News Releases 2020

December 23, 2020 – From January 1- 31, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will participate in Beanstack’s Fourth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, sponsored by Simon & Schuster. Books Like Us is a celebration of diversity, harnessing the transformative power of seeing oneself reflected in a book. This winter, NOLS invites people of all ages to explore these books, from authors spanning an array of diverse backgrounds.. Read Full Article

December 23, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites tweens and teens to participate in online book groups from February through April. To join, just pick up a Words Matter (grades 5-9) or Teens Read (grades 9-12) Book Club set at any NOLS branch beginning January 5, and register at nols.org to receive the zoom login for after-school book discussions with library staff. Read Full Article

December 22, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites adults to enjoy an afternoon craft escape and some virtual connection on Thursdays in January from 3:30–5pm. Grab your crochet, knitting, or other craft project, your favorite afternoon treat, and join in this informal gathering to craft and chat together. Read Full Article

December 22, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce that teens can now subscribe to a monthly book service just for them! Readers in grades 7-12 may sign up to receive a monthly book bag to be picked up curbside. Read Full Article

December 18, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has launched a new curbside printing service for community members. Submit a file online, visit your local NOLS branch curbside, and library staff will print your documents when you arrive. This service is free and limited to 25 sheets per day, during library curbside service. Read Full Article

December 17, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings in January, and has announced the full list of 2021 book titles. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

December 15, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System is excited to invite adults to join library staff for Trivia Nights on Zoom! Join the library for a fun night of trivia on Zoom! Social distancing can be a drag, but don’t let that stop you from having some fun and connecting! Play on your own or make a team using text, video chat, phone, or, perhaps even yelling out the window with your neighbor. Read Full Article

December 07, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host a virtual “Meet the Author” of Women, We’re Only Old Once! on Tuesday, January 12 at 6pm. Register at nols.org to receive the Zoom information. Read Full Article

December 04, 2020 – Beginning Monday, December 7, visit your closest North Olympic Library System (NOLS) location during curbside service hours to pick up a Paper Snowflake Kit! This kid-friendly take and make craft is recommended for ages 8 and up. All supplies are included; available at all NOLS locations while supplies last. Read Full Article

December 03, 2020 – We’ve all learned a lot in 2020—about ourselves and about the world. The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites adults to tune in to KSQM to listen live to a special radio program, Winter Stories: Hindsight in 2020, on Thursday, December 10 at 6pm. Local storytellers will share their own stories about learning things that only seem obvious with the benefit of hindsight. Read Full Article

November 30, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Now, children under the age of five who live in Clallam County can register to receive a free book in the mail every month! Funded through United Way of Clallam County with support from the North Olympic Library Foundation, registration for the program is being administered by the North Olympic Library System. Read Full Article

November 25, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites teens and adults to grab a warm cup of tea (or other favorite beverage) and join friends for virtual winter crafting events. Register at www.nols.org, or by calling your local NOLS branch, to receive a Zoom link and to reserve a craft kit for curbside pickup. Read Full Article

November 20, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings in December. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required for each event in order to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

November 12, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse HelpNow, an online tutoring service for all learning levels– kindergartners through adults! HelpNow is available to all NOLS Library Cardholders for free! Start using HelpNow today, by visiting www.nols.org/helpnow. Read Full Article

November 09, 2020 – Beginning Monday, November 16, visit your closest North Olympic Library System (NOLS) location during curbside service hours to pick up a Backpack Buddies Kit! This kid-friendly take and make craft is recommended for grades 2 and up. Read Full Article

November 03, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is now offering DVDs and Music CDs in the popular Grab Bag service. “We know that patrons miss the experience of browsing the Library’s shelves,” commented Library Director Noah Glaude. “Grab Bags have provided a discover service that many users appreciate, so we are happy to add these formats”. Read Full Article

November 02, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will present Advance Care Planning discussions through Zoom in November. Olympic Medical Center staff will discuss future and end-of-life health care choices and help you to start making a plan. Programs will be held Tuesday, November 17 at 3pm, Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30pm, and Saturday, November 21 at 1pm. Read Full Article

