Port Angeles Friends of the Library

06/02/2026

LIBRARY DETOUR

The Accessible Pathways Project is on schedule! Construction work is now moving to the east side of the Port Angeles Main Library.

✅ Use Chase Street (west side of the building) to access the front entrance.
✅ The library is open regular hours and outdoor book drops are available 24/7.
✅ Accessible parking stalls have returned to their original location.
✅ Fencing on both sides of the new sidewalks will guide you safely to the front entrance.

⚠️DETOUR: If you are on Peabody Street, follow the detour signs along Lopez Avenue to Chase Street.
⚠️ The semicircle driveway in front of the building is not available during this phase of construction.

Thank you for your patience during this important project. Learn more at: NOLS.org/Pathways

06/01/2026

REMINDER - Just this month the Bag of Books sale is Monday, June 1, through Wednesday, June 3. Store hours are 10:15am – 5:30pm.
From June forward, Bag of Books sales will be held in the Carver Room of the Port Angeles Branch of NOLS.

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06/01/2026

Free events, a reading challenge, a limited edition T-shirt or tote bag, grand prize entries, and more for all ages—from babies to adults! It's all part of the Summer Reading Program, June 12-August 22.

Sign up for the challenge now and browse events: NOLS.org/SRP

This year's theme is "Plant a Seed, Read." 🌱📖

[Artwork is by illustrator Hatem Aly.]

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Drop in and join the conversation about the One Book, One Coast community read selection "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei. Stop by a NOLS Branch to check out a copy, or borrow an eBook through Libby.

📍 Sequim Branch Library
Saturday, May 30, 11am–noon

📍 Port Angeles Main Library
Saturday, May 30, 2pm–3pm

Learn more: NOLS.org/OneBook

06/01/2026

An exciting twist on the classic game!

The rules remain the same as traditional Bingo, but instead numbers are replaced with iconic iconic anthems, pop powerhouses, and LGBTQ+ songs.

📍 Toast & Jam Pub
Friday, June 5, 6–7:30pm

📍 Forks Branch Library
Monday, June 22, 6–7:30pm

Learn more: NOLS.org/Events

05/26/2026

Major changes to PAFOL bookstore

June will bring several changes for the Port Angeles Friends of the Library (PAFOL) bookstore. Most immediately, for JUNE only the monthly Bag of Books sale will be from Monday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 3. Store hours are 10:15am – 5:30pm Thursday and Friday and 10:30am –4:30pm Saturday.
New books will be added throughout the sale. In JULY the book sale will return to the regular third Thursday-through-Saturday schedule.
From June forward, Bag of Books sales will be held in the Carver Room of the Port Angeles Branch of NOLS.
Customers can buy a new PAFOL book bag for $8.00 and fill it for free, bring their own previously purchased PAFOL book bag and fill it for $3, or fill a PAFOL provided bag for $5.00. The Carver Room will be staffed with volunteers to facilitate sales.
The most visible change is that the books sold by PAFOL will remain in the lobby even when the bookstore is closed. All lobby books will be priced at $1 and after-hours sales will be on the honor system with a cash box permanently installed in the lobby. This change is due to the Port Angeles branch lobby’s reconfiguration to meet ADA requirements. The goal is to make the library entry more inviting and accessible for library users.
Also starting in June will be the addition of VENMO to pay for purchases. Venmo can be used at the cash box as well as in the store. Bookstore manager Joy Vail said “in this increasingly cashless society, the bookstore needs to step up and be able to accommodate our customers, especially younger customers. We think this will be very helpful for bookstore sales.”
Proceeds from bookstore sales support special projects and programs hosted by NOLS.
More information on PAFOL can be found on the website, friendsofthelibrarypa.org/

05/26/2026

Settle into summer stories. ☀️ Everyone’s welcome to our Book Discussion Groups,come share your thoughts!

Second Wednesday on Zoom
June 10, 3–4pm
📕 “The Summer Book” by Tove Jansson

Second Saturday at Sequim Branch Library
June 13, 4–5pm
📗 “Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma” by Claire Dederer

Fourth Wednesday at Port Angeles Main Library
June 24, 6–7pm
📘 “The Seed Keeper” by Diane Wilson

Find details at: NOLS.org/book-groups

05/26/2026

📖🎶 Drop in and chat about what you're reading, watching, and listening to lately.

On the 4th Saturday in May and June, young adults (approximately ages 18-25) can find activities and snacks at the Port Angeles Main Library. Drop in, meet people, and learn something new!

📍 Port Angeles Main Library
Saturdays, May 23 & June 27, 11:00am-noon

Learn more: events.nols.org/event/16126773

05/26/2026

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