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Running for Local Office

with League of Women Voters

2025-03-29 11:00:00 2025-03-29 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Running for Local Office Are you passionate about making a change in your community? Turn your aspirations into action! Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Saturday, March 29
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-29 11:00:00 2025-03-29 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Running for Local Office Are you passionate about making a change in your community? Turn your aspirations into action! Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Forks Branch Library

Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Are you passionate about making a change in your community? Turn your aspirations into action!

Maren Halvorsen and Susan Fisch, members of the League of Women Voters (LWV), will provide aspiring candidates with essential tools and knowledge for successfully navigating the electoral process. Discover the impact of local governance and understand why your voice matters.

Get guidance on how to apply for local office, including the necessary paperwork. Learn where to access important forms and deadlines, as well as valuable resources for candidates. Find out effective strategies for connecting with voters through the Voter Pamphlet, community forums, and meet-and-greet events. Gain insights into key campaigning practices and the importance of transparency throughout the election.

Maren Halvorsen is currently serving on the Sequim School Board. After being appointed to that position in 2022, she ran for election and won in 2023. Maren has a background in education, with a Ph.D. in History and many years as a teacher and administrator at the University of Washington. She has been a member of the Clallam County League of Women Voters since 2019, and served in the Executive Council (2021-22). She is currently a member of the League's Voter Education Committee and the Future of Water Committee. She is also a board member of the Sequim Education Foundation.

Susan Fisch has been a resident of Sequim since December 2021. She holds both a Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver. She began her legal career with the Colorado State Public Defender before transitioning to the Federal Public Defender’s office. Her notable career also includes a tenure as a judge in Jefferson County, Colorado. Committed to community service, she currently volunteers as the Vice-Chair of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula and contributes to the Sequim High School Mock Trial Team and the Clallam County League of Women Voters. In 2024, she ran for the Clallam County Charter Review Commission and will serve from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

League of Women Voters of Clallam County

This program is generously funded in part by the League of Women Voters of Clallam County and the Friends of Forks Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Info & Skills |

Forks Branch Library

Discover@nols.org
Phone: 360-374-6402

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Mar 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 09 Closed

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

Sat, Mar 08, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.

Sat, Mar 08, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.

Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!

Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Fill your studio's cubbies with items you’ll actually use!

Sat, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.

Mon, Mar 10, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Mar 10, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.

Mon, Mar 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!

Mon, Mar 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!

Tue, Mar 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.

Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Makah Community Gym.

Tue, Mar 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!

Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Learn about decreasing ice cover and profound changes to mountain lakes. Join in person or on Zoom.

Wed, Mar 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Quileute Senior Center!

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.

Thu, Mar 13, All day
TogetherWeRead.com/US
Readers can enjoy "The Queen of Sugar Hill" as an eBook or eAudiobook from March 13-27 with no wait.

Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.

Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Create and learn through STEAM!

Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.

Fri, Mar 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Join us for sensory storytime designed for children of all abilities!

Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Mar 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.

Fri, Mar 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!

Fri, Mar 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.

Fri, Mar 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Attend a reception, documentary screening, and panel discussion about responses to mental health.

Fri, Mar 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Break out the neon colors for a totally rad 1980s-themed party with free pizza!

Sat, Mar 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.

Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.

Sat, Mar 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie.

Sun, Mar 16, All day
TogetherWeRead.com/US
Readers can enjoy "The Queen of Sugar Hill" as an eBook or eAudiobook from March 13-27 with no wait.

Mon, Mar 17, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Mar 17, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.

Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!

Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.

Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.

Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Zoom
Learn how to support your immune system through aging-related challenges.

Tue, Mar 18, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Makah Community Gym.

Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Chat about your recent reads and try new genres.

Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Meet other locals interested in small business. Share your experiences and inspire each other!

Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.

Wed, Mar 19, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!

Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.

Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Join real estate experts to learn about the homebuying process.

Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.

Fri, Mar 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Mar 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!

Fri, Mar 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Families with school-aged kids can play this pen-and-paper escape room game to finish the story.

Sat, Mar 22, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.

Sat, Mar 22, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.

Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create and learn through STEAM!

Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register

Sun, Mar 23, All day
TogetherWeRead.com/US
Readers can enjoy "The Queen of Sugar Hill" as an eBook or eAudiobook from March 13-27 with no wait.

Mon, Mar 24, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Mar 24, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.

Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!

Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Learn about local fire lookouts from the author of "Lost Fire Lookout Hikes and Histories."

Tue, Mar 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.

Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.

Tue, Mar 25, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Makah Community Gym.

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 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

Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Learn about local fire lookouts from the author of "Lost Fire Lookout Hikes and Histories."

Wed, Mar 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Quileute Senior Center!

Wed, Mar 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.

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Learn about local fire lookouts from the author of "Lost Fire Lookout Hikes and Histories."

Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.

Fri, Mar 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
An 11-year-old girl contemplates life, friendship, and adolescence. Based on Judy Blume's 1970 novel.

Sat, Mar 29, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Sat, Mar 29, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.

Sat, Mar 29, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.

Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register

Sat, Mar 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Are you passionate about making a change in your community? Turn your aspirations into action!

Sat, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Creative building with LEGO bricks for kids.

Mon, Mar 31, All day
Forks Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Mar 31, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!

Tue, Apr 01, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.

Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.

Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.

Tue, Apr 01, 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.

Tue, Apr 01, 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!

Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Family Bingo fun for all ages!

Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create a personalized beach towel in this after-hours event for teens!

Wed, Apr 02, All day
Peninsula College at Forks
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.

Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!

Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop-in block play for children 0–5 with their caregiver.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.

Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Laugh, dance, and eat free snacks while watching Lilo & Stitch with friends and family.

Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Create and learn through STEAM!

Fri, Apr 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.

Fri, Apr 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Practice fire safety with your favorite mascot.

Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Drop in and play games!

Fri, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Celebrate Poetry Month with activity stations and readings by the outgoing and new poets laureate.

Sat, Apr 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.

Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.

Sun, Apr 06, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.

Mon, Apr 07, All day
Forks Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Apr 07, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.

Mon, Apr 07, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Clear out your studio's cubbies, drawers, and cupboards ahead of the swap.

Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!