News Releases 2021

December 30, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce the 2022 Battle of the Books! Battle of the Books is a collaborative project between NOLS and schools in Clallam County, including homeschool students. Starting in February, Library staff will hold monthly book chats with fourth-grade students, including an after school discussion group via Zoom. Participants will receive free copies of the three books to keep. Read Full Article

Intentional Aging: Monthly Discussion Group

December 21, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce Intentional Aging, a new monthly discussion group for adults. This program will explore Intentional Aging topics and practices through book discussions, activities, presenters, and more. Meetings are held on Zoom at 11am on the Third Tuesday of every month. Read Full Article

December 16, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. All are welcome— join every month or just drop in when you’d like. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups (or call or visit the library for assistance) is required to receive the Zoom meeting info. Read Full Article

December 9, 2021 – Join the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) for a fun night of trivia on Zoom! Play on your own or make a team using text, video chat, phone, or, perhaps even yelling out the window with your neighbor. There are three more Trivia Night events coming up this winter. Read Full Article

December 8, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites you to embrace winter with a Winter Sugar Scrub Take & Make Kit. This kit will be available at all NOLS branches beginning Monday, December 20 while supplies last. Read Full Article

November 30, 2021 – Grab your favorite holiday treat recipe, invite your family and friends, and join a fun, interactive Virtual Cookie Exchange hosted by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). In the Kitchen with NOLS: Virtual Cookie Exchange will be held on Saturday, December 18, 10am-12pm on Zoom. Registration is required. Read Full Article

November 24, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

November 24, 2021 – Grab a warm cup of tea and join North Olympic Library System (NOLS) for virtual crafting! The CreativiTea: Winter Celebrations Recipe Booklet program will be held on Thursday, December 9 from 6-8pm on Zoom. Read Full Article

November 19, 2021 – Drinking water and Sani-Can portable restrooms are presently available at the North Olympic Library System’s (NOLS) Clallam Bay Branch Library. Water is available via water bottles or via a Clallam PUD water truck. Each person can pick-up six water bottles daily. Residents should bring their own water receptacles to utilize the water truck. At this time, the water truck and portable restrooms should remain available daily 24/7. Water bottles will be available between 10am and 4pm, Monday through Sunday, until water service is restored to Clallam Bay. Read Full Article

November 17, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has hired Meghan Sullivan to be its new Public Services Director. Sullivan, who started November 1, succeeds Noah Glaude, who became the Executive Director in July 2020. Read Full Article

November 10, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites people of all ages to explore your creativity and express gratitude with a Gratitude Garland! As 2021 winds down, what are you grateful for? Your health? Your friends? Your hair? Nothing is too small to be grateful for! Read Full Article

November 5, 2021 – Beginning Monday, November 15, kids can stop by their local North Olympic Library System (NOLS) location to pick up a Fizzy Rocket Take & Make kit to combine art, science, and fun at home! Read Full Article

November 2, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

October 21, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites you to join author Anders Morley for a live virtual discussion of This Land of Snow: A Journey Across the North in Winter. The discussion will be held on Zoom on Friday, November 5 at 6:30pm. Read Full Article

October 21, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce an extension of the Rain or Shine! Outdoor Storytime series. These outdoor storytimes will now be held through November. Read Full Article

October 20, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) and Feiro Marine Life Center have partnered to bring the joy of marine science to your family for free! Now you can place a hold on the Feiro pass with your NOLS card. The pass offers free entry for up to 6 people: 2 adults and 4 children. Read Full Article

October 15, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites you to join Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, for a fun, hour-long baking session on Wednesday, November 3 at 7pm. Learn how to make and shape flaky pastry dough and make a lattice crust from the comfort of your own kitchen! The class size is limited, and requires registration. Read Full Article

October 13, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce a monthly Trivia Nights series. Join the library for a fun night of trivia on Zoom! Play on your own or make a team using text, video chat, phone, or, perhaps even yelling out the window with your neighbor. Registration is required to receive Zoom link and info for team play. Read Full Article

October 11, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) and the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts (JFFA) are collaborating to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a traditional holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and parts of the United States which honors and remembers friends and family members who have passed on. This holiday is a unifying national practice in Mexico based on Indigenous traditions. Read Full Article

