White Salmon
Valley
Community Library
White Salmon Valley Community Library serves residents in the Mid Columbia Gorge from a building with an unexpected past — a former bowling alley and retail space reimagined into a bright, modern library. Today the library fosters discovery and connection through its collections, technology, art gallery, seed library, and events that include storytimes, book groups for adults and children, fiber art sessions, technology help, and more.
Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library support the library and greater community through book sales and volunteer fundraising – helping ensure the library can keep offering the programs and resources Gorge families rely on.
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Events
White Salmon Valley Reads and other programs are made possible through funding from the Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library. The annual Community Reads begins each summer when complimentary copies of the chosen book are made available to the public. The October kick-off includes a reception that features works related to the book by local artists. Weekly programs throughout October include an author talk and various interactive sessions and presentations by specialists. Every program is open to the public at no cost, hosted at White Salmon Valley Community Library. No registration required.
Bookstore
The popular Friends Bookstore is open during all hours of Library operation. Cash or checks are accepted.
- Monday – Thursday
- Friday – Saturday
- Sunday
- 10:00AM – 7:00PM
- 10:00AM – 6:00PM
- CLOSED
Volunteer
Attend a Meeting
Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library meetings are open to anyone who is interested in our library. Membership meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:30 PM during February, April, June, September & November (subject to change). Meetings are held in the Sprint/Baker Gallery at the library. Check the FVRL events calendar for our next meeting date, time, and location — All are welcome!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Support the Bookstore: Help sort, price, and sell donated books at our Friends bookstore — a favorite way for volunteers to spend a few hours while directly supporting the library.
- Support Events: Lend a hand at book sales, fundraisers, and community events throughout the year.
- Share Your Talent and Expertise: Whether it’s marketing, bookkeeping, event planning, or simply a great idea, we welcome members who want to put their skills to work for the library.
About
What We Fund
Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library raises money that goes directly back into White Salmon Valley Community Library, funding the extras that the library district’s budget can’t always cover. Recent and ongoing support includes:
- Books, DVDs, and other collection items requested by staff and patrons
- Programs and presenters for children, teens, and adults, including storytimes, book groups, and fiber art sessions
- Outreach, including partnering with Spanish/Bilingual/English Language Learner programs in surrounding communities
- Equipment and supplies for spaces like the seed library, art gallery, and technology help clinics
- Community events that include local musicians, entertainment and refreshments
Every dollar raised through our bookstore and fundraisers stays local, supporting White Salmon Valley Community Library and the community it serves.
Who We Are
Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library is an all-volunteer organization made up of neighbors who care about our Library and want to see it thrive. Our members are local residents and others — book lovers, retirees, parents, and patrons — who volunteer their time to raise funds, manage book sales, and advocate for the library’s needs.
We’re part of something bigger: Each Friends of the Library (FOL) organization supports every other Fort Vancouver Regional Library FOL group – extending from Woodland and Clark County all the way out to the Columbia Gorge. Through the FVRL Foundation, our group connects with Friends from other branches to share ideas, celebrate successes, and support one another. We know that when one branch’s Friends group succeeds, the whole FVRL community benefits.
FVRL Foundation & 501(c)(3) Information
Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under the umbrella of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation (Federal Tax ID 91-1456753), which handles our federal and state nonprofit filing and financial reporting on our behalf. This lets our volunteers focus on serving the White Salmon Valley Community Library rather than nonprofit paperwork. Donations to Friends of White Salmon Valley Community Library are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact the Foundation for more information: foundation@FVRLFoundation.org
