Upcoming Events

Date Event Location Type Audience
Heart with the shape of a dog cut out. Text underneath reads "Love on a Leash kids read to pets program"
Sep 9 Tue
Love on a Leash
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Come meet and read to our local certified therapy pets! Love on a Leash volunteers will bring their dogs to the library so that children can practice their reading skills in a safe, fun environment.

Prosser Community Program 6-12
STEM Lab Logo
Sep 9 Tue
STEM Lab: Tallest Cup Tower
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Reach new heights when your young builders strive to create tallest cup towers, exploring concepts of stability and balance with a touch of creativity.

This program is designed for kids in grades 3-5

Kennewick Elementary Program 9-12
STEM Lab Logo
Sep 9 Tue
STEM Lab: Edison Bots
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Get ready to rumble with Edison Bots! Learn how to make these mini-robots respond to clapping, follow a line, and even sumo wrestle! 

This program is designed for kids in grades 3-5.

 

West Pasco Elementary Program 6-8
STEM letters that have STEM graphics including gears molecules
Sep 9 Tue
Storybook STEM: "The Scarecrow"
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Delve into science, math and literacy with these science experiments based on storybooks. Come and explore the science behind "The Scarecrow" by Beth Ferry.

This program is designed for kids in grades K-2.

 

Connell Elementary Program 6-12
Creative Kids Logo
Sep 9 Tue
Creative Kids
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Calling all young artists! Creative kids is a fun, hands-on craft program where kids can explore their creativity, learn new skills, and create one-of-a kind projects to take home. Each session features a different craft, from painting to paper crafts to seasonal decorations.

Othello Elementary Program 6-8
Creative Kids Logo
Sep 9 Tue
Creative Kids: Tissue Paper Apples
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Calling all young artists! Creative kids is a fun, hands-on craft program where kids can explore their creativity, learn new skills, and create one-of-a kind projects to take home. Each session features a different craft, from painting to paper crafts to seasonal decorations.

West Richland Elementary Program 6-12
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Sep 10 Wed
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Katelyn
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Kennewick Storytime 0-5
Baby Storytime with rabbit.
Sep 10 Wed
Baby Storytime With Ms. Kaitlin
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Discover the joy of learning and connection at Baby Storytime, where stories come alive and early literacy begins! Storytime is more than just reading books, it's an interactive, play-based experience designed to support your baby’s development and help prepare them for future learning. 

West Pasco Storytime 0-5
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Sep 10 Wed
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Becky
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Connell Storytime 0-5
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Sep 10 Wed
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Jessica
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Keewaydin Park Storytime 0-5
Hora de cuentos with deer.
Sep 10 Wed
Bilingual Storytime With Ms. Alpha
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Uno, dos, tres... ¡a leer! Bilingual Storytime offers a vibrant, language-rich experience designed to prepare children for kindergarten while introducing or reinforcing Spanish and English language skills. ¡Los esperamos! 

This program is for families with children of all ages.

Pasco Storytime 0-5
Mid-Columbia Libraries Playdate with colorful text and tape
Sep 10 Wed
Preschool Playdate: Gears, Gears, Gears!
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Create worlds of spinning fun! This activity will introduce children to construction and movement by using colorful sets of spinning gears!

This program is designed for children ages 3-5 years old.

West Richland Preschool Program 0-5
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Sep 10 Wed
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Liz
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Benton City Storytime 0-5
Baby Storytime with rabbit.
Sep 10 Wed
Baby Storytime With Ms. Kolleen
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Discover the joy of learning and connection at Baby Storytime, where stories come alive and early literacy begins! Storytime is more than just reading books, it's an interactive, play-based experience designed to support your baby’s development and help prepare them for future learning.

Prosser Storytime 0-5
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Sep 10 Wed
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Season
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

Othello Storytime 0-5
STEM Lab Logo
Sep 10 Wed
STEM Lab: Snap Circuits
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Dive into the fascinating world of electricity with Snap Circuits! From illuminating bulbs to powering small motors, each project provides unique challenges.  This program is designed for kids in grades 3-5.

