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!
CreativiTea: Garden Crafts
Wednesday, March 20 at 6pm
Sequim Branch Library
Ease into spring with CreativiTea! 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.
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.
Master Composter/Recycler Class
Saturday, March 23 at 11am
Forks Branch Library
Rethink + Prevent + Inspire! Learn about critical waste prevention activities with local solutions working with local haulers, governments and organizations to create best practices and educate community members. Registration required.
Read & Eat Gathering
Monday, March 25 at 6:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Do you love browsing cookbooks? Would you like a reason to learn to cook or try something new? Then join the Read & Eat Gathering! Each month choose a cookbook based on the theme and make something yummy to share. Come hungry!
Teen Lounge
Tuesday, March 26 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!
Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 27 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, March 27 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.
Permaculture in the Northwest with David Boehnlein
Friday, March 29 at 6pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Thinking about planting a garden? Enjoy an informative talk by Dave Boehnlein, co-author of Practical Permaculture for Home Landscapes, Your Community, and the Whole Earth. Boehnlein will discuss permaculture plant all-stars in the Northwest, and homestead resiliency (planning for climate change and other uncertainties).
Permaculture in the Northwest with David Boehnlein
Saturday, March 30 at 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library
Thinking about planting a garden? Enjoy an informative talk by Dave Boehnlein, co-author of Practical Permaculture for Home Landscapes, Your Community, and the Whole Earth. Boehnlein will discuss permaculture plant all-stars in the Northwest, and homestead resiliency (planning for climate change and other uncertainties).
Take a Spring Break at the Library
Monday, April 1 at 2pm
Sequim Branch Library
Looking for some fun activities for the kids during spring break? The library will host three programs throughout the week for school-age children and their siblings to play, learn, and connect.
Olympic National Park Perspectives Winter Speaker Series
Tuesday, April 2 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.
PAWS to Read
Thursday, April 4 at 3:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Dogs make great listeners for readers of all ages! Share a story with a furry, four-legged friend from Therapy Dogs International.
Game ON! Game Night for All Ages
Thursday, April 4
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Stop by the library from 4:30-6:30pm to play some games. Fun for the whole family, teens, and adults!
Books and Cookies:
a book discussion group for 5th & 6th graders
Friday, April 5 at 3:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Eat a sweet treat while discussing good reads! This “just for fun” book discussion group is for students in the 5th and 6th grade.
2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, April 9 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.
Second Saturday Science
Saturday, April 13 at 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library
The Second Saturday Science series—for ages 7 to 12—creates fun, hands-on opportunities for children to explore concepts related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Registration is required due to space limitations.
Junior Science Explorers
Saturday, April 13 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.
2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group
Saturday, April 13 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.
Yes, You Can!
Thursday, April 18 at 6pm
Sequim Branch Library
Lin Bruce took her first cross-country bike tour in honor of her 60th birthday. Hear stories of her transcontinental bike tours and find inspiration for extraordinary adventures.
PAWS to Read
Friday, April 19 at 11am
Forks Branch Library
Dogs make great listeners for readers of all ages! Share a story with a furry, four-legged friend from Therapy Dogs International.
The Poetic Apothecary: Poems for Healing and Comfort
Saturday, April 19 at 6pm
Forks Branch Library
Humanities Washington Speaker, poet, and performer Judith Adams explores poetry’s restorative powers by reciting and exploring poems that help us understand grief, fear, sadness, loss, and much more.
Kids Create Art
Saturday, April 20 at 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library
Participants will create a mixed media umbrella project using a variety of paper types and coloring tools. Umbrella history and design will be discussed. Registration is required.
The Poetic Apothecary: Poems for Healing and Comfort
Saturday, April 20 at 1pm
Sequim Branch Library
Humanities Washington Speaker, poet, and performer Judith Adams explores poetry’s restorative powers by reciting and exploring poems that help us understand grief, fear, sadness, loss, and much more.
Art in the Library – Port Angeles
The current Port Angeles Art in the Library exhibit features work from the North Olympic Watercolorists (NOW) and will be on display through April 23.
Día de los Niños/Children’s Day
Saturday, April 27 at 2pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Celebrate with DJ Raúl Cisneros! Enjoy stories, Mexican snacks, and piñata making. Every child that attends will receive a free book.
Vengan a una celebración bilingüe con DJ Raúl Cisneros. Vamos a compartir cuentos y antojitos mexicanos, y hacer piñatas, Cada niño recibirá un libro gratuito.
El día de los Niños
Tuesday, April 30 at 4pm
Forks Branch Library
Join a bilingual celebration for the entire family!
¡Vengan a una celebración bilingüe para toda la familia!
Caspar Babypants
Thursday, May 2 at 10:30am
Sequim Boys and Girls Club (400 W Fir St.)
Caspar Babypants returns to the Olympic Peninsula for a library concert tour. Don’t miss the fun show!
Caspar Babypants
Thursday, May 2 at 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Caspar Babypants returns to the Olympic Peninsula for a library concert tour. Don’t miss the fun show!
Caspar Babypants
Friday, May 3 at 10:30am
Forks Branch Library
Caspar Babypants returns to the Olympic Peninsula for a library concert tour. Don’t miss the fun show!
Art in the Library – Sequim
The current Sequim Art in the Library exhibit features the art of Jeannine Chappell, and will be on display through June 3. Chappell’s art combines images created on paper using watercolors, pencils and pastels, and then edited in Photoshop.
Master Composter/Recycler Class
Saturday, June 8 at 10am
Port Angeles Main Library
Rethink + Prevent + Inspire! Learn about critical waste prevention activities with local solutions working with local haulers, governments and organizations to create best practices and educate community members. Registration required.
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.