News Releases

News Releases2023-01-05T14:03:14-08:00

Check here for announcements about current programs and events, news about changes at the Library, new services and programs and an archive of NOLS news.

30Mar, 2023

Native Songs and Stories with Karen Kitchen, April 14 and 15

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites people of all ages to Native Songs and Stories with Karen Kitchen. The 45-minute program is offered on Friday, April 14 at 10am in the Forks Branch Library, and at 3:30pm in the Port Angeles Main Library. On Saturday, April 15, the program will start at 9:30am in the Sequim Branch Library.

27Mar, 2023

Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series, “Dealing with Asian Clams, a New Aquatic Invader on the Olympic Peninsula,”

On Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm, aquatic and population biologist Dr. David Cowles will discuss the invasive species known as the Asian or Golden Clam, and its impact on the Olympic Peninsula, in the final presentation of this season’s Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series. The presentation is hosted by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Zoom. Learn more and access the Zoom link at nols.org/ONP. No registration is required.

27Mar, 2023

Science Talk: Gravitational Waves with LIGO on April 17

LIGO Hanford Observatory science educator Cassidy Eassa will give a talk about the fascinating physics, astronomy, and engineering necessary for one of the most sophisticated scientific instruments ever built to detect gravitational waves. The free presentation is offered by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Monday, April 17 from 7-8pm at the Port Angeles Main Library. No registration is needed.

23Mar, 2023

Intentional Aging: Adaptive Gardening on April 18

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) offers Intentional Aging, a monthly discussion group for anyone who wants to live well while aging. Meetings are held on Zoom at 11am on the third Tuesday of every month. Attending monthly is encouraged, but all are welcome to join any meeting. Register at nols.org/intentional-aging or by contacting your NOLS branch.

16Mar, 2023

Teen Lock-In at Forks Branch Library, March 31

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host an after-hours “Lock-In” for teens in 7th–12th grades on Friday, March 31, from 5 to 7pm at the Forks Branch Library. The night’s activities will include food, games, crafts, and more! This event was designed with input from the NOLS Teen Advisory Board.

16Mar, 2023

Anime and Manga Night at Sequim Branch Library

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites people of all ages to a family-friendly Anime and Manga Night at the Sequim Branch Library from 6 to 7:30pm on Friday, March 31. Attendees can watch anime, enjoy Japanese snacks, make origami, draw, color, and talk about manga.

15Mar, 2023

April Book Discussion Groups

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. The Wednesday Evening group will meet in person in Port Angeles, and the Second Saturday group will meet in person in Sequim. The other groups will meet on Zoom. Registration is not required. Learn more and access Zoom links at nols.org/book-groups (or call or visit the library for assistance).

08Mar, 2023

Meet Jaiden Dokken, the first Clallam County Poet Laureate

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS), in partnership with Clallam County, is excited to announce that Jaiden Dokken has been named the first Clallam County Poet Laureate. To celebrate, community members are invited to the inauguration event on Tuesday, April 18 at 6pm in the Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 South Peabody St. Dokken will read a selection of their poems after opening remarks by Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias and NOLS librarian Clair Dunlap. The event will also be livestreamed on Zoom.

06Mar, 2023

Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series, “Plant Diversity in Olympic National Park” on March 14 at 7pm

At Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series on Tuesday, March 14 at 7pm, ecologist Dr. Catharine Copass will discuss the stunning array of plant community diversity in the Park, from coastal red alder bluffs to rocky dry alpine meadows. The presentation is hosted by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Zoom.

28Feb, 2023

Together We Read: “River Woman, River Demon”

North Olympic Library System (NOLS) patrons can join readers from 16,000 public libraries and colleges across the United States enjoying this year’s Together We Read digital book club selection. From March 1 to 15, booklovers can access an eBook or eAudiobook of the spellbinding psychological thriller, “River Woman, River Demon,” with no waitlists or holds.

