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.
/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./
Warm up with library’s annual chill chaser:
the Adult Winter Reading program
Warm up to good books and join in Timberland Regional Library’s 13^th
annual Adult Winter Reading program, running from Saturday, January 2
through Monday, March 15. The program offers the chance to win prizes
just for reading and staying snug all winter.
Brochures with complete rules, entry forms and prize lists will be
available at all Timberland libraries by the last week of December.
Basically, for each five books or audio books you finish during the
program period, complete a form and turn it in at a Timberland library
by Monday, March 15. Participants must be 18 or older and have a current
Timberland library card.
Prizes, including overnight resort getaways and book-and-beverage
baskets, will be drawn on March 22. Local Timberland libraries will
award additional prizes that have been donated by businesses and Friends
of the Library groups.
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., February 11, &
March 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., January
13-March 17 & April 7-May 26
* *
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.
*Ilwaco Timberland Library*: Thursdays, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Saturdays, 1-2
p.m., January 23 & February 13
*Naselle Timberland Library*: Tuesdays, noon-12:30 p.m., March 2-30 &
April 13-27
* *
*Tuesday, February 2*
*The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at 6 p.m., Feb.
2, at the library. *Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every
month (excluding July and August). Meetings are open to the public and
new members are welcome. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /PageTurners Book Discussion/,
2-4 p.m., Feb. 2 for adults.* Join in a discussion of “Peace Like a
River” by Leif Enger. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
* *
*The Friends and the Board of the Raymond Timberland Library will meet
from 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 2.* Everyone is welcome to attend the
monthly meeting at the library to discuss library programs, events and
building projects. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Wednesday, February 3*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Structured Writing Workshop:
Developing Your Stories and a Writing Practice/, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 20 for
adults. *Learn structured writing habits from local writer Becky Hart.
Begin a writing practice, nurture a writing project, and revel in the
company of other serious writers. The program will take place in the
meeting room, as the library is closed on Wednesdays. Hart has recently
published in The Nation, was garden writer for the Daily Astorian, and
wrote features and a column for HipFish. For more information call (360)
642-3908.
* *
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Preschool Story Time/, 10-10:30
a.m., Feb. 3 for children 3-6 years. *Enjoy 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 4*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Gardening with Earl Miller/, 1-3
p.m., Jan. 21 for adults and teens. *Join Master Gardener and arborist
Earl Miller for a six-week course on gardening. Topics will include:
characteristics and management of garden soil, selection and care of
ornamental plants, lawn choices and maintenance, selecting and planting
fruit trees, pruning trees and shrubs, and diagnosis and treatment of
plant problems. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
*Saturday, February 6*
* *
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /PageTurners Book Discussion/, 10
a.m.-noon, Feb. 6 for adults. *Join in a discussion of "City of Thieves"
by David Benioff. This program begins before normal library hours; the
library will open early only for this event. For more information call
(360) 484-3877.
*Wednesday, February 10*
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /Be My Valentine/, 3-5 p.m., Feb.
10 for all ages.* Create beautiful valentine cards for family and
friends in a drop-in workshop. All materials will be provided. For more
information call (360) 484-3877.
* *
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Preschool Story Time/, 10-10:30
a.m., Feb. 10 for children 3-6 years. *Enjoy 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 /Be My Valentine/, 3-7 p.m.,
Feb. 10 for all ages.* Create beautiful valentine cards for family and
friends in a drop-in workshop. All materials will be provided. For more
information call (360) 665-4184.
* *
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /After School Crafts/, 3:30-4:30
p.m., Feb. 10 for all ages. *Make crafts at the library after school on
select Wednesdays of each month. For more information call (360) 942-2408.**
*Thursday, February 11*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Gardening with Earl Miller/, 1-3
p.m., Jan. 21 for adults and teens. *Join Master Gardener and arborist
Earl Miller for a six-week course on gardening. Topics will include:
characteristics and management of garden soil, selection and care of
ornamental plants, lawn choices and maintenance, selecting and planting
fruit trees, pruning trees and shrubs, and diagnosis and treatment of
plant problems. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Be My ValenTeen/, 3:30-5:30 p.m.,
Feb. 11 for teens. *Need valentines? Drop in to this open studio for
teens and make your own. The library will provide card stock, envelopes,
lace, ribbons, and other art supplies, plus books of love poetry for
inspiration. You provide the creativity…and the heart. For more
information call (360) 642-3908.
* *
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Toddler Story Time/, 2-2:25
p.m., Feb. 11 for children age 2. *Programs include simple stories,
rhymes, songs and movement games that children and adults can enjoy
together. Adults must accompany toddlers. For more information call
(360) 665-4184.
