Adult Summer Read, and MORE!

Adult Summer Read: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinDon’t miss this year’s Adult Summer Read! Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a modern love story about two childhood friends who reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy i......More

Adult Summer Read: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinDon’t miss this year’s Adult Summer Read! Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a modern love story about two childhood friends who reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital worlds that eludes them in their real lives. Grab a copy and share the experience of reading this moving and exhilarating novel. Get the book.Adult Summer Reading Program: Read Books to WIN!Complete an entry form for each book you read between June 1st and August 31st for a chance to win a jigsaw puzzle. Entry forms can be found at the Library and on the Bookmobile. Drawings will be held at the end of each month.Solve a CipherStop by the library and solve a fun cipher for more chances to WIN.Jigsaw Puzzle TournamentJoin us for a fun-filled tournament of jigsaw puzzling! Challenge yourself and your friends to complete a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest time possible. Winners will get to choose a puzzle to take home as a special prize. Register now and get ready to have some fun piecing everything together! Registration Required. Due to availability, please register for one puzzle tournament only.Register for the July 15th Jigsaw Puzzle TournamentRegister for the July 23rd Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

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Level Up! Summer Reading FUN for Kids & Teens

Click HERE to sign up!It’s easy to play, just read every day!Don’t miss JCLD’s Summer Reading Fun with programs and events for kids of all ages! Sign up at cleoreads.beanstack.com or pick up a paper tracker at the Library or Bookmobile to get started and earn prizes. Tr......More

Click HERE to sign up!It’s easy to play, just read every day!Don’t miss JCLD’s Summer Reading Fun with programs and events for kids of all ages! Sign up at cleoreads.beanstack.com or pick up a paper tracker at the Library or Bookmobile to get started and earn prizes. Track the days you read and build your card deck of magical creatures. Check out the links below for information about Storytimes, crafts, and activities. Log each day you read.Every 8 days of reading earns a set of creature cards (3 sets each month).36 days of reading earns a new book.Complete bonus activities to earn entries into our prize drawing.Prize drawing options include a Baby Kit, a Dragon Kit, a LEGO Minecraft Kit, and a Unicorn Kit. Make sure to choose what you hope to win! Random winners will be drawn for each kit on August 4th.Join Summer Fun Activities for Kids of ALL Ages! Summer Fun for Teens at the Library Teen Community Read: Free Lunch by Rex Ogle Kids Community Read: Odder by Katherine Applegate Outdoor Storytime at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum Kids Summer Fun at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum Outdoor Storytime at Worthington Park in Quilcene Kids Summer Fun at Worthington Park in Quilcene Special THANKS to the Friends of Jefferson County Library for funding the prizes.

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Outdoor Storytime at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum

Join us near the Rotary Pavilion at H.J. Carroll Park for stories, songs, and fun movements to help spark a love of reading and learning. Storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers, but brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. Please dress for the weather.

9884 WA-19, Chimacum, WA, 98325, US

Outdoor Storytime at Worthington Park in Quilcene

Don't miss this energetic Outdoor Storytime at Worthington Park in Quilcene! Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy physical movement to build children's love of reading and learning. Storytimes are created with preschool and toddler-age children in mind, but all ages are ......More

Don't miss this energetic Outdoor Storytime at Worthington Park in Quilcene! Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy physical movement to build children's love of reading and learning. Storytimes are created with preschool and toddler-age children in mind, but all ages are welcome. Please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or cushion to sit on.

151 E. Columbia St, Quilcene, WA, 98376, US

Babytime at the Library

Join us for songs, rhymes, simple stories, and playful movements designed to stimulate brain development and joyful learning. An optional open playtime after the program is a great opportunity for your little one to interact and socialize. This lapsit program is for inf......More

Join us for songs, rhymes, simple stories, and playful movements designed to stimulate brain development and joyful learning. An optional open playtime after the program is a great opportunity for your little one to interact and socialize. This lapsit program is for infants and early toddlers. Siblings are welcome.

