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The Charles Pink House Renovations Paused Quick update on the exterior renovation of the Pink House. During the early stages of the project, low levels of lead-based paint were found on the building’s exterior. Out of an abundance of caution, the City and our contractor have paused work temporarily while we put together a safe and effective abatement plan. Our top priority is keeping the community safe and informed throughout this process. We’ll keep you updated as we know more and appreciate your continued support and patience. To see the latest about the project visit here. To learn more about the Charles Pink House please visit here. |
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Farmers Market Storytime! Storytime at Port Townsend Farmers Market: First Saturday, June 14th 11:00am-11:30am Location: Rec Center Lawn Join Judith, our amazing storyteller at the Port Townsend Farmers Market! Listen to her amazing stories, meet her puppet friends, and get those wiggles out while out at the Farmers Market. |
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Tech Help is back at the Port Townsend Library! Every Thursday in the Carnegie Reading Room Two appointment times are available; 10:15am to 11:00am, and 11:00am to 11:45am. If you cannot make an appointment, please come by during walk-in hours from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. What we can help with... Personal devices (smartphones, laptops, ipads, etc.) Library desktop computers General questions pertaining to navigating the Internet, email, and social media accounts. The basics on making a job resume. Using the library's scanner, copy machine, and public printers. We cannot help with... Filing taxes online Filling out online paperwork that contains patron's sensitive information (SSN, private passwords, etc.) Re-programming computers or hand-held electronic devices / fixing hardware issues. Virus or malware removal. Typing up a document or email for you. To schedule an appointment please call the Associate Librarian Paige at 360-344-3051 or email pdillard@cityofpt.us If you have general questions about this service, please call the library at 360-385-3181. |
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Summer Reading is for Adults, too! June - August There is a common misconception that the library's Summer Reading Program is only for kids... but that's not the case. Summer Reading is for ALL AGES! If you read for just 10 hours you can get a free vinyl sticker and be entered into a grand prize raffle drawing. If you read 100 hours you can earn a limited edition t-shirt designed by local artist, Lydia Vadopalas. If you haven't seen the Port Townsend Public Library's Summer Reading T-shirts for this year, please stop by and ask a staff member to show one off - they are quite literally the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)! |
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Fiber Arts Night (FAN) Tuesday, June 3rd, 4:00pm-6:00pm Carnegie Reading Room Fiber Art 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 stitching, 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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Emergency Preparedness: Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke Safety Presentation Thursday, June 12th, 4:00-5:00pm Carnegie Reading Room Jefferson County Public Health specialist Lara Gaasland will discuss the importance of air quality during wildfire season and the health risks associated with extreme heat and wildfire smoke. She will share the warning signs of heat-related illnesses, discuss the best ways to stay cool in extreme heat, and provide practical strategies for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones from heat and smoke. Lara Gaasland-Tatro M.S., M.E. is an environmental health specialist and health educator at Jefferson County Public Health, where she focuses on critical issues related to air quality and extreme heat safety. With a strong background in the intersection of climate and health, she is committed to enhancing emergency preparedness initiatives, ensuring that individuals and families are equipped to respond effectively to environmental health threats. Lara's work plays a vital role in addressing the impacts of climate change on public health and ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations in her community. |
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Making Reading Dementia-Inclusive with Nikki Jardin Thursday, June 26th, 5:00-6:00pm Carnegie Reading Room A myth about people living with dementia is their disinterest or inability to read. Studies have shown quite the opposite. However, people with a dementia diagnosis can have difficulty reading traditionally formatted publications and may give up reading as a result. Learn how design and formatting are being used to help make reading more accessible for this community and some tips to help your loved ones access the written word.
