History Talk, Schmidt House, 330 Schmidt Pl SW, Tumwater Noon, Thursday, January 8, 2026 The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, from Early Native Peoples to Modern Times Local historian and author Steve Lundin will share insights from his book The Friendly People: The Story of the Griffin/Steamboat Area, From Early Native Peoples […]
How can games help aid our learning and development? Explore how tabletop games and simulations can uniquely modern-day students. From climate concepts and ecology science, to systems thinking, collaboration skills to tackle today's toughest challenges. Featuring Evergreen faculty Sam Saltiel and leading game designers, including creators of the indigenous futurist story-game Coyote & Crow and […]
This live storytelling event that explores the evolution of warrior societies in Tribal communities through the voices of Indigenous veterans and active-duty military across three generations. Events will be held on Tohono O’odham and Yaqui Tribal territory (Tucson, AZ) and Squaxin Island Tribal territory (Olympia, WA).
In collaboration with Browsers, we are thrilled to welcome David Guterson to discuss his latest book Evelyn in Transit. David will be in conversation with Olympia's own Nikki McClure -- a true meeting of PNW literary heavyweights! Books will be available for purchase and signing. About the Evelyn in Transit: Radically open-minded, formidably strong, and […]
Join Puget Sound Estuarium at the Olympia Timberland Library for our Discovery Speaker Series. Every 1st Thursday of the month we invite you to learn and stay informed about current environmental research or sustainability projects. You'll hear from Scientists, Educators, Artists, and Earth Advocates about their current work, research, or organization. Plus get your questions […]
Join us for Coyote & Crow in a Longhouse, a unique tabletop gaming and community event that blends Indigenous Futurism, storytelling, and sustainability with the climate. Coyote and Crow is a collaborative storytelling game for all, where you play a character in an alternate world. We'll have the author and game designer Kenna Alexander joining […]
Free annual community-wide Lacey Loves to Read celebration! This year, the event features best-selling author Renée Watson, a 2026 Newbery Medal winner. Watson will speak and sign books. All community members are welcome.
Presentation and Book Signing At 12:30pm on May 18, 1980, Washington Army National Guard helicopter pilot Captain Mike Cairns flew beneath the ash cloud of the Mount St. Helens volcano eruption – a feat never before attempted in history. In the challenging days that followed, as Mike, his crew, and fellow National Guard pilots flew […]
Come enjoy the mystery, cleverness, and the wide variety of bird knowledge contained in poetry from the anthology: Birdbrains: A Lyrical Guide to Washington Birds. Local poets will read their poems and discuss how and why they chose the bird they wrote about. In addition, winners of Lacey Loves to Read poetry contest, will have […]
Located eight miles northeast of Olympia, Washington, the Nisqually Delta is one of the country’s last unspoiled estuaries. Janine Gates, author of Saving the Nisqually Delta, will discuss her book and present a slide show about the historical pressures applied by ports, counties, cities, and corporations to industrialize the Nisqually Delta. Citizen activism saved the […]
