Jefferson County Library District Marches into Spring!

Spring is just around the corner, and as flowers bloom and temperatures begin to rise, be sure to grab a good book to enjoy outside in the fresh air! Your Library District also has a wide selection of programs to explore in March, so be sure and visit the calendar at jclibrary.info to see our schedule.  

America’s largest foreign affairs discussion program is returning in March with a new four-part workshop. Great Decisions helps people understand important issues and talk about them in a friendly, guided setting. Group members can also share their thoughts through an online survey. This is your chance to have your voice heard! No registration is needed, and the discussions will be held on Mondays from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m., starting March 2.  

March programs for children include our monthly LEGO® at the Library program on Thursday, March 12, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Come hang out and build LEGO creations in an open, imaginative space. Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers is held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m., and Babytime takes place each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. All family members are welcome to attend our Storytimes and Babytimes.

Spring means the start of gardening season! The WSU Master Gardeners will return to the Library in March with their popular monthly gardening programs. They’ll kick things off on Saturday, March 14, from 12 – 1 p.m. with Garden Know-How, a helpful talk about growing potatoes. Immediately following is the WSU Plant Clinic from 1 – 3 p.m. where you can ask any questions and discuss all gardening-related topics. Find the WSU Master Gardeners at the Library on the second Saturday of each month from now through October. 

Are you passionate about libraries, leadership, and public service? The Library District is seeking a community member to serve as a volunteer trustee. Trustees serve five-year terms and meet monthly to discuss important library topics. Applications are due by Monday, March 23, and if you live in unincorporated Jefferson County, we invite you to apply. Learn more and get your application packet at the library in Port Hadlock or online at jclibrary.info/employment.Rediscover the joy of making art. Join us Thursday, March 26, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. to create mini block prints out of simple, pink erasers. Erasers are easy and forgiving, and they’re the perfect material for this beginner-friendly class. All supplies are provided. Sign up at jclibrary.info to be part of the fun!Join us Tuesday, March 31, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. for The Five Wishes: End of Life Planning. Jill Newsome, RN BSN, Certified Grief Counselor, will guide you through The Five Wishes and teach you how to talk with loved ones about what matters most. Attendees will receive a copy of The Five Wishes and helpful hospice care information from Jefferson Healthcare.

Mark your calendar for Library Giving Day on Wednesday, April 1! This one-day online event is a chance to support your local library. Every gift, big or small, helps us serve our community and keep library services strong. Follow us on social media for details and ways to give. Your support helps us continue our mission of feeding minds and fueling dreams. We can’t do it without you!

Visit the Jefferson County Library at 620 Cedar Avenue in Port Hadlock. For questions or assistance, call 360-385-6544 or email information@jclibrary.info.