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, 2-2:20 p.m., Feb. 12, March 12
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., Feb. 4-May 6
* South Bend Timberland Library: Fridays, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Feb. 13, March 13, April 10
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., Feb. 17-March 31
* Raymond Timberland Library: Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., Feb. 3-April 28
Timberland Libraries present Adult Winter Reading 2009, through March 14 for adults. Read five books or listen to five audio books between January 2 and March 14 and enter to win prizes. Grand prize drawings will be held on March 20. Additional prizes will be awarded at each library branch at various times during the program. All prizes are provided by local businesses and the Friends of local Timberland libraries. Participant must be 18 or older and have a current TRL card. Complete information and official program materials are at all Timberland libraries and online at
www.TRL.org. For more information call 1-800-562-6022.
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Tuesday, February 3
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 2-4 p.m., Feb. 3 for adults. Join in a discussion of "Main Street" by Sinclair Lewis. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Feb. 3 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
Wednesday, February 4
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m., Feb. 4 for children 3-6 years. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Thursday, February 5
Raymond Timberland Library presents The Curt Show! - Juggling and Comedy, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 5 for all ages. This show is for the entire family. Get ready for comedy, juggling, silly stunts and audience participation. Curt Carlyle is an award-winning juggler, snappy dresser and witty comedian whose mission is to leave audiences wanting more. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
Saturday, February 7
Naselle Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 7 for adults. Join in a discussion of "Snow" by Orhan Pamuk. Books are available for checkout at the library's circulation desk. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
Tuesday, February 10
The Ilwaco Timberland Library Board meets Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. Meetings are held at Ilwaco City Hall, located at 120 1st Ave N., Ilwaco. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Feb. 10 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
South Bend Timberland Library presents Be My Valentine, 4-5 p.m., Feb. 10 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, poems and rhymes. Create a valentine card for someone you love or care about. All materials will be supplied. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the South Bend Timberland Library. For more information call (360) 875-5532.
Wednesday, February 11
Naselle Timberland Library presents Be My Valentine, 1-2 p.m., Feb. 11 for all ages. Create beautiful valentine cards for family and friends and share stories, songs, and a sweet treat. All materials will be provided. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m., Feb. 11 for children 3-6 years. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Valentine Studio, 3-5 p.m., Feb. 11 for children grades 1-6. Make your own valentines. The library will provide hearts, flowers, ribbon, glitter, lace... everything you'll need. There will also be books of love poetry and love letters for inspiration. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Raymond Timberland Library presents After School Crafts, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 11 for all ages. Join in making crafts after school on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
Thursday, February 12
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Toddler Story Time, 2-2:20 p.m., Feb. 12 for children age 2. Join in a program of simple stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that children and adults can enjoy together. Toddlers must be accompanied by adults. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Raymond Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 7-9 p.m., Feb. 12 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of "Escape" by Carolyn Jessop. 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, February 13
South Bend Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Feb. 13 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, February 16
All Timberland Libraries will be closed Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day. Libraries will resume regular schedules Tuesday, February 17. For more information call 1-877-284-6237.
Tuesday, February 17
Naselle Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, noon-12:30 p.m., Feb. 17 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Feb. 17 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
Wednesday, February 18
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m., Feb. 18 for children 3-6 years. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Tuesday, February 24
Naselle Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, noon-12:30 p.m., Feb. 24 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Feb. 24 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
Wednesday, February 25
The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday February 25 at the Centralia Timberland Library, 110 South Silver Street, Centralia. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information call 1-877-284-6237.
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m., Feb. 25 for children 3-6 years. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Tuesday, March 3
Naselle Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, noon-12:30 p.m., March 3 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 2-4 p.m., March 3 for adults. Join in a discussion of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" by Michael Chabon. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., March 3 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
Wednesday, March 4
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m., March 4 for children 3-6 years. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Saturday, March 7
Naselle Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 10 a.m.-noon, March 7 for adults. Join in a discussion of "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov. Books are available for checkout at the library's circulation desk. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
Monday, March 9
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Dr. Seuss and Friends, March 9-12 for children. Drop by the library during March 9 through 12 to help celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. There will be activities, games and hands-on creations. Add your favorite Dr. Seuss title to a very long Cat in the Hat hat on the wall! Sign up for Family Read-Aloud month, too. This event is part of the Timberland Regional Library districtwide Family Read-Aloud program. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Tuesday, March 10
The Ilwaco Timberland Library Board meets on March 10 at 4 p.m. Meetings are held at Ilwaco City Hall, located at 120 1st Ave N., Ilwaco. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
Naselle Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, noon-12:30 p.m., March 10 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m., March 10 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age 6 and younger. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
Wednesday, March 11
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m., March 11 for children 3-6 years. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents After School Activities, 3-3:30 p.m., March 11 for children grades 1-6. Participate in a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party. Which of his books is your favorite? Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Raymond Timberland Library presents After School Crafts, 3:30-4:30 p.m., March 11 for all ages. Join in making crafts after school on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
Thursday, March 12
Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Toddler Story Time, 2-2:20 p.m., March 12 for children age 2. Join in a program of simple stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that children and adults can enjoy together. Toddlers must be accompanied by adults. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
Raymond Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 7-9 p.m., March 12 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult. 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, March 13
South Bend Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 11:15-11:45 a.m., March 13 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.
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 .
