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.

Raymond Timberland Library: Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. (before library opens), May 16

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., February 6-May 15

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. Children are welcome to bring a favorite blanket and wear pajamas for evening story times.

Raymond Timberland Library: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-noon, January 2-May 29

Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., May 14

Ongoing

Raymond Timberland Library presents Computer Classes by Appointment, for adults and teens. Call the library at 942-2408 to set up a one-hour lesson in Basic Computer Use, the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Library Catalog, or Library Databases.

South Bend Timberland Library presents Project-Activity Anytime, for children. Stop by the library during open hours and ask for a craft, activity or coloring page. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

South Bend Timberland Library presents E-book Help, April 1-December 31 for adults. Need help downloading e-books onto your e-reader? Sign up for a hands-on help session and learn how to check out e-books and e-audiobooks from the library. Call the library at 360-875-5532 for more information.

Wednesday, May 1

Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Teens DIY: Mendhi Henna Tattoos, May 1-31 for teens. Learn to use all-natural henna paste to make temporary tattoos. All material will be provided. This project will be available at the library during open hours all month long. For more information call (360) 642-3908.

Naselle Timberland Library presents Container Gardening with WSU Master Gardeners, 6-7 p.m., May 1 for adults and teens. The WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will present a workshop on container gardening with edible plants. The program is being held at each Pacific County library during May. The program is part of Pacific County Preps, a year-long focus by the Pacific County Timberland libraries to offer practical programs and displays that contribute to self-sufficiency and help build strong communities. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Naselle Timberland Library presents Teens DIY: Make A Button, May 1-31 for teens. Show who you are with your own custom button. Bring your own art, or use the library’s recycled comics and magazines to represent the things you love. All material will be provided. This project will be available at the library during open hours all month long. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Teens DIY: Needle Felting, May 1-31 for teens. Using just a small needle and some wool, design your own fabric, flower, or creature. All material will be provided. This project will be available at the library during open hours all month long. For more information call (360) 665-4184.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Teens DIY: Temporary Tattoos, May 1-31 for teens. Learn how to make realistic temporary tattoos. Bring a design you like, create your own, or use one of the library’s. All material will be provided. This project will be available at the library during open hours all month long. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

South Bend Timberland Library presents Teens DIY: Found Object Jewelry, May 1-31 for teens. Turn your junk into jewelry. With a little imagination, a domino can become a necklace. A penny can become a zipper pull. All material will be provided. This project will be available at the library during open hours all month long. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

Saturday, May 4

Raymond Timberland Library presents Author Talk: Jeff Burlingame, 11 a.m.-noon, May 4 for adults. Author Jeff Burlingame will speak on his recent biography of the popular former Washington legislator, Sid Snyder, “Across the Aisles: Sid Snyder’s Remarkable Life in Groceries & Government.” The book is the latest in the Washington State Heritage Center’s Legacy Project series. The author will sign books following the talk. Books will be available for purchase. The Friends of the Raymond Timberland Library will provide refreshments. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Read the Movie--Watch the Book, 1-3 p.m., May 4 for all ages. Every Saturday you can watch a great book come to life on the library’s big screen TV. The library will provide popcorn, you may bring a drink. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Tuesday, May 7

The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. Meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 6-7:30 p.m., May 7 for adults. Join in a discussion of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. For more information call (360) 665-4184.

Thursday, May 9

Raymond Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 7-9 p.m., May 9 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America” by Timothy Egan. Discussions are held after library hours in the library meeting room on the second Thursday of the month. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Friday, May 10

Raymond Timberland Library presents Crafternoon @ the Library, 3:30-4:45 p.m., May 10 for children. Visit the library on the second Friday of every month to make a new craft. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Saturday, May 11

Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Container Gardening with WSU Master Gardeners, 11 a.m.-noon, May 11 for adults and teens. The WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will present a workshop on container gardening with edible plants. The program is being held at each Pacific County library during May. The program is part of Pacific County Preps, a year-long focus by the Pacific County Timberland libraries to offer practical programs and displays that contribute to self-sufficiency and help build strong communities. For more information call (360) 642-3908.

