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!
Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, January 23 at 4pm
Sequim Branch Library
Novel Conversations is a monthly book discussion group fostering dialogue around works of fiction and nonfiction, exploring world literature in a round-table setting. The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group meets at 4pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Sequim Branch Library meeting room.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, January 23 at 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
The Wednesday Evening Book Group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles. The group meets at 6:30pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Coffey Room at the Port Angeles Main Library. Attend as often as you wish. Drop-ins are always welcome.
January Art Blast
Friday, January 25 at 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
The Backwoods Hucksters will perform in the heart of the library to celebrate the opening of a new Art in the Library exhibit featuring the work of local watercolor artists.
Teen Lounge
Tuesday, January 29 at 3pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Want a place to hang out and have some fun? Come to the Teen Lounge on Tuesdays! Explore tech tools like virtual reality and coding games, make zines and other crafts, and maybe even have some literary laughs!
Art in the Library – Sequim Branch
The fabric art of Rae Powell-Walz will be displayed through January 29 at the Sequim Branch Library. Inspired by the sights and sounds of the natural world, Rae Powell-Walz draws upon a background in both quilting and painting to create her fabric art. Her works celebrate color, freedom, and all of the senses.
Make Your Own Sourdough Starter
Thursday, January 31 at 6pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Back by popular demand, Victoria Miller, author of From No-knead to Sourdough: A Simpler Approach to Handmade Bread will provide instruction on making, maintaining, and baking with sourdough in your own kitchen. Register now to go home with your very own jar of sourdough starter.
Books and Cookies:
a book discussion group for 5th & 6th graders
Friday, February 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.
Art in the Library Opening Reception
Friday, February 1 at 6pm
Sequim Branch Library
The Chuck Easton Quartet will bring live jazz music to the Sequim Branch Library during the First Friday Art Walk. The music will begin at 6:30pm, but come early to check out the new art on display and meet featured artist Jeannine Chappell at 6pm.
Make Your Own Sourdough Starter
Saturday, February 2 at 1pm
Sequim Branch Library
Back by popular demand, Victoria Miller, author of From No-knead to Sourdough: A Simpler Approach to Handmade Bread will provide instruction on making, maintaining, and baking with sourdough in your own kitchen. Register now to go home with your very own jar of sourdough starter.
PAWS to Read
Thursday, February 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.
Valentine Card-Making Extravaganza
February 8 - 14
Clallam Bay Branch
Bring your imagination and create a Valentine for someone special! You supply the creativity - the library will supply the cards, envelopes, glitter glue, stickers, feathers, glue, and more! All ages welcome.
Book Wars Final Battle
Friday, February 8 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.
Build It!
Saturday, February 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.
Second Saturday Science
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.
Fiesta Familiar – Cuentos y Canciones
Saturday, February 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!
Fly-Tying Demonstration
Saturday, February 9 at 2pm
Forks Branch Library
Get hooked at the library! Rod Erickson will demonstrate tying flies for salmon fishing. A local expert, Rod has been tying fishing flies for over fifty years.
2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group
Saturday, February 9 at 3pm
Sequim Branch Library
The 2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group brings great, fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary books to life, exploring those shared lives together in a round table setting. Discussions take place the second Saturday of every month at 3pm.
Fly-Tying Demonstration
Monday, February 11 at 5pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Get hooked at the library! Rod Erickson will demonstrate tying flies for salmon fishing. A local expert, Rod has been tying fishing flies for over fifty years.
CreativiTea: Recycled Jewelry
Monday, February 11 at 6pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Sip tea, enjoy friendly conversation, and create zero waste crafts from an assortment of repurposed materials. In partnership with Clallam County Waste Reduction and WSU Extension.
2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 12 at 11am
Port Angeles Main Library
The 2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles, and meets at 11am on the second Tuesday of every month. Attend as often as you wish. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Olympic National Park Perspectives Winter Speaker Series
Tuesday, February 12 at 7pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Olympic National Park’s Perspectives Winter Speaker Series will be held at the Port Angeles Main Library this season. The free talks will be offered at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month from November through April.
Toothy Storytime
Friday, February 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, February 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.
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.
CreativiTea: Recycled Jewelry
Monday, February 25 at 5:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Sip tea, enjoy friendly conversation, and create zero waste crafts from an assortment of repurposed materials. In partnership with Clallam County Waste Reduction and WSU Extension.
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.
Civil Conversation in an Angry Age
Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Why do some opinions inflame our emotions, leading to anger, fights, and even the end of relationships with family and friends? Humanities Washington presenter and philosopher David Smith takes a deep look at those moments when civility breaks down.
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.
Civil Conversation in an Angry Age
Wednesday, February 27 at 6:30pm
Sequim Branch Library
Why do some opinions inflame our emotions, leading to anger, fights, and even the end of relationships with family and friends? Humanities Washington presenter and philosopher David Smith takes a deep look at those moments when civility breaks down.
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.
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.
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.
Tech-Know-Logy: One-on-one Appointments with a Library Expert
The North Olympic Library System is offering free, 30-minute appointments with expert library staff for hands-on, one-on-one technology tutoring. To schedule your technology appointment, submit a request online here or call your local NOLS branch.