October 4, 2021 – All libraries in the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will be closed on Thursday, October 14 to allow staff to attend an in-service training day. NOLS locations will reopen on Friday, October 15 for regular curbside and in-library services. WiFi is available 24/7 in all NOLS parking lots and the Library is always open at www.nols.org. Read Full Article

October 1, 2021 – Fear not, back-to-school-ers! Did you know you can get free live tutoring, homework help, test-prep, and more with your Library Card? Brainfuse HelpNow is provided at no cost to you, through the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). Information about getting a library card, including signing up for a temporary online card that can be used immediately, can be found at www.nols.org/library-card. Read Full Article

September 30, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year by hosting a virtual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Poetry Slam to celebrate the creativity and survivance of local Indigenous voices. The Slam will be presented on Zoom and NOLS’ Facebook Live on Monday, October 11 at 7pm. Read Full Article

September 28, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Paperback copies of the titles will be available for pick up any time after the current month’s discussions at the Port Angeles Main Library or the Sequim Branch Library (see notations), on a first-come, first-served basis. Read Full Article

September 23, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce a variety of activities during the month of October in celebration of Resilience Month. NOLS has teamed up with the Clallam Resilience Project and other community partners to bring virtual events focused on building knowledge, skills, connection, and resilience. Each workshop will focus on topics and skills related to resiliency. All workshops are held on Zoom; registration is required for each program to receive Zoom login. Read Full Article

September 23, 2021 – Over 260 eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids, teens, and classics readers are now available with no waiting through OverDrive with your North Olympic Library System (NOLS) card! This special collection is always available for checkout, no holds needed. The No Wait – Everyone Reads! includes fiction and nonfiction content, including classics, picture books, science topics, and other titles to engage young learners. Read Full Article

September 22, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is providing Reusable T-shirt Bag Take & Make Kits. Be prepared for Washington State’s single-use plastic bag ban, coming into effect October 1, with this stylish, reusable, no-sew bag. Pick up a kit at your nearest NOLS branch beginning Friday, September 24, while supplies last. You’ll have a fashionable, washable, dryer-able, upcycled bag in no time! Read Full Article

September 10, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce Intentional Aging, a new monthly discussion group for adults. This program will explore Intentional Aging topics and practices through book discussions, activities, presenters, and more. Meetings will be held on Zoom at 11am on the Third Tuesday of every month, beginning September 21. Read Full Article

September 9, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is commemorating National Hispanic Heritage Month with two events; Las Cuatro Culturas con Amigos de Seattle, and Empanadas Colombianas with Carlos Osorio. Read Full Article

September 1, 2021 – Back to school is here! Kids can stop by their local North Olympic Library System (NOLS) location to pick up a Backpack Buddy Take & Make kit and create their own plushie to clip onto a backpack. Read Full Article

August 31, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites children and their caregivers to attend Rain or Shine! Outdoor Storytime. These outdoor storytimes will be held September 7 through October 30 on Tuesdays at 10:30am at the Sequim Branch Library (in the field behind the library), on Thursdays at 10:30am at the Port Angeles Main Library (on the lawn outside of the children’s area), and on Fridays at 10:30am at Tillicum Park in Forks. Read Full Article

August 26, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

August 26, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites adults to grab a cup of tea (or other favorite beverage) and join friends for a virtual crafting get together. CreativiTea: Tiny Tapestry will take place on Thursday, September 9, from 6:30-8pm on Zoom. Register at www.nols.org, or by calling your local NOLS branch, to receive a Zoom link and to reserve a supply kit for pickup. Read Full Article

August 16, 2021 – As summer winds down and we look toward fall, take a moment for yourself to sculpt an essential oil diffuser out of air-dry clay with a kit provided by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). Beginning Monday, August 23, pick up a kit at any NOLS branch while supplies last. Read Full Article

August 9, 2021 – Join the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) and the Out Loud Story Slam two ways— outdoors at the Sequim Branch Library, or streaming online through the NOLS Facebook page. Storytellers at Summer Nights: Stories with Out Loud Story Slam will share their own stories to wrap up the 2021 Summer Reading Program, “Reading Colors Your World.” These stories are intended for adult listeners. Read Full Article

July 29, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required 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. Read Full Article

