressed support for Drag Queen Story Hour and similar diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Read story

Drag queen Tree Empress 45 Onalicious Mercury asks kids what they want to be when they grow up Sunday at the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Vancouver Community Library. More than 100 children and parents attended the event to sing, dance and listen to storybooks.

Opposition to drag queen story hours roils FVRLibraries

Drag queen Tree Empress 45 Onalicious Mercury asks kids what they want to be when they grow up Sunday at the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Vancouver Community Library. More than 100 children and parents attended the event to sing, dance and listen to storybooks.

December 6, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

For over three years, the monthly Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustees’ meetings have spiraled out of control. Read story

Author Susan Orlean will speak at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation's 20th Authors & Illustrators Dinner & Silent Auction on Friday.

Author Susan Orlean to speak at Vancouver library fundraiser

Author Susan Orlean will speak at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation's 20th Authors & Illustrators Dinner & Silent Auction on Friday.

October 30, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

If pressed to sum up her 2018 “The Library Book,” journalist Susan Orlean will say, “It’s about the biggest library fire in American history, which took place in 1986 in the Los Angeles Public Library.” Read story

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsors forums for candidates for local and state offices.

Clark County’s League of Women Voters planning series of candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsors forums for candidates for local and state offices.

September 13, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Candidates in multiple Clark County races are scheduled to participate in public forums leading up to the November general election. Read story

Applicants sought for Fort Vancouver Regional Library District board position

September 7, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill a county-recommended position on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District board of trustees. Read story

Emmett Reese, 7, and his brother, Cooper, 4, along with their parents, Alena and Spencer Reese of Vancouver, read "Bear Came Along" by Richard T. Morris one page at a time circling the playground at Hearthwood Park.

FVRLibraries makes required summer reading programs more hands-on, interactive and fun

Emmett Reese, 7, and his brother, Cooper, 4, along with their parents, Alena and Spencer Reese of Vancouver, read "Bear Came Along" by Richard T. Morris one page at a time circling the playground at Hearthwood Park.

August 18, 2022, 8:11pm Clark County News

For many children eagerly awaiting summer break each year, the annual challenge of summer reading isn’t typically their top vacation priority. Read story