Tech Help Thursdays

Tech Help is available to library patrons every Thursday in the Carnegie room. More info:Two appointment times are available; 10am to 10:45am and 11am to 11:45am. If you cannot make an appointment, or if appointments are already full, please come by during drop-in hours......More

Tech Help is available to library patrons every Thursday in the Carnegie room. More info:Two appointment times are available; 10am to 10:45am and 11am to 11:45am. If you cannot make an appointment, or if appointments are already full, please come by during drop-in hours from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  What we can help with...Personal devices (smartphones, e-readers, tablets, iPads, laptops, etc.)Library desktop computers (please note: you must have a library membership or guest pass to access a desktop library computer or library laptop)General questions pertaining to navigating the Internet, email, and social media accounts.The basics on making a job resume. We cannot help with...Filing taxes onlineFilling 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. To schedule an appointment please call the Associate Librarian Andrea at 360-344-3051 or email at [email protected] If you have general questions about this service, please call the library at 360-385-3181. Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download 

Artist Resource Help Desk

What is it? The Artist Resource Help Desk (ARHD) provides professional guidance for artists seeking assistance with grants, proposals, presentations, marketing (newsletters, flyers, etc.) and connections to resources to support their creative practice. The program offer......More

What is it? The Artist Resource Help Desk (ARHD) provides professional guidance for artists seeking assistance with grants, proposals, presentations, marketing (newsletters, flyers, etc.) and connections to resources to support their creative practice. The program offers guidance and access to some cloud-based tools. Artists may bring their own computers and materials or use public computers and resources at the library.The goal is to help artists as they seek funding and opportunities and look to build their audiences. Artists should come with a specific project in mind which they want help to realize or feedback to refine. This program also serves as an important opportunity to learn more about the needs and dreams of artists in our community!  Through the ARHD, artists can access support and consultation for opportunities that take administrative or computer skills, such as:Grant editing and development Marketing materials Slide decks  Sponsorship or partnership proposalsResearch for residencies, funding, or other opportunities Who will be there?  Katy Goodman, arts and culture coordinator for the City of Port Townsend, will be staffing the Artist Resource Help Desk every Thursday from 12:00-2:00pm. Katy has 20+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, and programming in arts and education non-profits. During this time, she wrote hundreds of grants, organized and promoted events of all shapes and sizes, and worked with a wide variety of artists. This program is designed to put these skills to use for local artists so they have more time and resources to spend on their creative practice.  Why? There has been a demonstrated need for this kind of support from artists. As the City of Port Townsend steps up its role in supporting our creative community, this time is also an important and low-barrier way for artists to participate in shaping the City’s arts and culture work through the learnings that happen in collaborating and discussing projects and ambitions.This flexible and no-cost access to resources is designed to support creative practitioners no matter how much time or money they have to spare.  How do I participate?   Come to the Port Townsend Public Library any Thursday between 12:00-2:00pm and head upstairs to the Carnegie Reading Room! (The ARHD will be closed the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.) If you would like to make an appointment and say a little about your project or needs, you can book one here:Book an ARHD AppointmentQuestions?Contact [email protected] or call (360) 385-3000 x5098 

Friends Bookshop Open

The Friends of the Library Bookshop is now open in the Library Learning Center (a.k.a. Pink House, next to the library). Stocked with wonderful books, digital media, puzzles, and games, the bookshop is open Mondays and Thursdays, 12:30–4:30 pm.