July 26, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites people of all ages to Light up the Night! with a Take & Make Paper Lantern Kit. Pick up a kit at any NOLS location, beginning Monday August 2. Assemble it, and then decorate any way you choose for a fun colorful activity to do with the family. Read Full Article

July 22, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites adults to join library staff in a global exploration of colorful and flavorful spice blends and recipes. Learn about Z’atar, Japanese Curry, Berbere, Tex-Mex, and the many whole spices that make Pho taste so good! In the Kitchen with NOLS: Colorful Spices will be held on Thursday, August 12 at 6pm. The event will take place on Zoom; spice kits will be available for participants to take home and cook-along! Read Full Article

July 21, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites teens and tweens to express themselves using improv! Learn, create, connect, and have fun. Shannon Cosgrove will lead this interactive session on Monday, August 2 at 1pm. Show up via Zoom. No registration required. Find Zoom log-in details at nols.org/teens-events. Read Full Article

July 20, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is partnering with Feiro Marine Life Center to once again provide a morning of Tidepool Exploration. People of all ages are invited to learn about sea stars, anemones, and other treasures of the Salish Sea with Feiro educators. The event will begin at 9am on Monday, July 26 at Slip Point Lighthouse in Clallam Bay. Registration is required. Register at nols.org or stop by your local NOLS branch library. Read Full Article

July 20, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) presents The History of Cannabis and its Prohibition on Tuesday, July 27 at 6pm on Zoom. Registration is required to receive Zoom login. Read Full Article

July 13, 2021 – Since mid-June, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has gradually expanded in-library services and hours, and has phased-out Curbside Service. Limited seating and tables have returned to each branch, newspapers are available again, and public computer access has been expanded. When statewide restrictions for public libraries were lifted on June 30, NOLS dropped its reduced building capacity and time limits. Read Full Article

June 29, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) presents Create a Colorful Batik. Adults and teens are invited to create your own one-of-a-kind batik design inspired by this year’s Summer Reading Program theme: Reading Colors Your World. Read Full Article

June 28, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

June 21, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites children and their caregivers to join Movement Storytimes in the Park! This outdoor storytime will be held every Friday during July at 10:30am in Forks at Tillicum Park. The program will also be held on July 22 at 10:30am the Sequim Branch Library, and at 2pm at the Port Angeles Main Library. Read Full Article

June 17, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) presents Comic-Book Reality: Superheroes and the Power of Representation, presented by Humanities Washington speaker T. Andrew Wahl on Tuesday, June 29 at 6pm on Zoom. Register at nols.org or your local NOLS branch to receive Zoom link. Read Full Article

June 15, 2021 – This summer, libraries in Clallam and Jefferson counties are teaming up to offer programs to communities on the Olympic Peninsula as part of the Summer Reading Program! From June 22 through July 27, North Olympic Library System, Port Townsend Public Library, and Jefferson County Library patrons can log in weekly at 10:30am on Tuesdays for fun, interactive programs geared towards kids and families, but open to all ages. Visit nols.org/kids-events to find out more and get Zoom links. Read Full Article

June 14, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites kids to build their own planter or toolbox using kits available for pick up beginning Monday, June 21. The kits are designed for kids ages 4-12 to build with an adult. Boxes can be used as a planter, tool box, book crate, or whatever you’d like– use your imagination! Read Full Article

June 9, 2021 – As part of the Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) presents Move More with Nicole Tsong. Join author and mover Nicole Tsong to learn how moving more, and in more ways, helps you feel more energized and centered every day. This program will be held on Thursday, June 17 at 6:30pm on Zoom. Register at nols.org or your local NOLS branch to receive Zoom link. Read Full Article

June 8, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System is excited to announce the 2021 Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World! Check out nols.org for an array of activities that encourage reading, inspire exploration, and provide opportunities to connect with your community. Read Full Article

June 7, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

May 28, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites all people to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in June. Pride Month occurs each year in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is dedicated to uplifting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual voices (LGBTQIA), a celebration and commemoration of LGBTQIA+ culture and history. Read Full Article

May 20, 2021 – Get outside and read a picture book! The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce that from May 22 through July 3, StoryWalk® will be available at Tillicum Park in Forks, Margaret Kirner Park in Sequim, and Quinn Redlin Kintner Memorial Park in Port Angeles. Read a story in the park with the young ones in your life! Read Full Article