 

Pasco Elementary Program 9-12
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Sep 10 Wed
LEGO Club
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Join us to participate in a fun, creative building experiences and meet other LEGO fans! LEGO blocks will be provided.

Kennewick Elementary Program 6-12
Heart with the shape of a dog cut out. Text underneath reads "Love on a Leash kids read to pets program"
Sep 10 Wed
Love on a Leash
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Come meet and read to our local, certified therapy pets! Love on a Leash volunteers will bring their dogs to the library so that children can practice their reading skills in a safe, fun environment.

West Pasco Community Program All Ages
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Sep 10 Wed
LEGO Club
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Join us to participate in a fun, creative building experience and meet other LEGO fans! LEGO blocks will be provided.

Benton City Elementary Program 6-12
Maroon twenty sided die with the 20 face up, a scroll and quill, a journal, a meeple, and a hand holding fire.
Sep 10 Wed
Library Gaming Guild
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Whether you're a new adventurer or further along your quest, there's always a seat at the table! Come for the games, stay for the community, creativity, and endless possibilities. Seats limited, registration required. Please call the Kennewick branch to register.

Kennewick Teen Program Teens
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Sep 10 Wed
LEGO Club
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Join us to participate in a fun, creative building experience and meet other LEGO fans! LEGO blocks will be provided.

Keewaydin Park Elementary Program 6-8
Toddler Storytime with otter.
Sep 11 Thu
Toddler Storytime With Ms. Veronica
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Toddler Storytime is a lively, interactive experience designed to support the rapid growth of toddlers’ motor skills, language, and early literacy.

Kennewick Storytime 0-5
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Sep 11 Thu
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Kaitlin
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

West Pasco Storytime 0-5
Preschool Storytime with fox.
Sep 11 Thu
Preschool Storytime With Ms. Liz
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Preschool Storytime is thoughtfully designed to help children build the essential skills they need for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten.

West Richland Storytime 0-5
Little Learners colorful text with music notes, an apple, and alphabet blocks in various colors
Sep 11 Thu
Little Learners: Transportation
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Help your little learner get ready for kindergarten! Join us for educational activities that help prepare your child for a successful start in school. This week’s theme is transportation!

This program is designed for children ages 3-5 years old.

Kennewick Preschool Program 0-5
Community Connections Logo
Sep 11 Thu
Community Program: DAMAS - Live Safe
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Mid-Columbia Libraries and Defense Awareness and Movement for Active Seniors (DAMAS) invite you to join us for an interactive presentation. The DAMAS program increases awareness of threats and scams, enhances fitness, and fosters a supportive community.

Kennewick Adult Program Adults
Lego Club at Mid-Columbia Libraries
Sep 11 Thu
LEGO Club
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Join us for a fun and creative building experience and meet other LEGO fans. LEGO blocks will be provided.

Pasco Elementary Program 6-12
Escape Room Logo
Sep 11 Thu
Escape Room: Escape the Library
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Embark on a thrilling adventure as you and your team unravel cryptic clues, solve intricate puzzles, and race against the clock in an immersive escape room event that challenges both your wits and teamwork. Just try to escape from the library.

Keewaydin Park Elementary Program 6-12
Image with LEGOs in the background with MCL BARchitects written on top.
Sep 11 Thu
Barchitects LEGO League
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Masterpieces will be built, wheels will be spun, champions will be named, prizes will be awarded!

Join Mid-Columbia Libraries at Moonshot Brewing in Kennewick for an evening of themed LEGO-building, and fun! Teams of 6 or less can compete.

Offsite Adult Program Adults
Friday Knights Open Chess Play
Sep 12 Fri
Friday Knights
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Open chess play for all skill levels. Instruction available for beginning players.

Kennewick Elementary Program All Ages