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Check out recent book columns by FVRLibraries staff, including the weekly "Check it Out" column that first appears in The Columbian and the monthly "Book Beat" column that first appears in The Messenger.

Check it Out: Pet Friendly

J. Johnston
Our collection manager focusses on household pets in print--specifically cats and dogs.

Check it Out: Come Fly with Me

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates human flight in honor of National Aviation Day.

Check it Out: Play in the Sand

J. Johnston
Our collection manager hypes "Play in the Sand" day in August.

Check it Out: From Farm to Table

J. Johnston
Our collection manager honors the challenges and rewards of farm life.

Book Beat: Washington and the PNW

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist keeps it local with titles about our region.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Picture Detective

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain learn to interpret meaning!

Check it Out: My Olym-Picks

J. Johnston
Our collection manager celebrates the Summer Olympics with some Olym-Picks for you to add to your reading list.

Check it Out: Cool Food for Hot Days

J. Johnston
Our collection manager addresses the challenge of cooking for the summer heat.

Check it Out: All About Sharks

J. Johnston
Our collection manager observes Shark Week with some titles into which anyone might want to dive.

Check it Out: Summer at Your Library

J. Johnston
Our collection manager reminisces about her summer trips to the library as a child by featuring several new picture books.

Check it Out: Close Encounters

J. Johnston
Our collection manager shares a variety of alien titles in observance of World UFO day, July 2, 2024.

Parent & Caregiver tip from Vroom: Comparison Shopping

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain learn to compare and contrast!

Book Beat: Mystery Favorites

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist talks mysteries for some fun relaxation this summer.

Check it Out: New to the Library

J. Johnston
Our collection manager samples the new additions to the library's collection.

Check it Out: Reality TV

J. Johnston
Our collection manager offers up a reading list for those both fascinated and appalled by reality TV.

Check it Out: Perchance to Dream

J. Johnston
Our collection manager bids us all a dream-filled, good night's rest--after finishing a good book, of course.

Check it Out: Bee Happy

J. Johnston
Our collection manager explores titles celebrating Pollinator Week in June.

Book Beat: Route 66

J. Alder
Our Book Beat columnist fantasizes about planning an epic journey on Route 66.

Parent & Caregiver Tip from Vroom: Size Search

Youth Services Librarian
Read this month's Vroom tip to help your early learner's growing brain learn to compare sizes!

Check it Out: New to the Library

J. Johnston
Our collection manager features what's new in the collection the week of Memorial Day.