The levy lid lift will provide vital funding to maintain hours, collections, and programs. Without it, essential services—like early literacy resources, collections, and technology access—will be reduced. 

 

Library use is rising, and so are operating costs. With over 32,000 library cardholders, nearly 1 million items borrowed or renewed each year, and over 312,000 visits to branches in 2025, NOLS continues to be an integral resource for our community.

(Capital projects like the Sequim Library construction are not funded by the levy.)

NOLS is joining more than 190 libraries for One Book, One Coast, a shared community reading program. Read They Called Us Enemy by George Takei and attend events like presentations about the forced removal of Japanese Americans, documentary screenings, artmaking, book discussions, and a livestreamed author talk.

Looking for something to read after They Called Us Enemy? Our curated booklist includes titles about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II that explore themes of family, identity, and resilience.

Welcome spring with library events! Explore self-guided Poetry Walks on six trails in Olympic National Park, North Olympic Land Trust conservation areas, and the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Marvel at balloon artistry and fire dancing, meet Pete the Cat, get a free book, and enjoy a meal together at Día del Niño at Concerned Citizens of Forks on April 25. View the perinatal mental health awareness art exhibition and celebrate the artists at the More than the Blues opening reception on May 1 at the Port Angeles Main Library.

 

From a seed swap to Star Wars to septics 101, NOLS offers hundreds of free programs for our community!

Celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. Support your local library during National Library Week, April 19-25, by checking out materials, attending events, and spreading the word about getting a library card!

 

Browse our library-themed booklist, featuring titles for all ages.

The new Sequim Library opened on March 21. Within the first 10 days, more than 7,000 people visited the library, nearly 8,700 materials were checked out, and over 215 new library cards were registered. Check out our highlight video from the opening!

Closed: May 20 & May 25

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