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Closed until 10:00am today

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
Closed
313 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Veterans Day
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Native American Heritage Day
    Friday, November 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day

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Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Veterans Day
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Native American Heritage Day
    Friday, November 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Thursday, December 24, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day

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New at Olympia

Get Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment!

Nov 23rd | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Learn Medicare options, costs, fraud prevention, and benefits from SHIBA experts.

nightmayor presents: The Total Package screening w/ cast Q&A

Nov 12th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
See The Total Package, a rare Olympia-made movie musical by nightmayor, plus a live cast Q&A.

Books Coming To Big And Small Screens In 2027

Want to know the story before it hits your screen? Here's your chance!

Recipes That Tell a Story

Explore the stories behind favorite dishes in heartfelt memoirs filled with recipes, heritage, and connection.

Olympian via Newsbank

Read The Olympian from 2001 through today, including full-text, web-only content and full color image edition. Based in Olympia, Washington.

Bee Active Backpacks

Embark on a buzzing adventure of knowledge with our Bee Active backpack. 3 week checkout, first come, first served at Olympia Library.

NewsBank

News media archive that consolidates articles from newspapers, blogs, broadcast transcripts, and more into one place.

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Technology To Help Bridge The Gap

Technology can play a role in helping children learn to read. These valuable tools support reading skill with interactive, engaging games, puzzles and activities. Audiobooks and read-aloud can enhance the reading experience and improve phonetic skills. A balanced approach combines technology with caregivers involvement and guidance.

Non-traditional Teaching Tools

Launchpads

Loaded with a world of learning with apps, videos, storybooks, and games just for kids. No internet needed.

VOX Books

Listen while reading through the book. No batteries or internet access needed; just press a button and you’re listening and reading!

Early Math Backpacks

Contain picture books, launchpad, manipulatives, and a game, focusing on early math concepts. For ages 3-5.

Kids Playaway Audiobooks

An audiobook player built just for kids. No internet needed. Simply plug in headphones and press play.