Teen Advisory Board
Monthly at your local NOLS branch
Come shape your library! Teens in grades 7-12 can sign up to help plan events and make NOLS a fun, supportive, and engaging place for teens. Gain leadership skills and volunteer hours while meeting others in your community. Sign up here.
Sequim Writing Contest: Grades 6-12
Writing Contest: For Sequim students grades 6-12.
Enter April 15-May 15
Come to the library’s Write-In and Workshop to guide your project. Prizes awarded!
In the Community: Tech Help & StoryCraft
Neah Bay: May 14
Makah Senior Center: Tech Help & Bookmobile at 1:45pm
Makah Boys & Girls Club: StoryCraft & Bookmobile at 3pm
Alder Grove, Meeting Room: June 8
Tech Help at 10am and StoryCraft at 10:30am
La Push, Blue Shed:
StoryCraft on June 12 at 2:30pm
Teen Tuesdays
Port Angeles Main Library: Every Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm
Next Event Date: May 14
Every Tuesday, come to the Library for activities and snacks just for teens in grades 7-12!
Game Lounge
Forks Branch Library - First Fridays, 3:30-5pm
Third Wednesdays, 2:30-5:30pm
Next Event Date: May 15
Clallam Bay Branch Library - First Wednesdays, 1-5pm
Next Event Date: June 5
Bring your own games or play board games, card games, puzzles and more from the Library’s collection.
Family Movie Matinee
Forks Branch Library: Third Saturdays, 3-5pm
Next Event Date: May 18
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Fourth Fridays, 3-5pm
Next Event Date: May 24
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie at the Library. The movies will be in English with Spanish subtitles.
Art, Angst & Acoustic: Open Mic
Forks Branch Library: Third Tuesdays, alternating months, 6:30-8pm
Next Event Date: May 21
Share acoustic music and performance art. The Forks Branch Library and Rainforest Council for the Arts have partnered to provide "Art, Angst & Acoustic: Open Mic" for your self-expression.
Zine Making with Jaiden Dokken
Sequim Branch Library Temporary Location: Thursday, May 23, 3:30-5pm
Join local artist Jaiden Dokken to learn about zines and start making your own! Flex your creativity and your voice in this workshop especially for tweens and teens in grades 6-12. All ages welcome to attend.
Nature Series with North Olympic Land Trust
Elk Creek Conservation Area in Forks: May 29, 9-10am
Start your morning with a nature walk and scavenger hunt at the Elk Creek Conservation Area. Gather at the parking area with North Olympic Land Trust and Forks Library staff, then explore the trail together.
Rainbow Reads
Port Angeles Main Library: Tuesday, June 4, 3:30-4:30pm
Hurricane Coffee Company, Sequim: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Forks Branch Library: Wednesday, June 26, 1:30-2:30pm
Looking for your next great read? Find LGBTQIA+ stories in all genres at this book tasting for teens!
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Port Angeles Main Library: Second Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Next Event Date: June 8
Race each other and the clock at a timed Jigsaw Puzzle Contest! Come with a team of up to four people or join up with others at the event. Be the first to complete a 500-piece puzzle to win a prize and bragging rights.
Anime and Manga Club – Forks
Forks Branch Library: Second Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm
Next Event Date: June 14
Teens in grades 7-12 can come to a monthly meetup in Forks to talk about manga titles, watch anime, and learn about Japanese culture.
Eco Art in the Library
Exhibition dates: June 21-August 24
If your work is chosen for the exhibition, you will be contacted by NOLS for further information about display and other coordinating details. The exhibition is part of the Library’s all-ages Summer Reading Program.
Si su obra es elegida para la exposición, NOLS se pondrá en contacto con usted para facilitarle más información sobre la exposición y otros detalles de coordinación. La exposición forma parte del Programa de Lectura de Verano de la Biblioteca, dirigido a todas las edades.
Clallam County Poet Laureate
Learn about Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken and how to request their participation at your community event! As Poet Laureate, they will bring poetry to residents across Clallam County by participating in events, leading workshops, and championing the community power of the written and spoken word.
