Storytimes near Amanda Park Timberland Library

This discussion will be held virtually. Zoom meeting links are sent out via the Film Club Newsletter: Sign Up Here! Held every 2nd Monday, Film Club is for anyone who loves movies and likes talking about them (or listening to other people talk about them). Each month's conversation stems from a spotlight film playing at the Olympia Film Society , and expands from there. You don't need to see the spotlight movie to have fun at the meeting, but there will be spoilers! Check out the library's Letterboxd account for movie reviews and watch lists, including a list of all past Film Club movies .

Agendas with Zoom links are available via AV Capture approximately one week in advance of the meeting. Visit the TRL Board of Trustees page for more information.

Join us for a book club for neurodivergent* (ND) adults, ages 18 and up! This group's mission is to provide a space for ND adults to find community with their peers and find joy in reading! This book club program takes place online over Zoom and will be facilitated by library staff. Registration is required. Instead of all reading a specific book, each month will have a different theme. Feel free to read anything at all that fits the theme somehow. Here are the upcoming themes: July A book by a black author August Written in another language, translated to English September Travel/traveler/travelling October Power November Family Please contact Sean at the Mason County Libraries (slotz@trl.org) with any questions. ===== *We are using neurodivergent (ND) broadly, with the knowledge that not everyone who could benefit from participating in this book club will identify with the neurodivergent label. From educator and advocate Sonny Jane Wise, "Neurodivergent is an umbrella term to describe anyone whose mind or functioning diverges from dominant societal norms. Functioning differently can mean thinking, communicating, socializing, processing, behaving, feeling and more. It can be acquired, genetic, an innate part of you or not. ⁣⁣It's not just restricted to Autism and ADHD but also mental health conditions like bipolar, personality disorders & more.⁣⁣" (Sonny Jane Wise, https://livedexperienceeducator.com/blog/quickieguideonneurodiversity ).

We will engage with an amazingly creative and strikingly original body of diverse literature. The focus of our reading and discussion is on the innovative and inspiring ways BIPOC writers are creating great literature while also demonstrating that foundational issues like race, gender, power, and class can look very different when seen from a BIPOC perspective. For more information: bipocbooks@trl.org For July, Disability Awareness Month, we'll read Alyssa Cole's newest thriller:  One of Us Knows A woman with dissociative identity disorder finds herself at the site of the childhood trauma that caused her break, fighting for survival against threats both external and internal. When Kenetria Nash wakes up, she at first has no idea that she's been dormant for six years. 2024, Pp 336 .

Acompáñanos en vivo por Zoom para cuentos, canciones, y rimas en inglés y español. Reunimos para La hora bilingüe cada dos semanas. Se puede apuntarse para recibir un recordatorio con el enlace de Zoom. ¡También recibirá una guía de actividades con las letras de las canciones y actividades para hacer en casa! Join us live on Zoom for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish. This storytime will happen every other Wednesday. Register below to get reminders and the Zoom link. You will also receive an activity guide with song lyrics and activities to try at home!

Queer and Pleasant Strangers is an LGBTQIA+ book club geared towards adults. Join us every 3rd Wednesday at 6PM to discuss queer books and socialize with other community members. Register to receive the Zoom link with the list of themes for the year and to sign up for the QPS reminders and recap emails! 2026 Dates & Themes July 15 - As Seen On Social Media (at some point) August 19 - Fab Fave September 16 - Group Read October 21 - Ghosted November 18 - Published 2025-2026 December 16 - Holigays

A monthly gathering of those who love poetry and prose. Share and read poems and stories by any authors out loud in a friendly Zoom setting or just come to listen! This is a great event for new and for seasoned writers to come together and share with each other and receive feedback if wanted.

Acompáñanos en vivo por Zoom para cuentos, canciones, y rimas en inglés y español. Reunimos para La hora bilingüe cada dos semanas. Se puede apuntarse para recibir un recordatorio con el enlace de Zoom. ¡También recibirá una guía de actividades con las letras de las canciones y actividades para hacer en casa! Join us live on Zoom for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish. This storytime will happen every other Wednesday. Register below to get reminders and the Zoom link. You will also receive an activity guide with song lyrics and activities to try at home!

