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Books Brownies & Beans Used Book Sale

OUUC 2306 East End St NW, Olympia, United States

The annual Books Brownies & Beans (BBB) used book sale is here! Many 1,000s of books arranged by category on tables for easy shopping. Coffee, homemade brownies & live entertainment (Saturday only) $3 adult books, $2 childrens books, Saturday $5 bag sale after 1 pm Held at OUUC, 2306 East End St NW, Olympia, WA […]

Free

Orca Books Cooperative Author Talk

Orca Books Cooperative 315 5th Ave SE, Olympia, United States

Join Aidan Key, founder of TransFamilies, and Ren Cedar Fuller, TransFamilies parent facilitator, for a conversation about helping trans children thrive. Aidan’s book Trans Children in Today's Schools was featured on NPR’s Fresh Air. Ren’s essay collection, Bigger, explores raising a gender-diverse child. Aidan Key, founder of Gender Diversity, is a national consultant for school […]

free

Olympia Mountaineers Adventure Speaker Series: Craig Romano- Urban Trails- Vancouver BC

Friends Meeting House 3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Join us on Dec 3 as author Craig Romano shares his latest book: Urban Trails: Vancouver BC. Craig will be highlighting trails in one of the world’s most beautiful and dynamic cities. Urban Trails Vancouver BC spotlights 55 destinations from downtown Vancouver to Bowen Island—the North Shore Mountains—and the Fraser River Delta. Discover trails in […]

Free

Author Talk with Casey Clapp

Lacey Timberland Library

Ever wonder what kind of tree is growing in your neighborhood or why it’s there in the first place? Join arborist, educator, and podcast host Casey Clapp for an engaging talk and Q&A about the trees that surround us every day. Based on his visually rich and witty new book The Trees Around You, this […]

Free

Best Books of 2025

Olympia Timberland Library

Join local librarians on a tour of the year's best fiction, nonfiction, and cookbooks -- and share some of your favorites! Light refreshments will be provided.

Free

Schmidt House History Talk

Schmidt House 330 Schmidt Place SW, Tumwater

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 […]

free (donations appreciated)

Gaming for Change: The Role and Power of Games in Education and Climate Justice

The Evergreen State College Purce Hall 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA, United States

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 […]

Free

Stories from the Warrior Society

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, United States

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).

$29 – $63

Author Talk: David Guterson in Conversation with Nikki McClure

Olympia Timberland Library

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 […]

Free

Discovery Speaker Series

Olympia Timberland Library

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 […]

Free