Art in the Library at Sequim Branch Library
The Sequim Branch Library joins Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, August 6. The Art in the Library reception will be held for featured artist, Jan Kepley, “after hours,” from 5pm until 8pm. Mr. Kepley’s work will be on display, light refreshments will be available, and live jazz music will be performed between 5:30 and 7:30pm by the Ed Donohue Quartet. Limited library services will be available during the after-hours event.
Featured artist Jan Kepley is a professional photographer with roots in classical music, painting and writing. Jan started dabbling with a camera in 1977 and is totally self taught. When he and his wife Kay moved to the Olympic Peninsula in 1980, he started learning macro imagery. Using his backyard as his studio, he developed his fine art skills. A 1987 article in Peninsula Magazine entitled “Jan Kepley – Artist or Photographer?” led to gallery shows, a greeting card line, and slide performances coordinated with music and prose. Mr. Kepley has taught photography at Peninsula College and led workshops for Olympic Park Institute, North Cascades Institute and the National Wildlife Federation. Jan and his wife Kay have run Natural Light Photography from their home east of Sequim since 1985.
More information about the First Friday Sequim Art Walk can be found at http://www.sequimartwalk.com/.
An Evening of Storytelling with Elaine Grinnell
Bring the whole family to meet Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Elder Elaine Grinnell on Thursday, 7pm, August 12 at the Sequim Branch Library. Elaine will bring traditional baskets and drums for a fascinating evening of S’Klallam stories and song.
Ms. Grinnell is a historian, storyteller and cook. She has taught classes in Native American drum making, basketry and cooking and has worked as a cultural specialist in the S'Klallam language. Elaine is a former president of the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association and has presented as a storyteller and basketweaver at conferences including the 2006 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Pajama Storytime 
Put on your pajamas and head to the Sequim Library for evening storytimes this summer.
On Thursday July 8, August 19 and September 9 at 6:30 pm the library will be offering pajama storytimes for families.
Feel free to wear your favorite PJs, slippers, and robes and bring that soft blanket or favorite toy to snuggle with while you listen.
For more information call the Library at 360.683.1161 or email Branch Manager Lauren Dahlgren .
Click here for Sequim Branch Events Calendar