Data Privacy Week takes place every January to teach people about staying safe online. It helps everyone learn how to protect their personal information and reminds companies to keep their users' data secure. Protect yourself while using the internet by choosing how your data is collected, shared, and sold. You can visit the National Cybersecurity Alliance website for helpful tips.
Jefferson County Point-in-Time Count
Jefferson County’s Point-In-Time Count takes place on January 29th. It helps count the people in our community who don’t have a safe place to live. The data collected helps secure funding and improve local services, and taking part makes a difference. Be counted and receive helpful supplies and information about local resources. Visit the Olympic Community Action Program (OlyCap) for times and locations.
How to Avoid Income Tax Scams
Tax season is a common time for scams. Some scammers pretend to be the IRS and contact people by email, text, or social media. Watch out for messages that promise extra benefits, rush you to pay, or ask for personal information. These are warning signs of a scam. To stay safe, visit the IRS website to learn how to spot and avoid common tax-related scams.
Join us for an online talk with bestselling author Liz Moore as she shares her new book, The God of the Woods. When thirteen-year-old Barbara Van Laar goes missing from her family’s summer camp, the search for her reveals family secrets and mysteries within the community. Registration required.
Kids’ Creative Space Tuesday, February 3, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Kids are invited to meet at the library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month! We'll have a fun afternoon of arts, crafts, and creativity. Kids' Creative Space is designed for children ages 4-8 and their families.
Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens Wednesday, February 4, 2:45 – 3:45 pm Join the Benji Project for this 8-week series made for teens ages 11-14. Explore ways to navigate life’s ups and downs through art, games, and reflection. For information about tuition and registration, please visit The Benji Project.
Enjoy stories, songs, and playful movements designed to grow your child's brain. These programs will help your wee ones build a love of music, language, and books. Siblings of all ages are welcome. See the schedule.
Are you shopping for a new car, laptop, refrigerator, or baby stroller? No matter what you’re buying, Consumer Reports helps you make smart choices with clear, unbiased advice. Find trusted ratings and reviews for over 8,000 products, along with important safety and recall information. You can use Consumer Reports Online for free with your library card.Try it.
Library Spotlight
Library Services Beyond Our Walls
The library is committed to reaching people wherever they are — including the Jefferson County Correctional Center in Port Hadlock. Library staff visit the facility, located next to the Sheriff’s Office, to provide reading materials and helpful resources for both visitors and inmates.
In the lobby, we maintain an information display that is updated quarterly. The display highlights community resources, such as legal aid, domestic violence support, food banks, shelter options, and other outreach services. We also provide a basket of children’s books so young visitors have something to read while they wait.
Inside the facility, inmates have access to two full, double-sided rolling carts of books. We organize these carts like a small library, offering a wide range of topics, along with young adult titles and graphic novels to support all reading levels. The books are swapped out every few months.
We also bring paperback magazines for readers who prefer shorter reads. These services help ensure access to information, learning, and connection — even beyond the library’s walls.
Support Your Library
When you give to your library, you help people learn, grow, and connect. Your donation brings more books, fun programs, and helpful tools to everyone in the community. Every gift—no matter the amount—helps sustain and strengthen the Library District's programs and services. Give today!Thank you for making a meaningful difference.
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