Ocean Shores Public Library

05/29/2026

Thanks to Tamara @ TamFoolery Boutique for holding a beading class at the Library today! Participants made three beautiful pieces using semi precious gemstones.

05/15/2026

Today at the Library, Mike Cairns author of "Under the Ash" did a presentation and book signing about doing search and rescue on May 18th, 1980 as a National Guard helicopter pilot beneath the ash cloud and into the crater of the Mt. St. Helens volcanic eruption. Thank you for sharing your personal experiences Mike!

05/12/2026

Check out the newest raffle from the Library Foundation. Get Grilling! You could win a new electric grill, spices and rubs, tongs, heat proof gloves, and an apron. Tickets are only $2.00 each.

05/10/2026

Local artist Scott Hawn is sharing some of his art pieces made from found objects, as well as pottery. These works are displayed above the new non fiction shelves.

05/09/2026

In the lobby display case for the month of May, artist Cindy Reed of Curly Flats Pottery is showing some of her beautiful works.

05/08/2026

Roy Lowry a member of the North Beach Artist's Guild taught two classes at the library today. Participants learned a scratchboard technique and were taught how to do a watercolor painting. The Guild has the mission of bringing art to the community. One of the ways they do this is through the Gallery of Ocean Shores, which has volunteers passionate about the arts.

05/08/2026

Thank you to the Ocean Shores IGA and the generous customers that rounded up during the month of April! The funds raised will help the Ocean Shores Friends of the Library pay for library programs for all ages.

Our round up recipients for the month of April 2026 was friends of the Ocean Shores library .
Through the generous donations of our customers rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar we were able to present the friends of the library a check for $3,710.46 !
Thank you to everyone who rounded up their purchase at the registers to help organizations like this continue their mission in the community . 

05/08/2026

Do you know what it means if someone gives you a daisy? Learn about the language of flowers at the library. There are also some wonderful gardening books on display so you can grow your own flowers to give away to someone special.

05/07/2026

The DVD display for the month of May is Musicals! Come check out the libraries vast collection of musicals from many decades. While you are here, vote on which musical you think is the best. Last month's Funniest Movie winner was 'Happy Gilmore'

05/06/2026

Thank you to Suzy Sakamoto, the viral recipe creator behind theperfecttide.com, for sharing how to clean and prepare razor clams for cooking at a demo today at the library.