2026 News Releases

Port Angeles, WA – Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to two free creative workshops at the Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. All supplies are provided. On Thursday, July 2, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., participants will make magical woodland terrariums with animal and plant figurines. On Thursday, July 9, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Peninsula Performs artist Kaylee Cammack will lead a hands-on gel printing workshop, where tweens will create colorful prints on paper.

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites plant-lovers to free social events during the “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program. Volunteers from Clallam County Master Gardeners will be available to help attendees with their plant problems, identify plants and insects, and provide information on sustainable gardening and other topics. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and issues they are facing with their gardens.

Port Angeles, WA – Teens are invited to join professional musicians for a free songwriting workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at the Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

Forks, WA – The Forks Branch Library, 171 S. Forks Ave., will host “Grow Your Money for Teens” with Jessi Wilson, manager at Columbia Bank, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7. In this free, one-hour workshop, teens can learn the fundamentals of budgeting, saving, investing and managing credit in ways that are easy to understand.

Forks, WA – The West End branches of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) are displaying the “Moments That Made US” exhibit as part of America’s 250th celebration. Library visitors can explore how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.

Forks, WA – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites teens to Adulting 101, a free program designed to help young people learn more about starting their careers and pathways to success, on Tuesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at the Forks Branch Library, 171 S. Forks Ave.

Forks, WA – The Forks Branch Library, 171 S. Forks Ave., will host a Chess Tournament on Friday, July 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. This event is open to chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Registration is required at NOLS.org/events or by calling the library at 360-374-6402.

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is hosting a free two-hour workshop with End of Life Washington at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at the Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. The End of Life Ready Workshop will provide an overview of advance care planning and end-of-life options.

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts three Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration is not required. Learn more at NOLS.org/book-groups (or call or visit the library for assistance).

The Sequim Branch Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., invites tweens and teens in grades 4-12 to create or compete during two upcoming free events. Space is limited for these programs and advance registration is required at NOLS.org/events.