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Calypso bookcover.

Book Discussion Group

Calypso
2024-12-18 18:00:00 2024-12-18 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Discussion Group Drop in and join the conversation. Meet on third Wednesdays in November and December due to holidays. Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room

Wednesday, December 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-18 18:00:00 2024-12-18 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Book Discussion Group Drop in and join the conversation. Meet on third Wednesdays in November and December due to holidays. Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room

Port Angeles Main Library

Raymond Carver Room

Drop in and join the conversation. Meet on third Wednesdays in November and December due to holidays.

Today's Book
Calypso
by David Sedaris

Meet monthly for a moderated discussion of a wide range of fiction and nonfiction titles.

This program is designed to get you talking and thinking more deeply about books—and might expand your interest in genres or topics you have not explored before! Come and share your perspective, questions, and ideas about the book each month, or drop in to any group when you can.

All are welcome to join the conversation. No registration needed.

  • Book selections can be picked up at the Port Angeles Main Library.
  • Books are available on a first-come, first-served basis, after the prior month’s discussion.
  • Or, borrow via the catalog links below; various formats available.

Schedule and Brochure
Fourth Wednesday Book Discussion Group meets 6:00–7:00pm on the third Wednesday in November and December due to holidays.

View All Book Discussion Groups

Download the 2024 Book Discussion Group brochure.

This program is generously supported by a donation made in memory of Sally Albiso, Friends of Sequim Library, and Port Angeles Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading & Writing |

Port Angeles Main Library
Discover@nols.org
Phone: 360-417-8500
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Nov 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed
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About the Branch

The main library is home to the Raymond Carver Room, Margaret Coffey Room, study rooms, and the archive room with local history resources.

Upcoming Events

Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Family Movie Matinee - Apollo 13
Fri, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie.
Friday Night Movie – Next Goal Wins
Fri, Nov 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
The world's worst soccer team hires a down-on-his-luck coach hoping he will turn the team around.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Nov 23, 9:00am - 10:30am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Crossword Contest
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
The timed contest begins at 10am sharp! Teams of two will race to complete all three puzzles.
Introduction to T'ai Chi
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Local instructor Patty Hannah will lead attendees in a brief introduction to T'ai Chi.
StoryWalk® - We Are Water Protectors
Sun, Nov 24, All day
Lyre Conservation Area
Enjoy picture book pages along the trail at the Lyre Conservation Area through November 30.
Take a Poem & Leave a Poem
Sun, Nov 24, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hurricane Coffee Co.
Take any poem you like, then write your own to share on this interactive display.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!
Pop-Up Library – Makah Community Gym
Tue, Nov 26, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
NOLS brings library services on the road right to your community location.
Teen Tuesday: Creative Writing
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Work on your poems, novels, or short stories through writing exercises and prompts.
Wednesday Movie Matinee – Slash/Back
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Teenagers in a remote village use their horror movie knowledge to combat an alien invasion.
Closed on November 28
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
All NOLS locations are closed for Thanksgiving.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
StoryWalk® - We Are Water Protectors
Sat, Nov 30, All day
Lyre Conservation Area
Enjoy picture book pages along the trail at the Lyre Conservation Area through November 30.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Nov 30, 9:00am - 10:30am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Haikus from Here - with Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken
Sun, Dec 01, All day
Submit Poems by Email
Call for haikus! Local community members are invited to submit poems.
Ornamental Lettering - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Mon, Dec 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!
Teen Tuesday: Games & Art
Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play games from the library's collection or bring your own. Create art with provided supplies.
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Interested in having a say at the library? Join TAB to help plan events and make a difference!
Block Build & Play
Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop-in block play for children ages 0-5 with their caregiver.
Game Lounge
Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!
Drop-In Tech Help
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Parent & Family Workshop Series: Guiding Good Choices
Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn specific actions you can take to help your tween or teen make good choices.
Kids Book Club - Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party
Thu, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Students in grades 1-3 and their caregivers will discuss a different book each month.
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Dec 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Dec 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.
Game Lounge
Fri, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!
Yarn Circle
Sat, Dec 07, 9:00am - 10:30am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Build It! with LEGO
Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.
Build It! with LEGO
Sat, Dec 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Creative building with LEGO bricks for kids.
End of Life Ready Workshop - with End of Life Washington
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get an overview of advance care planning and end-of-life options.
Watercolor Holiday Cards and Gift Tags - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Mon, Dec 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Bad Art Night for Adults
Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create something imperfect or just outright BAD, all for fun!
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!
Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Help plan events for teens, get volunteer hours, and make a difference in your library!
Kids Book Club – Fabled Stables
Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Students in grades 1-3 and their caregivers will discuss a different book each month!
Pop-Up Paper Art – Grades 4-7
Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Design and create a 3-D paper art project.
Book Discussion Group - The Sun Is a Compass
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom
Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Parent & Family Workshop Series: Guiding Good Choices
Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn specific actions you can take to help your tween or teen make good choices.
Winter Craft and Movie Night
Thu, Dec 12, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Make crafts, watch Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and enjoy a hot chocolate bar.
Drop-In Tech Help
Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.
STEAM for Tweens – Grades 4-6
Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Create and learn through STEAM!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Sensory Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Join us for sensory storytime designed for children of all abilities!
Teen Advisory Board
Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Teens in grades 7-12 can help plan events, give book reviews, and make the library a fun place!
Anime and Manga Club – Grades 7-12
Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Talk about manga titles, watch anime, and learn about Japanese culture.
Teen Night: Escape Room
Fri, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Enjoy free pizza and snacks while decoding escape room puzzles!
Yarn Circle
Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 10:30am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Puzzle Contest
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!
Crossword Contest
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
The timed contest begins at 10am sharp! Teams of two will race to complete all three puzzles.
Book Discussion Group - Written in Bone
Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Little Hands Art – Ages 5 and Under
Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 9:45am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Let the littles get messy making sensory art.
Teen Tuesday: Book Club
Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Chat about your recent reads and try new genres.
Build It! with LEGO
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.
Wednesday Movie Matinee – The Holdovers
Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
A curmudgeonly prep school instructor is forced to babysit students during winter break.
Game Lounge
Wed, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!
Tabletop Role-Playing Game Night
Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.
Book Discussion Group - Calypso
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop in and join the conversation. Meet on third Wednesdays in November and December due to holidays.
Drop-In Tech Help
Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.
Little Hands Art
Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Explore 3 different art activities designed for kids ages 5 and younger with their caregivers!
Parent & Family Workshop Series: Guiding Good Choices
Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn specific actions you can take to help your tween or teen make good choices.
Little Hands Art
Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Explore 3 different art activities designed for kids ages 5 and younger with their caregivers!
Yarn Circle
Sat, Dec 21, 9:00am - 10:30am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Build It! with LEGO
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.
Forks Community Orchestra - Holiday Sing-Along
Sat, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Forkestra will perform your favorite winter and holiday songs at this concert and sing-along.
STEAM Saturdays for Tweens – Grades 4-7
Sat, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Create and learn through STEAM!
Family Movie Matinee – Pups Alone
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie.
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