reading

There is nothing like reading a book. I love movies and the internet, but when it comes to engaging your imagination, only books will do the trick. It's extra exciting to actually meet the authors of great books -- and Yakima Valley Libraries are giving us one more chance before summer to do just that.

The Yakima Family YMCA has provided youngsters the opportunity to experience independence and the great outdoors for nearly three quarters of a century at Camp Dudley - located just a few miles outside of Yakima on the shores of beautiful Clear Lake near White Pass.

The Yakima Family YMCA has provided youngsters the opportunity to experience independence and the great outdoors for nearly three quarters of a century at Camp Dudley - located just a few miles outside of Yakima on the shores of beautiful Clear Lake near White Pass.

Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. –P.J. O’Rourke

Sometimes I feel like a totally evil woman when I tell my kids they can only use their computers or phones for an hour a night. They both play several musical instruments, so of course I want them to practice. When they get mad at me I tell them to go practice or read their books for school...

Math is my worst subject -- always has been. I had a father who was on me every day to know my stuff by heart. He wouldn't let me count on my fingers, which really sucked. But thanks to his persistence, I can balance a checkbook and I use those math skills nearly every day...

Mt. Adams Lodge #227 and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have joined forces to reward young readers in the Yakima School District.