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Forkestra performing 2023
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Forks Community Orchestra

This event has been canceled.

Forkestra will see you next year!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Arts, Music & Culture |

Forks Branch Library
Discover@nols.org
Phone: 360-374-6402
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Closed

We're closed Friday June 19
Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed
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About the Branch

In the heart of downtown Forks, the Forks Branch Library features comfortable seating areas, public computers, a community meeting room, and express check-out station.

Upcoming Events

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Closed on June 19
Fri, Jun 19, All day
All NOLS Locations
All NOLS locations are closed for Juneteenth.
Bookmobile with the Mobile Market – Joyce - Crescent School
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crescent School
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of Crescent School.
Royal Storytime - with Clallam County Fair Royalty
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to a story read by the 2026 Clallam County Fair Royalty, create a crown, and practice your wave.
Crafts to Celebrate Salmon - with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Drop in June 17-August 15 and use the craft station to create a salmon hat and browse books for all ages.
Drawing: Summer Scene in Colored Pencils - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Zoom
Recording available after workshop.
Register
Fierce & Fun Music Bingo
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Play a vibrant Bingo game with iconic anthems and pop powerhouses.
Breakfast That Slaps - Cooking Class for Teens & Tweens
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn basic cooking skills with simple tools to build confidence in the kitchen.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay - Sail River Heights
Tue, Jun 23, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Sail River Heights
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at Sail River Heights!
Bookmobile – Neah Bay - Makah Community Gym
Tue, Jun 23, 2:15pm - 4:30pm
Makah Community Gym
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Makah Community Gym!
Discovery Club: Taste the World
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Taste the world through snacks and books.
Computer Class - with NorthStar Digital Literacy
Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Brush up on your computer skills or learn how to use a computer for the first time.
Primary Candidate Forums - with League of Women Voters
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zoom
Join on Zoom. Email questions to info@lwvcla.org at least five days prior to each forum.
Discovery Club: Carlos and the Squash Plant - with First Step Family Support Center
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Enjoy a reading of "Carlos and the Squash Plant" followed by a hands-on craft.
Summer Family Storytime – Outdoors
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Bookmobile – Beaver - Lake Pleasant County Park
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:45am
Lake Pleasant County Park
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Lake Pleasant County Park!
Bookmobile – La Push - Akalat Center
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Akalat Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Akalat Center!
Discovery Club: Learn About Bees - with Miss Bee Haven Apiary
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Buzz into a good time and learn more about honey bees and native pollinators.
Art Bookmaking – Grades 4-12
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Learn to make an art book with teaching artist Kaylee Cammack.
Tabletop Role-Playing Game Night
Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.
Book Discussion Group - The Seed Keeper
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop in to the Fourth Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Baby Playdate
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Family Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
End of Life Ready Workshop - with End of Life Washington
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get an overview of advance care planning and end-of-life options.
Bookmobile – Port Angeles - The Market at Port Angeles Food Bank
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Market at Port Angeles Food Bank
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at The Market at Port Angeles Food Bank!
Crossword Competition
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
The timed contest begins at 5:30pm sharp! Teams of two will race to complete all three puzzles
Family Storytime
Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Baby Playdate
Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sequim Branch Library
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Family Storytime
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Family Storytime
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Bookmobile – Joyce - Joyce & Co. Cafe
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Joyce & Co. Cafe
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at Joyce & Co. Cafe!
Pop-Up Library – La Push - Quileute Senior Center
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Quileute Senior Center!
Super Smash Bros. Tournament - Grades 4-12
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Compete to win!
Cult Classic Movie - The Princess Bride
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Bring your friends and some popcorn for an evening filled with laughter, love, and sword fights!
Nature Storytime - at Dungeness River Nature Center
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dungeness River Nature Center - Outdoor Plaza
Listen to nature-related stories, songs, and rhymes outside on the plaza at the Nature Center.
20-Something Saturdays: Books and More
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop in and chat about what you're reading, watching, and listening to lately. 
"Moments That Made US" Exhibit - America's 250th
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Forks Branch Library
Explore how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.
Adulting 101 - Pathway to Success for Teens
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Ask local managers questions about getting hired, what employers seek, and tips for landing your first job.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay - Makah Community Gym
Tue, Jun 30, 2:15pm - 4:30pm
Makah Community Gym
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Makah Community Gym!
Discovery Club: Stuffie Tea Time and Stories - with Cathy Kelsay
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Drink tea and listen to stories with your favorite stuffie.
Primary Candidate Forums - with League of Women Voters
Tue, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zoom
Join on Zoom. Email questions to info@lwvcla.org at least five days prior to each forum.
BINGO Party for Teens
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Kick off the summer with fun prizes!
Discovery Club: Gel Printing - with Kaylee Cammack
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn the basic process of gel printing through hands-on practice and play.
Summer Family Storytime – Outdoors
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Discovery Club: Magical Woodland Terrariums
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Create your own fantastical scene in a jar!
Baby Playdate
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Ozobot Evo - Serious Coding, Tiny Robots
Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Learn how to use color paths to control mini robots.
Ozobot Evo - Serious Coding, Tiny Robots
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Learn how to use color paths to control mini robots.
Magical Woodland Terrariums for Tweens - Grades 4-6
Thu, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Create your own fantastical scene in a jar!
Game Night
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Play board and card games at the library
"Moments That Made US" Exhibit - America's 250th
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Forks Branch Library
Explore how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Community Scavenger Hunt - America's 250th
Fri, Jul 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
Forks Branch Library
Search for red, white, and blue items, spot stars and flags, and complete themed tasks while exploring!
Baby Playdate
Fri, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sequim Branch Library
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Chess Tournament
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Participate in NOLS Second Annual Summer Casual Unrated Rapid Tournament!
Closed on July 4
Sat, Jul 04, All day
All NOLS Locations
All NOLS locations are closed for Independence Day.
"Moments That Made US" Exhibit - America's 250th
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Explore how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.
Crafts to Celebrate Salmon - with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Drop in June 17-August 15 and use the craft station to create a salmon hat and browse books for all ages.
Grow Your Money for Teens - with Columbia Bank
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn how to grow your finances, budget, save, and start investing!
Teen Songwriting Workshop - with K. Van Petten and Connor Cash Colbert
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Learn songwriting basics with professional musicians.
Discovery Club: What Do You Wonder?
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Exploring curiosity through writing with author Mary Boone.
Primary Candidate Forums - with League of Women Voters
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zoom
Join on Zoom. Email questions to info@lwvcla.org at least five days prior to each forum.
Discovery Club: Ozobot Evo - Serious Coding, Tiny Robots
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn how to use color paths to control mini robots.
Summer Family Storytime – Outdoors
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Discovery Club: Grow Your Money - with First Fed
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
It's never too early to start learning about money!
Book Discussion Group - What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom
Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Baby Playdate
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Tea Social: Organic Conversations - with Clallam County Master Gardeners
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Bring your questions, or your general interest, and connect with other plant-lovers.
Gel Printing Workshop for Tweens - Grades 4-6
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Learn the basic process of gel printing through hands-on practice with artist Kaylee Cammack.
"Moments That Made US" Exhibit - America's 250th
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Explore how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Baby Playdate
Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sequim Branch Library
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
The Brian Waite Band - Adventurous Rock 'n Roll
Fri, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Bring the whole family to a fun outdoor concert!
Teen Night – Grades 7-12 - Cat Party
Fri, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Celebrate cats with cat-themed activities!
Puzzle Contest and Swap
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!
The Brian Waite Band - Adventurous Rock 'n Roll
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sequim Branch Library
Bring the whole family to a fun outdoor concert!
Watercolor Painting: Sip & Paint Summer Garden with Ink - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zoom
Recording available after workshop.
Register
Plant Identification - with North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Sat, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Little Hoko River Trail, Clallam Bay
Learn how to identify native plants in the area!
Book Discussion Group - Bear
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
The Brian Waite Band - Adventurous Rock 'n Roll
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Bring the whole family to a fun concert!
Poetry Workshop: Starting from Seeds - with Clallam County Poet Laureate Nellie Bridge
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Express yourself with a low-pressure creative writing activity inspired by interesting “seed” words.
Reverse Dye DIY – Grades 7-12
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Customize your clothes with artful designs using diluted bleach at this outdoor workshop.
Discovery Club: Pet Party
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Make pet-related crafts and learn about dog safety with WAG Sequim.
Stories and Play - with Author Laurie Ann Thompson
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Enjoy a lively reading of "You Are a Honey Bee!" with the author.
Floral Design Demonstration - with A&E Florals
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy a demo by local floral design artists Jenny and Julia as they arrange seasonal blooms.
Discovery Club: Writing Workshop - with Author Laurie Ann Thompson
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn more about the writing process!
Summer Family Storytime – Outdoors
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Discovery Club: Writing Workshop - with Author Laurie Ann Thompson
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Learn more about the writing process!
Tabletop Role-Playing Game Night
Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.
Salmon Habitat Restoration Projects - Presentation by North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Learn about local efforts to provide healthy habitats for wild salmon.
Baby Playdate
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Stuffed Animal Tea Party – Grades 4-6
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Grab your favorite stuffie for this tea time just for tweens!
Salmon Habitat Restoration Projects - Presentation by North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Learn about local efforts to provide healthy habitats for wild salmon.
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Baby Playdate
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sequim Branch Library
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
LEGO Club
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Build something new with LEGO! School-age children can get creative with an exciting theme each month.
Family Storytime
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Garden Conversations
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Connect with plant-lovers, learn practical tips, and share your gardening wisdom.
Plant a Mocktail Garden
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Fireplace
Drop in and plant seeds to grow fresh ingredients for the perfect mocktail. 
Day of Play: Sports Equipment Swap
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Bring, share, and trade gently used sports equipment!
Family Movie Matinee
Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Sequim Branch Library - Sequim Community Meeting Room
Enjoy a family-friendly movie with a popcorn bar.
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