The North Olympic Library System is the place for special events and activities for all ages and interests. The Library sponsors storytimes and reading readiness programs for children, film showings, author visits, and community information programs, library orientations and tours and much more. Library meeting rooms are used regularly by local groups such as clubs and non-profits for presentations, lectures and other programs. Connect with your community at the Library!
Second Saturday Science
Due to inclement weather, the Music Maker program has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Registered participants will be contacted when a new date for the program has been scheduled.
Saturday, February 9 at 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library
The Second Saturday Science series—for ages 7 to 12—creates fun, hands-on opportunities for children to explore concepts related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Registration is required due to space limitations.
Kids Create Art
Saturday, February 16 at 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library
Kids Create Art provides fun, hands-on opportunities for children to explore various artistic media. All classes will take place from 10:30am to 11:30am every third Saturday of the month. Registration is required.
Book Wars Final Battle
Friday, February 22 at 6:30pm (students check-in at 6:10pm)
Port Angeles Main Library
Watch as 7th and 8th grade students from middle schools from around the county compete in Book Wars - a trivia-style competition at the Port Angeles Main Library.
Toothy Storytime
Tuesday, February 26 at 10:30am
Port Angeles Main Library
Jamestown Family Dental Clinic presents a storytime with tips on how to keep healthy teeth and gums. Songs, rhymes and games for the whole family.
Toothy Storytime
Wednesday, February 27 at 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library
Jamestown Family Dental Clinic presents a storytime with tips on how to keep healthy teeth and gums. Songs, rhymes and games for the whole family.
Red Yarn’s Old Barn Concert
Friday, March 1 at 10:30am
Forks Branch Library
Folk singer and performer Red Yarn will put on a puppet-dancing, boot-stomping, guitar-strumming, good time! Red Yarn uses music and a zany cast of critters to share his unique take on the history of American folk tales.
Books and Cookies:
a book discussion group for 5th & 6th graders
Friday, March 1 at 3:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Eat a sweet treat while discussing good reads! This “just for fun” book discussion group is for students in the 5th and 6th grade.
Puppet Building Workshop with Andy Furgeson
Friday, March 1 at 4pm-6pmPort Angeles Main Library
Join artist and musician Andy Furgeson of Red Yarn for a special puppet-building workshop for ages 8 and up. Participants will build puppets from paper, foam, fabric, and yarn, and learn puppetry techniques to put their new puppets to use! Registration is recommended.
PAWS to Read
Thursday, March 7 at 3:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Dogs make great listeners for readers of all ages! Share a story with a furry, four-legged friend from Therapy Dogs International.
BLOCK Fest™
Friday, March 8 at 10:30am
Forks Branch Library
Build, play, and learn! BLOCK Fest™ is an interactive event that uses five block play stations to introduce children (8 months to 8 years) and their caregivers to the educational value of playing with blocks.
Build It!
Saturday, March 9 at 10am
Port Angeles Main Library
Looking for a fun indoor activity for the kids? Bring them to the library to create and play at monthly Build It! programs. Kids will be encouraged to let their imaginations run free while they construct their own creations using LEGO® bricks.
Junior Science Explorers
Saturday, March 9 at 12:30pm
Sequim Branch Library
Junior Science Explorers, a program designed for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers, will nurture your child's natural sense of adventure and curiosity, encourage your child to be a persistent problem solver, and introduce your child to basic elements of scientific reasoning with preschool and primary science activities. Registration is required.
Fiesta Familiar – Cuentos y Canciones
Saturday, March 9 at 1pm
Alder Grove Mobile Home Park, 1750 Calawah Way, Forks
Vengan a una fiesta familiar. Habrá cuentos, canciones, actividades y botanas para toda la familia. Enjoy a family storytime in Spanish! There will be stories, songs, activities, and snacks for the whole family!
Toothy Storytime
Friday, March 15 at 10:30am
Forks Branch Library
Jamestown Family Dental Clinic presents a storytime with tips on how to keep healthy teeth and gums. Songs, rhymes and games for the whole family.
PAWS to Read
Friday, March 15 at 11am
Forks Branch Library
Dogs make great listeners for readers of all ages! Share a story with a furry, four-legged friend from Therapy Dogs International.
Battle of Books Final Battle
Friday, March 22 at 6:30pm (student check-in 6:10pm)
Port Angeles Main Library
See the joy of reading come alive as fourth graders from Clallam County schools participate in a trivia-style competition.
Art in the Library – Port Angeles
The current Port Angeles Art in the Library exhibit features work from the North Olympic Watercolorists (NOW) and will be on display through April 23.
Art in the Library – Sequim
The current Sequim Art in the Library exhibit features the art of Jeannine Chappell, and will be on display through June 3. Chappell’s art combines images created on paper using watercolors, pencils and pastels, and then edited in Photoshop.
Storytimes
NOLS offers weekly storytimes September through May. Other special storytimes are offered throughout the year at each branch. Library storytimes create critically important early literacy opportunities for young children and their parents or caregivers.