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Poetry Fest & Poet Laureate Inauguration
2025-04-04 18:30:00 2025-04-04 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Poetry Fest & Poet Laureate Inauguration Celebrate Poetry Month with activity stations and readings by the outgoing and new poets laureate. Port Angeles Main Library -

Friday, April 04
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-04 18:30:00 2025-04-04 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Poetry Fest & Poet Laureate Inauguration Celebrate Poetry Month with activity stations and readings by the outgoing and new poets laureate. Port Angeles Main Library -

Celebrate Poetry Month with activity stations and readings by the outgoing and new poets laureate.

Explore stations throughout the library where you can try out beginner-friendly poetry activities or flex your creative skills.

This community celebration will feature Jaiden Dokken's last reading as Clallam County Poet Laureate and a first reading from the newly inaugurated Poet Laureate, Nellie Bridge, to kick off her two-year term.

The new Poet Laureate will serve from April 2025 through March 2027. The position is generously supported in part by the North Olympic Library Foundation and Clallam County.

Poetry Fest is generously supported in part by Port Angeles Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading & Writing | Arts, Music & Culture |

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Phone: 360-417-8500
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Tue, Mar 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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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

"Love/Rage/Us" Exhibition - Art in the Library
Sat, Mar 08, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Mar 08, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Puzzle Contest
Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!
Craft Supply Swap
Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Fill your studio's cubbies with items you’ll actually use!
Book Discussion Group - Brooklyn
Sat, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Medication Mail-in Resources
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health - National Library of Medicine Exhibit
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Mar 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, 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!
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
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.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
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.
Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board
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!
Olympic National Park: Perspectives Speaker Series - Changing Winter Conditions on Olympic Mountain Lakes
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.
Bookmobile – La Push
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!
Kids Book Club – Rabbit & Robot
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.
Book Discussion Group - The Library Book
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Together We Read - US Digital Book Club
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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Create and learn through STEAM!
Drop-In Tech Help - Library Online Resources
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.
Toddler Storytime
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!
Sensory Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Join us for sensory storytime designed for children of all abilities!
Toddler Storytime
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!
Drop-In Tech Help - Library Online Resources
Fri, Mar 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.
Teen Advisory Board
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!
Anime and Manga Club – Grades 7-12
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.
Care & Custody Exhibit Reception
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.
Teen Night: ‘80s Party
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!
Yarn Circle
Sat, Mar 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Build It! with LEGO
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.
Family Movie Matinee – Moana 2
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.
Together We Read - US Digital Book Club
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.
Medication Mail-in Resources
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health - National Library of Medicine Exhibit
Mon, Mar 17, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Aging Well: Support for the Aging Immune System
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Zoom
Learn how to support your immune system through aging-related challenges.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
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.
Teen Tuesday: Book Club
Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Chat about your recent reads and try new genres.
Business & Connection
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!
Build It! with LEGO
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.
Game Lounge
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.
Homebuyer's Info Night - with Ideal Real Estate
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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Toddler Storytime
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!
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, Mar 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, 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!
Bookmobile – Port Angeles
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!
Escape from the Wizard's Workshop
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.
"Love/Rage/Us" Exhibition - Art in the Library
Sat, Mar 22, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Mar 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, Mar 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create and learn through STEAM!
Scribble and Paint - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register
Together We Read - US Digital Book Club
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.
Medication Mail-in Resources
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health - National Library of Medicine Exhibit
Mon, Mar 24, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Lost Fire Lookouts of the Olympic Peninsula - with Leslie Romer
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."
Family Storytime
Tue, Mar 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
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.
Teen Tuesday: Creative Writing
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.
Computer Class - with Northstar Digital Literacy
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
Lost Fire Lookouts of the Olympic Peninsula - with Leslie Romer
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."
Bookmobile – La Push
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!
Book Discussion Group - If the Oceans Were Ink
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.
Lost Fire Lookouts of the Olympic Peninsula - with Leslie Romer
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."
Drop-In Tech Help - Library Online Resources
Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by for help using the Library's online resources.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Toddler Storytime
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!
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, Mar 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, 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!
Friday Night Movie – Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
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.
Medication Mail-in Resources
Sat, Mar 29, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health - National Library of Medicine Exhibit
Sat, Mar 29, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Mar 29, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Sip and Paint Watercolor: Cherry Blossoms - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register
Running for Local Office - with League of Women Voters
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!
Spring Break Build It! with LEGO
Sat, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Creative building with LEGO bricks for kids.
Medication Mail-In Resources
Mon, Mar 31, All day
Forks Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.
Medication Mail-In Resources
Mon, Mar 31, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Poetry Walks - with Olympic National Park & North Olympic Land Trust
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Cancelled: Tuesday, February 4, due to inclement weather.
Teen Tuesday: Games & Art
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.
Teen Advisory Board
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!
Family BINGO
Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Family Bingo fun for all ages!
Tie-Dye Party - Grades 7-12
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!
Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health - National Library of Medicine Exhibit
Wed, Apr 02, All day
Peninsula College at Forks
View the exhibit to explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout history.
Game Lounge
Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Drop in and play games!
Block Build & Play
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.
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
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!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Spring Break Family Movie - Lilo & Stitch
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.
Spring Break STEAM: Paper Circuit Art
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Create and learn through STEAM!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Apr 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Toddler Storytime
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!
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Toddler Storytime
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!
Storytime Spotlight: Fire Safety - with Sparky the Fire Dog
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Practice fire safety with your favorite mascot.
Game Lounge
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Drop in and play games!
Poetry Fest & Poet Laureate Inauguration
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.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Apr 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Build It! with LEGO
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Creative building and storytelling with LEGO bricks for kids.
Poetry Walks - with Olympic National Park & North Olympic Land Trust
Sun, Apr 06, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.
Medication Mail-In Resources
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Forks Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.
Medication Mail-In Resources
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Safely dispose of medication with envelopes available at the library during open hours.
Craft Supply Swap: Donation Week
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Clear out your studio's cubbies, drawers, and cupboards ahead of the swap.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
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