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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.

Guest poets Esther Saniigauq Kugzruk, June VanDenBurg, and Lucian Parker will also read their work. Plus, have your poetry fortune told by Ginny Holladay of Fabulist Fables.

Upcoming Events

Nellie Bridge will be welcomed at the Forks Library on April 25 and at the Sequim Library on May 1. Learn more.

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 |

Port Angeles Main Library
Discover@nols.org
Phone: 360-417-8500
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed
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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

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–25, then explore books and nature to find each item.
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Forks Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Apr 25, 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 25, 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 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Poetry Fest & Poet Laureate Welcoming
Fri, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Celebrate Poetry Month with activity stations and readings by the new Clallam County Poet Laureate.
Friday Night Movie – Jerry & Marge Go Large
Fri, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
The true story of a long-married couple that uses their lottery money to revive their small town.
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Forks Branch Library
Pick up an activity sheet from April 21–26, then explore books and nature to find each item.
"Love/Rage/Us" Exhibition - Art in the Library
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Apr 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Saturday STEAM Stations – Grades K-5
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create and learn through STEAM!
Community Plant Swap
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Bring house plants to swap or expand your indoor garden.
Día del Niño/Children’s Day
Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Children of all ages and their families are invited to celebrate el Día del Niño/Children’s Day!
Poetry Walks - with Olympic National Park & North Olympic Land Trust
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.
A Celebration of Native Poetry - at the Makah Cultural and Research Center
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makah Cultural and Research Center - Museum Classroom
Enjoy an afternoon of intergenerational Native writers sharing poetry and stories.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Family Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
Tue, Apr 29, 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: Games & Art
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
Día del Niño/Children's Day
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for activity sheets, games, and snacks to celebrate el Día del Niño/Children’s Day!
A Night of Noise - with Clallam County Poet Nellie Bridge
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio Bob
A gathering for protest, art, and song at Studio Bob.
Cancelled
Intro to Meditation - with Melanie Barclay
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Cancelled due to a change in presenter availability. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date later in the year.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Tie-Dye Party - Grades 7–12
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Create a personalized beach towel at this event for teens!
Poetry Reading with New Poet Laureate
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Enjoy a festive reception to welcome Nellie Bridge, the 2025-2027 Clallam County Poet Laureate.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, May 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Are you ready to battle it out? Show off your skills in this fun tournament.
Poetry Walks - with Olympic National Park & North Olympic Land Trust
Sun, May 04, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Family Storytime
Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Enjoy longer stories, explore the parts of a book and its illustrations, and be ready to laugh and play!
Mother's Day Card Decorating
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Stop by to decorate Mother's Day cards at this all-ages event.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 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: Games & Art
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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!
Special Storytime: Mother’s Day
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Forks Branch Library
Celebrate Mother's Day with stories and activities!
Block Build & Play
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop-in block play for children 0–5 with their caregiver.
Heaven on the Half Shell - with Humanities Washington
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Get to know oysters in this talk by author David George Gordon. Register in advance.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Mother's Day Card Decorating
Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stop by to decorate Mother's Day cards at this all-ages event.
Special Storytime: Mother’s Day
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Celebrate Mother's Day with stories and activities!
Write-In at The Pine and Eight - with Clallam County Poet Laureate Nellie Bridge
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Pine and Eight
An open invitation to write in silence, together.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Cancelled
Family Storytime & Stay 'n Play
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children and their caregivers. Stay after Storytime to play!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Teen Advisory Board
Fri, May 09, 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, May 09, 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.
"Love/Rage/Us" Exhibition - Art in the Library
Sat, May 10, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.
Puzzle Contest
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!
Book Discussion Group - The Whistling Season
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Poetry Walks - with Olympic National Park & North Olympic Land Trust
Sun, May 11, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create something imperfect or just outright BAD, all for fun!
Write-In at Paradise - with Clallam County Poet Nellie Bridge
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Paradise Cafe
An open invitation to write, just write.
Pop-Up Library – Neah Bay
Tue, May 13, 8:00am - 11:00am
Makah Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Makah Senior Center.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 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, May 13, 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!
Nature Journaling and Scavenger Hunt - with North Olympic Land Trust
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elk Creek Conservation Area
Experience nature in a new way with nature journaling at Elk Creek Conservation Area.
Pop-Up Library – La Push
Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Quileute Senior Center!
Kids Book Club – Reading Celebration
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Students in grades 1–3 can bring a favorite book to talk about and enjoy fun crafts and games.
Book Discussion Group - This is Your Mind on Plants
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Trade, share, and discover new puzzles in a welcoming event for all ages.
Beekeeping Basics - with Mark Urnes
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Learn about beehives, tools, and how to install your first set of bees.
Big Library Read - Global eBook Club
Thu, May 15, All day
Virtual
Readers can enjoy "Uncommon Measure" as an eBook or eAudiobook from May 15-29 with no wait.
Little Hands Art - Ages 5 and Under
Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Let the littles get messy making sensory art.
Bookmobile – Port Angeles
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 1:30pm
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!
Little Hands Art - Ages 5 and Under
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Let the littles get messy making sensory art.
Incorporate Native American Wellness into Your Daily Life - Dinner, Craft & Resources
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Craft dream catchers, have dinner, and enjoy a fun-filled evening!
Color Blending with Pastels - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zoom
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register
End of Life Ready Workshop - with End of Life Washington
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get an overview of advance care planning and end-of-life options.
Beekeeping Basics - with Mark Urnes
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Learn about beehives, tools, and how to install your first set of bees.
Family Movie Matinee – Under the Boardwalk
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie.
Big Library Read - Global eBook Club
Sun, May 18, All day
Virtual
Readers can enjoy "Uncommon Measure" as an eBook or eAudiobook from May 15-29 with no wait.
Poetry Walks - with Olympic National Park & North Olympic Land Trust
Sun, May 18, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Come play Magic: The Gathering at the library!
Aging Well: Get to Know OlyCAP
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Zoom
Learn about services and volunteer opportunities available through Olympic Community Action Programs.
Bookmobile – Neah Bay
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 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: Book Club
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Chat about your recent reads and try new genres.
Tabletop Role-Playing Game Night
Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.
Baby Playdate
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
"Love/Rage/Us" Exhibition - Art in the Library
Sat, May 24, All day
Port Angeles Main Library
View creative works by Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County Poet Laureate (2023-25), through May 31.
Saturday STEAM Stations – Grades K-5
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Create and learn through STEAM!
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Trade, share, and discover new puzzles in a welcoming event for all ages.
Poetry Walks - with Olympic National Park & North Olympic Land Trust
Sun, May 25, All day
Multiple Locations
Enjoy self-guided trail walks featuring poetry in the landscape, available daily in April and May.
Big Library Read - Global eBook Club
Sun, May 25, All day
Virtual
Readers can enjoy "Uncommon Measure" as an eBook or eAudiobook from May 15-29 with no wait.
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