Poetry Reading: WA State Poet Laureate Derek Sheffield

Poetry Reading: Washington State Poet Laureate Derek SheffieldThursday, September 24 at 6:00pmPort Townsend LibraryJoin Washington State Poet Laureate, Derek Sheffield, for an evening of poetry at the Port Townsend Library Thursday, September 24 at 6pm. Derek Sheffield ......More

Poetry Reading: Washington State Poet Laureate Derek SheffieldThursday, September 24 at 6:00pmPort Townsend LibraryJoin Washington State Poet Laureate, Derek Sheffield, for an evening of poetry at the Port Townsend Library Thursday, September 24 at 6pm. Derek Sheffield is the 8th poet laureate of Washington State. He received a 2024 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award for Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry. His other collections include Not for Luck, winner of the Wheelbarrow Books Poetry Prize, Through the Second Skin, and Dear America: Letters of Hope, Habitat, Defiance and Democracy. A professor of English at Wenatchee Valley College, he can often be found in the woods along the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range near Leavenworth, Washington. He edits poetry for Terrain.org. The Washington State Poet Laureate program is jointly sponsored by the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and Humanities Washington. This program is also made possible through the support of The Friends of the Port Townsend Library.

Sing-a-Ling

Sing-a-Ling is scheduled for the 4th Fridays of each month from September-October & January-May (Please note the November and December dates will be on the 3rd Friday of the month) at 10:30am in the Children's Room of the Port Townsend Public Library.The dates for Septe......More

Sing-a-Ling is scheduled for the 4th Fridays of each month from September-October & January-May (Please note the November and December dates will be on the 3rd Friday of the month) at 10:30am in the Children's Room of the Port Townsend Public Library.The dates for September-October 2026 are:Friday, September 25Friday, October 23The dates for November-December 2026 are:Friday, November 20Friday, December 18The dates for January-May 2027 are:Friday, January 22Friday, February 26Friday, March 26Friday, April 23Friday, May 28Part story time, part sing-along, this musical program blends rhyme, finger play, and picture books with ukuleles, harmonicas, and songs you can’t help but hum.Join Keeth from Harmonica Pocket for a playful, music-filled story time that gets toddlers, preschoolers, families and the greater community singing, moving, and laughing together.

Art in Action

September 2026 program and presenter: Knots with Chris SpinneyArt in Action showcases the Library’s collection of various handwork books, from wheat weaving, to fly tying, paper crafts to Viking knitting. This quarterly program happens on the last Friday of January, Mar......More

September 2026 program and presenter: Knots with Chris SpinneyArt in Action showcases the Library’s collection of various handwork books, from wheat weaving, to fly tying, paper crafts to Viking knitting. This quarterly program happens on the last Friday of January, March, June, and September, from 4:00pm to 5:45pm near the circulation area with an artist demonstration and time for questions. For future ideas or more information contact Kathi Johnson, [email protected] demonstrations include:Wheat weavingPaper craftsViking knittingFly tyingSpinningWeaving on Inkle loomsChain mailSizzix cuttingCrazy quiltingBobbin laceLeather workArtist trading cardsCalligraphyNeedle feltingPin loom weavingJanuary 2026 program & presenter: Leila Block will be leading a session on mixed-media collageMarch 2026 program: Bike Repair with the RecycleryJune 2026 program and presenter: Eco Printing with Maya Moon

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime: Mondays, 10:30am in the Pink HouseThis 20-minute lapsit program for babies ages 0-18 months features short stories, action rhymes, lap bounces, and songs to promote language learning and early literacy skills. Parents and caregivers will find a supportiv......More

Baby Storytime: Mondays, 10:30am in the Pink HouseThis 20-minute lapsit program for babies ages 0-18 months features short stories, action rhymes, lap bounces, and songs to promote language learning and early literacy skills. Parents and caregivers will find a supportive community and opportunities for engagement and connection. Playtime to follow._________________________________________________________________2026 Storytime ScheduleWinter/Spring Storytimes (Baby, Toddler, and Storytime Connections): January 12, 2026- April 29, 2026Storytime Break: April 30, 2026-  June 1, 2026Storytime in the Park (All Ages): June 2, 2026- August 25, 2026Storytime Break: August 26, 2026- September 13, 2026Fall/Winter Storytimes (Baby, Toddler, and Storytime Connections): September 14, 2026- December 9, 2026Storytime Break: December 10, 2026- January 10, 2027Our early literacy storytimes include fun songs, silly rhymes and ways to get the wiggles out while supporting your love of books. Baby, Toddler and Family Storytimes are all here. More information about our weekly early literacy programs can be found here.

