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Black and white historic photo of several campers who have been fishing and hunting.

"Olympic Outdoors" Exhibition Reception

with North Olympic History Center

2025-06-20 18:30:00 2025-06-20 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles "Olympic Outdoors" Exhibition Reception Explore objects from the North Olympic History Center and enjoy a History Tales presentation. Port Angeles Main Library -

Friday, June 20
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-20 18:30:00 2025-06-20 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles "Olympic Outdoors" Exhibition Reception Explore objects from the North Olympic History Center and enjoy a History Tales presentation. Port Angeles Main Library -

Explore objects from the North Olympic History Center and enjoy a History Tales presentation.

Join us for a free public reception celebrating the exhibition "Olympic Outdoors: Recreation and Relaxation on the North Olympic Peninsula." 

An exhibit “diving into” the history of outdoor recreation on the Olympic Peninsula—from hiking, skiing, and fishing to soaking in hot springs, the Peninsula truly has everything to offer those who enjoy the great outdoors! This show features unique artifacts and artwork from the Center’s collections, as well as previously unpublished photographs of the Olympic backcountry by amateur photographers and brothers Ray and Roy McClinton.

6:30pm Exhibition opens

7:00pm History Tales presentation

"Early Photos of Familiar Place – Digitizing the McClinton Family Photo Collection" with Larry Lang

This presentation explores the photos of Ray and Roy McClinton, fraternal twins and amateur photographers who started taking photographs as teens in the 1890s, working with tripod-mounted cameras and glass-plate negatives. They captured some of the earliest known images of Marymere and Sol Duc falls, Fairholme and lakes Crescent and Sutherland.


"Olympic Outdoors: Recreation and Relaxation on the North Olympic Peninsula" will be on view at the Port Angeles Main Library through August 30, 2025. 

Visit northolympichistory.org to learn more about the North Olympic History Center.

North Olympic History Center logo

This exhibition is part of the Art in the Library program, generously supported by the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.

Port Angeles Main Library

Discover@nols.org
Phone: 360-417-8500

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 7:00PM

We're closed Thursday June 19
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed

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

Thu, Jun 19, All day
All NOLS Locations
All NOLS locations are closed for Juneteenth.

Fri, Jun 20, 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!

Fri, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Explore objects from the North Olympic History Center and enjoy a History Tales presentation.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crescent School
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of Crescent School.

Tue, Jun 24, 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!

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Brush up on your computer skills or learn how to use a computer for the first time.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Olympic Peninsula Academy - Gym
Launch into hands-on astronomy activities.

Wed, Jun 25, 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Quileute Senior Center!

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Launch into hands-on astronomy activities.

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop in to the Fourth Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks High School - Wrestling Mat Room
Launch into hands-on astronomy activities.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Elementary School - Gym
Launch into hands-on astronomy activities.

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Pine and Eight
An open invitation to write in silence, together.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library
Combine art and technology as you design, assemble, and animate your own bot!

Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Play dress up, enjoy stories, and meet Irrigation Festival royalty!

Tue, Jul 01, 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!

Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Level up—vertically! Learn about rock climbing basics and local destinations.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Learn the basic process of gel printing through hands-on practice and play.

Wed, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Use recycled materials, engineering skills, and your imagination to create marble mazes.

Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Are you ready to compete? Show off your skills in this exciting summer tournament.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Olympic Peninsula Academy - Gym
Try out different STEAM devices, tools, and toys!

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!

Fri, Jul 04, All day
All NOLS Locations
All NOLS locations are closed for Independence Day.

Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Ages 13 and older can compete for prizes in a friendly atmosphere.

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Are you ready for an emergency?

Tue, Jul 08, 8:00am - 11:00am
Makah Senior Center - Bayview Room
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Makah Senior Center!

Tue, Jul 08, 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!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Visualize your goals and dreams!

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Teens can stay after hours at the library for this movie night to kick off summer! 

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Write a story with a professional picture book author-illustrator!

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Quileute Senior Center!

Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Write a story with a professional picture book author-illustrator!

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
KSQM - Community Room
Get the lowdown on your feathered neighbors.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Search and discover book treasures to add to your collection.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Olympic Peninsula Academy - Gym
Write a story with a professional picture book author-illustrator!

Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Level up your creativity while making new friends!

Fri, Jul 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Search and discover book treasures to add to your collection.

Fri, Jul 11, 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!

Fri, Jul 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!

Fri, Jul 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Pine and Eight
An open invitation to write in silence, together.

Fri, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
You're invited to an outdoor dance party to remember.

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
CardQuest Gaming
Learn to play Pokémon Trading Card Game, try out your skills, and eat free pizza! Library card not required.

Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
New puzzles for the summer! Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest.

Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Search and discover book treasures to add to your collection.

Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Stop in and explore on a Saturday.

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Combine art and technology as you design, assemble, and animate your own bot!

Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.

Mon, Jul 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Slip Point Lighthouse
Learn about sea stars, anemones, and other Salish Sea treasures!

Tue, Jul 15, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Makah Recovery Drop-In Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Makah Recovery Drop-In Center!

Tue, Jul 15, 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!

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Feeling overwhelmed? Get a free journal and fill it with junk.

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Create original cards and swap with new friends.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Use "snake boards" to learn how to sew!

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play board games with family and friends.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Adventure to other worlds and play out new experiences with TTRPGs.

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clallam Bay Branch Library - Clallam Bay Community Meeting Room
Learn to sew.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Olympic Peninsula Academy - Gym
Learn the basic process of gel printing through hands-on practice and play.

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Level up your creativity while making new friends!

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get the lowdown on your feathered neighbors.

Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Port Angeles Main Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!

Fri, Jul 18, 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!

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Forks Branch Library
Kids ages 0–12 can move and groove at this high-energy dancing event!

Fri, Jul 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Listen to great books, learn new songs, and shake your wiggles out with plenty of movement and fun!