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

Live Online: Author Talk with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich

Register Now! Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). Ar......More

Register Now! Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list?We’ve been taught that resilience is the secret to navigating life’s most difficult moments. But according to New York Times bestselling author, organizational psychologist, and researcher Dr. Tasha Eurich, there is one problem with this assumption. Scientifically, resilience isn’t an unlimited resource, especially with the growing pressure and uncertainty we’re experiencing today.Whether you’re grappling with work stress, personal challenges, or the chaos of everyday life, Shatterproof offers an urgent alternative to stoic endurance as the only strategy for survival. Combining cutting-edge research, practical tools, and insights from her own struggle with a life-defining health crisis, Dr. Eurich will overturn your beliefs about what it takes to thrive through adversity, offering a scientifically supported system to help you feel better, do better, and live better than before. You’ll discover how to:Reclaim your best self when stress turns you into someone you barely recognizeUncover the unmet needs that keep you stuck in self-limiting patternsTurn stress into strength, exhaustion into energy, and confusion into confidenceFind peace in the present and be prepared for what the future holds, and much more!This timely discussion with Dr. Eurich is sure to unlock powerful new ideas about how to show up as our best selves. Register now to be a part of the conversation!About the Author: Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author on a mission to help people and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world. Recognized as the world’s leading self-awareness coach (Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Awards) and communication expert (Global Gurus), she’s spent over two decades teaching people practical strategies to supercharge their self-awareness, sanity, and success. Her work has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, NPR, CNN, NBC, and Fast Company, as well as peer-reviewed journals. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, rescuing dogs, and is a proud and unapologetic musical theater nerd.

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Library District CLOSED – Labor Day

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Outdoor Storytime at Worthington Park in Quilcene

Come enjoy stories, songs, and fun movement at Worthington Park—rain or shine! Storytimes help toddlers and preschoolers spark a love of reading and learning. Brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. Please dress for the weather.

151 E. Columbia St, Quilcene, WA, 98376, US

Babytime at the Library

Join us for songs, rhymes, simple stories, and playful movements designed to stimulate brain development and joyful learning. An optional open playtime after the program is a great opportunity for your little one to interact and socialize. This lapsit program is for inf......More

Join us for songs, rhymes, simple stories, and playful movements designed to stimulate brain development and joyful learning. An optional open playtime after the program is a great opportunity for your little one to interact and socialize. This lapsit program is for infants and early toddlers. Siblings are welcome.

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

Birding Blitz! Migratory Shorebird Count at Lower Oak Bay County Park

Join birder Steve Hampton at Lower Oak Bay County Park to look for shorebirds. Meet us in the parking lot (look for the library sign). We will take a short walk to find and count birds. Your sightings will be added to the eBird app to help scientists. Dress for the weat......More

Join birder Steve Hampton at Lower Oak Bay County Park to look for shorebirds. Meet us in the parking lot (look for the library sign). We will take a short walk to find and count birds. Your sightings will be added to the eBird app to help scientists. Dress for the weather. Come early at 2:00 pm if you want to try out the eBird app.

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Live Online: Author Talk with Fantasy–Romance Writer Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Register Now! Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most ......More

Register Now! Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss.Now, with a magical prophecy unraveling, assassins showing up in the break room, and a suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns, Evie has to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fire―or her dignity, which is hanging by a very sarcastic thread.Being evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then again…neither was falling for The Villain.Full of humor and heart, this magical office comedy about a sunshine assistant and her grumpy evil boss is one you won’t want to miss out on. With the third book in the series, Accomplice to the Villain, out August 5, 2025, you need to register today to learn what tricks are up this author’s sleeve!About the Author: Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae—is a fantasy romance author and BookToker with a propensity for villains. When she’s not creating bookish comedy skits about Villains and Assistants, she’s writing to Taylor Swift songs. Her biggest passions in life include romance, magic, laughter, and finding ways to include them all in everything she creates. Most days you can find her with her head in the clouds and a pen in her hand.