October 28, 2020 – Fourth graders throughout Clallam County are invited to participate in the North Olympic Library System’s (NOLS) Battle of the Books program for 2020-21. From November-March, participants will read five books (available at NOLS) and discuss them at meetings on Zoom. Read Full Article

October 27, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings in November. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required for each event in order to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Paperback copies of the upcoming book selections will be available for pick up any time after the current month’s discussion, during curbside service hours at the Port Angeles Main Library or Sequim Branch Library (see location notations below) on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies in other formats such as large print, book on CD, and eBook may also be available to request for through the NOLS catalog. Read Full Article

October 27, 2020 – North Olympic Library System (NOLS) patrons can join thousands of readers around the world in laughter and learning during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From November 2-16, booklovers can enjoy Ryan La Sala’s bold and imaginative novel, Reverie, as an eBook or eAudiobook with no waitlists or holds. Read Full Article

October 20, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System is excited to invite adults to join library staff for Trivia Nights on Zoom! Social distancing can be a drag, but don’t let that stop you from dressing up your fall holiday weekends. Play on your own or make a team using text, video chat, phone, or, perhaps even yelling out your window with your neighbor. Read Full Article

October 16, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS), in partnership with the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts (JFFA), is hosting a celebration that honors el Día de los Muertos, a traditional holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and parts of the United States, which honors and remembers friends and family members who have passed on. Read Full Article

October 16, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System will give a copy of Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds to 100 Clallam County families. Ask for a copy at curbside beginning October 16. Read the book and join Library staff on Zoom for a series of half-hour discussions to keep the dialogue going. Read Full Article

October 09, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites you to meet award-winning author and illustrator Angela Dominguez on Tuesday, October 20 at 12pm through Zoom for a conversation about her career. Dominguez is the author and illustrator of the Stella Díaz series and has illustrated several picture books, including Mango, Abuela and Me, and María Had a Little Llama. Her book, Stella Díaz Has Something to Say, will be one of NOLS’ 2020-21 Battle of the Books selections. Read Full Article

October 8, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge has moved online to encourage parents and caregivers to continue to read with the children in their lives. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children and earn incentives along the way. Read 1,000 books with the children in your life before they begin kindergarten to help instill key language and vocabulary skills. All children up to age 5 are encouraged to participate. Read Full Article

October 07, 2020 – All libraries in the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will be closed on Thursday, October 15, to allow staff to attend an annual in-service training day. NOLS is committed to providing on the job training and professional development to all employees, which annual All Staff Day closures help support. Read Full Article

October 05, 2020 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day is recognized on the second Monday in October, to honor the past, present, and future of Native Americans in the United States. The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year by celebrating Native Northwest art and culture on its virtual platforms with special presentations and performances. Read Full Article

September 30, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is celebrating Resilience Month by offering free Resilience Kits through Curbside Pickup, beginning Monday, October 5. The kits provide a variety of activities and tools to help build resilience and support self-care. Psychologists define resilience as adaptation in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, or significant sources of stress. Read Full Article

September 29, 2020 – In June, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) began offering Curbside Service, providing holds pickup, Grab Bags, returns, library cards, free masks, and a pickup location for a variety of kits used during remote library programs. Since starting Curbside Service in mid-June, NOLS branches have been visited over 20,000 times and nearly 60,000 items have been checked out. Read Full Article

September 29, 2020 – Get back to exercise with the North Olympic Library System (NOLS), YMCA of Port Angeles, and the Forks Athletic & Aquatic Club (FAAC)! The exercise facilities are back open with health and safety precautions in place, and free passes are available through NOLS. NOLS library card holders may borrow each pass for up to one week. Place a hold on a pass at www.nols.org and pick it up during curbside hours. Read Full Article

September 24, 2020 – Join the discussion! The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings in October. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required for each event in order to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

September 22, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has teamed up with The Clallam Resilience Project and other partners to bring a virtual series focused on building knowledge, skills, and resilience during this challenging time. Each workshop will focus on a specific topic related to resiliency. Read Full Article

