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Día de Culturas

A Celebration of Hispanic Culture & Community Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-27 14:00:00 2025-09-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Día de Culturas Celebrate Hispanic culture with books, games, workshops, and prizes! Forks Branch Library -

Saturday, September 27
2:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-27 14:00:00 2025-09-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Día de Culturas Celebrate Hispanic culture with books, games, workshops, and prizes! Forks Branch Library -

Celebrate Hispanic culture with books, games, workshops, and prizes!

Upon arrival at the Forks Library you will be provided with a scavenger hunt to engage with workshops and events throughout the community. 

Offered at the Forks Library:

  • Community Scavenger Hunt Map — the more places you go, the more opportunities you have to win prizes!
  • "Yo Soy/I am" and “Soy de/I am from” Poetry Workshop from 3:00-5:00pm with the Clallam County Poet Laureate.
  • Entertainment & Games, including Lotería, from 2:00-6:00pm.

Workshops and activities will be offered throughout the community during the timeframe of 2:00-7:00pm. Each location will represent a different component of culture. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School Age | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games, Puzzles & Play | Arts, Music & Culture |

Forks Branch Library
Discover@nols.org
Phone: 360-374-6402
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Aug 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 Closed
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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

Bookmobile – Port Angeles - The Market at Port Angeles Food Bank
Fri, Aug 15, 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!
Bookmobile – Joyce - Crescent School
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Joyce Crescent School
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of Crescent School.
UNO Tournament
Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
There can only be UNO winner! Will it be you? This fun, fast-paced tournament is open to ages 13 and up.
Writing Session for Caregivers - with Clallam County Poet Laureate Nellie Bridge
Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Write alongside others in a welcoming space. No experience needed!
Pop-Up Library – Neah Bay - Makah Recovery Drop-In Center
Tue, Aug 19, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Makah Recovery Drop-In Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Makah Recovery Services Drop-In Center!
Bookmobile – Neah Bay - Makah Community Gym
Tue, Aug 19, 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!
Bookmobile – Beaver - Beaver Grocery Store
Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Beaver Grocery Store
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the parking lot of the Beaver Grocery Store!
Author Talk: Cheryl Grey Bostrom
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
The Washington-based author will talk about her newest work: What the River Keeps
Baby Playdate
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Pop-Up Library – Neah Bay - Makah Days
Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
By Dakwas Park
Join the Makah Days celebration! Visit the NOLS table August 22 and 23 near Dakwas Park.
Friday Night Movie – Field of Dreams
Fri, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Baseball, cornfields...and ghosts! Celebrate summer with a classic feel-good movie.
Pop-Up Library – Neah Bay - Makah Days
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
By Dakwas Park
Join the Makah Days celebration! Visit the NOLS table August 22 and 23 near Dakwas Park.
Pop-Up Library - Neah Bay - Sail River Longhouse Commons
Tue, Aug 26, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sail River Longhouse - Commons
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us in the Sail River Longhouse Commons!
Bookmobile – Neah Bay - Makah Community Gym
Tue, Aug 26, 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!
Computer Class - with Northstar Digital Literacy
Tue, Aug 26, 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
End of Summer Movie Night - Dog Man
Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room
Sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie night.
Poetry as a Hub - with Clallam County Poet Laureate Nellie Bridge
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gentle House
Enjoy an ice cream social, poetry tarot, and a poetry reading at this Coast Lines salon.
Pop-Up Library – La Push - Quileute Senior Center
Wed, Aug 27, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Quileute Senior Center
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Quileute Senior Center!
Book Discussion Group - Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Drop in to the Fourth Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Beach and Books
Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clallam Bay West County Park
Talk about your favorite books while walking at the beach.
Baby Playdate
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Bookmobile – Beaver - Beaver Farmer's Market
Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Beaver Farmer's Market - Beaver Grocery Store Parking Lot
Find your next favorite book or movie by visiting us at the Beaver Farmer's Market!
Closed on September 1
Mon, Sep 01, All day
All NOLS Locations
All NOLS locations are closed for Labor Day.
Olympic Peninsula Resource Co-Op
Tue, Sep 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, Sep 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.
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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!
Teen Advisory Board
Wed, Sep 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, Sep 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!
Coming Home - with Humanities Washington
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Learn how the Nez Perce Tribe regained their cultural heritage. Register in advance.
Baby Playdate
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Babies learn and grow through play!
Tween Thursday – Grades 4-6
Thu, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
A hangout space just for tweens!
Drop-In Tech Help
Fri, Sep 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
Yarn Circle
Sat, Sep 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
LEGO Club
Sat, Sep 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.
Nature Journaling - with North Olympic Land Trust
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elk Creek Conservation Area
Experience nature in a new way with nature journaling at Elk Creek Conservation Area.
Magic Monday – Grades 4-12
Mon, Sep 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, Sep 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!
Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Sep 09, 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!
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 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, Sep 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!
Book Discussion Group - The Book of Unknown Americans
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom
Drop in to the virtual Second Wednesday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Play together while learning fun rhymes and songs.
Twilight Trivia - Forever Twilight in Forks Festival
Thu, Sep 11, 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Ki'tla Center Roundhouse
Test your Twilight knowledge to win prizes! Play solo or in teams of up to three people.
Tween Thursday – Grades 4-6
Thu, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
A hangout space just for tweens!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 12, 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
Fri, Sep 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!
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room
Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
Yarn Circle
Sat, Sep 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to sip and stitch among fellow crafters.
Nature Storytime
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dungeness River Nature Center
Listen to nature-related stories, songs, and rhymes outside at Dungeness River Nature Center.
Puzzle Contest
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Port Angeles Main Library
Race each other and the clock at a timed jigsaw puzzle contest!
Intro to Colored Pencils - with SilverKite Community Arts®
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Register with code NOLS2023. Recording available after workshop.
Register
Book Discussion Group - In the Shadow of the Mountain
Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sequim Library Temporary Location
Drop in to the Second Saturday Book Discussion Group and join the conversation.
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