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!
Teen Summer Volunteers
Teens! The library needs YOUR HELP this summer! Spend part of your break volunteering at the library - have fun, earn service learning hours, and meet new people!
Second Saturday Science
Saturday, May 18 at 1pm
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.
Virtual Reality in the Library with Oculus
Saturday, May 18, 2pm - 4pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Virtual Reality is coming to NOLS! Adults and teens can experience immersive (360 degree interactive) VR experiences using Oculus Rift and Go headsets. Signed waivers are required and participants must be 13 and older.
Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, May 22 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.
Read & Eat Gathering
Monday, May 22 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!
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, May 22 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.
Virtual Reality in the Library with Oculus
Thursday, May 23, 2pm - 4pm
Sequim Branch Library
Virtual Reality is coming to NOLS! Adults and teens can experience immersive (360 degree interactive) VR experiences using Oculus Rift and Go headsets. Signed waivers are required and participants must be 13 and older.
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Friday, May 24 at 10:15am
Port Angeles Main Library
First Step Family Support Center is offering this weekly playgroup featuring stories, games, and music geared towards infants and toddlers.
Poetry For All with Claudia Castro Luna
Friday, May 24 at 1pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna will offer a poetry reading for adults and teens.
Poetry For All with Claudia Castro Luna
Friday, May 24 at 4pm
Forks Branch Library
Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna will offer a bilingual poetry workshop for adults and teens.
Poetry For All with Claudia Castro Luna
Saturday, May 25 at 10:30am
Port Angeles Main Library
Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna will offer a poetry workshop for adults and teens.
Poetry For All with Claudia Castro Luna
Saturday, May 25 at 1pm
Sequim Branch Library
Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna will offer a poetry reading for adults and teens.
Poetry Walks
April 1 - May 31
Four self-guided trails connecting poetry and nature in Olympic National Park from April 1 - May 31.
Shred Event
Saturday, June 1, 10am - 1pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Choose privacy by bringing your personal documents for confidential shredding in exchange for a donation in support of the Port Angeles Food Bank. Donations are not required to participate and all community members are welcome.
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.
2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group
Saturday, June 8 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.
2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, June 11 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.
Microsoft Certification Exams
Monday, June 17 at 5pm and 6pm
Port Angeles Main Library
FREE testing sessions for the Microsoft Office Specialist and Microsoft Technology Associate certification exams.
Art in the Library – Port Angeles
The spring Art in the Library exhibit will feature abstract photography by Bob Schlechter and Ben Stanley, and fractal prints by Gary Allen Smith. This exhibit will be on display at the Port Angeles Main Library from April 26 through July 23.
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.