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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 Kids Summer Reading Program
Tuesday, June 16th - Friday, August 14th
Sign up, read, get prizes, and attend exciting events. Read, grow and expand.
Join us for Plant A Seed, Read! This year's Summer Reading Program is filled with FUN events, prizes for reading and more!
For children, ages baby - 12.
Kids Summer Reading Program: Magical Marvelous Seeds!
Thursday, July 2nd, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Learn how seeds explode to life to create everything from beautiful flowers to delicious fruit.
Sponsored by Garden by the Sea and the Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
 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.
 Kids Summer Reading Program: Magician Jeff Evans
Thursday, July 9th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Jeff Evans’ career as a professional magician began from a book at the library, proof that anything you want to learn can be learned by reading. Prepare to be amazed!
 Story Time
Saturdays at 10:30 - 11:00 AM. July 11th, 18th & 25th. (No Story Time on 7/4.)
Books, rhymes, interactive stories, songs and FUN for ages birth through five.
Weekly Themes: Jul 11: Trains. Jul 18: Boxes. Jul 25: Baby Bop!
Presented by Niko.
Kids Summer Reading Program: Hands On Children’s Museum
Thursday, July 16th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Explore, create, and play with different exhibit stations at the library.
Grow your mind by learning all kinds of new things with friends!
 Kids Summer Reading Program: Potato Derby
Thursday, July 23rd, 2:00 ‐ 3:00 PM
Start your......spuds?! Get ready to mash the competition at the Potato Derby! We’re ditching the wood block and grabbing the produce for a high-speed race where the athletes are literally couch potatoes. If you’re a child 12 and under, transform a humble potato into a lean, mean, racing machine!
Registration is required. Sign-ups start 1 week before the program July 16-July 23.
A kit containing wheels, axles, a potato and a derby rule booklet will be provided after registering. Take it home to decorate your racing spud and bring it back to the library on Thursday, July 23 for the Potato Derby.
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!
 Kids Art Sparks!
Saturday, July 25th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Elementary age children are invited to create art with no boundaries at this FUN library program!
Explore the basics of collage, and create your own landscape art piece.
February 2026 Kids Stuffie Sleepover PDF
Look what the stuffies did during thier sleepover!
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