December 2023 | Library News

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Programs are free and open to the public. 

Hours and Locations  
Closed Monday, December 25 for Christmas

Library Catalog

ebooks and digital audiobooks

Exciting News!
We will soon launch our new and improved website and library logo!
Watch for announcements later in the month. 

This Month Victoria Aveyard and Stephanie Land.

Register for these great events!
Can't make a presentation? Watch the recording. 
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Join the free in-person Zoom workshop to build your skills and confidence using technology. Learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 at 5:30pm in the Community Room

Snacks will be provided and you can enter a drawing for BOSE wireless headphones! Registration is not required. Please contact the Library at 509-758-5454 with questions.

Supported by a grant and funding from AT&T and the Public Library Association.

We Are Hiring!
We are seeking a Youth Services Librarian who is a curious, playful, imaginative, creative, and mission-driven individual who believes in the power of libraries in transforming both communities and individuals. A MLIS from an ALA-accredited program is required. Experience in youth and young adult programming and services preferred.
Learn more.

December Programs

Play & Learn (kids)
Tuesdays at 10:30am (except 12/26) | Downtown Library
Stories and activities for children and their grown-ups.

Toddler Time (kids)
Wednesdays at 10:30am (except 12/27) | Heights Branch
Bring your little one to enjoy some unstructured playtime!

LEGO League (kids & teens)
1st & 3rd Tuesday at 3:30pm | Downtown Library Annex
1st & 3rd Thursday at 3:30pm | Heights Branch
What can you make with thousands of LEGOs?

Glowforge Laser Cutter (teens & adults)
Tuesdays 5:00 - 7:00pm, Thursdays 3:00 - 5:00pm AND
Saturday, Dec. 16 10:00am - 2:00pm | Downtown Library (all ages)
Drop in and make a small holiday item. Supplies provided.
Monday, Dec. 18 1:00 - 4:00pm | Downtown Library (ages 6 - 18) 
Drop in and make a small gift for a grown-up you love. Supplies provided. 

Learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter with help from a trained volunteer. Materials are free, but limited to supply on hand. Discover what you can do with a laser cutter! 

Ukulele Jam! (adults & teens)
Tuesdays at 3:00pm | Downtown Library | Community Room
Anyone, especially beginners, can join for a short tutorial and practice. Bring your own ukulele and music stand. If needed, the Library has one ukulele and music stand for your practice. Program for those 13+ years old. 

Make & Take Holiday Crafts (adults)
Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 1:00 - 5:00pm | Downtown Library | Community Room

True Story: book discussion (adults)
Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 10:30am | Downtown Library | Community Room
Reader's Choice! Come to share a non-fiction book you've recently read. 
Email Erin if you prefer to join via Zoom

Digital Navigators

Our Digital Navigators, Georgia Jordan and Asher McCoy, are library staff who can help you with computer, internet, and technology skills. They can also help you find low-cost broadband (high-speed internet) and devices with local internet service providers and assist with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
417 Sycamore St, Clarkston
By appointment, then first-come, first-served
One-on-One Help 
Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am - 2:00pm 
Thursdays 10:00am - 3:00pm 

VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER
829 15th St, Clarkston
Drop-in Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 

VALLEY COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER
549 5th St, Clarkston
Drop-in Thursdays from 12 - 1pm 

Do you need to meet at another time? Email techhelp@aclib.org to schedule. 

Job & Career Catalyst Center

Meet with Career Coach Bev Rhoades in our Job and Career Catalyst Center and get help with your resume, take an interest and skills inventory, take practice tests for the GED and various licenses, and more.

Make an appointment or drop-in
Downtown Library | Conference Room

Monday and Wednesday
10:00am to 1:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday
11:30am to 2:30pm

Starbucks & Walmart $5 Gift Cards Available When You Meet with Bev!
Thanks to a generous grant from the Innovia Foundation. One card per person and available while supplies last.

Heights Library
2036 4th Avenue
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4601
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