Buena Community Library
🏢 Yakima Valley Libraries · Buena, Washington
Buena Community Library
The Buena Community Library traces its roots to a back room of the Buena Mercantile during World War I, making it one of the oldest community library traditions in Yakima County. Today it operates as a branch of Yakima Valley Libraries on the main street of Buena, offering bilingual services and weekly programs for this unincorporated agricultural community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 1pm–6pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 1pm–6pm |
| Friday | 1pm–6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 801 Buena Road, BUENA, WA 98921
Phone: (509) 865-2298
Website: yvl.org
Plus Code: 84RXCMHP+QH (BUENA, WA)
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📖 About Buena Community Library
The Buena Community Library is the Yakima Valley Libraries branch serving the unincorporated community of Buena in Yakima County, Washington. The library's history stretches back to World War I, when it began in the back of the Buena Mercantile — a grassroots origin that reflects the deep roots of this small Lower Yakima Valley town. Today the library stands on Buena Road with a gravel parking lot on the north side, offering bilingual staff, an early literacy station, public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, copying, and self-checkout. Weekly recurring programs — Games on Wednesdays, Drop-In Crafts on Thursdays, and Movie Day on Fridays — give residents of all ages a place to gather. As part of Yakima Valley Libraries, a Buena card opens the full district collection, including OverDrive/Libby eBooks, Kanopy streaming video, and access to the Washington Digital Library Consortium.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of the oldest community library traditions in Yakima County — began in the back of the Buena Mercantile during World War I
- Bilingual staff and Spanish-language materials serving Buena's predominantly Latino agricultural community
- Early literacy station supporting children's reading readiness
- Weekly recurring programs: Games (Wed), Drop-In Crafts (Thu), Movie Day (Fri)
- Self-checkout available; gravel parking lot on building's north side
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Buena Community Library cardholders can borrow and stream free through these digital resources:
📚 Services
- Bilingual staff and Spanish-language materials
- Public computers with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying
- Self-checkout
- Early literacy station
- Research assistance
🎸 Programs
- Games (Wednesdays)
- Drop-In Crafts (Thursdays)
- Movie Day (Fridays)
- Special events and seasonal programming for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Yakima County, WA
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Buena Community Library?
The library's roots go back to World War I, when it started in the back of the Buena Mercantile store — making it one of the longest-running community library traditions in Yakima County, Washington.
Does the Buena Library have bilingual services?
Yes. The library has bilingual staff and offers Spanish-language materials, reflecting the predominantly Latino heritage of Buena's agricultural community in the Lower Yakima Valley.
What recurring programs does the Buena Library offer?
The library hosts Games on Wednesdays, Drop-In Crafts on Thursdays, and Movie Day on Fridays, plus additional special events throughout the year.
What are the Buena Library's hours?
The Buena Community Library is open Monday through Friday, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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