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South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency poster about AIDS featuring the work of Quinault artist Randy Capoeman, 2005.

AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health

National Library of Medicine Exhibit

2025-12-15 00:00:00 2025-12-15 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health View the curated exhibit of public health posters December 15-27 at Forks Library. Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Monday, December 15
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 00:00:00 2025-12-15 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health View the curated exhibit of public health posters December 15-27 at Forks Library. Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Forks Branch Library

Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

View the curated exhibit of public health posters December 15-27 at Forks Library.

The National Library of Medicine's traveling exhibit, AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People's History of a Pandemic, is presented by the North Olympic Library System at three locations.

  • Forks Branch Library
    December 15-27     during library hours.
    Documentary screening at 10:30am, 2:00pm, and 4:30pm.

  • Clallam Bay Branch Library
    December 29-January 5 during library hours.
    Documentary screening at 11:30am and 3:30pm.

  • Port Angeles Main Library
    January 6-24 during library hours.
    Reception on Tuesday, January 6, 6:30-8:00pm, with presentation and panel discussion.

Learn more about a free public reception, documentary screenings, AIDS Memorial Quilt panels and community quilt squares from Kitsap Public Health District, and free resources.

View Related Programs & Resources

About the Exhibit:

The exhibit is curated by guest curator, writer, and organizer Theodore (Ted) Kerr.

The traveling banner exhibition and companion website explore how AIDS posters serve as highly adaptable, durable, cost effective, efficient tools in sharing public health messaging.

Created by communities bonded together by illness and a desire to make change, these posters provide a gateway to AIDS history, illustrating how, in the face of illness, neglect, and, early on, the unknown, people came together to connect, create, and save one another's lives. Today, AIDS posters continue to be valuable resources for the ongoing epidemic. They teach us about community organizing processes and the ways that groups dealing with HIV heal, share fears, and strategize toward wellness together.

AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health includes a resource component featuring medical sources and a digital gallery that further explores selected works from the historical collections of the National Library Medicine, which are also available in their entirety in NLM Digital Collections. 

The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition and companion website.

Image credit: South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency poster featuring the work of Quinault artist Randy Capoeman, 2005.

National Library of Medicine

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Nature, Science & Tech | Info & Skills | Arts, Music & Culture |

