Blog entries tagged Events

Teen Tech Week Scavenger Hunt!

Heather — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:51:04 +0100

Teens: Are you computer savvy?

This week is a celebration of all things technological! Check back here for fun trivia, online privacy tips, digital services, and more!

Also, participate in our online scavenger hunt for a chance at prizes! Pick up a hint sheet at the front desk and turn in or submit your answers via email (heather@daytonwa.net) by Saturday, March 16th, at noon!

2013 Teen Video Challenge: Beneath the Surface

Heather — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:44:06 +0100

The Washington State Library has announced CSLP (Collaborative Summer Library Programming)'s national video challenge for the 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program, "Beneath the Surface."

Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to create a 30 to 90 second video with their interpretation of the slogan, "Beneath the Surface," in relation to libraries and reading. The creators of the wi...

Holiday Happenings

Heather — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:04:33 +0100

Lots of things going on this week, folks!

The Library will be closed both Thursday AND Friday (November 22nd and 23rd) for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Friends of the Library will be hosting their "Cookies on Parade: Cookie Walk" sale on Friday, November 23rd from 1 to 3:30pm in the Delany Room. You can swing by and pick up some homemade Christmas cookies and candy for $6 per pound. All monies go to the Friends of the Dayton Library.

The Library will have normal open hou...

Border Songs Discussion: Thursday Night

Heather — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:09:12 +0100

Come join us at the library for a book discussion on the Everybody Reads 2012 selection, "Border Songs" by Jim Lynch.

The book discussion goes from 7 to 8pm in the Delany Room.

About Jim Lynch:

Jim Lynch's first novel, The Highest Tide, won the 2006 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award and became a bestseller in the United States and the United Kingdom. His sec...

eReader Overview and Help Program This Friday

Heather — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:43:27 +0100

(photo by edvvc)

The eReader Overview and Help Program is coming up this Friday!

Come join Carolyn Peterson from the Washington State Library to learn about various ereader devices, and get some one-on-one experience with an ereader of your choosing.

Friday, November 16th, 2012

All proceeds to go to the Friends of the Dayton Library.

Booksale Dates:

November 9th, 1 to 4pm
November 10th, 9am to 3pm.

eReader Overview an Help: an eReads in eWA program

Heather — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:49:40 +0100

Columbia County Rural Library District eReads in eWA program will provide eReader overview and help.

WHERE: Dayton Memorial Library

Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library are having a special tribute to Columbia County authors Saturday, October 20th from 1 to 3 in the Delany Room of the Dayton Memorial Library. Authors will be invited to the October 20th event to talk about his/her book. The public is invited to attend the special tribute event.

Known Columbia County authors identified at this time are:

It's about time for children's storytimes to begin again!

Beginning October 1st and continuing every Monday...

Toddlers: 11 to 11:30am
Babies: 11:30 to 11:45am
Preschoolers: 2:30 to 3pm

Storytimes will continue into April 2013! Please contact Sue or Janet at 382-4131.

Banned Book Week: Celebrate your Right to Read!

Heather — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:25:50 +0100

Banned Book Week will soon be upon us. Between September 30th and October 6th, stop by the library and check out a "banned" or challenged book to celebrate your Right to Read. Libraries across the country take this annual event to highlight the importance of freedom of access to information and the hazards of censorship.

You can learn more...

NYT Bestselling Author, Gregg Olsen, to visit Library TODAY!

Heather — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:54:27 +0100

New York Times Bestselling Author, Gregg Olsen, will be at the Dayton Memorial library tonight from 6:30 to 8pm to talk about his books and his new YA series, 'The Empty Coffin."

"A Seattle native who lives in Washington State, Gregg has seen the darker side of the Pacific Northwest and knows a little more about the area than your average guy. “There is something dark and beau...

End of Summer Reading: Programs & Parties

Heather — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:58:21 +0100

It's almost time to call it done -- the 2012 Summer Reading Programs ("Dream Big: Read!" for k-6 and "Own the Night" for 6-12) will be coming to a close this next week.

Thursday, July 26th, 3-5pm: "Own the Night" Teen Party

Snacks, games, and prize drawings! Teens who turn in a completed bingo card (from the Summer Reading packet) will have their name thrown in a hat to win an iTunes giftcard!

Monday, July 30th, 11am: "Dream Big" Craft Day

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Owls in the Night -- a Forest Service Teen program!

Heather — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:18:28 +0100

The Forest Service will present a teen program on our silent, nocturnal neighbors, owls, from 3 to 5pm TOMORROW (July 19th) in the Delany room. There will be slides, authentic owl pellets, and more!

Questions? Contact Heather at 382-4131.

Teen Program: Ghost Hunting with Eastern Washington Paranormal!

Heather — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:57:38 +0100

Are Ghosts Real?
Do They Talk to Us?

This Thursday, July 12th, between 3 and 5pm, teens (and adults, too!) can come find out more about the supernatural and the science of modern ghost hunting with our local paranormal investigation group, Eastern Washington Paranormal.

About EWP:

We are a group of people who volunteer our time and resources, to help people find answers to the paranormal activity experienced in their homes, businesses, and other property. We do not claim ...

Friends' Book Sale Tomorrow!

Heather — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:31:09 +0100

Used book sale organized by the Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library. All kinds available, even audio and visual materials!

Saturday, May 5th

9am to 3pm

March Computer Class: Starting a Website

Heather — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:02:03 +0100

During the month of March, the library will be hosting a computer class on how to start a website using the open-source software, Wordpress. Basic computer skills are required and while space is limited, laptop users are encouraged to bring their own machines.

Classes are to be held every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the library from March 7th through March 28th.

Questions? Please contact Heather at 382-4131 or via email: heather@daytonwa.net

eReader Device Show and Tell

Heather — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:02:19 +0100

The Columbia County Rural Library District is sponsoring a “Show and Tell” for eReader Devices. Thanks to the Washington State Library, who received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, an eReader lab is being sent to various libraries around the state. The Washington State Library purchased a Kindle, Nook, iPad, and iPhone. The eReader lab is coming to the Columbia County Rural Library District in January.

Holiday Closure Reminders

Heather — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:10:56 +0100

Just a quick reminder:

There will be no Preschool storytime Dec. 26th and January 2nd.
There will be no Toddler storytime Dec. 27th and January 3rd.
There will be no baby storytime Dec. 27 and January 3rd.
And, there will be no Computer class on Dec. 6th.

Questions? Please give us a call (382-4131) or send us an email (library@daytonwa.net). Otherwise, have a great holiday season!

Holiday Closures and program schedules

Heather — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:35:19 +0100

We'd just like to remind you all that we will be closed tomorrow (Thanksgiving) and on Friday (Nov. 26th). We hope you have a good holiday among friends and family.

Also, concerning the calendar of events:

Lego-Rama!

Heather — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:11:40 +0100

If you missed last week's "Lego-Rama!":