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Forkestra performing 2023
Cancelled

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
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 11:00AM to 5:00PM
(Inclement Weather)
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 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

Game Lounge
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!
Block Build & Play
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop-in block play for children 0–5 with their caregiver.
Homebuyer's Info Night - with Forks Avenue Real Estate
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Join real estate experts to learn about the homebuying process.
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Feb 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Friendship & Valentine Card Decorating
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
People of all ages are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at a card-decorating event.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Game Lounge
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!
"Second Look" Exhibition - Art in the Library
Sat, Feb 08, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View ceramics, paintings, drawings, and mosaics by area artists through February 15.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Feb 08, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Puzzle Contest
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!
Friendship & Valentine Card Decorating
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Forks Branch Library
People of all ages are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at a card-decorating event.
Friendship & Valentine Card Decorating
Sat, Feb 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to make a card for your pal, neighbor, or anyone who could use a friend.
Friendship & Valentine Card Decorating
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Drop in to make a card for your pal, neighbor, or anyone who could use a friend.
Book Discussion Group - Crying in H Mart
Sat, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Forks February Fashion Show
Sat, Feb 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Strut your stuff down the runway in your fabulous upcycled fashion creations.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
Tue, Feb 11, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Makah Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Makah Senior Center.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Feb 11, 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!
Stuffie Sleepover – Crafts & Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Wear PJs, make crafts, and enjoy Stuffie Storytime. Your stuffie can stay for a library sleepover!
Olympic National Park: Perspectives Speaker Series - Canopy Soils in Pacific Northwest Rainforests
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Learn how canopy soils contribute to old-growth tree resiliency and ecosystem function. Join in person or on Zoom.
Pop-Up Library – Quileute Senior Center
Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Quileute Senior Center!
Kids Book Club – Sadiq and the Festival of Cultures
Wed, Feb 12, 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!
Book Discussion Group - Hamnet
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
STEAM for Tweens – Grades 4-6
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Create and learn through STEAM!
Drop-In Tech Help - Email Help
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Get help with all your Email questions.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Join us for sensory storytime designed for children of all abilities!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Drop-In Tech Help - Email Help
Fri, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Get help with all your Email questions.
Teen Advisory Board
Fri, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 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: Movie Night
Fri, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Enjoy free pizza and snacks while watching The Wild Robot!
Anti-Valentine's Day Party for Teens
Fri, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Ditch the forced romance for an after-hours party at the library.
Anti-Valentine's Day Party
Fri, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Ditch the forced romance for an after-hours party at the library.
"Second Look" Exhibition - Art in the Library
Sat, Feb 15, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View ceramics, paintings, drawings, and mosaics by area artists through February 15.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Feb 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Build It! with LEGO
Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.
Fun-A-Day Library Takeover - with Rainforest Council for the Arts
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Make something creative each day in January and fill the Forks Library with artwork.
Family Movie Matinee – Despicable Me 4
Sat, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie.
Closed on February 17
Mon, Feb 17, All day
All NOLS Locations
All NOLS locations are closed for Presidents Day.
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
Tue, Feb 18, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Teen Tuesday: Book Club
Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 19, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.
Wednesday Movie Matinee – Get Out
Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
A young Black man meets his white girlfriend’s family, but finds a sinister situation.
Game Lounge
Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
End of Life Ready Workshop - with End of Life Washington
Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
KSQM Community Room
Get an overview of advance care planning and end-of-life options.
Hands-on-Harps Workshop with Lisa Lynne
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Make music on Celtic harps.
This event is full
Poetry Reading - with Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunshine Cafe & Bar
Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and a poetry panel reading at Sunshine Cafe in Sequim.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Hands-on-Harps Workshop with Lisa Lynne
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Make music on Celtic harps.
This event is full
Bookmobile – Port Angeles
Fri, Feb 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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!
Concert – Celtic Harps, Rare Instruments & Wondrous Stories
Fri, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy a free performance with Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter!
Yarn Circle
Sat, Feb 22, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Saturday STEAM Stations – Grades K-5
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create and learn through STEAM!
Telling Tales: An All-Ages Tabletop Role-Playing Game Night
Sat, Feb 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Family Storytime
Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
Tue, Feb 25, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Teen Tuesday: Creative Writing
Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room (North)
Work on your poems, novels, or short stories through writing exercises and prompts.
Computer Class - with Northstar Digital Literacy
Tue, Feb 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room (South)
Brush up on your computer skills or learn how to use a computer for the first time.
This event is full
Wednesday Movie Matinee – Summer of Soul
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
A powerful documentary about an epic event celebrating Black history, culture, and fashion.
Pop-Up Library – Quileute Senior Center
Wed, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Quileute Senior Center!
Book Discussion Group - The Hearts of Horses
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop in to the Fourth Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Drop-In Tech Help - Email Help
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Get help with all your Email questions.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Family Movie Matinee – Despicable Me 4
Fri, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie.
"Love/Rage/Us" Opening Reception - Art in the Library
Fri, Feb 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Celebrate artist and Clallam County Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken at a reception for their solo exhibition.
Friday Night Movie – Spare Parts
Fri, Feb 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Rookie high school students with limited resources compete with MIT, the top robotics team.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Mar 01, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Build It! with LEGO
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.
Talavera-Style Tile Design in Acrylics - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register
Craft Supply Swap: Donation Week
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Forks Branch Library
Clear out your studio's cubbies, drawers, and cupboards ahead of the swap.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Craft Supply Swap: Donation Week
Tue, Mar 04, All day
Forks Branch Library
Clear out your studio's cubbies, drawers, and cupboards ahead of the swap.
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Teen Tuesday: Games & Art
Tue, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Bring your own or play games from the Library's collection, or create art with provided supplies.
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Mar 04, 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!
Craft Supply Swap: Donation Week
Wed, Mar 05, All day
Forks Branch Library
Clear out your studio's cubbies, drawers, and cupboards ahead of the swap.
Nature Journaling and Scavenger Hunt - with North Olympic Land Trust
Wed, Mar 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Elk Creek Conservation Area
Experience nature in a new way with nature journaling.
Game Lounge
Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!
Block Build & Play
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop-in block play for children 0–5 with their caregiver.
Craft Supply Swap: Donation Week
Thu, Mar 06, All day
Forks Branch Library
Clear out your studio's cubbies, drawers, and cupboards ahead of the swap.
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Kids Craft Corner
Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to make art with provided supplies, geared for ages 6 and up.
Craft Supply Swap: Donation Week
Fri, Mar 07, All day
Forks Branch Library
Clear out your studio's cubbies, drawers, and cupboards ahead of the swap.
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Mar 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Game Lounge
Fri, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!
Book Wars - Final Trivia Competition
Fri, Mar 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Cheer on students from Stevens Middle School as they compete in a literary trivia competition!
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