Introduction to Square Dancing
Monday, November 2nd, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

First Monday of every month.

Join us for a fun and friendly introduction to square dancing - no experience (or partner) needed! Featuring live instruction with a licensed caller who’ll have you dancing in under 30 minutes. Open to adults and teens!

Ocean Shores French Club
Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. November 5th, 12th & 19th. No Club 11/26.

Practice speaking French, build your skills, and enjoy French language and culture in a fun, supportive environment. All levels welcome.

D&D Game Night
Fridays from 4:30 - 7:30 PM. November 6th, 13th & 20th. No D&D 11/27.

Want to play Dungeons and Dragons but don't have group of people to play with? The library has all the materials you'll need to play, all you need to bring is a desire to adventure! This program is open to everyone ages 10 and older. No prior experience with D&D is required, players of all experience levels are welcome!

Craft Supply Exchange
Saturday, November 7th in Meeting Room #1

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Bring your donations to the front desk for setup.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Choose "new-to-you" items at the exchange!
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Exchange cleanup.

Calling all artists and crafters! Do you have a surplus of supplies? Bring them into the Craft Supply Exchange and go home with some new-to-you materials.

Important guidelines:

• Arts & craft materials only (ex. fabric, yarn, thread, beads, paints, paper, books, markers, blank canvases, fake flowers, ribbon, etc.)
• Must be fit for reuse (new or gently used.)
• Any small supplies must be brought in a container or zip lock bag.
• When choosing new supplies from the donated items, please take an amount comparable to what you donated.
• Bring your own bag or box for your convenience.
• Craft supply donations are not required to participate in the event.
• Any item left at the end of the program will be used by the library or will be donated elsewhere.

Friends of the Library (FOL) Monthly Meeting
Monday, November 9th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Social Time at 1:30 PM)

Guest speaker - Dave Bunch will be representing the Ocean Shores- North Beach Elks Lodge #2581.

The Ocean Shores Friends of the Library is dedicated to providing support and advocacy for the library. FOL is instrumental in supporting children, adult, and teen library programs as well as the new pavilion rugs and computers. Attend the meeting and find out what’s happening now. The FOL welcomes you and your ideas to continue their excellent contributions to your library.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Tuesday, November 10th, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Walk-In, No Appointment Needed

Drop in for:

• Information sharing on public health emergency preparedness (handouts about earthquakes, flooding, evacuation, and emergency contact cards)
• Information on mobile health van services
• A1C Screenings
• Blood Pressure Screenings

Contact Grays Harbor County Public Health at 360-532-8631 for more information.

Let's Talk: Free Memory Screening Clinic
Tuesday, November 10th, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Walk-In, No Appointment Needed

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a widely used, brief screening tool designed to detect mild cognitive impairment and early signs of dementia.

Who should take the MoCA?

• People experiencing memory loss or those with cognitive concerns.
• People curious about their cognitive health.
• People who are proactive in long-term life planning.
• People who haven't had a memory screening performed by their doctor.
• People waiting to see a neurologist.

For questions call: Sherie Thomas 360-642-5724

Sheila Roberts Holiday Party
Friday, November 13th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Sheila Roberts is making Friday the 13th your lucky day! Join her for a holiday party featuring fun, games, treats, an ugliest Christmas sweater contest, and a door prize—a gift basket filled with goodies!

Copies of Sheila's new Christmas novel, HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE MELTDOWN, and some of her other favorites will be available for purchase.

Book Group
Monday, November 16th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

This month's book is a novel, "Poster Girl" by Veronica Roth.

Book Group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month in the Library Meeting Room. The Ocean Shores Friends of the Library support the Book Group financially, and purchase 10 copies of each title that check out for 2 weeks. Books are kept in the work room, so ask the staff at the circulation desk for a copy.

Click here to view the full monthly selections for the year. To be on the e-mailing list, contact Michelle Traer at mtraer@osgov.com.

Computer Class: Library Services
Wednesday, November 18th, 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Learn how to access and utilize the digital services offered by the library.

Class size is limited, please call or visit the library to register.

If you would like to suggest topics for future classes please fill out one of the questionnaires available at the library desk.

Native American Feather Smudge Fans
Wednesday, November 18th, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Celebrate our Native Americans by making ceremonial smudge fans! They are a beautiful and useful addition to Native American cleansing rituals by gently directing and spreading the purifying smoke of sacred herbs. It's a treasure to keep, use, or gift.

Registration Required.

BYOB [Bring Your Own Book]
Wednesday, November 18th, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Share what great books you have been reading with other book lovers.

Get ideas for your ‘to be read’ pile.

Virtual Reality (VR)
Saturday, November 21st, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

A whole world of immersive experiences awaits! Come experience VR, whether it’s kayaking through whitewater rapids, a walk on the beach, fishing around the world, or spelunking in deep dark caves, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Please call or visit the library to reserve your experience.
Walk-ins welcome, but subject to availability.

AGES 13 AND UP.

Ocean Shores Writers Group
Wednesday, November 25th, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Join us as we read our works out loud to hear our unique voices.

This group meeting will focus on Thanksgiving. Bring a poem or a short essay about a favorite Thanksgiving Holiday memory or autumn memory.

Friends of the Library (FOL) Big Book Sale
Friday, November 27th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Members Only), 12:00 - 4:00 PM (Public Sale)
Saturday, November 28th, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Public Sale)

Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00 PM there will be a $5 bag sale!

Book sales are held in the Library Meeting Room. Used books for everyone! Books of all genres will be available for purchase (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Adult, Children) with many vintage books available! Great deals on books, DVDS, audio books, games etc. Proceeds support library programs for all ages. Most books 2 for $1. DVDs for $1. Cash or Check - No Credit Cards!

Donations are welcome!

There is also an ongoing, honor system book sale during all library open hours in the library meeting room.