September 21, 2020 – Humanities Washington speaker Travis Ridout, will present Hacking Democracy: What Social Media is Doing to US Politics on Zoom at 3pm on Saturday, October 3. Registration is required to receive Zoom login. Register at www.nols.org, or by contacting your NOLS branch. Read Full Article

September 18, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites you to join award-winning family performer Red Yarn for his high-energy, interactive, music and puppet show for all ages. The performance will be held virtually on Sunday, September 27 at 5:30pm on NOLS’ Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages. Read Full Article

September 16, 2020 – Join the North Olympic Library System (NOLS), and celebrate the joys of digital reading on Read an eBook Day. On Friday, September 18, throughout the day, OverDrive will be posting fun facts about digital reading on social media and sharing what everyone is reading. Read Full Article

September 14, 2020 – North Olympic Library System (NOLS), through the Washington Anytime Library (Libby app), is providing unlimited downloads of Lauren Francis-Sharma’s eBook, Book of the Little Axe from September 14 through September 28. This title is available with no waiting list during this time. NOLS readers can participate by visiting anytime.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app. For assistance accessing eBooks, fill out the form at nols.org/technology-appointments to set up an appointment with NOLS staff. Read Full Article

September 09, 2020 – Celebrate fall with a leaf macramé keychain take and make craft! Beginning Monday, September 14, visit your closest North Olympic Library System (NOLS) location during curbside service hours to pick up a kit—all supplies and instructions included. This project is recommended for tweens, teens, and adults, and will be available while supplies last. Read Full Article

September 04, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites you to join author of Art of the Pie, Kate McDermott, for a fun, hour-long baking session with follow-along instructions. Learn how to make and shape flaky pastry dough and use different fillings for your own mini hand pies and little Cinnamon Sugar Tasties from the comfort of your own kitchen! Read Full Article

September 03, 2020 – Join the discussion! The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has taken its four monthly Book Discussion Groups virtual! Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required for each event in order to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. To register or see the full schedule, visit nols.org/book-discussion-groups, or call your local NOLS branch. Read Full Article

September 03, 2020 – Read, sing, play, write, and talk at online storytimes geared towards toddlers and preschoolers! Beginning September 8, join North Olympic Library System (NOLS) staff for songs, stories, and rhymes on Tuesdays at 10:30am on Zoom. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting information. Read Full Article

August 12, 2020 – Read, sing, play, write, and talk at online storytimes geared towards toddlers and preschoolers! Beginning September 8, join North Olympic Library System (NOLS) staff for songs, stories, and rhymes on Tuesdays at 10:30am on Zoom. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting information. Read Full Article

August 07, 2020 – In June the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) began offering Curbside Service, providing holds pickup, Grab Bags, returns, and now physical library cards! NOLS has received almost 600 new library card registrations online since the beginning of March 2020 when its facilities were closed to the public due to COVID-19. Staff are eager to be able to connect new patrons with their physical card, providing many temporary (online) accounts with full service access. Read Full Article

August 05, 2020 – North Olympic Library System (NOLS) patrons can join thousands of readers around the world in reading a historical fiction thriller eBook during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. Now through August 17, readers can borrow and read Tim Mason’s “intellectually stimulating and viscerally exciting” eBook The Darwin Affair with no waiting. Read Full Article

August 04, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is happy to partner with the Clallam Resiliency Project to provide a free viewing of the documentary No Small Matter. In addition to the documentary viewing, NOLS and the Clallam Resiliency Project will be co-hosting a panel of experts to discuss the film as well as early childhood learning and development. Read Full Article

July 28, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is looking for feedback to help plan for upcoming programs and services. Participants may fill out an online survey at bit.ly/NOLSFallSurvey. Paper copies of the survey are available during curbside pickup at each NOLS location. Curbside library service, including returns and holds pick up, is available 11am-5pm Monday through Friday at all NOLS locations, and Saturday 10am to 2pm in Port Angeles, Sequim, and Forks. Read Full Article