Friends Bookshop Open

The Friends of the Library Bookshop is now open in the Library Learning Center (a.k.a. Pink House, next to the library). Stocked with wonderful books, digital media, puzzles, and games, the bookshop is open Mondays and Thursdays, 12:30–4:30 pm.

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30am in the Children's RoomToddler Storytime is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years and features short stories, rhymes, songs, and full body movement to promote language learning and early literacy skills. ____________________......More

Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30am in the Children's RoomToddler Storytime is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years and features short stories, rhymes, songs, and full body movement to promote language learning and early literacy skills. _________________________________________________________________2026 Storytime ScheduleWinter/Spring Storytimes (Baby, Toddler, and Storytime Connections): January 12, 2026- April 29, 2026Storytime Break: April 30, 2026-  June 1, 2026Storytime in the Park (All Ages): June 2, 2026- August 25, 2026Storytime Break: August 26, 2026- September 13, 2026Fall/Winter Storytimes (Baby, Toddler, and Storytime Connections): September 14, 2026- December 9, 2026Storytime Break: December 10, 2026- January 10, 2027Our early literacy storytimes include fun songs, silly rhymes and ways to get the wiggles out while supporting your love of books. Baby, Toddler and Family Storytimes are all here. More information about our weekly early literacy programs can be found here.

Tech Help Thursdays

Tech Help is available to library patrons every Thursday in the Carnegie room. More info:Two appointment times are available; 10am to 10:45am and 11am to 11:45am. If you cannot make an appointment, or if appointments are already full, please come by during drop-in hours......More

Tech Help is available to library patrons every Thursday in the Carnegie room. More info:Two appointment times are available; 10am to 10:45am and 11am to 11:45am. If you cannot make an appointment, or if appointments are already full, please come by during drop-in hours from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  What we can help with...Personal devices (smartphones, e-readers, tablets, iPads, laptops, etc.)Library desktop computers (please note: you must have a library membership or guest pass to access a desktop library computer or library laptop)General questions pertaining to navigating the Internet, email, and social media accounts.The basics on making a job resume. We cannot help with...Filing taxes onlineFilling 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. To schedule an appointment please call the Associate Librarian Andrea at 360-344-3051 or email at [email protected] If you have general questions about this service, please call the library at 360-385-3181. Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download  Opens in new windowPDF DownloadWord DownloadExcel DownloadPowerPoint DownloadDocument Download 

Artist Resource Help Desk

What is it? The Artist Resource Help Desk (ARHD) provides professional guidance for artists seeking assistance with grants, proposals, presentations, marketing (newsletters, flyers, etc.) and connections to resources to support their creative practice. The program offer......More

What is it? The Artist Resource Help Desk (ARHD) provides professional guidance for artists seeking assistance with grants, proposals, presentations, marketing (newsletters, flyers, etc.) and connections to resources to support their creative practice. The program offers guidance and access to some cloud-based tools. Artists may bring their own computers and materials or use public computers and resources at the library.The goal is to help artists as they seek funding and opportunities and look to build their audiences. Artists should come with a specific project in mind which they want help to realize or feedback to refine. This program also serves as an important opportunity to learn more about the needs and dreams of artists in our community!  Through the ARHD, artists can access support and consultation for opportunities that take administrative or computer skills, such as:Grant editing and development Marketing materials Slide decks  Sponsorship or partnership proposalsResearch for residencies, funding, or other opportunities Who will be there?  Katy Goodman, arts and culture coordinator for the City of Port Townsend, will be staffing the Artist Resource Help Desk every Thursday from 12:00-2:00pm. Katy has 20+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, and programming in arts and education non-profits. During this time, she wrote hundreds of grants, organized and promoted events of all shapes and sizes, and worked with a wide variety of artists. This program is designed to put these skills to use for local artists so they have more time and resources to spend on their creative practice.  Why? There has been a demonstrated need for this kind of support from artists. As the City of Port Townsend steps up its role in supporting our creative community, this time is also an important and low-barrier way for artists to participate in shaping the City’s arts and culture work through the learnings that happen in collaborating and discussing projects and ambitions.This flexible and no-cost access to resources is designed to support creative practitioners no matter how much time or money they have to spare.  How do I participate?   Come to the Port Townsend Public Library any Thursday between 12:00-2:00pm and head upstairs to the Carnegie Reading Room! (The ARHD will be closed the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.) If you would like to make an appointment and say a little about your project or needs, you can book one here:Book an ARHD AppointmentQuestions?Contact [email protected] or call (360) 385-3000 x5098 

