Check Out Washington!
New NOLS gear addition launched!
Check Out Washington! Daypacks are now available at all NOLS locations! NOLS has partnered with other local agencies to help families explore WA State Parks - for free!
Summer Reading Program
June 15 – August 15
Virtual events for all ages and a Summer Reading Challenge with incentives to earn awesome prizes!
Big Library Read: The Darwin Affair
August 3–17
via OverDrive/Libby/Washington Anytime Library
From August 3-17, booklovers can enjoy debut novelist Tim Mason’s dark and witty historical fiction, The Darwin Affair, as an eBook with no waitlists or holds.
No Small Matter – A Film Screening and Local Panel
Film available August 9 - 13
Panel discussion: Thursday, August 13 at 12pm on Zoom
Clallam Resiliency Project and the North Olympic Library System are co-hosting a screening and panel for the film No Small Matter. Watch the film and tune in to the discussion from the comfort of your own home! Registration is required to receive Zoom login.
ReThink Journals
Tuesday, August 11 at 10:30am
Kids Paper Bag Journals
Create a one-of-a-kind journal to write your story in using simple, easy to find materials from around your home and simple kits from the library. Register to receive Zoom login and free kits.
2nd Tuesday Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, August 11 at 11am on Zoom
The Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles, and is currently meeting virtually at 11am on the second Tuesday of every month on Zoom. Registration is required to receive Zoom login. All are welcome to join the conversation!
ReThink Journals
Thursday, August 13 at 6:30pm
Teens and Adults ReThink Journals
Create a one-of-a-kind journal to write your story in using simple, easy to find materials from around your home and simple kits from the library. Register to receive Zoom login and free kits.
Storytime on the Road
Friday, August 14 at 10:30am on Facebook
Port Angeles Fire Department
The library is connecting with people from our neighborhoods for this one-of-a-kind storytime series. Visit some of your favorite local destinations virtually and hear a story or a rhyme from familiar faces in the community.
Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, August 26 at 4pm on Zoom
Novel Conversations is a monthly book discussion group fostering dialogue around works of fiction and nonfiction, exploring world literature. The Novel Conversations Book Discussion Group is currently meeting virtually on Zoom at 4pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Registration is required to receive Zoom login. All are welcome to join the conversation!
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30pm on Zoom
The Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group reads both fiction and nonfiction titles, and is currently meeting virtually at 6:30pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month on Zoom. Registration is required to receive Zoom login. All are welcome to join the conversation!
Marvel-ous Masquerade Cosplay
Friday, August 28, 2020 6:30-8:00pm on Zoom
Put on your best superhero or Marvel mask or costume, compete in a Virtual Escape Room and join some friendly competition in Marvel movie trivia. Registration is required.
2nd Saturday Book Discussion Group
Saturday, September 12 at 3pm on Zoom
The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group brings great fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary books to life, exploring those shared lives together. Join the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group every second Saturday of the month at 3pm on Zoom. Registration is required to receive Zoom login. All are welcome to join the conversation!
Escape From Dread Pirate Roberts!
June 15 – August 15
Play on your own or as a team to solve puzzles and riddles with the goal of escaping from the Dread Pirate Roberts. As you wish, an escape room challenge based on The Princess Bride using “skill against skill alone.”
Imagine Your Story with Writing Prompts
June 15 - August 15
Imagine Your Story with writing prompts from NOLS! Use the provided prompts to get a start on writing your own story this summer.
Teen Summer Fun
Join other NOLS teens at these fun, virtual events on Zoom. Activities may include trivia, virtual escape rooms, games, dance parties, book chats, cosplay, and door prizes. Registration required.
NOLS Teens on Instagram
Teens! Follow @nolsteens on Instagram to learn, create, and connect with NOLS Staff and other teens in the community! Ideas for reading, listening, watching, and playing, as well as live chats, challenges, skill sharing, learning tools, and more.