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Off the Shelf: Spring cleaning is optional!
Spring has arrived on the Olympic Peninsula, and whether you’re working in the yard or inside planning your…
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Off the Shelf: History-makers are hardly ‘Well Behaved’
“Well-behaved women seldom make history” is a quote you’ve likely seen on bumper stickers, T-shirts and posters. Laurel…
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Off the Shelf: Finding love at the library
February is a month of romance, hearts, valentines and love. While Valentine’s Day focuses on romance, love in…
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Off the Shelf: Read-alikes for books popular in 2018
Circulation data about the books most frequently checked out during 2018 provides a glimpse into community interests and…
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Off the Shelf: Animated films for adults
Animation is not just for kids! Adults who love film, visual arts, or stories that are not traditional…
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Gratitude, connection and comfort at the library
Initial election results are in, and after weeks of political news leading up to Election Day, many are…
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Off the Shelf: Health resources at your library
“The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls” was published 20 years ago and has…
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Off The Shelf: Every day is a day to learn
Today is the first day back to school for students in Sequim. Whether you’re young or young at…
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Off the Shelf: Exploring the Olympic Peninsula
The Olympic Peninsula offers countless opportunities for exploring in nature, and summer is a great time to get…
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Small space fills big role at library
Library meeting rooms reflect the quintessentially democratic values of the American public library. The meeting room at the…
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Off the Shelf: ‘Libraries Rock!’ during 2018 Summer Reading Program!
It’s summertime, and the staff of the North Olympic Library System have been busy since December, planning a…
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Off the Shelf: Circulating water … and books!
This weekend kicks off the 123rd Irrigation Festival. Just as irrigation delivers water to foster growth, the library…
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Off the Shelf: Expanding horizons for the home-bound
When patrons are unable to make it to the library in person, the North Olympic Library System (NOLS)…