The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is offering free art workshops taught by SilverKite Community Arts on Zoom. Use your own materials and follow along with the instructor during the webinar or watch the recording available after each session. Visit NOLS.org/SilverKite to register and view supply lists.
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to bring poetry programs to Clallam County during Poetry Month this April in partnership with area organizations. Olympic National Park, North Olympic Land Trust and the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge will display poetry along trails as part of the annual Poetry Walks experience. Teens can enter the NOLS Haiku Contest. Poetry-centered events with Clallam County Poet Laureate Nellie Bridge will be held at Port Angeles and Forks libraries, the Pine and Eight, and Five Acre School.
West End branches of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invite community members to learn about poultry farming at free Chicken Keeping 101 events in April. These sessions are designed for beginners who are eager to learn about raising chickens and the many benefits that come with it.
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 Forks and Clallam Bay libraries are putting on a Spring Egg Adventure, a free, high-energy program designed for school-age children. Participants are invited to explore the library during a lively egg hunt packed with clues, surprises and brain-boosting challenges.
West End branches of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invite community members to free, interactive “Balance for Seniors: How to Avoid Falls” classes in early April. Instructor SharonAnn Hamilton, author of “Balance for Seniors: How to Avoid Falls that Can Kill You or Worse,” will share valuable insights and practical advice to help attendees stay safe and confident while navigating their homes and communities.
The Forks Branch Library, 171 S. Forks Ave., will host a free screening of “Selena” (1997, PG) on Tuesday, March 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees are invited to sing and dance during the movie to celebrate the vibrant life of Selena Quintanilla. Refreshments will be provided.
Registration is open at NOLS.org/events for a free spring break camp for ages 10-12, hosted by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) in partnership with Peninsula College. Tweens can bring their ideas to life with basic coding skills at “Spring into Coding: Scratch Quest Creators,” from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 1, at the Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host quarterly Crossword Competitions at the Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. The contests begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, March 26, June 25, Sept. 24 and Dec. 17. Competitors can participate individually or in teams of two, racing to complete three puzzles accurately. Those attending on their own may meet a new teammate at the event.
Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to free Sticker Creation events at West End branches of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). In these interactive sessions, participants can create colorful masterpieces with a “paint-by-number” style activity using stickers instead of paint. All supplies are provided. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own stickers to exchange with each other.