May 12, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) in partnership with the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts (JFFA) present: Bring Your Own Ukulele – Tips and Tricks on How to Get Started, Featuring Ukulele Storytime’s Rose Oyamot. The workshop will be held live on Monday, May 31 at 12pm on NOLS’ YouTube and Facebook. Read Full Article

May 11, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) NOLS is seeking feedback about your experiences at the library. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Your response will help the library better understand and strengthen equity, diversity, and inclusion practices at NOLS. Read Full Article

May 7, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS), in partnership with the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts (JFFA), invite you start your Memorial Day Weekend “write” with a spoken word workshop presented by writer and performer Naa Akua. Exercise your creative muscles through writing prompts to get you started and learn tips on the art of spoken word. This interactive, free workshop is designed for teens and adults ages 12 and over, and will be held on Saturday, May 29, 1pm, via Zoom. Registration is required. Read Full Article

May 5, 2021 – Humanities Washington speaker Carlos Gil will present From Mexican to Mexican-American: A Family Immigration Story on Zoom at 6pm on Friday, May 21. The program will be offered in Spanish on Saturday, May 22, at 2pm. Registration is required to receive the Zoom login. Read Full Article

May 5, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

Nurturing an Inclusive Library: Community Survey

April 28, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) NOLS is seeking feedback about your experiences at the library. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Your response will help the library better understand and strengthen equity, diversity, and inclusion practices at NOLS. Read Full Article

April 23, 2021 – All libraries in the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will be closed on Thursday, April 29 to allow staff to attend an in-service training day. NOLS locations will reopen on Friday, April 30 for regular curbside and in-library services. Wi-Fi is available 24/7 in all NOLS branch parking lots and the Library is always open at www.nols.org. Read Full Article

April 20, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is providing a virtual community briefing regarding its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and current work with Ascending Leadership to review policies, practices, collections, programs, and resources at NOLS. The event will be held on Monday, April 26 at 6pm via Zoom. Read Full Article

April 16, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites everyone to Celebrate el Día de los Niños/ Día de los Libros – Children’s Day/Book Day. Families can sing along with bilingual songs and rhymes during a special virtual performance by Marco Cortes, and enjoy an activity kit available at all branches. Read Full Article

April 15, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites adults to grab a warm cup of tea (or other favorite beverage) and join friends for a virtual crafting get together. CreativiTea: Embroidery will take place on Tuesday, May 4, from 6-8pm on Zoom. Read Full Article

April 12, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is now offering in-library service six days a week, doubling the number of in-library service hours offered. Read Full Article

April 5, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to offer BBC micro:bit kits to youth ages 10-14! The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world. Read Full Article

April 5, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will present Meet the Author: Rosalys Peel on Wednesday, April 21 at 6:30pm on Zoom. Registration is required. Read Full Article

April 2, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly! Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required 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. Read Full Article

April 1, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has been made aware of several instances of local residents receiving emails incorrectly stating a person owes money to the Library. These emails are SPAM and no one should click on the links provided within them, or reply to the sender. These emails were phishing attacks and not associated with NOLS in any way. Read Full Article

March 29, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) announces Clallam County Writes: Community Journals. If you miss connecting with others, like to create with words or art, or want to share your thoughts with others, the Clallam County Writes: Community Journals are for you! Place a hold on one of the 4 themed journals and take it home for a week. Read Full Article

March 29, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites older adults to take part in the National Council on Aging’s Aging Mastery® Program! Weekly discussions in March were so successful, that NOLS has decided to add another round of discussions beginning in April. Meetings will take place on Zoom every Monday evening at 6:30pm, April 19 through May 24. Read Full Article

March 29, 2021 – Clallam Transit monthly bus passes are now available for purchase at the Clallam Bay Branch Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). Monthly passes are available by the first of each month. Read Full Article

March 26, 2021 – In June 2020, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) applied for the Library Capital Improvement Program Grant administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The funding would help correct pressing facility issues at the Sequim Branch Library; issues which have been exacerbated by the effects of COVID-19. In October 2020, NOLS was notified that its application was selected as a recommended project, ranked 5th out of 33 applications, with recommendation for full funding of the project. Read Full Article