* *
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /PageTurners Book Discussion/, 7-9
p.m., Feb. 11 for adults. *Join in a lively discussion of "Freakonomics:
A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven
Levitt and Stephen Dubner. 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. The library is usually closed during
this time and will be open only for the program. For more information
call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Saturday, February 13*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Family Day @ the Library/, 1-2
p.m., Feb. 13 for all ages. *Spend time together at the library. You
will hear a Valentine story and can create beautiful valentines. Check
out books to share at home, too. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /PageTurners Book Discussion/, 10
a.m.-noon, Feb. 13 for adults.* Join in a discussion of “City of
Thieves” by David Benioff. This program begins before normal library
hours and the library will open early only for this event. For more
information call (360) 484-3877.
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Movies @ the Library/, 1:30-3
p.m., Feb. 13 for all ages.* Bring your cozy pillows and blankets from
home, get comfortable and watch movies. Join library staff for popcorn
and family-friendly movies. Browse the library afterward for movies and
books to share at home. Check with library staff for movie titles. For
more information call (360) 665-4184.
*South Bend Timberland Library presents /Valentines Galore/, noon-2
p.m., Feb. 13 for all ages.* Make a valentine for that special person in
your life. Materials will be provided. For more information call (360)
875-5532.
* *
*Monday, February 15*
* *
*All Timberland Libraries will be closed Monday, February 15 for the
Presidents' Day holiday. Libraries will resume regular schedules
Tuesday, February 16. For more information call 1-800-562-6022.*
*Wednesday, February 17*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Structured Writing Workshop:
Developing Your Stories and a Writing Practice/, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 20 for
adults. *Learn structured writing habits from local writer Becky Hart.
Begin a writing practice, nurture a writing project, and revel in the
company of other serious writers. The program will take place in the
meeting room, as the library is closed on Wednesdays. Hart has recently
published in The Nation, was garden writer for the Daily Astorian, and
wrote features and a column for HipFish. For more information call (360)
642-3908.
* *
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Preschool Story Time/, 10-10:30
a.m., Feb. 17 for children 3-6 years. *Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and
movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their
children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
* *
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /Blogs and/ /Journals for Teens/,
3:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 17 for teens* First journals, and now blogs! Find
out what and how to write at this workshop for teens. Blank notebooks
and pens will be provided or you can bring your own. Talk with other
teens and library staff, and help plan future teen events, too. For more
information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Thursday, February 18*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Gardening with Earl Miller/, 1-3
p.m., Jan. 21 for adults and teens. *Join Master Gardener and arborist
Earl Miller for a six-week course on gardening. Topics will include:
characteristics and management of garden soil, selection and care of
ornamental plants, lawn choices and maintenance, selecting and planting
fruit trees, pruning trees and shrubs, and diagnosis and treatment of
plant problems. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /PageTurners Book Discussion/,
6-7:30 p.m., Feb. 18 for adults.* Join in an organizational meeting and
help choose book discussion titles for the rest of the sessions. For
more information call (360) 642-3908.
* *
*Saturday, February 20*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Family Movies @ the Library/,
12:30-2 p.m., Feb. 20 for all ages. *Bring cozy pillows and blankets
from home, get comfortable and watch movies. Join library staff for
popcorn and family-friendly movies. Browse the library afterward for
movies and books to share at home. Check with library staff for the
movie titles. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
* *
*Tuesday, February 23*
* *
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /Share What You're Reading/, 6-7
p.m., Feb. 23 for adults. *Discuss the books you've read recently or are
reading now. Desserts and companionship will be provided. This Adult
Winter Reading event is part of a Timberland Regional Library
districtwide program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Wednesday, February 24*
*The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will have a public
meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 24 at the McCleary Timberland
Library, 121 S 4th Street, McCleary. The public is encouraged to attend.
For more information call 1-877-284-6237.*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Structured Writing Workshop:
Developing Your Stories and a Writing Practice/, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 20 for
adults. *Learn structured writing habits from local writer Becky Hart.
Begin a writing practice, nurture a writing project, and revel in the
company of other serious writers. The program will take place in the
meeting room, as the library is closed on Wednesdays. Hart has recently
published in The Nation, was garden writer for the Daily Astorian, and
wrote features and a column for HipFish. For more information call (360)
642-3908.
