Programs for Kids
Check the online calendar of events or stop in at the library front desk for more information about programs and events. Attendance at any of the library events indicates permission for the Ocean Shores Public Library to use photographs or videos taken of you or your children for the purpose of promoting the library and its services. Programs for all ages are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean Shores Public Library.
ATTENTION: The library desires to provide a safe and appropriate environment for visitors of all ages.
- Neither the library nor programming offered by the library for children is intended to take the place of care and supervision by a parent or other caregiver.
- Children are expected to behave accordingly. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will result in the individual(s) being asked to leave and/or being denied access to the library for a period of time.
- Parents are responsible for the behavior of their minor child in the library, whether or not the parent is present and the Library assumes no responsibility for children left unattended on library premises.
- Parents and legal guardians should be aware of closing times and are responsible for making arrangements to meet and transport their children.
- Internet resources are available at the library. Parents and legal guardians should become familiar with this resource and are responsible for monitoring and restricting their children’s use of this resource.
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Towner Book Awards Voting
March - May 2026
Calling all local students in grades 2-6! Here's your chance to read and vote for one of this year's 10 nominated children’s non-fiction picture books to receive the Towner Award.
Books and ballots are available at both the Ocean Shores Public and elementary school libraries.
 Battle of the Funny Books Tournament
Started on Sunday, March 15th, Open Hours
16 silly children’s book titles have been chosen for a Battle of the Funny Books Tournament. Read as many of them as you can and vote on which one you think is the funniest in each round!
The winning book will be announced on June 28.
 Story Time
Saturdays at 10:30 - 11:00 AM. March 21st, 28th, April 4th & 11th.
Books, rhymes, interactive stories, songs and FUN for ages birth through five.
Weekly Themes: Mar 21: Police (With Visit!) Mar 28: Baby Bop! Apr 4: Spring. Apr 11: Frogs.
Presented by Niko.
 Friends of the Library (FOL) Big Book Sale
Saturday, March 21st, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Members Only), 12:00 - 4:00 PM (Public Sale)
Sunday, March 22nd, 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.
 Pokémon Card Swap
Saturday, April 4th, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Come along to our Pokémon Card Swap at the library! Swap out some of your old, unwanted Pokémon trading cards and see what you can obtain for your collection!
Ages 5-12, Parent/Guardian must attend with their child.
February 2026 Kids Stuffie Sleepover PDF
Look what the stuffies did during thier sleepover!
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