All Timberland programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library's program may contact the library one week in advance.
Ongoing library programs: Story Times
Readiness for reading and school, positive experiences among families and friends, and growth in the connection between libraries, learning and joy: these are some of the objectives of library story time programs for children from birth to Kindergarten. Following are the regular story time program series being held this season at local Timberland Regional Libraries.
Toddler Story Time
For 2 year-olds, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Programs include simple stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that children and adults can enjoy together.
All Timberland Libraries (except Ocean Park Timberland Library) will be closed Sunday, August 31. All Timberland Libraries will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. Libraries will resume regular schedules Tuesday, September 2.
Tuesday, September 2
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 2-3:30 p.m., Sept. 2 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of "Wild Life" by Molly Gloss. For more information call (360) 665-4184 .
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Sept. 2 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
The Friends and the Board of the Raymond Timberland Library will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 2. Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meeting at the library to discuss events and building projects. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
Wednesday, September 3
Raymond Timberland Library presents Introduction to Computers, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 3 for adults. Beginners will learn basic computer terms and how to move around the screen and use a mouse. Register at the library's upstairs desk or call (360) 942-2408 . Practice time will be provided.
Saturday, September 6
Naselle Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 6 for adults. Join in a discussion of "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon. Books are available for check out at the library's circulation desk. For more information call (360) 484-3877 .
Monday, September 8
Raymond Timberland Library presents Popcorn and a Movie, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 8 for all ages. Relax and enjoy popcorn and watch a movie with friends. This month's theme is westerns. Call the library at 942-2408 to learn what's playing.
Tuesday, September 9
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Sept. 9 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
Wednesday, September 10
Raymond Timberland Library presents Introduction to the Library Catalog and Databases, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 10 for adults. Learn how to search for library items, place holds and look at your patron record. A brief introduction to the TRL databases will be included. Space is limited. Sign up online or at the library's upstairs desk, or call (360) 942-2408 .
Raymond Timberland Library presents After School Crafts, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Sept. 10 for all ages. Join in making crafts after school on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
Thursday, September 11
Raymond Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 11 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. Discussions are held in the library meeting room on the second Thursday of the month. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
Saturday, September 13
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents "History as Seen from the Inside Out" with Sydney Stevens, 1-2:30 p.m., Sept. 13 for adults. Join author Sydney Stevens as she shares stories from her book "Dear Medora: Child of Oysterville's Forgotten Years." The book is based on letters written in the early 1900s between Pacific County residents Helen Espy and her 15-year-old daughter Medora. For more information call (360) 665-4184 .
Monday, September 15
Raymond Timberland Library presents Popcorn and a Movie, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 15 for all ages. Relax and enjoy popcorn and watch a movie with friends. This month's theme is westerns. Call the library at 942-2408 to learn what's playing.
Tuesday, September 16
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Sept. 16 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
South Bend Timberland Library presents Family Night: The Dragon That Came to Visit, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Sept. 16 for all ages. Join Mad Science and explore what to do with an unwanted houseguest, in this case, a dragon! In costumes provided for the program, princesses and knights from the audience can assist in the entertaining and educational science of "dragon-removal." For more information call (360) 875-5532 .
Wednesday, September 17
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents After School Activities, 3-3:30 p.m., Sept. 17 for children grades 1-6. Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day (annually on Sept. 19) with pirate stories, pirate games and a craft. After school activities will be held once a month through December. For more information call (360) 665-4184 .
Raymond Timberland Library presents Introduction to the Internet, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 17 for adults. Explore the uses of the Internet including research, finding people and playing games. Space is limited. Sign up online or at the library's upstairs desk, or call (360) 942-2408 .
Friday, September 19
Naselle Timberland Library presents Pirates! 3:30-4:30 p.m., Sept. 19 for all ages. Hear pirate stories, make pirate crafts and play pirate games. Don't be late or you might have to walk the plank! For more information call (360) 484-3877 .
Raymond Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Sept. 19 for children 3-6 years. Join in a program of stories, songs and movement games. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
Monday, September 22
Raymond Timberland Library presents Popcorn and a Movie, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 22 for all ages. Relax and enjoy popcorn and watch a movie with friends. This month's theme is westerns. Call the library at 942-2408 to learn what's playing.
Tuesday, September 23
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Sept. 23 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Pajama Story Time, 6-6:30 p.m., Sept. 23 for all ages. Wear your pajamas to this evening story time. Stories, songs and movement games will focus on children 6 and under. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
Wednesday, September 24
The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24 at the Tenino Timberland Library, 172 Central Ave. W, Tenino. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information call toll free 1-877-284-6237 .
Friday, September 26
South Bend Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Sept. 26 for children 3-6 years. Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call (360) 875-5532 .
Monday, September 29
Raymond Timberland Library presents Popcorn and a Movie, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 29 for all ages. Relax and enjoy popcorn and watch a movie with friends. This month's theme is westerns. Call the library at 942-2408 to learn what's playing.
Tuesday, September 30
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Sept. 30 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408 .
Pacific County Timberland Regional Libraries
Ilwaco, 642-3908
110 1st Ave. S.
Naselle, 484-3877
4 Parpala Road
Ocean Park, 665-4184
1308 256th Place
Raymond, 942-2408
507 Duryea Street
South Bend, 875-5532
1st St. and Pacific Ave.
For information on any topic or for help finding information resources, TRL Central Reference Service librarians are available toll-free at 1-800-562-6022 .
