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Two graham cracker gingerbread houses.

Homes for the Holidays: Candy House Creations

All Day 11/12 - 12/10
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Please note: No registration is needed to enter the Candy House Creations display. However, if you would like a free building kit with supplies for two graham cracker houses, please register below.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please note: No registration is needed to enter the Candy House Creations display. However, if you would like a free building kit with supplies for two graham cracker houses, please register below.

A warmly dressed teen girl reads a book outdoors.

Kids & Teens Winter Read

11/17/2025 @ 10:00am to 01/18/2026 @ 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Winter Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Children

Stay cozy with reading this winter! Read books from a list made by librarians and teachers across the state.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Winter Reading Program
Event Details:

Stay cozy with reading this winter! Read books from a list made by librarians and teachers across the state.

Three children smiling

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn at the Library

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Bring your family and friends to dance, sing, share stories, and enjoy friendly conversations. It’s a fun place to play with your kids, meet other families, and feel connected to your community. All sessions are free and open to everyone!

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends to dance, sing, share stories, and enjoy friendly conversations. It’s a fun place to play with your kids, meet other families, and feel connected to your community. All sessions are free and open to everyone!

Cover of "Hello, Snow!" by Katherine Pryor

Hello Snow! Special Storytime with Artist and Illustrator Rose Soini

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a snowy storytime with local artist Rose Soini. Celebrate her new board book Hello Snow! with author Katherine Pryor.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a snowy storytime with local artist Rose Soini. Celebrate her new board book Hello Snow! with author Katherine Pryor.

Indivisable Port Townsend

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shold Room at Jefferson County Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Zoom meeting, need help setting up

Shold Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Shold Room
Purpose of Meeting

Zoom meeting, need help setting up

Toddler reading

Storytime at the Quilcene Community Center

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun movements at the Quilcene Community Center. Storytimes help toddlers and preschoolers spark a love of reading and learning. Brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. 

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun movements at the Quilcene Community Center. Storytimes help toddlers and preschoolers spark a love of reading and learning. Brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. 

 

Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson

Live Online: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Live Online, Book Discussions - Adult, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults


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Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Online, Book Discussions - Adult, Lectures
Event Details:


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Image of Jefferson County Library hanging sign

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shold Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted. All board meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Shold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted. All board meetings are open to the public.

Cute baby with parents

Babytime at the Library

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Hear simple stories, sing songs, and play with your baby. After the program, stay and play with other families. This program is for babies and young toddlers. Families are welcome.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Hear simple stories, sing songs, and play with your baby. After the program, stay and play with other families. This program is for babies and young toddlers. Families are welcome.

Cute boy smiling with LEGO bricks

LEGO® at the Library

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & Math
Age Group:
Children

Build with LEGO® bricks at the library! Each month, we will have fun challenges that practice teamwork and problem-solving skills. This program is for kids ages 7–11, but everyone is welcome.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Math
Event Details:

Build with LEGO® bricks at the library! Each month, we will have fun challenges that practice teamwork and problem-solving skills. This program is for kids ages 7–11, but everyone is welcome.

The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

JCLD In-Person and Online Book Discussion: "The Scent Keeper" by Erica Bauermeister

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
Hybrid - Attend in person or via Zoom
Age Group:
Adults

This month: The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hybrid - Attend in person or via Zoom
Event Details:

This month: The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

Three children smiling

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn at the Library

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Bring your family and friends to dance, sing, share stories, and enjoy friendly conversations. It’s a fun place to play with your kids, meet other families, and feel connected to your community. All sessions are free and open to everyone!

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends to dance, sing, share stories, and enjoy friendly conversations. It’s a fun place to play with your kids, meet other families, and feel connected to your community. All sessions are free and open to everyone!

Baby reading with Mom

Storytime at the Library

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun movements to help spark a love of reading and learning. Storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers, but all members of the family are welcome.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun movements to help spark a love of reading and learning. Storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers, but all members of the family are welcome.

Toddler reading

Storytime at the Quilcene Community Center

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun movements at the Quilcene Community Center. Storytimes help toddlers and preschoolers spark a love of reading and learning. Brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. 

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun movements at the Quilcene Community Center. Storytimes help toddlers and preschoolers spark a love of reading and learning. Brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. 

 

Cute baby with parents

Babytime at the Library

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Hear simple stories, sing songs, and play with your baby. After the program, stay and play with other families. This program is for babies and young toddlers. Families are welcome.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Hear simple stories, sing songs, and play with your baby. After the program, stay and play with other families. This program is for babies and young toddlers. Families are welcome.

Upward view of teenagers smiling together in a circle.

Teen Mindfulness Art Meetup: Finger Weaving

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shold Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Take a monthly brain break with fun and simple art projects! No pressure to make a perfect piece — just enjoy creating. Plus, we’ll have tasty snacks to keep you going.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Shold Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a monthly brain break with fun and simple art projects! No pressure to make a perfect piece — just enjoy creating. Plus, we’ll have tasty snacks to keep you going.

cranberry drink

Holiday Open House

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the season at the Library District’s annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy refreshments in the main library while you listen to festive music by Trevor Hanson.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate the season at the Library District’s annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy refreshments in the main library while you listen to festive music by Trevor Hanson.

Three children smiling

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn at the Library

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Bring your family and friends to dance, sing, share stories, and enjoy friendly conversations. It’s a fun place to play with your kids, meet other families, and feel connected to your community. All sessions are free and open to everyone!

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends to dance, sing, share stories, and enjoy friendly conversations. It’s a fun place to play with your kids, meet other families, and feel connected to your community. All sessions are free and open to everyone!

baby reading a book

No Storytime or Babytime programs December 22-26. See you next week!

All Day 12/22 - 12/26
Off Site
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

All Early Learning programs are taking a break from December 22-26. Storytimes will resume their regular schedules beginning December 29. Babytime will return to the Library on December 31. Happy Reading!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location
Event Details:

All Early Learning programs are taking a break from December 22-26. Storytimes will resume their regular schedules beginning December 29. Babytime will return to the Library on December 31. Happy Reading!

Baby reading with Mom

Storytime at the Library

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun movements to help spark a love of reading and learning. Storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers, but all members of the family are welcome.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us at the library for stories, songs, and fun movements to help spark a love of reading and learning. Storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers, but all members of the family are welcome.

Toddler reading

Storytime at the Quilcene Community Center

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun movements at the Quilcene Community Center. Storytimes help toddlers and preschoolers spark a love of reading and learning. Brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. 

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun movements at the Quilcene Community Center. Storytimes help toddlers and preschoolers spark a love of reading and learning. Brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. 

 

Cute baby with parents

Babytime at the Library

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Humphrey Room at Jefferson County Library
Program Type:
In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies & Toddlers

Hear simple stories, sing songs, and play with your baby. After the program, stay and play with other families. This program is for babies and young toddlers. Families are welcome.

Library Branch: Jefferson County Library
Room: Humphrey Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: In person - Attend at location, Storytimes
Event Details:

Hear simple stories, sing songs, and play with your baby. After the program, stay and play with other families. This program is for babies and young toddlers. Families are welcome.