

Monday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Librarian: Kay Dirks
Phone: 509-754-3971
Address: 45 Alder NW, Ephrata, WA 98823-1663
"COLUMBIA RIVER READS"
Join North Central Regional Library, read Garth Stein's Novel "The Art of Racing in the Rain." Told through the eyes of Enzo, an endearing dog owned by race car driver Denny, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope. Read the book and join the book discussion group at your library. Books are available at the library.
"AN EVENING WITH GARTH STEIN"
Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, will give a free presentation on Thursday, April 22nd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the NCRL Distribution Center, 16 N Columbia Street, Wenatchee. Everyone is invited to attend.
"COLUMBIA RIVER FAMILIES READ"
Join families throughout North Central Washington in reading "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. This novel is a Newbery Award Winner (1994) and Young Reader's Choice Award Winner (1996). Read the book and join the book discussion group at your library. Books are available at the library.
Meet author Lois Lowry at one of these free public events:
April 5 at 7:00pm: Omak Performing Arts Center
April 6 at 10:00am: Republic High School
April 7 at 7:00pm: Wenatchee Performing Arts Center
April 8 at 7:00pm: Moses Lake Events Center
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Storytime for our youngest children meets each Wednesday morning at 10:00am. All ages, birth through 5 are welcome!
JUNIOR PAGE TURNERS (Book Club for grades 1-3)
The "JPTs" meet the second Thursday of each month (March 11th) from 3:00-4:30pm. This month we are discussing What Do Authors Do? by Eileen Christelow.
PAGE TURNERS (Book Club for grades 4-6)
The "PTs" meet the first Thursday of each month (March 4th) from 3:30-5:00pm. This month we are discussing Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB (Middle School & High School)
The Young Adult Book Club meets the evening of the third Thursday of each month (March 18th) at 7:00pm. The "book of the month" for March is: Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor. (Despite the "youngish" cover on this paperback, I think you ladies will enjoy this story! - Kay)
LIBRARY CLOSURE
Tuesday, March 16th for training
Don't forget to remind your family members who reside at Garden Oasis Assisted Living Facility that there is a story time held there every Tuesday morning at 9:30am. All residents are welcome to attend.