Nikki Jardin is the publisher of Mirador Magazine - an award-winning periodical that is formatted for people living with cognitive change. Nikki also cared for an Aunt for many years who was diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimer's Disease. Nikki has been deeply involved in this community for nearly 10 years and has presented on this topic at the New England Library Association Conference in October 2024, and in April of 2025 at the Washington Library Association conference. Nikki also gave a presentation about Art and Design for Dementia-Friendly Publications at the Lake Oswego Art Festival in 2023 and has been a guest on more than a dozen podcasts on this subject. |
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Read to Rover
Tuesday, June 3rd at 3:00pm The Children's Room Dogs are wonderful listeners! Kids ages 5-12 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. Thank you Olympic Mountain Pet Pals for your support for animals and childhood literacy! |
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LEGO Club Monday, June 9th, 4:00pm-5:00pm The 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.
Recommended for ages 7-12. Kids under 7 are welcome to attend with their grown-up. |
Meet the Pet: Rabbits Monday, June 16th 4:00pm-5:00pm The Children's Room Kids ages 7-12 are invited to learn more about Jefferson County 4-H and their rabbit club. Learn about raising and caring for rabbits and take some time to pet them. |
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Youth & Teen Chess ClubMonday, June 23rd,4:00pm The Children's Room & The Teen Room Play chess and have fun! Join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play. Casual play and all levels of experience are welcome. Children's Chess Club is for ages 7-12. Teen Chess Club is for ages 12-18. |
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Goat Party! Wednesday, June 25th 4:00pm Pink House Lawn
Kids, teens and their families are invited to celebrate the last day of school by coming to the Port Townsend Public Library and hanging out with some goats! Lydia and Julia will be introducing us to their heard of oddballs and outcasts, while sharing some of their handmade block-prints and photography (goato-shoots). PROS PLAN UPDATE Kids and families will be able to give feedback about the future of parks and open spaces for the City's PROS plan update. Attend the Goat Party on June 25th to get involved and have fun. |
Fairy House Workshop Friday, June 27th 1:00pm Pink House Lawn
Help us transform our library pathway into a magical fairy garden! Enjoy and afternoon of storytelling and fairy exploration. We will read a short story and then use natural and upcycled materials to construct fairy houses. Materials may include bark, twigs, shells, feathers, flowers, leaves, buds, and berries. For ages 7-12. |
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Meet the Pet: Dogs Monday, June 30th 4:00pm-5:00pm Chetzemoka Park Kids ages 7-12 are invited to join us for an afternoon of dog training tips and tricks with Jan Gould and her dog Hobbs! Learn about researching the right type of dog for your family, what to have on hand, and how to approach training your new pet. |
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Join us for our Storytimes at the Port Townsend Public Library! - Storytime in the Park: Tuesdays, June 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th at 10:30am (Chetzemoka Park near the Gazebo)
- Farmers Market Storytime: Saturday, June 14th at 11am (Rec Center Lawn)
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The library is open seven days a week! |
Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. |
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History Reference Center Full-text for more than 150 leading history periodicals. Visit all the library's databases here. |
Unusual Items to Borrow Do you have a 1-year-old that needs a teddy bear birthday cake? Do you want to make it yourself, but you don’t have a pan? Why buy one, when you can check one out at the library? You want to make some nice cards, but you don’t have a machine to make some of the fun shapes you would like, and they cost too much, take too much room and you only want to do this occasionally. Have you seen the Sizzix machine and die cuts at the library that you can check out? You have grandchildren coming for a visit, you need something to help keep them entertained, did you know the library has games, Legos, American Girl Dolls, and much more that can be checked out? We have camping gear, snowshoes, instruments, cake pans, gardening tools, a tool kit, and more. Some people don’t have room to store items that are only needed occasionally, or only once, like a teddy bear cake pan. We have a great collection of Unusual Items to choose from and most of them can be checked out for a week. Need a telescope in February? Reserve it now for the dates you want and have a star gazing party. These are reserved by date. Come check out the collection and see what we have. We are adding new items to help our patrons frequently. Learn more about the library's Unusual Items Collection here. - Kathi Johnson, 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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