Olympia
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Regular Hours
MondayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
FridayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Staff Training Day
Friday, September 12, 2025
Closed All Day
Phone: (360) 352-0595
Email: asklib@trl.org
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Staff Training DayFriday, September 12, 2025Closed All Day
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Veterans DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Native American Heritage DayFriday, November 28, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Staff Training DayFriday, September 12, 2025Closed All Day
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Veterans DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Native American Heritage DayFriday, November 28, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
About Olympia
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- Air Conditioning
- Checkout Stations
- Chromebooks
- Computers & WiFi
- Holds Pickup
- iPads
- Library Takeout Window - Contact Free Service
- Meeting Rooms
- Microfilm Reader
- Print / Copy / Scan / Fax
- Remote Printing
- WorkSource Connection Site
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- Discover Plankton! Kits
- Kids play area
- Seed Library
- Sheet music collection
- Zine collection
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Visit our room reservations page, opens a new window for more information and to reserve a meeting room.
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Adjustable service desks
Automated doors
Each restroom has an accessible stall and changing tables.
Restroom doors are heavy and not automated.
Magnifying lenses for library use only
Multiple book drops
Learn more about accessibility at Timberland Regional Library., opens a new window
Map
New at Olympia
Q&A with Local Computer Upcycler Mike Kelly
One man, 1,000 laptops, countless lives changed—how tech upcycling is bridging the digital divide and building a better community.
Best Books of 2024 -- Olympia Edition
some of the year's best fiction, nonfiction, and cookbooks according to staff at the Olympia Timberland Library.
Q&A with Local Computer Upcycler Mike Kelly
One man, 1,000 laptops, countless lives changed—how tech upcycling is bridging the digital divide and building a better community.
Best Books of 2024 -- Olympia Edition
some of the year's best fiction, nonfiction, and cookbooks according to staff at the Olympia Timberland Library.
Bilingual Storytime: Let's Talk About the Weather
Explore songs, and activities in English and Spanish that build early literacy and science skills.
2025-2026 NTPS Elementary Battle of the Books
2025–26 Battle of the Books picks for North Thurston elementary schools! Find great upper-elementary reads to explore.
Bilingual Storytime: Let's Talk About the Weather
Explore songs, and activities in English and Spanish that build early literacy and science skills.
2025-2026 NTPS Elementary Battle of the Books
2025–26 Battle of the Books picks for North Thurston elementary schools! Find great upper-elementary reads to explore.
Olympian via Newsbank
Read The Olympian from 2001 through today, including full-text, web-only content and full color image edition. Based in Olympia, Washington.
Bee Active Backpacks
Embark on a buzzing adventure of knowledge with our Bee Active backpack. 3 week checkout, first come, first served at Olympia Library.
NewsBank
News media archive that consolidates articles from newspapers, blogs, broadcast transcripts, and more into one place.
Olympian via Newsbank
Read The Olympian from 2001 through today, including full-text, web-only content and full color image edition. Based in Olympia, Washington.
Bee Active Backpacks
Embark on a buzzing adventure of knowledge with our Bee Active backpack. 3 week checkout, first come, first served at Olympia Library.
NewsBank
News media archive that consolidates articles from newspapers, blogs, broadcast transcripts, and more into one place.
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Technology To Help Bridge The Gap
Technology can play a role in helping children learn to read. These valuable tools support reading skill with interactive, engaging games, puzzles and activities. Audiobooks and read-aloud can enhance the reading experience and improve phonetic skills. A balanced approach combines technology with caregivers involvement and guidance.
Non-traditional Teaching Tools
Launchpads
Loaded with a world of learning with apps, videos, storybooks, and games just for kids. No internet needed.
VOX Books
Listen while reading through the book. No batteries or internet access needed; just press a button and you’re listening and reading!
Early Math Backpacks
Contain picture books, launchpad, manipulatives, and a game, focusing on early math concepts. For ages 3-5.
Kids Playaway Audiobooks
An audiobook player built just for kids. No internet needed. Simply plug in headphones and press play.