Coloring Pages
Ongoing Experience at Your Library

Coloring pages and books are becoming all the rage among adults. Coloring can provide a calming effect and help deal with stress and reconnect to a more carefree time in your life – your childhood. If you would like to try coloring – check out the library corner with coloring sheets and pencils for you to use while in the library. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Ocean Shores Library.

Friends of the Ocean Shores Public Library Monthly Meeting
Monday, January 13th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Second Monday of each month. Everyone is invited to attend. Come at 1:30 PM for social time.

Book Group
Thursday, January 16th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

The book being discussed is a classic fiction selection called "Man in the High Castle" by Philip Dick.

The Ocean Shores Friends of the Library purchase seven copies of each book for members to check out for two weeks. Each month's selection will be available for patrons to borrow from behind the circulation desk. We ask that participants return the book as soon as they can after reading it, so that another member can get a chance to enjoy it. There is no limitation to number of attendees.

If you have any questions regarding the book club, please contact Michelle Traer by email at mtraer@osgov.com or by phone at 360-289-3919.

Smart Home Seller Seminar
Saturday, January 18th, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

If you want to sell your home in 2020 for the highest price and best terms, then you want to attend this seminar before putting your home on the market. We will have a very informative discussion, where we will share information, secrets and tips that you can personally use, along with answering any questions you might have. The Real Estate market is changing and this is information you need if you want to sell quickly for top dollar. The seminar is FREE with Subway and Refreshments provided.

Please Call Michael Gershman at 425.741.1473 to reserve your seat. You Are Invited.

Poetry Ocean Shores
Monday, January 20th, 6:00- 8:30 PM

An Open Mic Venue for Poets, Writers, Musicians and Spoken Word Artists presented by Mary and Ed Parris. Poetry is the focus, but this event is open to all: poets, writers, singer/song writers, musicians, comedians, and just folks who want to sit and listen. Come on down and let your voice be heard whether you are an Ocean Shores local, a tourist, a traveling troubadour, a day tripper to the Shores, a lost Sasquatch hoping to someday be found, or an interstellar space traveler probing for intelligent life at the beach. It’s always a good time when diverse creative voices share common ground. Grassroots literature at its finest.

This will be an on-going event held on the third Monday of every month thereafter. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served.
For more information: www.poetryshores.com

The Ocean Shores Photographers Group
Tuesday, January 21st, 6:30 PM

The group meets in the library once a month on the third Tuesday at 6:30 PM to share and discuss photographic ideas, equipment, locations, etc. This month for the Art in the Library, a handful of these local enthusiasts will be displaying images covering a variety of interests and techniques ranging from Landscape and Wildlife, to local curiosities, Sunsets and Seascapes, plus abstracts and digitally-processed images. Be sure to drop in and see the loads of creative talent we have here in OS!

AARP Tax-Aide
Every Tuesday & Thursday in February, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

AARP Tax-Aide is offering free tax assistance and preparation of personal income tax returns. Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service. Emphasis is on low and moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. However, anyone may bring in a basic tax return for help. Trained volunteers assist in filing basic tax forms, including the Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit. You do not need to be an AARP member to receive assistance. No appointment is necessary. First come, first served.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
(FOL Members Only Pre-Sale: Friday, February 7th, 3:00-5:00 PM)
Saturday, February 8th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Book sales are held in the Library Meeting Room. Books of all genres will be available for purchase. Most at two for $1.00. Proceeds support library programs for all ages.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held every month. Donations are welcome!

There is also an ongoing, honor system book sale during all library open hours in the library meeting room.

Ocean Shores Public Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, February 12th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Second Wednesday of each month. Everyone is invited to attend.

Conversations with Council
Thursday, February 13th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

An opportunity to ask questions of the Council members, and they of you. This is an informal conversation, and is not an official city meeting, just an opportunity to have a conversation with members of Ocean Shores City Council. Second Thursday of each month. Council Members will vary.