July 27, 2020 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is presenting ReThink Journals for All Ages. During this virtual workshop, create a one-of-a-kind journal to write your story in using simple, easy to find materials from around your home and/or simple kits from the library. A workshop for kids creating brown paper bag journals will be held on Tuesday, August 11 at 10:30am. ReThink Journals for adults and teens will be held on Thursday, August 13 at 6:30pm. Read Full Article

July 25, 2020 – Beginning July 24, North Olympic Library System (NOLS) patrons can request a Grab Bag on the library’s website. Each bag will contain up to 10 hand-picked items from the library’s collection that patrons can pick up during curbside checkout. Patrons should allow up to two business days for their request to be processed; automatic holds notifications will be sent when items are ready for pickup. The new service will be available during regular curbside service hours at all four branches. Patrons without internet access can call their local branch to have library staff complete the Grab Bag request form for them. Read Full Article

July 14, 2020 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites kids ages 6-12 to build their own toolbox with an adult, using provided kits and following along with a demo on Facebook. Toolboxes can hold tools, books, art supplies, toys, and more! This building project is an opportunity for kids and adults to connect with each other by talking, learning, and creating together. Read Full Article

July 06, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is proud to partner with the Clallam County Emergency Operations Center to provide FREE masks to the public. NOLS recognizes that masks are not easily accessible to many individuals in our community. Read Full Article

July 06, 2020 – As part of the annual Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is hosting a series of special virtual events for teens. Activities include trivia, virtual escape rooms, games, dance parties, book chats, cosplay, and door prizes. Registration is required to receive Zoom login for each event. Read Full Article

July 06, 2020 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) program Books & Libations has been reorganized to provide you with book suggestions and tea tasting—now contact-free! Enjoy perfect pairings at this event co-hosted by NOLS, Goodness Tea, and your home kitchen! Read Full Article

July 03, 2020 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host the Humanities Washington lecture Tangled: Why Your Hair Matters to Society on Tuesday, July 14 at 6pm on Zoom. Join professor Anu Taranath to untangle the meaning of hair, and better understand the stories we tell about beauty, bias, and belonging. Read Full Article

July 02, 2020 – North Olympic Library System (NOLS) patrons can immediately borrow and read two eTitles, honoring Black Lives Matter, with no waiting. NOLS readers can access the eBook, Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor through July 13, and the eAudiobook, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness through July 14. These titles are available with no waiting list during this time. Read Full Article

June 29, 2020 – As part of the annual Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to provide a series of fun and educational virtual events for children on Tuesdays at 10:30am. Check out www.nols.org or follow NOLS on Facebook, for more fun virtual events for children, teens, and adults happening this summer! Read Full Article

June 25, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to offer curbside holds pickup. On the first day of curbside service, June 24, nearly 200 patrons returned to the library to pick up materials they had requested. Read Full Article

June 25, 2020 – As part of the annual Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is virtually hosting Heidi Larsen of Idea Hatch: STEAM For Kids. Larsen will present DIY: Explore Static Electricity! on the NOLS Facebook page on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30am. Read Full Article

June 19, 2020 – As part of the annual Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is virtually hosting children’s author Dusti Bowling. Bowling will present The Importance of Story Goal; an interactive writing class for 8-12 year olds. Read Full Article

June 19, 2020 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will present Creating Sanctuary with Jessi Bloom on Thursday, June 25 at 6pm on Zoom. Learn how to create a garden sanctuary (no matter the size of your yard) with author and holistic gardening expert Jessi Bloom. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting information; visit www.nols.org/nols-events to register. Read Full Article

June 17, 2020 – As part of the annual Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is hitting the road virtually with a one-of-a-kind storytime series geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, and the adults in their lives—Storytime on the Road. Read Full Article

June 17, 2020 – In early June, Washington State issued new guidance allowing libraries to offer limited service in Phase 2 of the Safe Start Plan. While the guidance does not yet allow the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) to open its facilities to the public, it does allow the Library to start on the path to reopening by offering curbside returns and holds pickup. Read Full Article

June 17, 2020 – We’re all looking forward to life getting back to “normal.” While this summer will look a bit different than past years, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is still offering something familiar to many kids and adults – the Summer Reading Program! Read Full Article