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Container Gardening with WSU Master Gardeners, 2-3 p.m., May 11 for adults and teens. The WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will present a workshop on container gardening with edible plants. The program is being held at each Pacific County library during May. The program is part of Pacific County Preps, a year-long focus by the Pacific County Timberland libraries to offer practical programs and displays that contribute to self-sufficiency and help build strong communities. For more information call (360) 665-4184.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Read the Movie--Watch the Book, 1-3 p.m., May 11 for all ages. Every Saturday you can watch a great book come to life on the library’s big screen TV. The library will provide popcorn, you may bring a drink. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Tuesday, May 14

Raymond Timberland Library presents Pajama Story Time, 6-7 p.m., May 14 for children. Bring your favorite blanket and wear your pajamas for an evening of stories and crafts. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

South Bend Timberland Library presents Container Gardening with WSU Master Gardeners, 5-6 p.m., May 14 for adults and teens. The WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will present a workshop on container gardening with edible plants. The program is being held at each Pacific County library during May. The program is part of Pacific County Preps, a year-long focus by the Pacific County Timberland libraries to offer practical programs and displays that contribute to self-sufficiency and help build strong communities. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

Wednesday, May 15

The Naselle Timberland Library will be closed Wednesday, May 15 for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule Friday, May 17. The Ocean Park, Raymond and South Bend Timberland libraries will be open as usual. For Timberland library locations, hours and other information see the library’s website at www.TRL.org or call 1-800-562-6022 to speak with a Central Reference librarian.

Thursday, May 16

Ilwaco Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 6-7 p.m., May 16 for adults. Join in a discussion of “The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake” by Aimee Bender. For more information call (360) 642-3908.

Friday, May 17

The South Bend Timberland Library will be closed Friday, May 17 for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule Saturday, May 18. All other Pacific County Timberland libraries will be open as usual. For Timberland library locations, hours and other information see the library’s website at www.TRL.org or call 1-800-562-6022 to speak with a Central Reference librarian.

Saturday, May 18

Raymond Timberland Library presents Read the Movie--Watch the Book, 1-3 p.m., May 18 for all ages. Every Saturday you can watch a great book come to life on the library’s big screen TV. The library will provide popcorn, you may bring a drink. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Tuesday, May 21

Raymond Timberland Library presents Hunger Games Fan Club, 4-5 p.m., May 21 for teens. May the odds be ever in your favor! While counting down the days until ‘Catching Fire’ is released in November, we’re rereading our favorite dystopian series at the library. While there, find out what District you belong to and if you have what it takes to survive “The Game.” For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Wednesday, May 22

The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will have a public meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 at the Montesano Timberland Library, 125 Main Street S, Montesano. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information call 1-877-284-6237.

The Ocean Park Timberland Library will be closed Wednesday, May 22 for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule Thursday, May 23. The Naselle and South Bend Timberland libraries will be open as usual. For Timberland library locations, hours and other information see the library’s website at www.TRL.org or call 1-800-562-6022 to speak with a Central Reference librarian.

The Raymond Timberland Library will be closed Wednesday, May 22 for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule Thursday, May 23. The Naselle and South Bend Timberland libraries will be open as usual. For Timberland library locations, hours and other information see the library’s website at www.TRL.org or call 1-800-562-6022 to speak with a Central Reference librarian.

Thursday, May 23

The Ilwaco Timberland Library will be closed Thursday, May 23 for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule Friday, May 24. The Ocean Park and Raymond Timberland libraries will be open as usual. For Timberland library locations, hours and other information see the library’s website at www.TRL.org or call 1-800-562-6022 to speak with a Central Reference librarian.

Saturday, May 25

Raymond Timberland Library presents Read the Movie--Watch the Book, 1-3 p.m., May 25 for all ages. Every Saturday you can watch a great book come to life on the library’s big screen TV. The library will provide popcorn, you may bring a drink. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Monday, May 27

All Timberland libraries will be closed Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Libraries will resume regular schedules Tuesday, May 28. For more information call 1-877-284-6237.

