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Using Online Tools to Get that Job! Register Now!
Dr. Betty Marcoux, recently retired University of Washington Information School faculty member, will facilitate four hands-on computer job seeking workshops at the Port Angeles Main Library beginning Thursday, January 12.
If you are looking for a job, drawing circles around classified ads is but one place to start. The Internet gives you a wide range of resources to draw upon in your search. Once you have decided which jobs to apply for, using the computer to develop an attention-grabbing cover letter and a professional-looking résumé will help move you toward getting that interview!
Dr. Marcoux will cover ways to search for jobs and how to market yourself online. In addition, she will give you the tools and practice you need to create a dynamic cover letter and résumé.
- Job Seeking Online will be offered Thursday, January 12, from 9am to 10am.
- Résumé Writing will be offered Thursday, January 26, from 9am to 10am.
- Developing a Cover Letter will be offered Thursday, February 9, from 9am to 10am.
- Marketing Yourself via the Computer will be offered Thursday, February16, from 9am to 10am.
Participants can elect to attend any or all of the workshops. Space is limited to 15 computers, so pre-registration is required. Two people may elect to share a computer; please indicate this preference when you register.
To register, or for more information, call the Port Angeles Library at 360.417.8500, or email . The Port Angeles Library is located at 2210 South Peabody Street. If you missed a session, it's not to late to sign up for an upcoming session.
E-Reader Roundup!
New to the world of e-reader devices? Mosey on in to the Library for a training session featuring practical advice for using your e-reader. Expert NOLS staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide useful tips and tricks.
From Nooks to Kindles, iPads and others, you will learn how to download and borrow books from the free Washington Anytime Library; personalize your e-reader for optimal use and more! Bring your own device or try out the Barnes and Noble Nooks now available for checkout at the Library.
Pre-registration is not required and you may attend as many sessions as you like. For a schedule, click on the location of your choice:
Port Angeles Main Library
Wednesdays
10:00am or 6:00pm
January 25
February 8
February 22
Port Angeles Library Program Thursday, February 16: The Sea Glass Journey
On Thursday, February 16 at 6pm at the Port Angeles Main Library, Mary Beth Beuke of West Coast Sea Glass will take beach lovers and history buffs on a journey filled with the lore of pirates, mermaids, and shipwrecks! This colorful event will feature rare sea glass specimens, photos, tales of bottle history, and sea glass identification.
Sea glass art, jewelry, photography, and examples of some of the world’s finest pieces will be on display. Participants may bring questions and sea glass pieces for identification.
Mary Beth is a collector, artist, and owner of West Coast Sea Glass based in Sequim. She was President of the North American Sea Glass Association from 2005-2010. Her jewelry is currently on display at the Port Angeles Main Library as part of the Art in the Library program.
This event is free and open to the public. The Port Angeles Main Library is located at 2210 South Peabody Street. For more information about this and other programs go to www.nols.org and click on “Events” or contact the library at: 360-417-8500 or .
February PALS Book Discussion Group
Bellwether by Connie Willis will be discussed at 6:30pm on Wednesday, February 29, at the Port Angeles Main Library.
Pop culture, chaos theory and matters of the heart collide in this unique novella from Connie Willis. Willis has been awarded both the prestigious Hugo and Nebula Awards for science fiction and fantasy.
Print copies of Bellwether are available at the library while supplies last. The book is also available in Playaway audio and downloadable e-book formats.
Pre-registration for this program is not required. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Currently Showing at the Port Angeles Main Library
The January-February Art in the Library exhibit showcases the work of local artists Ed Morales, David Haight, Marylyn Santiago, Valerie Thomas, and Mary Beth Beuke. Their work will be on display in the Port Angeles Main Library January 12 - March 6.
Art in the Library is a collaborative library/community art project which celebrates the talents of local artists through a series of rotating visual art exhibits and fun-filled Art Blast events. Art in the Library programs are free, and everyone is welcome to ‘have a blast with art - in the heart of the library.’ The Art in the Library program at the Port Angeles Main Library is generously supported by the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.
