Babytime at the Library

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.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens

Join the Benji Project for an 8-week series on Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens. Explore ways to navigate life’s ups and downs through art, games, and reflection. The class takes place on Wednesdays, beginning February 4th through April 1st, 2026. There is no class on ......More

Join the Benji Project for an 8-week series on Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens. Explore ways to navigate life’s ups and downs through art, games, and reflection. The class takes place on Wednesdays, beginning February 4th through April 1st, 2026. There is no class on February 18th.For information about tuition and registration, please visit The Benji Project.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Live Online: Author Talk with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Register Now! Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter o......More

Register Now! Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti, she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self-discovery and reclamation of personal power.About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and a proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that bring to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres. Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times.

Register at: https://libraryc.org/jclibrary, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn at the Library

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! For the latest updates, check o......More

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! For the latest updates, check out the First Step Family Resources Facebook page. This program is made possible through a partnership between Jefferson County Library District, First Step Family Support Center, and the YMCA.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Storytime at the Library

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. Storytimes will take place in the Humphrey Room near the Children’s Area.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Storytime at the Quilcene Community Center

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.

294952 US-101, Quilcene, WA, 98376, US

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

All board meetings are open to the public.Meeting Agenda (posted one week prior to the meeting)The meeting will take place in person at the Library and online via Zoom. A link will be posted on the day of the meeting at 3:30 pm on this page. The meeting begins at 4:00 p......More

All board meetings are open to the public.Meeting Agenda (posted one week prior to the meeting)The meeting will take place in person at the Library and online via Zoom. A link will be posted on the day of the meeting at 3:30 pm on this page. The meeting begins at 4:00 pm.Members of the public are welcome to attend. Public comment may be made by sending an email to: [email protected] prior to 4:00 pm on the day before the meeting. Comments will be acknowledged during the “Public Comment” section of the Board Meeting.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Babytime at the Library

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.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens

Join the Benji Project for an 8-week series on Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens. Explore ways to navigate life’s ups and downs through art, games, and reflection. The class takes place on Wednesdays, beginning February 4th through April 1st, 2026. There is no class on ......More

Join the Benji Project for an 8-week series on Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens. Explore ways to navigate life’s ups and downs through art, games, and reflection. The class takes place on Wednesdays, beginning February 4th through April 1st, 2026. There is no class on February 18th.For information about tuition and registration, please visit The Benji Project.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Live Online: Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Register Now! Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny M......More

Register Now! Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun, and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

Register at: https://libraryc.org/jclibrary, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

LEGO® at the Library

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.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

JCLD In-Person and Online Book Discussion: "The Air Raid Book Club" by Annie Lyons

This month: The Air Raid Book Club by Annie LyonsSign up for our monthly book discussion! We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month, and you can meet with the group in person or online. When you sign up, the library will loan you a copy of the book.Upcoming Book Discussio......More

This month: The Air Raid Book Club by Annie LyonsSign up for our monthly book discussion! We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month, and you can meet with the group in person or online. When you sign up, the library will loan you a copy of the book.Upcoming Book DiscussionsPlease read the entire book before the group meets. Email Jolie Maki at [email protected] to ask questions or join the group.A Zoom link will be emailed to online participants the week before the event.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn at the Library

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! For the latest updates, check o......More

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! For the latest updates, check out the First Step Family Resources Facebook page. This program is made possible through a partnership between Jefferson County Library District, First Step Family Support Center, and the YMCA.

620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339, US