Stretch your holiday budget with your free library card. From creating cozy experiences like family movie nights to joining an online crafting workshop, the North Olympic Library System offers endless ways to treat yourself this season.

For the Bookworm: Curl Up with a new read

Sometimes you have to ignore your daunting to-be-read pile and pick up a fun new book. Indulge your reading habit by browsing the Sequim Library or access free audiobooks, e-books, and Kindle formats at NOLS.org and the Libby app.

Staff Pick: “How to Age Disgracefully” by Clare Pooley follows Lydia as she joins a quirky senior club, discovering secrets and outrageous schemes to save the community center.

“Good Lookin’ Cooking: a Year of Meals” by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George

For the Home Chef: Cookbooks and Recipes

From budget-friendly meals to gourmet recipes, you can find cookbooks and magazines to inspire your next culinary creation.

Staff Pick: “Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals” by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George features family recipes and stories. (Bonus: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides children, birth to age 5, free books by mail. Learn more at NOLS.org/imagination.)

For the Movie Buff: Free DVDs & Streaming

Have a movie marathon without pricey streaming subscriptions. Borrow DVDs or use your library card to stream movies, documentaries and TV shows on Hoopla.

Staff Pick: Get nostalgic with “Dead Poets Society,” now celebrating its 35th anniversary.

For the Crafter: Free Watercolor Workshop

Join the library’s online workshop on Dec. 9, “Watercolor Holiday Cards and Gift Tags,” taught by SilverKite Community Arts. Sign up at NOLS.org/silverkite and access recordings.

“Wicked: the Soundtrack” is available at NOLS branches.

For the Music Aficionado: CDs and eMusic

Borrow a diverse selection of CDs from the library or use Hoopla to download or stream music for free.

Staff Pick: “Wicked: The Soundtrack” (2024) – available via Hoopla, or enjoy the original Broadway recording on CD or digitally.

For the Caregiver: Stock up on Story Books

Stock up on books to entertain little ones. Even if you read the same book over and over, it counts toward the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge!

Staff Pick: “When You Find the Right Rock” by Mary Lyn Ray and illustrator Felicita Sala is for children ages 3–5, or anyone who knows the joy of a special rock.

For the Nature Lover: Park Passes

Borrow free passes for Olympic National Park and Washington State Parks and discover outdoor gear like birding kits and telescopes. Visit NOLS.org/gear to learn more.

For the Savvy Shopper: Consumer Reports

Read product reviews and make informed shopping decisions by accessing Consumer Reports at NOLS.org/online-resources.

“Dead Poets Society”

“When you find the right rock” by Mary Lyn Ray and Felicita Sala.