Tuesday, May 28

The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28. Meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Container Gardening with WSU Master Gardeners, 6-7 p.m., May 28 for adults and teens. The WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will present a workshop on container gardening with edible plants. The program is being held at each Pacific County library during May. The program is part of Pacific County Preps, a year-long focus by the Pacific County Timberland libraries to offer practical programs and displays that contribute to self-sufficiency and help build strong communities. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Saturday, June 1

Raymond Timberland Library presents Read the Movie--Watch the Book, 1-3 p.m., June 1 for all ages. Every Saturday you can watch a great book come to life on the library’s big screen TV. The library will provide popcorn, you may bring a drink. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Tuesday, June 4

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 6-7:30 p.m., June 4 for adults. Join in a discussion of “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys. For more information call (360) 665-4184.

Saturday, June 8

Raymond Timberland Library presents Read the Movie--Watch the Book, 1-3 p.m., June 8 for all ages. Every Saturday you can watch a great book come to life on the library’s big screen TV. The library will provide popcorn, you may bring a drink. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Tuesday, June 11

Naselle Timberland Library presents The Camino Portuguese, 6-7 p.m., June 11 for adults and teens. Join Debra Stewart as she discusses preparing for her upcoming Camino Portuguese (the Portuguese Way), a walking pilgrimage from Lisbon, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, and shares photos from her 2010 trip. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Wednesday, June 12

Raymond Timberland Library presents Summer at the Library Begins, June 12 for children and teens. Head to the library and sign up for the summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading” for children and “Beneath the Surface” for teens. Pick up your kit starting today or any time this summer. This Summer Reading event is part of a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Summer Kick Off, June 12-14 for children. Celebrate summer outside with crafts and games. Visit the library and make something with the librarians and sign up for the Summer Reading Program. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Thursday, June 13

Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Summer at the Library Begins, June 13 for children and teens. Head to the library and sign up for the summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading” for children and “Beneath the Surface” for teens. Pick up your kit starting today or any time this summer. This Summer Reading event is part of a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 642-3908.

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Summer at the Library Begins, June 13 for children and teens. Head to the library and sign up for the summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading” for children and “Beneath the Surface” for teens. Pick up your kit starting today or any time this summer. This Summer Reading event is part of a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 665-4184.

Raymond Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 7-9 p.m., June 13 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of “Return to Sullivan’s Island” by Dorothea Benton Frank. Books are available for check out at the library’s circulation desk. Discussions are held in the library meeting room on the second Thursday of the month. This program is held after the library closes for the day. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Friday, June 14

Naselle Timberland Library presents Summer at the Library Begins, June 14 for children and teens. Head to the library and sign up for the summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading” for children and “Beneath the Surface” for teens. Pick up your kit starting today or any time this summer. This Summer Reading event is part of a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Crafternoon @ the Library, 3:30-4:45 p.m., June 14 for children. Visit the library on the second Friday of every month for a new and exciting craft. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

South Bend Timberland Library presents Summer at the Library Begins, June 14 for children. Head to the library and sign up for the summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading” for children and “Beneath the Surface” for teens. Pick up your kit starting today or any time this summer. This Summer Reading event is part of a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

Tuesday, June 18

South Bend Timberland Library presents LEGO^® Bricks and Books, 2-3 p.m., June 18-22 for all ages. Help the library kick off its Summer program by building with the library’s collection of LEGO^® bricks and books. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

Wednesday, June 19

Naselle Timberland Library presents Cave Creatures, 2-3 p.m., June 19 for children. Create your own bedroom cave. Paint, ornament, and beautify large wooden shapes into artistic troglofauna (that’s animals who live in caves)! All materials provided. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

