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Port Townsend Library Summer Reading Program Artist
Congratulations to Shannon Kidd who has been selected to create the PT Public Library’s Summer Reading Program t-shirt! This year's theme is A Beautiful Place to Live. Known for their bold and playful graphic style, look out for Kidd’s new design for the library in the summer of 2026! |
 Author Talk withRicardo Gómez Thursday, January 8th, 5:00pm Carnegie Reading Room Where Two Waters Meet: Writing Historical Fiction in the Place It Happened Join local author Ricardo Gómez for an evening exploring his historical novel, Where Two Waters Meet, about Port Townsend’s early days, from S’Klallam traditional territory through the Victorian boom and bust (1851-1895). Gómez, who moved to Port Townsend two years ago after retiring from teaching future librarians at UW, will share how living in the place he was writing about transformed both his research and his storytelling. The novel follows Elizabeth Morrison, a fictional businesswoman who documents the systematic transformation of the region through her secret cipher system. Using real historical events and fictionalized situations and dialogue, Gómez traces the 44-year process that turned the traditional S’Klallam territory into a booming territorial city—and its demise at the end of the 19th century. Gómez will also discuss his collaboration with AI in writing historical fiction, and share insights from his broader literary projects exploring how ordinary people navigate extraordinary historical change. |
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Paddling the Mississippi with Beau Baker Thursday, January 29th, 5:30pm Carnegie Reading Room Coming from the Ojibwa name for Great River, the Mississippi River flows through 10 states, drains 41% of the country’s water, is home to almost 800 animal species, and is of deep cultural, economic, and historical importance to America. There was once a time when paddling was the only way to travel on the Mississippi. Now, only about 50 people a year attempt to navigate its length. Beau Baker’s presentation will give a flavor of what it’s like to experience America’s River by recounting the practical and the personal of their 61-day kayak journey down the Mississippi River from the headwaters in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. |
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Fiber Arts Night (FAN) First Tuesdays, January 6th, 4:00pm-6:00pm Carnegie Reading Room Fiber Arts Night, better known as FAN, is the 1st Tuesday of each month from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This is for anyone working with fiber, which includes paper. We have spinners, weavers, knitters, cross stitchers, etc. Bring your project to work on or learn something new! We have craft kits in the library to check out and many of the regular attendees will most likely know what you want to learn and are willing to share what they know. It's a great way to socialize, get to work alongside other crafty and DIY people, learn new skills, and build new friendships. |
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 Tech Help ThursdayEvery Thursday Carnegie Reading Room Two appointment times are available: 10:00 am to 10:45am, and 11:00am to 11:45am. If you cannot make an appointment, please come by during drop-in hours from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. To schedule an appointment please call the Associate Librarian Andrea at 360-344-3051 or email at ahergert@cityofpt.us If you have general questions about this service, please call the library at 360-385-3181. |
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Read to Rover
Tuesday, January 6th, at 3:30pm Children's Room Dogs are wonderful listeners! Kids ages 5-11 are invited to bring their favorite book or choose one from our library, then build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog for a 15-minute session |
LEGO Club Monday, January 12th, at 4:00pm Children's Room Join other LEGO enthusiasts to build from your imagination and work with friends to construct simple or elaborate LEGO creations. Every session will feature a new LEGO design challenge. Ages 7-12. |
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Sing-a-Ling Wednesday, January 21st, at 10:30am Children's Room Part story time, part sing-along, this musical program blends rhyme, finger play, and picture books with ukuleles, harmonicas, and songs you can’t help but hum. Join Keeth from Harmonica Pocket for a playful, music-filled story time that gets toddlers, preschoolers, families and the greater community singing, moving, and laughing together. |
Join us for our Storytimes at the Port Townsend Public Library! - Baby Storytime: Mondays at 10:30am in the Children's Room.
- Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30am in the Children's Room.
- Storytime Connections: Wednesdays at 2:00pm in the Children's Room.
Our Winter/Spring Storytime series runs from January 12th- April 29th. |
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Library Closed
1/1 (New Year's Day) 1/19 (MLK Jr. Day) |
The library is open seven days a week! |
Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00 pm |
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HeritageQuest HeritageQuest is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s. Visit all the library's databases here. |
History of the Rain, by Niall Williams In her attic bedroom above the River Shannon, nineteen-year-old Ruth Swain is surrounded by the 3,958 books bequeathed to her by her beloved poet father. As she searches for him in his books she begins writing her own, telling her family's story through four generations and introducing us to the people of Faha, County Clare, Ireland. With indelible characters, a setting so rich you can smell the mud reaching for your boots, and writing that is clever, sure, tender, and effortless, this book is an unforgettable ode to love, life, and literature. -Shilah Gould, Library Assistant |
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Port Townsend Public Library1220 Lawrence Street,Port Townsend, Washington 98368360-385-3181
www.ptpubliclibrary.org
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