Calendar of Events

All Library events are free and open to the public. All events are held at the Jefferson County Library unless otherwise noted. Click here for ongoing library events.

The 2009 Summer Reading Program for children and teens features reading and events for the entire family. To sign up for the program visit the library or the bookmobile.

Special events will be held throughout the summer at the library. Children and teens do not need to be enrolled in the reading portion of the program to attend these events.

Program Events for Children
Program Events for Teens

Read to Rover Tuesday, July 7, 2009  -  10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Sign up at the library or call 385-6544.

Nature Journals with Sidonie Wilson Tuesday, July 7, 2009  -  2:00 p.m. This book's cover will bloom as you create flower fairies, gnomes, dragons and ogres. The inside will become a journal for your stories, observations and drawings. Space is limited. Kids ages 5 to 11 are welcome and will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Kids under 8 will need adult assistance.

Rumpelstiltskin Puppet Show Thursday, July 9, 2009  -  2:00 p.m. and again at 4:00 p.m. How will the miller's clever daughter turn a pile of straw into gold? Become entranced as the Shaver Marionette Company brings this story alive. Free tickets are required and will be available at the library and on the bookmobile starting June 22nd.

Homeschool Family Picnic and Author Visit with Rain Fordyce Friday, July 10, 2009  -  12:00 p.m. Families who home-school -- or those wishing to learn more - are welcome! Bring snacks and blankets and listen to Rain Fordyce read her children's book, I Am Learning All the Time.

Yak & Snack for 10 to 12 year olds Monday, July 13, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Find out what young teens are reading and share your favorites. Bring friends and meet other kids your age.

Read to Rover Tuesday, July 14, 2009  -  10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Space is limited. Sign up at the library or call 385-6544.

Yak & Snack for 10 to 12 year olds Monday, July 20, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Find out what young teens are reading and share your favorites. Bring friends and meet other kids your age.

Read to Rover Tuesday, July 21, 2009  -  10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Sign up at the library or call 385-6544.

Encrypted Scroll Action Body Book with Sidonie Wilson Tuesday, July 21, 2009  -  2:00 p.m. Use wire, beads, feathers, paper, fabric and found objects to create a body with moveable arms that has a hidden scroll in its belly. Space is limited. Kids ages 5 to 11 are welcome and will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Kids under 8 will need adult assistance.

Be Creative with Big Words! Thursday, July 23, 2009  -  2:00 p.m. Join local author Patrick Jennings to create lawn posters of your own design. Poems, jokes, greetings nonsense and short stories - maybe told over several signs - are all possibilities. If weather permits, we'll work outside!

Family Game Night Friday, July 24, 2009  -  6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us for interactive Wii gaming, computer games, board games, card games and bingo!

Yak & Snack for 10 to 12 year olds Monday, July 27, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Find out what young teens are reading and share your favorites. Bring friends and meet other kids your age.

Read to Rover Tuesday, July 28, 2009  -  10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Sign up at the library or call 385-6544.

Be Creative with Music! Tuesday, July 28, 2009  -  4:30 p.m. Have fun with body percussion! Aaron Vallat will teach kids and parents how to make music and harmony. Teens are welcome, too!

Insect Safari Wednesday, July 29, 2009  -  2:00 p.m. Don Ehlen's Insect Safari comes to Port Hadlock! See thousands of insects and be enchanted by their beauty and unique features. All ages. This event will be held at Chimacum Creek Primary School, located next to the library. Please park in the county library parking lot and walk over. Thanks!

Be Creative with Dance! Thursday, August 6, 2009  -  2:00 p.m. Come dressed to move! Local actor and NIA teacher Michelle Hensel will bring the joy of dance to kids and parents. We'll explore dance through music and imagination. Hula, Hip-Hop and Tango your body. Dance on the moon or become a tap dancing worm. No dance experience needed.

End-of-Summer Book Giveaway! Thursday, August 13, 2009  -  2:00 p.m. Join us for a party and book giveaway! We'll pull "Book Bucks" from the giant jelly jar until all the books are gone. Come dressed as a favorite character from a book and be eligible for special prizes. Homemade costumes preferred.

Make your own Softie Wednesday, July 8, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join local artist Joan Wenske in making your own reptilian softie. Hand sewing skills necessary. Beginners welcome. Sign up at the library or call 385-6544.

Wild Animal Drawing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday July 14, 15 and 16, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us for all three days of drawing, with each day building on the next. Local artist Catherine Motteler teaches the classes. Sign up at the library or call 385-6544.

Duct Tape Art Wednesday, July 22, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flip-flops, roses, wallets and more. You'll be amazed what you can make with duct tape.

Paper Booklets Wednesday, July 29, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Create a small notebook and embellish the pages with a variety of papers, fibers and other materials. Local artist Joan Wenske will provide materials and inspire your creativity! Sign up at the library or call 385-6544.

Writing Workshop Thursday, July 30, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Let's have fun with words!

Anime Club Monday and Tuesday August 3 and 4, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring friends for episodes of Full Metal Alchemist, snacks and chat.

Writing Workshop Thursday, August 6, 2009  -  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Let's have fun with words!

Rock Concert with New Faces Friday, August 7, 2009  -  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Seattle Post Intelligencer says, "Some bands you see for the first time and know they're going to be big." Come rock with Port Townsend's own, New Faces. Visit them at www.myspace.com/newfacesband.

Toddler Storytime Mondays at 10:15 a.m. A storytime for children ages 12 months to 30 months featuring movement, music, puppets and fingerplays as well as flannel stories and the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind.

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