Produce Swap
June - September

Swap and share your excess produce! Bring your extra produce (fresh & whole only) to the library, and take home something different from another garden.

• First come, first served
• Only take what you will use
• Bring your own bag or container
• Eat at your own risk - neither the library nor the grower are responsible for the produce provided

Adult Summer Reading Program
Tuesday, June 16th - Friday, August 14th

Plant A Seed, Read! For every 100 pages that you read, black out a book on the tree. Attend any library program or bring in 2 non-perishable food bank donations to black out a root. Receive an entry into the end of summer drawing for every 5 books or every 2 roots that you black out. Finish the entire tree to get a special entry!

Raffle drawing on August 14th at 3:30 PM!

Drawing: the Art of Line Drawing
Tuesday, June 30th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

In this drawing workshop we invite participants to see how much a simple line can do. Using guided exercises we'll practice continuous line work, patterns and expressive mark-making to explore how lines can create texture and movement.

Presented by Leslee Houston Huntsman, a SilverKite® teaching artist from Washington, specializing in India ink. Leslie loves painting, sculpting and repurposing driftwood and other materials, and believes that everyone can create art.

Registration Required! Limited spots available.

Ocean Shores French Club
Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. July 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd.

Practice speaking French, build your skills, and enjoy French language and culture in a fun, supportive environment. All levels welcome.

Friends of the Library (FOL) Big Book Sale
Saturday, July 3rd, 10:00 - 11:00 AM (Members Only), 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Public Sale)
Sunday, July 4th, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Public Sale)

Sunday from 1:00 - 3:00 PM there will be a $5 bag sale!

Book sales are held in the Library Meeting Room. Books of all genres will be available for purchase. Great deals on books, DVDS, audio books, games etc. Proceeds support library programs for all ages.

Donations are welcome!

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

Introduction to Square Dancing
Monday, July 6th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

First Monday of every month.

Join us for a fun and friendly introduction to square dancing - no experience (or partner) needed! Featuring live instruction with a licensed caller who’ll have you dancing in under 30 minutes. Open to adults and teens!

Let's Talk... Kinship Care Program / Family Caregiver Support Program
Friday, July 10th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Kinship Care Program is a state assistance program that provides financial support to relatives (like grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other family members) who are raising children when the child's parents are unable to provide care.

Family Caregiver Support Program provides information, resources, and supportive services to individuals who care for an aging adult or eligible loved one. The program helps caregivers manage the challenges of caregiving by offering assistance such as respite, counseling, and connections to community resources.

Presented by Olympic Area Agency on Aging.

Friends of the Library (FOL) Monthly Meeting
Monday, July 13th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Social Time at 1:30 PM)

Guest speaker - Kate Hruby from Sealife Response, Research, Rehabilitation operates the SeaLife Rescue Center, a safe environment for recovery where several species of marine animals can be rehabilitated for the first time in our region.

The Ocean Shores Friends of the Library is dedicated to providing support and advocacy for the library. FOL is instrumental in supporting children, adult, and teen library programs as well as the new pavilion rugs and computers. Attend the meeting and find out what’s happening now. The FOL welcomes you and your ideas to continue their excellent contributions to your library.

Computer Class: “Appy” Hour
Wednesday, July 15th, 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Discover new apps, learn more about your app store, and dispel common misconceptions about apps.

Class size is limited, please call or visit the library to register.

If you would like to suggest topics for future classes please fill out one of the questionnaires available at the library desk.

Let’s Talk... Dealing with Dementia Workshop
Wednesday, July 15th, 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Are you a family caregiver? Sign up today for your FREE Dealing with Dementia Workshop. Learn about, understanding dementia, managing problem behaviors, handling stress, and finding time for you. Attend this 4-hour class to receive a Roslyn Carter Institute for Caregivers guidebook.

Pre-Registration is Required.

BYOB [Bring Your Own Book]
Wednesday, July 15th, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Share what great books you have been reading with other book lovers.

Get ideas for your 'to be read' pile.

D&D Game Night
Fridays from 4:30 - 7:30 PM. July 17th & 24th. (No D&D 7/3 or 7/10)

Want to play Dungeons and Dragons but don't have group of people to play with? The library has all the materials you'll need to play, all you need to bring is a desire to adventure! This program is open to everyone ages 10 and older. No prior experience with D&D is required, players of all experience levels are welcome!

Virtual Reality (VR)
Saturday, July 18th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

A whole world of immersive experiences awaits! Come experience VR, whether it’s kayaking through whitewater rapids, a walk on the beach, fishing around the world, or spelunking in deep dark caves, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Please call or visit the library to reserve your experience.
Walk-ins welcome, but subject to availability.

AGES 13 AND UP.

Book Group
Monday, July 20th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

This month's book will be a novel, "“A Spool of Blue Thread" by Anne Tyler.

Book Group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month in the Library Meeting Room. The Friends of the Library support the Book Group financially, and purchase 10 copies of each title that check out for 2 weeks. Books are kept in the work room, so ask the staff at the circulation desk for a copy.

Click here to view the full monthly selections for the year. To be on the e-mailing list, contact Michelle Traer at mtraer@osgov.com.

Genealogy Café
Thursday, July 23rd, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Gather information and documentation about your ancestors! Leave with the tools to continue researching your heritage.

Contact Carrie at 206-276-7889 to schedule an appointment.

Hotdog Party
Friday, July 24th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Celebrate National Grilling Month with a free hotdog for everyone!

Plus enjoy kids crafts & games with Niko!