South Bend Timberland Library presents Garden Pet Heads, 2-3 p.m., June 19 for all ages. Don’t have space for a garden? Make a garden pet head with Washington State University Pacific County Extension 4-H staff. Just add a little time, sun, and water. This event is part of “Dig into Reading,” a Timberland Regional Library districtwide summer program. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

Thursday, June 20

Ilwaco Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, 6-7 p.m., June 20 for adults. Join in a discussion of “Room” by Emma Donoghue. For more information call (360) 642-3908.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Family Day at the Library: Composting, 2-3 p.m., June 20 for children. Discover the joys of lasagna gardening, a composting demonstration, earthworm dancing, stories, art projects and games for the whole family. This event is part of “Dig into Reading,” a Timberland Regional Library districtwide summer program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Friday, June 21

Raymond Timberland Library presents Dig into a Movie, 2-4 p.m., June 21 for children. Every Friday this summer the library will show an amazing movie. We provide the popcorn, you bring a drink. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Wednesday, June 26

The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will have a public meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 26 at the North Mason Timberland Library, 23081 NE State Route 3, Belfair. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information call 1-877-284-6237.

Naselle Timberland Library presents Mary Shaver Puppets: Magic Rock, 2:30-3:30 p.m., June 26 for children. In the small world of Mary Shaver’s puppets, drought and famine ravage Africa and as the animals suffer, skinny Spider discovers his plump Cousin is hiding a Magic Rock that churns out flour. Spider decides to make his fortune selling the flour. His sweetness, then greed, reveal why today spiders hide under rocks. Children will learn an African song and some Swahili and take home a small puppet. This event is part of “Dig into Reading,” a Timberland Regional Library districtwide summer program. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Mary Shaver Puppets: Magic Rock, 11-11:45 a.m., June 26 for all ages. In the small world of Mary Shaver’s puppets, drought and famine ravage Africa and as the animals suffer, skinny Spider discovers his plump Cousin is hiding a Magic Rock that churns out flour. Spider decides to make his fortune selling the flour. His sweetness, then greed, reveal why today spiders hide under rocks. Children will learn an African song and some Swahili and take home a small puppet. This event is part of “Dig into Reading,” a Timberland Regional Library districtwide summer program. For more information call (360) 665-4184.

South Bend Timberland Library presents Dig into Dinosaurs, 2-3 p.m., June 26 for all ages. Gnash your teeth, rehearse your roar and channel your inner dinosaur. Discover your dinosaur name, make a dinosaur bone fossil, soar in the pteranodon races, and take a picture inside the mouth of Tyrannosaurus Rex – just don’t get chomped! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

South Bend Timberland Library presents Marissa Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles, 3:30-4:30 p.m., June 26 for teens. Explore the world of Marissa Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles series that begins with “Cinder,” Timberland Regional Library’s 2013 Teen Summer Reading Book. Make an android companion, design cyborg-inspired jewelry, craft a Chinese paper lantern, and try to survive a plague game. Ms. Meyer will be at the Aberdeen and Ocean Park Timberland libraries in July. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 875-5532.

Thursday, June 27

Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Dig into Dinosaurs, 1-2 p.m., June 27 for all ages. Gnash your teeth, rehearse your roar and channel your inner dinosaur. Discover your dinosaur name, make a dinosaur bone fossil, soar in the pteranodon races, and take a picture inside the mouth of Tyrannosaurus Rex – just don’t get chomped! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 642-3908.

Raymond Timberland Library presents Brownsmead Flats’ Folk Tunes & New Songs, 2-3 p.m., June 27 for all ages. Tap your toes to traditional and original tunes and songs, often filled with humor. The Astoria-based quintet entertains with great vocal harmonies accompanied by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin and more. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

Friday, June 28

Raymond Timberland Library presents Dig into a Movie, 2-4 p.m., June 28 for children. Every Friday this summer the library will show an amazing movie. We provide the popcorn, you bring a drink. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. For more information call (360) 942-2408.

For information on any topic or for help finding information resources,

the TRL Central Reference 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 four days in advance.