March 26, 2021 – 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 April 5-19, booklovers can enjoy psychologist Dr. Brian King’s hilarious yet insightful guide, The Art of Taking It Easy, as an eBook with no waitlists or holds. Read Full Article

March 24, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has expanded services to include public computers at the Port Angeles Main Library, Forks Branch Library and Clallam Bay Branch Library, in addition to Grab and Go Browsing, holds pickup and copier use during limited in-library service hours. Public Computers are not yet available at the Sequim Branch Library. Read Full Article

March 12, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is seeking to hire an artist to design a graphic for the Summer Reading Challenge T-shirt to be used during the 2021 Summer Reading Program. All artists are welcome to apply. Read Full Article

March 8, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System’s (NOLS) Books and Libations returns to provide you with book and beer sampling—contact free! Enjoy perfect pairings at this event co-hosted by NOLS and Angeles Brewing Supplies & Taproom. Adults can sample delicious regional beers while learning about great new books during weekly Zoom meetings. Read Full Article

March 2, 2021 – Fourth graders throughout Clallam County are invited to participate in the North Olympic Library System’s (NOLS) Battle of the Books Final Competition on Friday, March 26 at 6pm. Trivia will be based on the five books read throughout the year. Read Full Article

March 1, 2021 – Beginning March 1, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will expand services to include in-library browsing during limited Grab and Go Browsing hours. Curbside Service will continue to be available. Read Full Article

February 22, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings monthly! Registration through nols.org/book-discussion-groups is required to receive the Zoom meeting info, but all are welcome to participate. Read Full Article

February 22, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will present Avoiding Scams: Tips to Protect Yourself on Saturday, March 6 at 2:30pm on Zoom. Registration is required. Read Full Article

February 10, 2021 – North Olympic Library System (NOLS) patrons can join thousands of readers around the world during Together We Read, a free digital bookclub from OverDrive. From February 10-24, 2021, readers can enjoy Kate Clayborn’s witty romance novel Love Lettering, as an eBook and eAudiobook with no waitlists or holds. NOLS readers can borrow the eBook for free at anytime.overdrive.com or with the Libby app. Read Full Article

February 8, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites you to meet award-winning author Roshani Chokshi, on Wednesday, March 3 at 12pm through Zoom for a conversation about her career. Learn about her writing process and how she became an author. Chokshi wrote Aru Shah and the End of Time, one of five selected titles for NOLS Battle of the Books program. Read Full Article

January 29, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is looking for feedback regarding services and events, to help plan for the future. Participants may fill out an online survey at bit.ly/NOLSWinterSurvey, or a paper survey during Curbside Hours at each branch. The survey is open through February 16. Read Full Article

January 26, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites people of all ages to explore your creativity and connect with loved ones this season. Beginning Monday, February 1, while supplies last, stop by any NOLS branch library and pick up a kit of Valentine card making supplies during Curbside Service Hours. Read Full Article

January 25, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites older adults to take part in Aging Mastery®. Pick up a free Starter Kit at your local branch library during curbside hours and join weekly virtual discussions. Read Full Article

January 21, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host four virtual Book Discussion Group meetings in February, 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

January 21, 2021 – The 26th Annual Building for the Future Conference will be presented by the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC), in partnership with the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). The conference will be held on Zoom on Saturday, March 13 from 9am – 5pm. Registration is required; please register at www.nols.org or by calling your local NOLS branch. Read Full Article

January 21, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites families and children of all ages to view an exclusive performance of Fly Through My Window with Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards! The special performance will be held virtually on NOLS’ social media and YouTube pages, and be available from Monday, February 1 through Sunday, February 7. Read Full Article

January 12, 2021 – Humanities Washington speaker Julia Harrison, will present Sticky Subject: The History and Culture of Sugar on Zoom at 6pm on Thursday, January 28. Registration is required to receive the Zoom login. Read Full Article

January 11, 2021 – The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) now has laptop computers available for checkout. Laptops are available for a 2-hour loan period, for use on library property. The lending laptops automatically connect to NOLS Wi-Fi (and do not connect to any other network). Read Full Article

January 4, 2021 – Beginning Monday, January 4, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will expand its Curbside Service hours. The Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim Branches will be open an additional six hours each week, and the Clallam Bay Branch will open an additional four hours each week. Read Full Article