Poetry Walks
April 1-May 31
Five self-guided trails connecting poetry and nature in Olympic National Park at Hall of Mosses Trail, Living Forest Trail, Madison Falls Trail, Peabody Creek Trail, and Spruce Railroad Trail.
Book Discussion Groups
Ongoing, through December 2023
Attend any of the four monthly meetings. All are welcome to join the conversation!
Student Financial Aid Sessions
Need help with student financial aid? Hosted by United Way of Clallam County’s Student Financial Aid Liaison, these sessions are an easy way to get your question answered before you submit a FAFSA or WASFA, or the perfect place to find the support to get started with financial aid!
Offered by United Way of Clallam County, in partnership with Peninsula College and NOLS.
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Saturday, April 1, 1:30pm-3:30pm, Forks Branch Library
Saturday, April 22, 10am-12pm, Carver Room, Port Angeles Main Library
Monday, April 24, 3:30-5:30pm, Clallam Bay Branch Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed Jigsaw Puzzle Contest! Come with a team of up to four people or join up with others at the event. Be the first to complete a 500-piece puzzle to win a prize and bragging rights.
Bad Art Night
Tuesday, April 4, 4:30-6pm at the Clallam Bay Branch Library
Monday, June 5, 5:30-7pm at the Forks Branch Library
Do you love to art but don’t consider yourself an artist? This program is for you. Join NOLS to create something imperfect or just outright BAD, all for fun! Supplies provided.
¿Le gusta el arte, pero no se considera un artista? Este programa es para usted. Unase a NOLS para crear algo imperfecto o simplemente MALO, ¡todo por diversión! Materiales proporcionados.
Game Lounge – Clallam Bay & Forks
Wednesday, April 5, 2-7pm at the Forks Branch Library
Thursday, April 6, 2-5pm at the Clallam Bay Branch Library
Bring your own games or play board games, card games, puzzles and more!
Powering Our Future: Energy Independence for the North Olympic Peninsula
Wednesdays, April 5-April 19, 6:30-8:30pm, live on Zoom
Join this fascinating 6-week discussion series about the future of clean, renewable energy on the North Olympic Peninsula. Presented by Innovation Beyond Zero, the program will explore the current electric generation and distribution system, energy independence and resilience, technologies for energy generation, and more.
Co-hosted by the Jefferson County Library District and NOLS.
No Pressure Book Club
Monday, April 10, 6-7pm at the Forks Branch Library and on Zoom
No Pressure Book Club is a time for folks to gather to discuss what they are reading. No pressure to read the same book, no pressure to read the newest and hottest titles, and no pressure to even come into the building!
Olympic National Park Perspectives: Winter Speaker Series
Tuesday, April 11, 7pm on Zoom
Dealing with Asian Clams, a New Aquatic Invader on the Olympic Peninsula
In cooperation with Olympic National Park, Professor David Cowles, Ph.D., and a team of students from Walla Walla University studied the spread of the clam in Lake Ozette and later in Lake Crescent. In this talk, Dr. Cowles will examine the state of the clam’s spread so far as well as discuss what effects it may have on our native species and what preventive measures may be helpful.
Native Songs and Stories with Karen Kitchen
Friday, April 14, 10-10:45am at Forks Branch Library
Friday, April 14, 3:30-4:15pm at Port Angeles Main Library
Saturday, April 15, 9:30-10:15am at Sequim Branch Library
Join educator and musician Karen Kitchen of the Osage Nation, who will share stories and perform songs.
Science Talk: Gravitational Waves with LIGO
Monday, April 17, 7-8pm at Port Angeles Main Library
Learn about the fascinating physics, astronomy, and engineering necessary for one of the most sophisticated scientific instruments ever built to detect gravitational waves.
Intentional Aging: Adaptive Gardening
Tuesday, April 18, 11am-12:30pm on Zoom
Register Here
Anna Plager from Clallam County Master Gardeners will share ideas for adapting our approach to gardening as we grow older.
Clallam County Poet Laureate Inauguration
Tuesday, April 18, 6-7pm at Port Angeles Main Library
Attend In Person or Join the Zoom Meeting
Celebrate the inauguration of the first Clallam County Poet Laureate, Jaiden Dokken!
Family Movie Matinee | Matiné de Cine en Familia
Saturday, April 22, 3-5pm at the Forks Branch Library
Thursday, April 27, 3-5pm at the Clallam Bay Branch Library
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie at the Library and create a craft.
Sequim Library Expansion and Renovation Project – Community Presentation
Wednesday, April 26, 6pm at the Sequim Branch Library
Learn more about the Sequim Library Expansion and Renovation Project during a community presentation led by SHKS Architects. View design drawings, hear about next steps and provide feedback.
Guaranteed No-Waiting eBooks: Social and Emotional Learning titles for Youth
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
The Social and Emotional Learning collection with over 50 eBooks and eAudiobooks for young readers, parents, and educators is now available with no waiting through OverDrive with your library card!
No Wait – Everyone Reads! eBooks and eAudiobooks
Guaranteed no-waiting
260+ eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids, teens, and classics readers are now available with no waiting through OverDrive. These materials are always available for checkout. No holds needed!
Clallam County Writes: Community Journals
Borrow a themed community journal and add your own story!
Check out a themed journals to see what others in the community have written or drawn. Add your own creative energy, then return it for the next person to enjoy!