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.

* Ocean Park Timberland Library; Thursdays, 2-2:30 p.m.; Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11

Preschool Story Time

For children ages 3 to 6. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in.

* Ocean Park Timberland Library; Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.; Oct. 1-Nov. 19
* Raymond Timberland Library; Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m.; Nov. 14, Dec. 12
* South Bend Timberland Library; Fridays, 11:15-11:45 a.m.; Nov. 21

Family Story Time

For children age 6 and younger and their families; all ages are welcome. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games.

* Naselle Timberland Library; Tuesdays, noon-12:30 p.m.; Oct. 7-Nov. 25
* Raymond Timberland Library; Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.; Sept. 2-Dec.30, and Tuesdays, 6-6:30 p.m.; Nov. 25, Dec.23
 

Saturday, November 1

Naselle Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 10
a.m.-noon, Nov. 1 for adults. Join in a discussion of "The Savage
Detectives" by Roberto Bolaño. Books are available for check out at the
library's circulation desk. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Monday, November 3

Raymond Timberland Library presents Popcorn and a Movie, 5:30-8 p.m., Nov. 3
for all ages. Relax, have some popcorn and watch a movie with friends. This
month's theme is war movies. Call the library at 942-2408 to find out what's
playing.

Tuesday, November 4

Naselle Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, noon-12:30 p.m., Nov.
4 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly
on children age six and younger. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 2-3:30
p.m., Nov. 4 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of "Water for
Elephants" by Sara Gruen. For more information call (360) 665-4184.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Nov. 4
for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly on
children age six 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, Nov. 4. Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meeting
at the library to discuss events and building projects. For more information
call (360) 942-2408.

South Bend Timberland Library presents Fairy Folk, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 4
for all ages. Discover the enchanted world of the fairy folk. Dress in a
fairy folk costume and enjoy stories, games, and activities that are
positively magical. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

Wednesday, November 5

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m.,
Nov. 5 for children 3-6 years. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement
games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to join in with their children. For
more information call (360) 665-4184.

Saturday, November 8

Naselle Timberland Library presents My Ties to Cowboy Poetry, 1-2 p.m., Nov.
8 for adults & teens. Virgil Stortroen performs a musical program of old
cowboy and country-and-western music interspersed with humor and his
award-winning poetry. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Naselle
Timberland Library. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Sunday, November 9

South Bend Timberland Library presents Biofuels- A "Growing" Economy, 2-3:30
p.m., Nov. 9 for adults. Bringing 30 years of study and research on
alternative fuels, Alan Richrod examines the types of biofuels, how they are
used, how they are made and in some cases, how you can make them. He also
discusses shifting from a petroleum economy. For more information call (360)
875-5532.

Monday, November 10

Raymond Timberland Library presents Popcorn and a Movie, 5:30-8 p.m., Nov.
10 for all ages. Relax, have some popcorn and watch a movie with friends.
This month's theme is war movies. Call the library at 942-2408 to find out
what's playing.

Tuesday, November 11

All Timberland Libraries will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Libraries will resume regular schedules Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Wednesday, November 12

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m.,
Nov. 12 for children 3-6 years. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement
games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to join in with their children. For
more information call (360) 665-4184.

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents After School Activities, 3-3:30 p.m.,
Nov. 12 for grades 1-6. Make and take a traditional fall harvest craft to
decorate your home or room. For more information call (360) 665-4184.

Raymond Timberland Library presents After School Crafts, 3:30-4:30 p.m.,
Nov. 12 for all ages. Make crafts after school on the second Wednesday of
each month. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Thursday, November 13

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Toddler Story Time, 2-2:20 p.m., Nov.
13 for children age 2. Join in a program of simple stories, rhymes, songs
and movement games that children and adults enjoy together. For more
information call (360) 665-4184.

Raymond Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 7-9 p.m.,
Nov. 13 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of "The World Without Us" by
Alan Weisman. 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.

Friday, November 14

Naselle Timberland Library presents Fairy Folk, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Nov. 14 for
all ages. Discover the enchanted world of the fairy folk! Dress in a fairy
folk costume and enjoy stories, games, and activities that are so fun
they're magical. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m.,
Nov. 14 for children 3-6 years. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement
games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to join in with their children. For
more information call (360) 942-2408.

Monday, November 17

Raymond Timberland Library presents Popcorn and a Movie, 5:30-8 p.m., Nov.
17 for all ages. Relax, have some popcorn and watch a movie with friends.
This month's theme is war movies. Call the library at 942-2408 to find out
what's playing.

Tuesday, November 18

Naselle Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, noon-12:30 p.m., Nov.
18 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly
on children age six and younger. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Nov.
18 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly
on children age six and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Wednesday, November 19

The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.,
Wednesday November 19 at the Timberland Regional Library Administrative
Service Center, 415 Tumwater Blvd. SW, Tumwater. The public is encouraged to
attend.

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m.,
Nov. 19 for children 3-6 years. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement
games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to join in with their children. For
more information call (360) 665-4184.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Guitar Hero II, 6-7 p.m., Nov. 19 for
teens. Unleash your inner rock star! Join in at the library after hours for
blazing riffs, snacks and stiff competition. For more information call (360)
942-2408.

Thursday, November 20

The Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries will meet from
4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, November 20 at the Ocean Park library. Monthly
meetings alternate between the Ilwaco and Ocean Park libraries. For more
information call (360) 642-3908.

Friday, November 21

South Bend Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 11:15-11:45
a.m., Nov. 21 for children 3-6 years. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and
movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to join in with their
children. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

Monday, November 24

Raymond Timberland Library presents Popcorn and a Movie, 5:30-8 p.m., Nov.
24 for all ages. Relax, have some popcorn and watch a movie with friends.
This month's theme is war movies. Call the library at 942-2408 to find out
what's playing.

Tuesday, November 25

Naselle Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, noon-12:30 p.m., Nov.
25 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly
on children age six and younger. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Nov.
25 for all ages. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games will focus mainly
on children age six and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Pajama Story Time, 6-6:30 p.m.,
Nov. 25 for all ages. Wear your pajamas! Stories, songs and movement games
will focus mainly on children age six and under. For more information call
(360) 942-2408.

Thursday, November 27

All Timberland Libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 &
28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Libraries will resume regular schedules
Saturday, November 29.


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 .