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Native American Heritage Day
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

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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

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Native American Heritage Day
Friday, November 28, 2025
Closed All Day
313 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501

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Holidays and Closures

  • Native American Heritage Day
    Friday, November 28, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day

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  • Native American Heritage Day
    Friday, November 28, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day

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Bee Active Backpacks

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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.
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