Register for this and all upcoming events in this series on TRL's Author Talks page . Upon registering, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the author! You will also receive confirmation and reminder emails with the event link. If you cannot attend the live virtual author talk, visit TRL's Author Talks page to view recordings of past events! Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen : The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space . The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos. Julia Child's 20’ x 14’ kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past twenty-three years, and museum goers have made it a top destination. The kitchen contains more than one thousand parts and pieces—tools, appliances, utensils, furniture, artwork, knick‑knacks, books, and bits of whimsy—all reflecting Julia’s status as an accomplished chef, gastronome, delightful cooking teacher, television trailblazer, women’s advocate, mentor, and generous, jovial friend. Julia Child’s Kitchen (and this online conversation) is a must‑have for every serious home cook and Julia Child fan. Register now to enter the discussion and learn more about how Julia Child continues to influence food today! Julia Child's Kitchen

This month's story time is in-person at the Olympia library . You can also register to receive a Zoom link if you cannot attend in-person. Corey Snow, professional audiobook narrator and voice actor, will entertain and inspire us with selections from the wide, wonderful world of short fiction. The reading is from 12:10-12:50 , so you have time to sneak away from work and get back undetected! *You are encouraged to register even if you do not plan to attend every month. No need to cancel your registration if you cannot attend. Space is not limited*

This discussion will be held virtually. Zoom meeting links are sent out via the Film Club Newsletter: Sign Up Here! Held every 2nd Monday, Film Club is for anyone who loves movies and likes talking about them (or listening to other people talk about them). Each month's conversation stems from a spotlight film playing at the Olympia Film Society , and expands from there. You don't need to see the spotlight movie to have fun at the meeting, but there will be spoilers! Check out the library's Letterboxd account for movie reviews and watch lists, including a list of all past Film Club movies .

Join us for a book club for neurodivergent* (ND) adults, ages 18 and up! This group's mission is to provide a space for ND adults to find community with their peers and find joy in reading! This book club program takes place online over Zoom and will be facilitated by library staff. Registration is required. Instead of all reading a specific book, each month will have a different theme. Feel free to read anything at all that fits the theme somehow. Here are the upcoming themes: July A book by a black author August Written in another language, translated to English September Travel/traveler/travelling October Power November Family Please contact Sean at the Mason County Libraries (slotz@trl.org) with any questions. ===== *We are using neurodivergent (ND) broadly, with the knowledge that not everyone who could benefit from participating in this book club will identify with the neurodivergent label. From educator and advocate Sonny Jane Wise, "Neurodivergent is an umbrella term to describe anyone whose mind or functioning diverges from dominant societal norms. Functioning differently can mean thinking, communicating, socializing, processing, behaving, feeling and more. It can be acquired, genetic, an innate part of you or not. ⁣⁣It's not just restricted to Autism and ADHD but also mental health conditions like bipolar, personality disorders & more.⁣⁣" (Sonny Jane Wise, https://livedexperienceeducator.com/blog/quickieguideonneurodiversity ).

We will engage with an amazingly creative and strikingly original body of diverse literature. The focus of our reading and discussion is on the innovative and inspiring ways BIPOC writers are creating great literature while also demonstrating that foundational issues like race, gender, power, and class can look very different when seen from a BIPOC perspective. For more information: bipocbooks@trl.org For August, we are reading Harini Nagendra's debut mystery novel, The Bangalore Detective Club :  One of Us Knows The first in a projected series, Nagendra makes full use of the oppressive British rule of the time, matched by the oppressive treatment of women, to highlight the ingenuity and bravery of a young woman determined to solve a murder. 2022, pp 287 .

Acompáñanos en vivo por Zoom para cuentos, canciones, y rimas en inglés y español. Reunimos para La hora bilingüe cada dos semanas. Se puede apuntarse para recibir un recordatorio con el enlace de Zoom. ¡También recibirá una guía de actividades con las letras de las canciones y actividades para hacer en casa! Join us live on Zoom for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish. This storytime will happen every other Wednesday. Register below to get reminders and the Zoom link. You will also receive an activity guide with song lyrics and activities to try at home!

Agendas with Zoom links are available via AV Capture approximately one week in advance of the meeting. Visit the TRL Board of Trustees page for more information.

Queer and Pleasant Strangers is an LGBTQIA+ book club geared towards adults. Join us every 3rd Wednesday at 6PM to discuss queer books and socialize with other community members. Register to receive the Zoom link with the list of themes for the year and to sign up for the QPS reminders and recap emails! 2026 Dates & Themes July 15 - As Seen On Social Media (at some point) August 19 - Fab Fave September 16 - Group Read October 21 - Ghosted November 18 - Published 2025-2026 December 16 - Holigays