22Feb, 2023

Bad Art Night kicks off on March 20 in Forks and April 4 in Clallam Bay

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is offering Bad Art Night, an evening of fun for community members to be creative without any pressure or expectations of how the final art piece should look. This program is great for adults, teens, and families! Bad Art Night kicks off at the Forks Branch Library on Monday, March 20 at 5:30pm, and at the Clallam Bay Branch Library on Tuesday, April 4 at 4:30pm.

21Feb, 2023

Fourth-grade students compete in Battle of the Books on March 24

See the joy of reading come alive as fourth-grade students from Clallam County schools take part in a trivia-style Battle of the Books competition at the Port Angeles Main Library of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS), on Friday, March 24, at 6:30pm. The competition is the culmination of a school-year reading program.

17Feb, 2023

March Book Discussion Groups

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. The Wednesday Evening group will meet in person in Port Angeles, and the Second Saturday group will meet in person in Sequim. The other groups will meet on Zoom. Registration is not required.

14Feb, 2023

No Pressure Book Club starts March 13 at Forks Branch Library and on Zoom

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce the No Pressure Book Club, a new opportunity for individuals to come together to talk about whatever they are reading. Beginning on Monday, March 13, adults and teens are invited to meet on the second Monday of each month from 6-7pm in person at the Forks Branch Library or on Zoom.

30Jan, 2023

Introduction to Tarot

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) welcomes guest presenter Joanne Clarkson to lead two “Introduction to Tarot” sessions. Participants can choose to attend in person on Saturday, February 25, from 3-5pm at the Port Angeles Main Library, or virtually on Thursday, March 2, from 5-7pm on Zoom. Registration at nols.org/tarot is only required for the virtual session to receive the Zoom link.

26Jan, 2023

Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series, “Salmon and the American Dipper” on Feb. 14 at 7pm

Avian ecologist Christopher Tonra, Ph.D., will share findings about “Salmon and the American Dipper” at Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series on Tuesday, February 14 at 7pm. The presentation is hosted by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Zoom. Learn more and access the Zoom link at nols.org/ONP. No registration is required.

23Jan, 2023

Intentional Aging group to discuss organization and memory

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) offers Intentional Aging, a monthly discussion group for adults who want to live well while aging. Meetings are held on Zoom at 11am on the third Tuesday of every month. Attending monthly is encouraged, but all are welcome to join any meeting. Register at nols.org/intentional-aging or by contacting your NOLS branch.

20Jan, 2023

February Friendship Cards at Clallam Bay and Forks Branch Libraries

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) invites people of all ages to celebrate friendship and all types of love for Valentine’s Day with a card decorating craft activity. The free February Friendship Cards event is open to all ages on Friday, February 10, from 2-4pm at Clallam Bay Branch Library, and on Saturday, February 11, from 2-4pm at Forks Branch Library.

13Jan, 2023

BeTween Books and Crafts, a new book club for tweens

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is offering a new book club, BeTween Books and Crafts, at the Port Angeles Main Library for students in fourth through sixth grades. The club meets from 3:30-4:30pm on the first Thursday of each month; February 2, March 2, and April 6.

13Jan, 2023

New! Family Conversation Kits

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has developed a series of Family Conversation Kits that encourage middle grade readers (approximate ages 8-12) and their families to explore the topics of “Identity and Self-Love,” “Building Community,” and “Justice and Activism,” through reading and talking about books together.

12Jan, 2023

An Escape Room for Teens: Cabin at the Edge of the Woods

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is inviting teens in 7th-12th grades to test their puzzle-cracking skills during a frighteningly fun escape room challenge, the “Cabin at the Edge of the Woods.” The free event is on Thursday, February 9, from 5-6pm at the Port Angeles Main Library, in the Raymond Carver Room.

11Jan, 2023

Trivia Nights on Jan. 27 and Feb. 24

Join the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) for fun trivia nights on Zoom! Play on your own or make a team. Sign up in advance at www.nols.org/trivia to receive the Zoom link and information for team play. “Trivia Nights @ NOLS” is held at 6:30pm on the final Friday of January and February. Join one or both!

06Jan, 2023

Intentional Aging: The Feldenkrais Method on Jan. 17

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) offers Intentional Aging, a monthly discussion group for adults. This program explores 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.

