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!
PAWS to Read
Thursday, October 4 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.
Books and Cookies:
a book discussion group for 5th & 6th graders
Friday, October 5 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.
Second Saturday Science
Saturday, October 13 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.
Junior Science Explorers
Saturday, October 13 at 12:30pm
Sequim Branch Library
Junior Science Explorers, a program designed for children ages 4-6 and their caregivers, will introduce children to the scientific concepts behind rocketry. Children will learn about, build, and take home a rocket for future explorations. Registration is required.
Fiesta Familiar – Cuentos y Canciones
Saturday, October 13 at 1pm
Alder Grove Mobil 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!
PAWS to Read
Friday, October 19 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.
Kids Create Art
Saturday, October 20 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 2018
Friday, February 8 at 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Clallam County seventh and eighth-grade students are invited to compete in Book Wars, a collaborative trivia-based program that encourages reading for fun.
Battle of the Books
September - March
Battle of the Books is a year-long collaborative project between NOLS and schools from around Clallam County, including homeschooled students. From October through February, Library staff will hold book discussions at fourth-grade classrooms, as well as facilitate a homeschooled group.
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.