One in six Americans gets food poisoning every year, and people over 65, children under 5, and those who are pregnant or immunocompromised have an increased risk of severe illness. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently launched a new tool that makes it easier to report food poisoning and file a food safety complaint. Visit the DOH website to learn how to protect yourself from foodborne illness or to access the Foodborne Illness Notification System.
Stay Ahead of the Latest Google Scams
Google has become a go-to for information, and swindlers know how to exploit its popularity. Scammers may deceive you using fraudulent emails, ads, or sites resembling Google to extract personal information or unauthorized payments. Common scams include phishing attacks, fake tech support, and bogus prize notifications. Stay vigilant to protect yourself online. Learn how to avoid and report Google scams.
Join the Master Gardener volunteers at the Bookmobile for expert, science-based help with your gardening questions, including plant identification, insect infestation, composting, and everything in between! You can also access their Seed Library and borrow some seeds.
Complete an entry form for each book you read between now and August 31st for chances to win books. Entry forms are available at the Library and on the Bookmobile. Drawings will be held at the end of each month, and winners will get to choose from a selection of contemporary fiction from the Jenna Bush Hager Book Club.
Join the Brecht family as they navigate the rapids of river, marriage, and their future while trying to save a family-owned rafting company and come to terms with what is truly important in their lives. Read the book, then register for one of our two Book Discussions.
Dissect an owl pellet and examine what's inside. You may find skulls and other bones, feathers, teeth, and more. Use your findings to design a unique piece of art! Supplies will be on hand to make sculptures, jewelry, or shadow boxes. Created for 12-18 year olds. Registration is required. Register now.
Dogs are wonderful listeners! Bring your favorite book or choose one from the library, then build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Space is limited, please register online or call (360) 385-6544 to sign up for a 20-minute session.
H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum Monday, July 29, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Worthington Park in Quilcene
Tuesday, July 30, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Design a bird feeder to feed the feathered friends in your garden until autumn. Then let your feeder dissolve and compost naturally in the wet weather.
Listen to stories, sing along to silly songs, and enjoy playful movement designed to stimulate brain development as well as the enjoyment of music, language, and books. Siblings of all ages are welcome.
Keep up to date with the latest information and trends in technology! Computer Source features journal and magazine articles covering computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software. Find a balance of full-text technical journals and consumer computer titles FREE with your library card.Try it.
Laurel Mack is still recovering from the loss of her teenage daughter Ellie. It's been ten years since Ellie went missing, and every day Laurel feels that loss. It cost her her marriage to Paul and caused a rift with her two other children, Hannah and Jake. But Ellie was special to Laurel, the youngest, the brightest. Now getting on with her life, Laurel meets Floyd in a café. He's charming and unusually similar to her ex-husband. Perhaps she can move on. As the relationship heats up, Laurel meets Floyd's daughter, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ellie. As Laurel learns more about Floyd and Poppy, unanswered questions from a decade ago return to haunt her. (Library Journal)
Kim Tingelstad
Collections Supervisor
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