* *
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Preschool Story Time/, 10-10:30
a.m., Feb. 24 for children 3-6 years. *Enjoy 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 25*
* *
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Gardening with Earl Miller/, 1-3
p.m., Jan. 21 for adults and teens. *Join Master Gardener and arborist
Earl Miller for a six-week course on gardening. Topics will include:
characteristics and management of garden soil, selection and care of
ornamental plants, lawn choices and maintenance, selecting and planting
fruit trees, pruning trees and shrubs, and diagnosis and treatment of
plant problems. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
*Saturday, February 27*
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Movies @ the Library/, 1:30-3
p.m., Feb. 27 for all ages.* Bring your cozy pillows and blankets from
home, get comfortable and watch movies. Join library staff for popcorn
and family-friendly movies. Browse the library afterward for movies and
books to share at home. Check with library staff for movie titles. For
more information call (360) 665-4184.
* *
*Tuesday, March 2*
*Timberland Regional Library presents /The TRL 2010 Family Read-Aloud/,
March 2-April 12 for all ages.* Join other families across five
Southwest Washington counties and read aloud together every day from
March 2 (Dr. Seuss’s birthday) to April 12 (Beverly Cleary’s birthday).
Pick up a free Read-Aloud House kit at any Timberland library and enter
a drawing for a chance to win a book or a whole backpack full of books.
Have a wonderful time reading together in all of the rooms of your home!
The Family Read-Aloud program is a Timberland Regional Library
districtwide initiative. For more information call 1-800-562-6022.
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Read-Aloud Guessing Jar/, March
2-April 10 for children.* One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. Make
the closest guess to the number of fish in the Read-Aloud guessing jar
and win a prize. This Family Read-Aloud event is part of a Timberland
Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360)
642-3908.**
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /Family Story Time/, noon-12:30
p.m., March 2 for all ages.* Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games
focus on children age 6 and younger but all ages are welcome. For more
information call (360) 484-3877.
*The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at 6 p.m.,
March 2, at the library. *Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of
every month (excluding July and August). Meetings are open to the public
and new members are welcome. For more information call (360) 484-3877.
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /PageTurners Book Discussion/,
2-4 p.m., March 2 for adults.* Join in a discussion of “The Other” by
David Guterson. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
*The Friends and the Board of the Raymond Timberland Library will meet
from 5 to 6 p.m. *Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meeting at
the library to discuss library programs, events and building projects.
For more information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Wednesday, March 3*
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Structured Writing Workshop:
Developing Your Stories and a Writing Practice/, 6-8 p.m., March 3 for
adults.* Learn structured writing habits from local writer Becky Hart.
Begin a writing practice, nurture a writing project, and revel in the
company of other serious writers. Hart has recently published in The
Nation, was garden writer for the Daily Astorian, and wrote features and
a column for HipFish. The library is normally closed at this time and is
only open for this program. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Preschool Story Time/, 10-10:30
a.m., March 3 for children 3-6 years.* Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and
movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their
children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
* *
*Friday, March 5*
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /Harmonica Pocket’s “Happy
Birthday, Dr. Seuss!”/ 1-1:50 p.m., March 5 for all ages.* Sing the
words to Dr. Seuss’s “ABCs”, “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish” and
other selected books with the performance duo, Harmonica Pocket. Using
theater, they tell the history behind some of Seuss’s best-loved
stories. All can sing “Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss” to celebrate what
would have been his 105th birthday. This Family Read-Aloud event is part
of a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more
information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Saturday, March 6*
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /PageTurners Book Discussion/, 10
a.m.-noon, March 6 for adults.* Join in a discussion of “Hullabaloo in
the Guava Orchard” by Kiran Desai. This program begins before normal
open hours so the library will open early only for the program. For more
information call (360) 484-3877.
*South Bend Timberland Library presents /Saturday Game Day Party/,
1-2:30 p.m., March 6 for all ages.* Help kick off the annual Family
Read-Aloud program with fun and games, including a wide variety of board
games. Cookies and punch will be served to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s
Birthday. This Family Read-Aloud event is part of a Timberland Regional
Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 875-5532.
* *
*Tuesday, March 9*
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /Family Story Time/, noon-12:30
p.m., March 9 for all ages.* Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games
focus on children age 6 and younger but all ages are welcome. For more
information call (360) 484-3877.
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /A Dr. Seuss Birthday Party/,
3:30-5 p.m., March 9 for all ages.* Play games, listen to stories, and
have a good time celebrating Dr. Seuss. Play guess-the-story and win
prizes! This Family Read-Aloud event is part of a Timberland Regional
Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Wednesday, March 10*
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Structured Writing Workshop:
Developing Your Stories and a Writing Practice/, 6-8 p.m., March 10 for
adults.* Learn structured writing habits from local writer Becky Hart.