Guaranteed No-Waiting eBooks: Social and Emotional Learning titles for Youth
July 19, 2023 – June 30, 2025
Over 50 eBooks and eAudiobooks for younger readers and parents on topics like empathy, kindness, and confidence — no waiting.
Haikus From Here: Submit Poems!
Ongoing
Submit haiku poems to Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken for an opportunity to be published in a Haikus From Here zine!
Take A Poem & Leave A Poem
Ongoing, 2024
Hurricane Coffee, 104 W Washington St, Sequim
Take a poem and leave a poem at this creative space designed with Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken.
No Wait – Everyone Reads! eBooks and eAudiobooks
Guaranteed no-waiting
260+ eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids, teens, and classics readers are now available with no waiting through OverDrive. These materials are always available for checkout. No holds needed!
Clallam County Writes: Community Journals
Borrow a themed community journal and add your own story!
Check out a themed journals to see what others in the community have written or drawn. Add your own creative energy, then return it for the next person to enjoy!
Teen Lit Bag/Libros para Jóvenes
A personalized monthly book subscription for teens. Includes two preselected library books and goodies!
Los jóvenes ya pueden subscribir para recibir una bolsa personalizada de libros y golosinas para recoger cada mes.
Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Try this Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Download and print or use Google Forms to solve the puzzles at your own pace, or set a timer and challenge yourself to complete it in about an hour.
Teen Advisory Board
Monthly at your local NOLS branch
Come shape your library! Teens in grades 7-12 can sign up to help plan events and make NOLS a fun, supportive, and engaging place for teens. Gain leadership skills and volunteer hours while meeting others in your community. Sign up here.
Teen Tuesdays
Port Angeles Main Library: Every Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm
Next Event Date: May 14
Every Tuesday, come to the Library for activities and snacks just for teens in grades 7-12!
Rainbow Reads
Port Angeles Main Library: Tuesday, June 4, 3:30-4:30pm
Hurricane Coffee Company, Sequim: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Forks Branch Library: Wednesday, June 26, 1:30-2:30pm
Looking for your next great read? Find LGBTQIA+ stories in all genres at this book tasting for teens!
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Port Angeles Main Library: Second Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Next Event Date: June 8
Race each other and the clock at a timed Jigsaw Puzzle Contest! Come with a team of up to four people or join up with others at the event. Be the first to complete a 500-piece puzzle to win a prize and bragging rights.
Eco Art in the Library
Exhibition dates: June 21-August 24
If your work is chosen for the exhibition, you will be contacted by NOLS for further information about display and other coordinating details. The exhibition is part of the Library’s all-ages Summer Reading Program.
Si su obra es elegida para la exposición, NOLS se pondrá en contacto con usted para facilitarle más información sobre la exposición y otros detalles de coordinación. La exposición forma parte del Programa de Lectura de Verano de la Biblioteca, dirigido a todas las edades.
Clallam County Poet Laureate
Learn about Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken and how to request their participation at your community event! As Poet Laureate, they will bring poetry to residents across Clallam County by participating in events, leading workshops, and championing the community power of the written and spoken word.
Take A Poem & Leave A Poem
Ongoing, 2024
Hurricane Coffee, 104 W Washington St, Sequim
Take a poem and leave a poem at this creative space designed with Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken.
No Wait – Everyone Reads! eBooks and eAudiobooks
Guaranteed no-waiting
260+ eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids, teens, and classics readers are now available with no waiting through OverDrive. These materials are always available for checkout. No holds needed!
Clallam County Writes: Community Journals
Borrow a themed community journal and add your own story!
Check out a themed journals to see what others in the community have written or drawn. Add your own creative energy, then return it for the next person to enjoy!
Teen Lit Bag/Libros para Jóvenes
A personalized monthly book subscription for teens. Includes two preselected library books and goodies!
Los jóvenes ya pueden subscribir para recibir una bolsa personalizada de libros y golosinas para recoger cada mes.
Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Try this Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Download and print or use Google Forms to solve the puzzles at your own pace, or set a timer and challenge yourself to complete it in about an hour.
Teen Advisory Board
Monthly at your local NOLS branch
Come shape your library! Teens in grades 7-12 can sign up to help plan events and make NOLS a fun, supportive, and engaging place for teens. Gain leadership skills and volunteer hours while meeting others in your community. Sign up here.
Sequim Writing Contest: Grades 6-12
Writing Contest: For Sequim students grades 6-12.
Enter April 15-May 15
Come to the library’s Write-In and Workshop to guide your project. Prizes awarded!
Zine Making with Jaiden Dokken
Sequim Branch Library Temporary Location: Thursday, May 23, 3:30-5pm
Join local artist Jaiden Dokken to learn about zines and start making your own! Flex your creativity and your voice in this workshop especially for tweens and teens in grades 6-12. All ages welcome to attend.
Rainbow Reads
Port Angeles Main Library: Tuesday, June 4, 3:30-4:30pm
Hurricane Coffee Company, Sequim: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Forks Branch Library: Wednesday, June 26, 1:30-2:30pm
Looking for your next great read? Find LGBTQIA+ stories in all genres at this book tasting for teens!
Clallam County Poet Laureate
Learn about Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken and how to request their participation at your community event! As Poet Laureate, they will bring poetry to residents across Clallam County by participating in events, leading workshops, and championing the community power of the written and spoken word.
Take A Poem & Leave A Poem
Ongoing, 2024
Hurricane Coffee, 104 W Washington St, Sequim
Take a poem and leave a poem at this creative space designed with Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken.
No Wait – Everyone Reads! eBooks and eAudiobooks
Guaranteed no-waiting
260+ eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids, teens, and classics readers are now available with no waiting through OverDrive. These materials are always available for checkout. No holds needed!
Clallam County Writes: Community Journals
Borrow a themed community journal and add your own story!
Check out a themed journals to see what others in the community have written or drawn. Add your own creative energy, then return it for the next person to enjoy!
Teen Lit Bag/Libros para Jóvenes
A personalized monthly book subscription for teens. Includes two preselected library books and goodies!
Los jóvenes ya pueden subscribir para recibir una bolsa personalizada de libros y golosinas para recoger cada mes.
Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Try this Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Download and print or use Google Forms to solve the puzzles at your own pace, or set a timer and challenge yourself to complete it in about an hour.
Teen Advisory Board
Monthly at your local NOLS branch
Come shape your library! Teens in grades 7-12 can sign up to help plan events and make NOLS a fun, supportive, and engaging place for teens. Gain leadership skills and volunteer hours while meeting others in your community. Sign up here.
Game Lounge
Forks Branch Library - First Fridays, 3:30-5pm
Third Wednesdays, 2:30-5:30pm
Next Event Date: May 15
Clallam Bay Branch Library - First Wednesdays, 1-5pm
Next Event Date: June 5
Bring your own games or play board games, card games, puzzles and more from the Library’s collection.
Family Movie Matinee
Forks Branch Library: Third Saturdays, 3-5pm
Next Event Date: May 18
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Fourth Fridays, 3-5pm
Next Event Date: May 24
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie at the Library. The movies will be in English with Spanish subtitles.
Art, Angst & Acoustic: Open Mic
Forks Branch Library: Third Tuesdays, alternating months, 6:30-8pm
Next Event Date: May 21
Share acoustic music and performance art. The Forks Branch Library and Rainforest Council for the Arts have partnered to provide "Art, Angst & Acoustic: Open Mic" for your self-expression.
Nature Series with North Olympic Land Trust
Elk Creek Conservation Area in Forks: May 29, 9-10am
Start your morning with a nature walk and scavenger hunt at the Elk Creek Conservation Area. Gather at the parking area with North Olympic Land Trust and Forks Library staff, then explore the trail together.