05Jan, 2023

Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series “Lake Ozette: An Ecological Update” on Jan. 17 at 7pm

Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, January 17 at 7pm with “Lake Ozette: An Ecological Update,” by ONP Fisheries Biologist Patrick Crain. The presentation is hosted by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) on Zoom. Learn more and access the Zoom link at nols.org/ONP. No registration is required.

29Dec, 2022

Paper Tooth’s Story-Song Sing Along

Sing along with the mellow tunes of Paper Tooth for a calming evening concert to enjoy with your family before bedtime. Free performances will be hosted at three branches of the North Olympic Library System (NOLS).

28Dec, 2022

January Book Discussion Groups

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) hosts four Book Discussion Group meetings monthly. The Wednesday Evening group will meet in person in Port Angeles, and the Second Saturday group will meet in person in Sequim. The other groups will meet on Zoom. Registration is not required. Learn more and access Zoom links at nols.org/book-groups (or call or visit the library for assistance).

28Dec, 2022

Teen Advisory Board seeks new members

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is inviting teens in 7th-12th grades to join the Teen Advisory Board, and help shape their library. Members of the Teen Advisory Board will gain leadership skills while collaborating with library staff and peers from around the county to plan teen events and help make the library a fun, supportive, and engaging place for teens.

22Dec, 2022

Storytime begins in January

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to offer Storytime at all four branches, January through April. Storytime features stories, music, rhymes, and plenty of movement and fun! Activities such as talking, reading, playing, and singing all play an important role in early childhood development.

07Dec, 2022

Build It! program extended in Forks and Port Angeles, new in Clallam Bay

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is extending its monthly Build It! program through April — continuing the program at the Port Angeles Main Library, expanding drop-in hours at the Forks Branch, and adding the program at the Clallam Bay Branch. Kids can let their imaginations run free while they construct their own creations using LEGO® bricks. Participants are encouraged to write a story about their creation, which will be photographed during the program.

29Nov, 2022

Kids Book Club at Port Angeles Main Library

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is excited to announce the next three books for Kids Book Club, a monthly program for students in Grades 1-3 and their caregivers. Kids will read the book on their own and then join Library staff for a lively discussion at the Port Angeles Main Library. An activity based on the book will be provided.

23Nov, 2022

Teen Board Game and Art Night at Sequim Branch Library

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is continuing to offer the Teen Board Game and Art Night series at the Sequim Branch Library from 6-7:30pm on the second Friday of each month through April. The program dates are December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, and April 14.

22Nov, 2022

Intentional Aging: Monthly Discussion Group

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) offers Intentional Aging, a monthly discussion group for adults. This program explores 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.

14Oct, 2022

Trivia Nights @ NOLS

Join the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) for fun trivia nights on Zoom! Play on your own or make a team. Sign up at www.nols.org/trivia to receive the Zoom link and information for team play. “Trivia Nights @ NOLS” is held on the final Friday of each month at 6:30pm. Join one or all!

05Oct, 2022

Battle of the Books 2022-23

Fourth grade students throughout Clallam County are invited to participate in Battle of the Books for the 2022-23 school year. Battle of the Books is a collaborative project between the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) and schools in Clallam County, including homeschool programs.

16Sep, 2022

Read & Ride with NOLS and Clallam Transit

Need something to read on your commute? The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has partnered with Clallam Transit System to offer the Read & Ride program again. It’s easy – just grab a book while you’re on the bus!

30Jun, 2022

Kids Nature Backpacks are available at NOLS

Kids Nature Backpacks filled with fun items to encourage toddlers and preschoolers to explore the natural world are now available for checkout through the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). Each backpack contains a magnifying lens, binoculars, bug net, collection box, cards with nature questions, helpful tips for caregivers, and two children’s books.

24Jun, 2022

Pickleball sets are available for checkout at NOLS

Pickleball sets are now available for check out through the North Olympic Library System (NOLS). Each two-player set contains two pickleball paddles, four balls, and information on basic game rules and where to play in Clallam County. Patrons can currently borrow a set for up to seven days, subject to change based on demand.

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