June 08, 2020 – While all North Olympic Library System (NOLS) locations were closed to the public due to the Stay Home Stay Healthy order, a team of Library staff working remotely began mailing free starter kits of seeds from the NOLS Grows Seed Library to residents throughout Clallam County. Read Full Article

June 03, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) was pleased to receive the Governor’s announcement issued Tuesday, June 2, with regard to allowable library activities during Phase 2 of the Washington Safe Start Plan. Read Full Article

May 26, 2020 – Kids in grades 4-6 can join North Olympic Library System (NOLS) Librarians Patti and Jennifer for a lunchtime book discussion about books they have recently enjoyed. Hear new titles and share some of your own! The discussions will be held Thursdays, May 28, June 4, and June 11, at 11:30am. Join the Zoom meeting. Read Full Article

May 15, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has appointed Noah Glaude to be the next Executive Director. Glaude has been Assistant Director at NOLS since May of 2016. Glaude will succeed Margaret Jakubcin, who will retire in July. Read Full Article

May 15, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has launched a specialized webpage for use during the COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Safe era (www.nols.org/stay-home-stay-safe). The webpage highlights online resources that focus on learning from home, arts & entertainment, self-care, digital books & media, and COVID-19 news from reliable sources. Read Full Article

May 08, 2020 – Want try your hand at vegetable gardening this spring? The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is mailing free starter kits of seeds to Clallam County residents. Individuals can complete an online seed request form at www.nols.org/seedlibrary or call 360-417-8500×2 to speak with a library employee who can help them complete the form. Read Full Article

May 08, 2020 – In response to the impacts of COVID-19, new Drive-In WiFi Hotspots provide free temporary, emergency internet access for Washingtonians who do not have broadband service to their homes. Read Full Article

May 4, 2020 – Kids in grades 4-6 can join North Olympic Library System (NOLS) Librarians Patti and Jennifer for a lunchtime book discussion about books they have recently enjoyed. Hear new titles and share some of your own! The discussions will be held Thursday, May 7 and May 14, at 11:30am. Read Full Article

May 01, 2020 – Connect with other readers in a Virtual Book Chat, offered each Tuesday in May by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). Talk about what you’re reading, and get title suggestions from others in the community. Read Full Article

May 01, 2020 – Through the month of May, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is offering four weekly virtual storytimes. Follow NOLS on Facebook to get reminders when new storytimes will premiere and to watch previously recorded storytimes. Read Full Article

April 24, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is now offering customer service by phone from 1–5pm, Monday through Saturday. Call any of the four NOLS libraries, and select option 2 for Customer Service. Library staff will be available to answer questions about how to get a library card, how to access online resources such as free downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks, and questions regarding library accounts. Read Full Article

April 01, 2020 – Bend, stretch, and sing during Virtual Yoga Storytime! To celebrate International Children’s Yoga Day, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will offer a Yoga Storytime via Facebook Live on Friday, April 3, at 3:00pm. Read Full Article

March 25, 2020 – North Olympic Library System (NOLS) patrons can join thousands of readers around the world in laughter and learning during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From March 23–April 13, booklovers can enjoy stand-up comic Michael McCreary’s hilarious yet insightful memoir, Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic, from their public library as an eBook or eAudiobook with no waitlists or holds. NOLS readers can join by visiting anytime.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app, then discuss online at discuss.biglibraryread.com. Read Full Article

March 23, 2020 – While all North Olympic Library System (NOLS) facilities are currently closed due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Library’s online resources remain available and changes continue to be made to expand those services and access to them. Read Full Article

March 17, 2020 – In response to the continually evolving coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, as of Tuesday, March 17, the North Olympic Library System is making the following schedule and service changes: Read Full Article

March 11, 2020 – The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group will meet at the Sequim Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Wednesday, March 25 at 4pm to discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. . To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed, and drop-ins are always welcome. Read Full Article

March 11, 2020 – The Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). On March 25 the group will meet to discuss Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari. Read Full Article

