Goldendale
Community Library
Goldendale Community Library sits in the heart of the Klickitat Valley, and has served this close-knit community since the building was first raised with a Carnegie grant more than a century ago. Thoughtfully renovated to blend that history with modern amenities, today’s library offers public computers, meeting and study rooms, an art gallery, and a full calendar of programming — from family storytimes and early-learner activities to adult book groups and a lively teen hangout.
And, the Klickitat County Bookmobile is a critical resource for our rural residents engaging them with new materials and internet access in remote locations.
As the region’s public library serving Klickitat Valley residents of every age, Goldendale Community Library is a genuine local landmark. Friends of Goldendale Community Library helps keep it thriving, raising funds through book sales and community events that support new materials, programs, and the library’s continued role as a true town gathering place.
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Events
Every summer we host an ice cream social for the community to get to know the library, and each other. We often feature local musicians and encourage everyone to bring blankets and chairs to hang out!
And every year we host larger book sales to support our mission to fund the programs we all love at our library. Learn more about our next sale, November 13-15th.
Bookstore
The Dick Wilson bookshelf is located on the basement floor at the bottom of the main staircase. It’s available all regular library business hours.
The Basement Bookstore is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-5pm, and on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10am-2pm.
Volunteer
Attend a Meeting
Friends of Goldendale Community Library meetings are open to anyone who cares about our library. Every meeting we have a guest speaker and social time at 4:15 pm, followed by the meeting starting at 5pm. We look forward to seeing you these dates in 2027:
Jan. 14th
March 11th
May 13th
July 15th
Sept. 9th
Nov. 11
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, from setup to sales to cleanup.
- 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 Goldendale Community Library raises money that goes directly back into Goldendale 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, early-learner activities, and teen events
- Equipment and supplies that keep the historic building comfortable and useful for the whole community
- Every dollar raised through our bookstore and fundraisers stays local, supporting Goldendale Community Library and the community it serves.
Who We Are
Friends of Goldendale Community Library is an all-volunteer nonprofit made up of neighbors who care about Goldendale Community Library and want to see it thrive. Our board and members are local residents — book lovers, retirees, parents, and longtime patrons — who volunteer their time to raise funds, staff our bookstore, and advocate for the library’s needs.
We’re proud to be part of something bigger: a Friends of the Library group supports every one of Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries’ branches, from Woodland, Clark County and all the way out to the Columbia Gorge. Through the FVRL Foundation, our group connects with Friends from other branches — meeting together regularly to share ideas, celebrate successes, and support one another — because when one branch’s Friends group succeeds, the whole FVRL community benefits.
FVRL Foundation & 501(c)(3) Information
Friends of Goldendale 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 all-volunteer board focus on serving Goldendale Community Library rather than nonprofit paperwork. Donations to Friends of Goldendale Community Library are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact the Foundation for more information: foundation@FVRLFoundation.org
Get in touch
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1009
Goldendale, WA 98620
Monday
10:00AM – 7:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM – 8:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM – 7:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM – 8:00PM
Friday – Saturday
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday – Closed
