Olympia

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Open today until 6:00pm

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
Closed
313 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas Eve
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day

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Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas Eve
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day

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New at Olympia

Talk Time: Practice English, Make Friends & Find Belonging

Talk Time is a free, welcoming English conversation group where adults practice speaking, connect across cultures, and build community.

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.

Short Reads for Busy Readers

200 pages or less! That’ll take no time at all, right?

Libraries and Human Rights: Access, Dignity, and Equity

TRL puts human rights into action every day through access, dignity, equity & free expression. Explore how libraries strengthen communities.

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.
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