March 05, 2020 – See the joy of reading come alive as fourth graders from twelve Clallam County Schools and a homeschool team compete in Battle of the Books at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS), on Friday, March 20 at 6:30pm.. Read Full Article

March 03, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host Yoga Storytimes at the Forks, Port Angeles, and Sequim Libraries. Yoga Storytime is a full body experience that builds early literacy skills and healthy bodies at the same time! Read Full Article

Feb 28, 2020 – The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group meets at the Sequim Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) every second Saturday of the month at 3pm. On Saturday, March 14, the group will meet to discuss Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed, and drop-ins are always welcome. Read Full Article

Feb 26, 2020 – Seventh and eighth-grade teams from Sequim Middle School, Stevens Middle School, Crescent School, Olympic Peninsula Academy, Markishtum Middle School, Quileute Tribal School, and Forks Junior High School will compete in a literary trivia competition at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). The Book Wars Final Competition will be held on Friday, March 6 at 6:30pm. Read Full Article

Feb 24, 2020 – Author Garret Romaine returns to the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) to discuss rocks, gems, and the geology of Clallam County and the North Olympic Peninsula. Geology Rocks! will be presented at the Forks Branch Library on Friday, March 13 at 6pm, and again at the Port Angeles Main Library on Saturday, March 14 at 2pm. Read Full Article

Feb 20, 2020 – The Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group meets at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) every second Tuesday of the month at 11am. On Tuesday, March 10, the group will discuss Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World by Suzy Hansen. To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed, and drop-ins are always welcome. Read Full Article

Feb 19, 2020 – Rethink + Prevent + Inspire! Master Composter/Recycler classes will be held at the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Saturday, March 7. The Sequim Branch Library will hold a class from 9am-1pm, and the Port Angeles Main Library will hold a class from 3-7pm. Presented by Waste Prevention Specialist Megan Juran, these workshops are free to all Clallam County residents, but registration is required. Learn about critical waste prevention activities with local solutions working with local haulers, governments and organizations to create best practices and educate community members. Read Full Article

Feb 19, 2020 – The Seattle Opera’s touring company will present a special one-act children’s opera geared towards children in grades K-6, but open to all! Earth to Kenzie will be presented at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Tuesday, March 3 at 6pm. The Seattle Opera’s visit to the Olympic Peninsula is part of a weeklong residency at the Port Angeles School District and is made possible in part through the Port Angeles Friends of the Library. Read Full Article

Feb 18, 2020 – Second Saturday Science: Geology Rocks! will be offered at the Sequim Branch of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30am. 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).Read Full Article

Feb 14, 2020 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is joining public libraries nationwide in the digital reading program Together We Read, which offers simultaneous access to the same eBook for a two-week period. The eBook selection for this program is Lean on Me by Pat Simmons. Read Full Article

Feb 13, 2020 – Enjoy a guided meditation with virtual reality (VR) at the Forks Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Friday, March 13 from 2pm-4pm. Adults and teens 13 and older can experience immersive and interactive 360° video using Oculus Rift and Go headsets. Read Full Article

Feb 12, 2020 – The Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host a Tech Teardown on Saturday, February 22 at 3pm. Take apart modern electronic devices and discover what’s really inside them. Read Full Article

Feb 10, 2020 – Humanities Washington Speaker Amy Peloff, will present Should I Still Watch This Show? Pop Culture in the #MeToo Era at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS), on Tuesday, February 25 at 6pm and the Sequim Branch Library on Wednesday, February 26 at 6pm. Read Full Article

Feb 06, 2020 – The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group will meet at the Sequim Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Wednesday, February 26 at 4pm to discuss Calypso by David Sedaris. To participate, simply read the book and attend the discussion; no reservations are needed, and drop-ins are always welcome. Read Full Article

Feb 06, 2020 – The Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). On February 26 the group will meet to discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Read Full Article

Feb 04, 2020 – What type of health care would you want if you were unable to tell your health care providers yourself? Planning ahead is an important step in making sure your wishes are honored. Adults of all ages are encouraged to attend Advance Care Planning programs being held at all North Olympic Library System (NOLS) locations. Read Full Article