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Microsoft Excel Basics

Learn to use Microsoft Excel in this fun, stress-free class series. These classes are perfect for beginners. You don't have to sign up. You can borrow a laptop from us if you need one.September 4 – Excel Fundamentals We will use a pretend business as an example. We’ll p......More

Learn to use Microsoft Excel in this fun, stress-free class series. These classes are perfect for beginners. You don't have to sign up. You can borrow a laptop from us if you need one.September 4 – Excel Fundamentals We will use a pretend business as an example. We’ll practice starting a spreadsheet, entering data, and saving your work.September 11 – Managing Income and ExpensesLearn how to track income and expenses in Excel using simple formulas. Find out how to use tools like AutoSum and AutoFill. September 18 – Analyzing and ReportingLearn how to make simple charts and use formulas to understand your data. September 25 – Planning and CustomizationLearn how to create and customize your own Excel templates. We’ll also practice printing spreadsheets.

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

Outdoor Storytime at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum

Join us near the Rotary Pavilion at H.J. Carroll Park for stories, songs, and fun movements to help spark a love of reading and learning. Storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers, but brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. Please dress for the weather.

9884 WA-19, Chimacum, WA, 98325, US

Outdoor Storytime at Worthington Park in Quilcene

Come enjoy stories, songs, and fun movement at Worthington Park—rain or shine! Storytimes help toddlers and preschoolers spark a love of reading and learning. Brothers and sisters of all ages are welcome. Please dress for the weather.

151 E. Columbia St, Quilcene, WA, 98376, US

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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.Meeting Agenda (posted one week prior to the meeting)The meeting will take place in person at the Library and onl......More

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.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 Wednesday morning at 9:30 am on this page. The meeting begins at 10:00 am.Members of the public are welcome to attend. Public comment may be made by sending an email to: [email protected] prior to 10:00 am 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

Join us for songs, rhymes, simple stories, and playful movements designed to stimulate brain development and joyful learning. An optional open playtime after the program is a great opportunity for your little one to interact and socialize. This lapsit program is for inf......More

Join us for songs, rhymes, simple stories, and playful movements designed to stimulate brain development and joyful learning. An optional open playtime after the program is a great opportunity for your little one to interact and socialize. This lapsit program is for infants and early toddlers. Siblings are welcome.

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

Live Online: Author Talk with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

Register Now! Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you......More

Register Now! Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation.Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Now for the first time, in his book The Next Conversation, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation.The Next Conversation gives you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime.Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in The Next Conversation, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything. Register now! About the Author: Jefferson Fisher is a board-certified Texas trial lawyer and founder of Fisher Firm. With his extensive experience as a trial lawyer, Jefferson understands the art of persuading and communicating effectively in high-conflict situations. He is one of the most sought-after names in functional thinking for modern-day communication. Known for his practical videos and authentic presence, Jefferson has amassed over 9 million social media followers-making him the most followed litigation attorney in the world in less than a year, all from inside his vehicle. Jefferson's followers include high-profile names such as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jesse Williams, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Sarah Silverman, Lewis Howes, and many more. Jefferson is on a mission to be a messenger of positivity in the world and help people learn to talk to each other again - one conversation at a time.

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

Microsoft Excel Basics

Learn to use Microsoft Excel in this fun, stress-free class series. These classes are perfect for beginners. You don't have to sign up. You can borrow a laptop from us if you need one.September 4 – Excel Fundamentals We will use a pretend business as an example. We’ll p......More

Learn to use Microsoft Excel in this fun, stress-free class series. These classes are perfect for beginners. You don't have to sign up. You can borrow a laptop from us if you need one.September 4 – Excel Fundamentals We will use a pretend business as an example. We’ll practice starting a spreadsheet, entering data, and saving your work.September 11 – Managing Income and ExpensesLearn how to track income and expenses in Excel using simple formulas. Find out how to use tools like AutoSum and AutoFill. September 18 – Analyzing and ReportingLearn how to make simple charts and use formulas to understand your data. September 25 – Planning and CustomizationLearn how to create and customize your own Excel templates. We’ll also practice printing spreadsheets.

620 Cedar Avenue, 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