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Reading PALS 2011 - 2012 Book Selections
February 29, 2012. Bellwether by Connie Willis
March 28, 2012. The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore
April 25, 2012. - Reader’s Potluck/PALS Open House – readers bring titles they have read recently to share and swap titles with other readers, watch book previews, learn about tools for readers on the library catalog and more.
May 30, 2012. The Widow Clicquot by Tilar J. Mazzeo
June 27, 2012. Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese
July 25, 2012. Unfamiliar Fishes by Sarah Vowel
Reading PALS is a monthly book discussion group. PALS is free and open to the public, no reservations needed and attend as often as you wish. Discussions are the last Wednesday of every month in the Port Angeles Main Library Archive Room at 6:30pm (except for May 2012/location to be announced)
To participate:
Read the current month’s selection and attend the discussion. A limited number of copies of the PALS monthly selections are available for check out at the previous month’s meeting. Remaining copies are available at the customer service desk on a first-come first-served basis. You may also read your own copy, borrow a regular copy from any branch or buy a copy from a local bookstore.
Ask staff about LARGE PRINT, downloadable audio and e-print, and audio cd versions which may be available.
Questions regarding PALS can be emailed to Lorrie Kovell at or by phone at 360-417- 8514.
Events for Kids and Teens
Link to Port Angeles Main Library events for Storytimes, Kids and Teens
Baby & Me Storytimes
Baby & Me storytimes are geared towards babies 0-12 months old, and their parents or caregivers. Meet other people with babies in their lives and learn songs, rhymes, and practical child development tips. Each four week series will have a different focus. Storytime sessions last 25 minutes; followed by 30 minutes of time for visiting with other parents or caregivers and their babies. Attend a total of any four storytimes and get a theme-related gift. Pre-registration recommended but not required; call (360) 417-8502 or email for additional information. It’s never too early to read, play, and talk with your baby!
Baby Brains
Ever wondered what’s going on in your baby’s brain? Read Scientist in the Crib by Alison Gopnik, Andrew N. Meltzoff and Patricia K. Kuhl and discuss.
Thursday, 10:30am
February 2, 9, 16 & 23
Rhyming Time
Nursery rhymes, music and movement are a great way to stimulate your child’s brain. Pick-up some new rhymes that involve movement, and give them a try!
Thursday, 10:30am
March 1, 8, 15 & 22
Music & Me
Hear some of the most popular children’s music out there and talk about the impact of music on babies.
(Special three week evening session)
Thursday, 6:30pm
March 22, & 29 and April 12
Toddler Storytimes
Get ready to move at toddler storytimes in Port Angeles! Rhymes, music, and interactive stories geared specifically for toddlers
12 months-3 years of age.
Fridays, 10:15am
January 6-March 30
Preschool Storytimes
Enjoy stories, rhymes, crafts, and songs at a weekly storytime geared towards preschoolers
ages 3-5.
Help get your child ready to read by involving them in a literacy rich storytime!
Fridays, 11am
January 6-March 30
Pajama Storytimes
Put on your pajamas and head to the library for stories, songs, and crafts!
All ages
(and stuffed animal friends) welcome.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
January 10-March 27
Kids
Saturday Science at the Library
Experience Hands-on Science on First Saturdays at 2 pm at the Port Angeles Main Library.
February 4 Ocean acidification with Heidi Pedersen from NOAA’s Olympic Coast Discovery Center Cancelled due to illness.
March 3 Physical Fitness and movement with Dr. Eric Palenik, Physical Therapist
Kids Book Club
Hey kids! Grab a favorite grown-up, read the same book, and share your thoughts! Book selections are suitable for kids ages 8-11.
6:30pm in Port Angeles on the 2nd Monday of the month
Monday, February 13, 6:30pm Port Angeles Main Library
Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean by Sarah Stewart Taylor. Illustrated by James Sturm and Ben Towle.
Amelia Earhart’s life and mysterious disappearance is depicted in comic book form.
Monday, March 12, 6:30pm Port Angeles Main Library
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi.
Get ready for adventures on the high seas, in Avi’s tale of a 13 year old girl aboard a ship in 1832!