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In December of 1896, the Women’s Club of Olympia established a library
service with “reading matter” donated by citizens. In March 1909, the city
offered to take over the collection of some 900 volumes and maintain a public
library.
The Olympia library was housed in a Carnegie building at 7th and Franklin
until 1978 when a new library was built and opened at 8th and Franklin.
Olympia joined the Timberland library district in 1968.
The library underwent extensive remodels in 2000 and 2008. In 2000, the
building was recarpeted and painted; a meeting room was converted to additional
space for the children's area; and new public computers, computer stations, a
teen area and shelving for about 10,000 additional items were added. In
2008, the circulation and information desks were replaced, the building was
recarpeted and painted in bright, warm colors, the lounge furniture was
replaced, and the computer stations were refurbished.
The Olympia Library has:
- Books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers
and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
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Programs and events for children and adults.
- Computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office,
and online reference databases. One-hour computer sessions can be
reserved using the online reservation system or by calling the library.
- Free wireless Internet access in the library during regular open hours.
- A public meeting room that can be reserved for
community meetings and programs by calling the library.
Contact the library for information about the local
Library Board and the local
Friends group.
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Upcoming Library Events
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Toddler Story Time
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| Olympia Timberland Library |
Mon., Jul. 06
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10:30 AM
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| Join in a program of simple stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that children and adults can enjoy together. Adults must accompany toddlers. The library will be closed during this program, so please use the entrance on Adams St. near 9th. This event is part of the Timberland Regional Library districtwide summer reading program for children. |
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Preschool Story Time
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| Olympia Timberland Library |
Wed., Jul. 08
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10:30 AM
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| Join in a program of stories, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. The library will be closed during this program, so please use the entrance located on Adams Street near the corner of 9th and Adams. Look for the "Story Time entrance" sign. This event is part of the Timberland Regional Library districtwide summer reading program for children. |
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The Tom Question Show
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| Olympia Timberland Library |
Thu., Jul. 09
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10:00 AM
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| Juggler, comedian and stilt walker, Tom Yahner, gives a high-energy performance with lots of opportunity for audience participation. The library will be closed during this program, so please use the entrance on Adams St. near 9th. This program will be in the library atrium. Pick up a ticket at the youth services desk a week prior to the event. This program is part of the Timberland Regional Library annual districtwide summer reading program for children. |
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Wacky Art Day
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| Olympia Timberland Library |
Thu., Jul. 09
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11:00 AM
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| Be creative with a wacky art activity at the library. This program is part of the Timberland Regional Library annual districtwide summer reading program for children. |
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