Rainbow Reads
Port Angeles Main Library: Tuesday, June 4, 3:30-4:30pm
Hurricane Coffee Company, Sequim: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Forks Branch Library: Wednesday, June 26, 1:30-2:30pm
Looking for your next great read? Find LGBTQIA+ stories in all genres at this book tasting for teens!
Anime and Manga Club – Forks
Forks Branch Library: Second Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm
Next Event Date: June 14
Teens in grades 7-12 can come to a monthly meetup in Forks to talk about manga titles, watch anime, and learn about Japanese culture.
Clallam County Poet Laureate
Learn about Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken and how to request their participation at your community event! As Poet Laureate, they will bring poetry to residents across Clallam County by participating in events, leading workshops, and championing the community power of the written and spoken word.
Take A Poem & Leave A Poem
Ongoing, 2024
Hurricane Coffee, 104 W Washington St, Sequim
Take a poem and leave a poem at this creative space designed with Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken.
No Wait – Everyone Reads! eBooks and eAudiobooks
Guaranteed no-waiting
260+ eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids, teens, and classics readers are now available with no waiting through OverDrive. These materials are always available for checkout. No holds needed!
Clallam County Writes: Community Journals
Borrow a themed community journal and add your own story!
Check out a themed journals to see what others in the community have written or drawn. Add your own creative energy, then return it for the next person to enjoy!
Teen Lit Bag/Libros para Jóvenes
A personalized monthly book subscription for teens. Includes two preselected library books and goodies!
Los jóvenes ya pueden subscribir para recibir una bolsa personalizada de libros y golosinas para recoger cada mes.
Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Try this Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Download and print or use Google Forms to solve the puzzles at your own pace, or set a timer and challenge yourself to complete it in about an hour.
Teen Advisory Board
Monthly at your local NOLS branch
Come shape your library! Teens in grades 7-12 can sign up to help plan events and make NOLS a fun, supportive, and engaging place for teens. Gain leadership skills and volunteer hours while meeting others in your community. Sign up here.
Game Lounge
Forks Branch Library - First Fridays, 3:30-5pm
Third Wednesdays, 2:30-5:30pm
Next Event Date: May 15
Clallam Bay Branch Library - First Wednesdays, 1-5pm
Next Event Date: June 5
Bring your own games or play board games, card games, puzzles and more from the Library’s collection.
Family Movie Matinee
Forks Branch Library: Third Saturdays, 3-5pm
Next Event Date: May 18
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Fourth Fridays, 3-5pm
Next Event Date: May 24
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie at the Library. The movies will be in English with Spanish subtitles.
Rainbow Reads
Port Angeles Main Library: Tuesday, June 4, 3:30-4:30pm
Hurricane Coffee Company, Sequim: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library: Thursday, June 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Forks Branch Library: Wednesday, June 26, 1:30-2:30pm
Looking for your next great read? Find LGBTQIA+ stories in all genres at this book tasting for teens!
Clallam County Poet Laureate
Learn about Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken and how to request their participation at your community event! As Poet Laureate, they will bring poetry to residents across Clallam County by participating in events, leading workshops, and championing the community power of the written and spoken word.
Take A Poem & Leave A Poem
Ongoing, 2024
Hurricane Coffee, 104 W Washington St, Sequim
Take a poem and leave a poem at this creative space designed with Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken.
No Wait – Everyone Reads! eBooks and eAudiobooks
Guaranteed no-waiting
260+ eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids, teens, and classics readers are now available with no waiting through OverDrive. These materials are always available for checkout. No holds needed!
Clallam County Writes: Community Journals
Borrow a themed community journal and add your own story!
Check out a themed journals to see what others in the community have written or drawn. Add your own creative energy, then return it for the next person to enjoy!
Teen Lit Bag/Libros para Jóvenes
A personalized monthly book subscription for teens. Includes two preselected library books and goodies!
Los jóvenes ya pueden subscribir para recibir una bolsa personalizada de libros y golosinas para recoger cada mes.
Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Try this Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Download and print or use Google Forms to solve the puzzles at your own pace, or set a timer and challenge yourself to complete it in about an hour.