Friends Bookshop Open

The Friends of the Library Bookshop is now open in the Library Learning Center (a.k.a. Pink House, next to the library). Stocked with wonderful books, digital media, puzzles, and games, the bookshop is open Mondays and Thursdays, 12:30–4:30 pm.

Book Lovers' Cafe: Library Book Club

Everyone is welcome to join this library sponsored book group, made possible through the Friends of the Library. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00pm in person to discus fun variety of fiction and nonfiction books. The library purchases extra copies that......More

Everyone is welcome to join this library sponsored book group, made possible through the Friends of the Library. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00pm in person to discus fun variety of fiction and nonfiction books. The library purchases extra copies that may be requested from the catalog. Please note: titles are subject to availability and may change and each kit only has a limited number of copies. Members may need to share copies or procure a copy for themselves.We will be meeting in the Pink House at the library. 2026 Reading ListJanuary: The Women by Kristin HannahFebruary: Parable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerMarch: Ian's Ride: A Long-Distance Journey to Joy by Karen PolinskyApril: What you are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaMay: Group Living and Other Recipes by Lola MilhollandJune: Mad Honey by Jodi PicoultJuly: Freedom reader's month, in which we all bring a title to shareAugust: Orbital by Samantha HarveySeptember: The Reindeer of Chinese Gardens by Barbara SjoholmOctober: Polite Calamities by Jennifer GoldNovember: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall KimmererDecember: Holiday party and white elephant book exchangeThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Port Townsend Library. 

Author Talk with Margaret Mizushima

Author Talk Margaret MizushimaThursday, October 1 at 6:00 pmPort Townsend Library Award-winning novelist Margaret Mizushima will celebrate the release of her latest novel, Fighting Edge. Fighting Edge is available September 8th where fine books are sold. Fighting Edge D......More

Author Talk Margaret MizushimaThursday, October 1 at 6:00 pmPort Townsend Library Award-winning novelist Margaret Mizushima will celebrate the release of her latest novel, Fighting Edge. Fighting Edge is available September 8th where fine books are sold. Fighting Edge Description:Major crimes intersect in this nail-biting installment of the Timber Creek K-9 mysteries by award-winning author Margaret Mizushima. A routine welfare check becomes a nightmare when Deputy Mattie Walker finds a young mother dead and a hysterical toddler, possibly the only witness to a brutal crime. Before the investigative team can start piecing together what happened, Mattie discovers another criminal act in Timber Creek.

Storytime at Port Townsend Farmers Market

Storytime at Port Townsend Farmers Market: First Saturdays, 11:00am-11:30am, April 2026-October 2026Location: Rec Center LawnJoin Judith, our talented storyteller at the Port Townsend Farmers Market! Listen to her amazing stories, meet her puppet friends, and get those ......More

Storytime at Port Townsend Farmers Market: First Saturdays, 11:00am-11:30am, April 2026-October 2026Location: Rec Center LawnJoin Judith, our talented 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.