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Partnering with People - with DSHS Developmental Disabilities Community Services
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Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
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Libby Reads - Global Digital Book Club
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Libby Reads Digital Book Club
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Pop-Up Library – Neah Bay - Makah Recovery Drop-In Center
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Teen Tuesday: Books & More
Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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Family Storytime
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Sequim Library Temporary Location
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Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tabletop Role-Playing Game Night
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Book Discussion Group - Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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Little Hands Art
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Get messy with the littles making sensory art.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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Bookmobile – Sequim - Carrie Blake Park
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Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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Sequim Library Temporary Location
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Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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LEGO Club
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Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Build something new with LEGO! School-age children can get creative with an exciting theme each month.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
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Craft and Connect: Book Wreaths
Fri, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Give old books new life with this creative upcycling craft!
Bookmobile – Joyce - Joyce Plaza
Fri, Nov 21, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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Olympic Peninsula Authors Open Mic - with Clallam County Poet Laureate Nellie Bridge
Fri, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
KSQM Community Room
Enjoy an evening of local poetry!
Yarn Circle
Sat, Nov 22, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Little Hands Art
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Get messy with the littles making sensory art.
Puzzle and Problem Solve - Math Games and Activities
Sat, Nov 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Enjoy problem solving games and activities like Tangram tiles and weaving puzzles!
StoryWalk® - The Eagle Mother
Sun, Nov 23, All day
Lyre Conservation Area
Enjoy picture book pages along the trail at the Lyre Conservation Area during the month of November.
Libby Reads - Global Digital Book Club
Sun, Nov 23, All day
Libby Reads Digital Book Club
Enjoy "The Village Beyond the Mist" as an eBook or eAudiobook November 18-December 2 with no wait.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forks Library - Fireplace
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Tue, Nov 25, 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Bookmobile – Neah Bay - Makah Community Gym
Tue, Nov 25, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Makah Community Gym
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Teen Tuesday: Creative Writing
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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.
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Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Snuggle up and enjoy stories and songs during this evening Storytime for families.
Family Storytime
Wed, Nov 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Bookmobile – Beaver - Beaver Grocery Store
Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Nov 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 Storytime
Fri, Nov 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Friday Night Movie – Home for the Holidays
Fri, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
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Yarn Circle
Sat, Nov 29, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
StoryWalk® - The Eagle Mother
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Lyre Conservation Area
Enjoy picture book pages along the trail at the Lyre Conservation Area during the month of November.
Libby Reads - Global Digital Book Club
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Libby Reads Digital Book Club
Enjoy "The Village Beyond the Mist" as an eBook or eAudiobook November 18-December 2 with no wait.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
Tue, Dec 02, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Get connected to local services and resource providers such as health care, food, childcare, and more!
Teen Tuesday: Games & Art
Tue, Dec 02, 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.
Build It! with LEGO
Tue, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to create, play, and build with hands-on LEGO fun for kids!
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Dec 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Eat snacks and discover a fun new activity on the first Tuesday of every month!
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Snuggle up and enjoy stories and songs during this evening Storytime for families.
Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Teen Advisory Board
Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Help plan events for teens, get volunteer hours, and make a difference in your library!
Storytime Studio
Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Explore how words and illustrations work together in a picture book, then make art!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Family Storytime
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Tween Thursday – Grades 4-6
Thu, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
A hangout space just for tweens!
Read and Sip - at Westend Taproom Tip & Sip
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Westend Taproom Tip & Sip
Enjoy books and brews while reading and sipping. Library books will be paired with beverages on tap!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Dec 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 05, 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 05, 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
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Setting Goals - Workshop
Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Dream it. Plan it. Do it. Two hands-on activities will get you started.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Dec 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
LEGO Club
Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Build something new with LEGO! School-age children can get creative with an exciting theme each month.
Mikey the Rad Scientist - Live Music and Science Fun for Kids
Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Sing, dance, and learn about nature!
Resisting Erasure through Storytelling - with Humanities Washington
Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn how author Putsata Reang uses storytelling as an antidote to shame, discrimination, and erasure.
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Watercolor Workshop - Winter Cards & Designs
Sat, Dec 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Forks Branch Library
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Mikey the Rad Scientist - Live Music and Science Fun for Kids
Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Sequim: Location To Be Announced
Sing, dance, and learn about nature!
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Bad Art Night for Adults
Mon, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create something imperfect or just outright BAD, all for fun!
Winter Moon Poetry Workshop - with Clallam County Poet Laureate Nellie Bridge
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Celebrate short poems at a guided workshop for all skill levels and ages.
Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Snuggle up and enjoy stories and songs during this evening Storytime for families.
Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Kids Book Club - Pets Rule! Kittens are Monsters
Wed, Dec 10, 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 - If Today be Sweet
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Little Hands Art
Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Get messy with the littles making sensory art.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Tween Thursday – Grades 4-6
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
A hangout space just for tweens!
Bad Art Night for Adults
Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Create art without judgment in this fun program for adults.
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 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 12, 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
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!
Wrap It Up - Gift Wrapping Workshop
Fri, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Get ready for the gift-giving season and master creative gift wrapping!
Yarn Circle
Sat, Dec 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Puzzle Contest
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Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!
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Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wrap It Up - Gift Wrapping Workshop
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Get ready for the gift-giving season and master creative gift wrapping!
Winter Gift Wrap Station
Mon, Dec 15, All day
Forks Branch Library
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Mon, Dec 15, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Need to wrap some gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see?
AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health - National Library of Medicine Exhibit
Mon, Dec 15, All day
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
View the curated exhibit of public health posters December 15-27 at Forks Library.
Cozy Scenes in Colored Pencils - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Mon, Dec 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
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Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
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Teen Tuesday: Books & More
Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Chat about what you're reading, watching, and listening to lately.
Little Hands Art
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Get messy with the littles making sensory art.
Tabletop Role-Playing Game Night
Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.
Book Discussion Group - The Things They Carried
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Port Angeles Main Library
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