Begin a writing practice, nurture a writing project, and revel in the
company of other serious writers. Hart has recently published in The
Nation, was garden writer for the Daily Astorian, and wrote features and
a column for HipFish. The library is normally closed at this time and is
only open for this program. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Preschool Story Time/, 10-10:30
a.m., March 10 for children 3-6 years.* Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and
movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their
children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /Introduction to the Library
Catalog and Databases/, 10 a.m.-noon, March 10 for adults.* Learn how to
search for library items, place holds and look at your patron record. A
brief introduction to the Timberland Regional Library databases will be
included. This program begins before normal library hours and will open
early only for this event. Space is limited. Please sign up at the
library’s upstairs desk, call (360) 942-2408, or sign up online.
* *
*Thursday, March 11*
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Fact or Fiction/, 3:30-5 p.m.,
March 11 for teens.* Showcase your ability to separate fact from fiction
about such subjects as celebrities, health, and nature, by playing
“Urban Myth,” the tabletop game. Talk with other teens about books you
like, enjoy munchies and plan future teen events, too. Refreshments
provided by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland
Libraries. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Toddler Story Time/, 2-2:25
p.m., March 11 for age 2.* Programs include simple stories, rhymes,
songs and movement games that children and adults can enjoy together.
Adults must accompany toddlers. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /PageTurners Book Discussion/, 7-9
p.m., March 11 for adults.* Join in a lively discussion of “The Lovely
Bones” by Alice Sebold. 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. This program is held outside of
regular library open hours. The library will be open only for the
program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Saturday, March 13*
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Family Day @ the Library/, 1-2
p.m., March 13 for all ages.* Spend time together at the library. Join
library staff for some Read-Aloud Dr. Seuss stories, games and crafts.
This Family Read-Aloud event is part of a Timberland Regional Library
districtwide program. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
* *
*Tuesday, March 16*
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /Family Story Time/, noon-12:30
p.m., March 16 for all ages.* Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games
focus on children age 6 and younger but all ages are welcome. For more
information call (360) 484-3877.
* *
*Wednesday, March 17*
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Structured Writing Workshop:
Developing Your Stories and a Writing Practice/, 6-8 p.m., March 17 for
adults.* Learn structured writing habits from local writer Becky Hart.
Begin a writing practice, nurture a writing project, and revel in the
company of other serious writers. Hart has recently published in The
Nation, was garden writer for the Daily Astorian, and wrote features and
a column for HipFish. The library is normally closed at this time and is
only open for this program. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
*Ocean Park Timberland Library presents /Preschool Story Time/, 10-10:30
a.m., March 17 for children 3-6 years.* Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and
movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their
children. For more information call (360) 665-4184.
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /Guitar Hero II/, 5-6:45 p.m.,
March 17 for all ages.* Unleash your inner rock star! Join in at the
library after hours for blazing riffs, snacks and stiff competition. The
library is normally closed at this time and is only open for this
program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Tuesday, March 23*
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /Family Story Time/, noon-12:30
p.m., March 23 for all ages.* Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games
focus on children age 6 and younger but all ages are welcome. For more
information call (360) 484-3877.
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /Marketing YOUR Work/, 5-7 p.m.,
March 23 for adults and teens.* Anne Louise Grimm gives part three of
her series for writers of all ages. This program focuses on getting your
work out so others may see and hear what you have done. For more
information call (360) 942-2408.
* *
*Wednesday, March 24*
*Raymond Timberland Library presents /Introduction to the Internet/, 10
a.m.-noon, March 24 for adults.* Explore the uses of the Internet
including research, finding people and playing games. Space is limited.
This program begins before the library is open to the public. Only those
registered will be admitted to the library for the class. Please sign up
at the library’s upstairs desk, call (360) 942-2408, or sign up online.
* *
*Tuesday, March 30*
*Naselle Timberland Library presents /Family Story Time/, noon-12:30
p.m., March 30 for all ages.* Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games
focus on children age 6 and younger but all ages are welcome. For more
information call (360) 484-3877.
* *
*Wednesday, March 31*
*The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will have a public
meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 31 at the Oakville Timberland
Library, 204 Main Street, Oakville. The public is encouraged to attend.
For more information call 1-877-284-6237.*
*Ilwaco Timberland Library presents /Structured Writing Workshop:
Developing Your Stories and a Writing Practice/, 6-8 p.m., March 31 for
adults.* Learn structured writing habits from local writer Becky Hart.
Begin a writing practice, nurture a writing project, and revel in the
company of other serious writers. Hart has recently published in The
Nation, was garden writer for the Daily Astorian, and wrote features and
a column for HipFish. The library is normally closed at this time and is
only open for this program. For more information call (360) 642-3908.
* *
Leanne Ingle, Communications Specialist
Timberland Regional Library Administrative Service Center
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