Register for this and all upcoming events in this series on TRL's Author Talks page . Upon registering, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the author! You will also receive confirmation and reminder emails with the event link. If you cannot attend the live virtual author talk, visit TRL's Author Talks page to view recordings of past events! Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved African named Antoine; sycamore trees were both havens and signposts for people trying to escape enslavement; poplar trees are historically associated with lynching; and willow bark has offered the gift of medicine. These trees, and others, testify not only to the complexity of the Black American narrative but also to a heritage of Black botanical expertise that, like Native American traditions, predates the United States entirely. In When Trees Testify , award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees, as well as the cotton shrub, are intertwined with Black history and culture. She reveals how knowledge surrounding these trees has shaped America since the very beginning. As Montgomery shows, trees are material witnesses to the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants. Combining the wisdom of science and history with stories from her own path to botany, Montgomery talks to majestic trees, and in this unique and compelling narrative, they answer. Register today for this insightful discussion about Black history and botanical mastery. When Trees Testify

Agendas with Zoom links when applicable are available via  AV Capture approximately one week in advance of the meeting. Visit the TRL Board of Trustees page for more information.

Register for this and all upcoming events in this series on TRL's Author Talks page . Upon registering, you will have the opportunity to ask questions of the author! You will also receive confirmation and reminder emails with the event link. If you cannot attend the live virtual author talk, visit TRL's Author Talks page to view recordings of past events! Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel . High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, it draws guests from far and wide. The notorious actress. The high-flying politician. The society wife. The reckless friend. The shrewd doctor. But not everyone is here for a winter holiday. Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice. And someone is watching from the shadows. A polite, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple. When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn’t a question of who has a motive, but who’s next… Register now ! Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel will be released in late September 2026. While you wait, check out some of Lucy Foley's previous novels. The Midnight Feast The Paris Apartment

A monthly gathering of those who love poetry and prose. Share and read poems and stories by any authors out loud in a friendly Zoom setting or just come to listen! This is a great event for new and for seasoned writers to come together and share with each other and receive feedback if wanted.

This month's story time is in-person at the Olympia library . You can also register to receive a Zoom link if you cannot attend in-person. Corey Snow, professional audiobook narrator and voice actor, will entertain and inspire us with selections from the wide, wonderful world of short fiction. The reading is from 12:10-12:50 , so you have time to sneak away from work and get back undetected! *You are encouraged to register even if you do not plan to attend every month. No need to cancel your registration if you cannot attend. Space is not limited*

Join us for a book club for neurodivergent* (ND) adults, ages 18 and up! This group's mission is to provide a space for ND adults to find community with their peers and find joy in reading! This book club program takes place online over Zoom and will be facilitated by library staff. Registration is required. Instead of all reading a specific book, each month will have a different theme. Feel free to read anything at all that fits the theme somehow. Here are the upcoming themes: July A book by a black author August Written in another language, translated to English September Travel/traveler/travelling October Power November Family Please contact Sean at the Mason County Libraries (slotz@trl.org) with any questions. ===== *We are using neurodivergent (ND) broadly, with the knowledge that not everyone who could benefit from participating in this book club will identify with the neurodivergent label. From educator and advocate Sonny Jane Wise, "Neurodivergent is an umbrella term to describe anyone whose mind or functioning diverges from dominant societal norms. Functioning differently can mean thinking, communicating, socializing, processing, behaving, feeling and more. It can be acquired, genetic, an innate part of you or not. ⁣⁣It's not just restricted to Autism and ADHD but also mental health conditions like bipolar, personality disorders & more.⁣⁣" (Sonny Jane Wise, https://livedexperienceeducator.com/blog/quickieguideonneurodiversity ).

We will engage with an amazingly creative and strikingly original body of diverse literature. The focus of our reading and discussion is on the innovative and inspiring ways BIPOC writers are creating great literature while also demonstrating that foundational issues like race, gender, power, and class can look very different when seen from a BIPOC perspective. For more information: bipocbooks@trl.org For September, we are reading Witches by Brenda Lozano. Journalist Zoé comes to the town of San Felipe to learn about the famous healer Feliciana, who has the ability to heal the soul as well as the body, and about the murder of Feliciana's teacher, Paloma. 2022, pp. 220, .

Agendas with Zoom links are available via AV Capture approximately one week in advance of the meeting. Visit the TRL Board of Trustees page for more information.

This discussion will be held virtually. Zoom meeting links are sent out via the Film Club Newsletter: Sign Up Here! Held every 2nd Monday, Film Club is for anyone who loves movies and likes talking about them (or listening to other people talk about them). Each month's conversation stems from a spotlight film playing at the Olympia Film Society , and expands from there. You don't need to see the spotlight movie to have fun at the meeting, but there will be spoilers! Check out the library's Letterboxd account for movie reviews and watch lists, including a list of all past Film Club movies .