Olympia

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Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

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

  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth Day
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Staff Training Day
    Friday, September 12, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Veterans Day
    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Native American Heritage Day
    Friday, November 28, 2025
    Closed All Day

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Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth Day
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Staff Training Day
    Friday, September 12, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Veterans Day
    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Native American Heritage Day
    Friday, November 28, 2025
    Closed All Day

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New at Olympia

Olympia Library to Close for Cleaning & Improvements

A 2-week closure will begin March 24, 2025 to allow for cleaning and upgrades. The library will reopen April 7.

Best Books of 2024 -- Olympia Edition

some of the year's best fiction, nonfiction, and cookbooks according to staff at the Olympia Timberland Library.

Bilingual Storytime: Farm Animals / Animales de la granja

Books for our Bilingual Time series on farm animals! ¡Libros de La hora bilingüe sobre animales de la granja!

Pizza and Paperbacks Montesano Teens Top Book Picks - March

Here is a list from our March 2025 Teen Program of Pizza and Paperbacks from the Montesano Timberland Library.

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.
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