Feb 04, 2020 – The Jamestown Family Dental Clinic will present Toothy Storytimes at the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). Toothy Storytime will feature stories and tips on how to keep healthy teeth and gums. Read Full Article

Jan 31, 2020 – Gansango Music and Dance will visit the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS), on Thursday, February 13 to give a dance performance at 4pm, followed by a drumming workshop at 6:30pm. Watch the stunning talents of a multicultural group of dancers and musicians come alive in traditional and contemporary dance from West Africa. Read Full Article

Jan 29, 2020 – On Thursday, February 13, the Sequim Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host Valentine’s Crafts for All Ages. Spread the love with Valentine’s Day-themed letters, cards, crafts, and snacks. Drop by anytime between 4pm and 6pm to create something for those you love and for community members who might appreciate a handcrafted sentiment. Read Full Article

January 28, 2020 – The Shaky Barbers will bring live blues music to the Sequim Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) during the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, February 7. The music will begin at 6:30pm, but come early to check out the new art on display and meet featured artists from North Olympic Watercolorists beginning at 6pm. Read Full Article

January 27, 2020 – This Valentine’s Day, the Clallam Bay Branch of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites you to delight the special people in your life with a heartfelt and handcrafted card. The Clallam Bay Branch Library’s Annual Valentine Card-Making Extravaganza will take place during open hours beginning Monday, February 10, and continue through Friday, February 14. Read Full Article

January 27, 2020 – Get ready to move and groove at the North Olympic Library System’s (NOLS) Toddler and Baby Prom & Dance Party! DJ Librarians will spin a special program designed to get toddlers, babies and parents moving. Toddlers and babies ages 0-5 years are invited to wear their favorite dance party finery, costumes, or whatever makes them happy. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with bubbles, disco ball, dancing, and parachute fun. Read Full Article

Jan 22, 2020 – The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group meets at the Sequim Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) every second Saturday of the month at 3pm. On Saturday, February 8, the group will meet to discuss The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe by Steven Novella. Read Full Article

Jan 22, 2020 – The Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group meets at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) every second Tuesday of the month at 11am. On Tuesday, February 11, the group will discuss Tangerine by Christine Mangan. Read Full Article

Jan 22, 2020 – Little Bitta Love with Harmonica Pocket’s Keeth Apgar will be offered at the Sequim Branch of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Wednesday, February 5 at 10:30am. Little Bitta Love is a light-hearted musical sing-a-long storytime. Read Full Article

Jan 16, 2020 – Junior Science Explorers will be offered at the Sequim Branch of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Saturday, February 8 at 12:30pm. 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. Read Full Article

Jan 16, 2020 – Second Saturday Science will be offered at the Sequim Branch of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Saturday, February 8 at 10:30am. 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). Read Full Article

Jan 07, 2020 – Journey anywhere with virtual reality (VR) at the Clallam Bay Branch Library of North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Friday, February 7 from 2pm-4pm. These are drop-in sessions with a waiting list if needed. Read Full Article

Jan 07, 2020 – The Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) and the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC) have partnered to co-host Obsessed: The Art of Nerd-dom, a new art exhibit that celebrates the irrepressible creativity and playfulness of nerd culture in the Northwest. Read Full Article

Jan 06, 2020 – The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group will meet at the Sequim Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Wednesday, January 22 at 4pm to discuss The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Read Full Article

Jan 06, 2020 – The Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). On January 22 the group will meet to discuss There There by Tommy Orange. Read Full Article

Jan 03, 2020 – The Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group meets at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) every second Tuesday of the month at 11am. On Tuesday, January 14, the group will discuss The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan. Read Full Article

Jan 03, 2020 – In January, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host special Spanish/English bilingual storytimes in Forks, Port Angeles, and Sequim. Bilingual storytime is an opportunity for families to expose their children at an early age to two languages and the benefits of being bilingual. Read Full Article

Jan 02, 2020 – Journey anywhere in the new year with virtual reality (VR) at the Port Angeles Main Library and Sequim Branch Library of North Olympic Library System (NOLS)! Adults and teens 13 and older can experience interactive 360° video using Oculus Rift and Go headsets. Read Full Article