NEWS BRIEFS: PA library renovations now underway … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Renovations are curtailing some services at the Port Angeles Library through Sept. 8.

Work began Monday on the $27,000 renovation.

Nearly 6,000 square feet of worn carpet will be replaced at the library at 2210 S. Peabody St. Walls also will be repaired and painted as needed, said Noah Glaude, assistant library director.

The library will remain open throughout the project with some service limitations.

During the project, parts of the library’s fiction, nonfiction, biography and young adult collections will be unavailable for short periods. Patrons are encouraged to continue placing holds on material from Port Angeles and other branches during the renovation.

About half of the library’s 32 public computers will be unavailable throughout most of the project.

Wi-Fi access, express computers with a 15-minute limit, circulating iPads and digital microfilm reader computers will remain available.

Other areas of the library will remain open and operate as usual during the renovation project.

The North Olympic Library System oversees public libraries in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks and Clallam Bay.

For more about the libraries, see www.nols.org.

PT port meeting

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will discuss on first reading Boat Haven restroom/laundry room renovation cost estimates when they meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The regular session will be in chambers, 333 Benedict St.

It will go into executive session before adjourning.

Annual picnic

JOYCE — Crescent Grange 1123 of Joyce will hold its annual picnic at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The picnic will be held at the home of Steve Singhouse, 863 King St.

Brats will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own dishes.

Following the picnic, a game of bingo will be held.

Donations to the game are accepted.

Park view presents

PORT ANGELES – Alana Linderoth will present at Park View Villas Presents at 2 p.m. Thursday.

The program at the villas, 1430 Park View Lane, is free and open to the public

Linderoth is a community engagement specialist with the North Olympic Land Trust.

She will share stories about current local land conservation efforts, including the 3 Crabs and Lyre River projects, how the Land Trust works, as well as how what it does to shape future, wild spaces and farmland for generations to come.

For more information, call Beth Pratt at 360-452-7222.

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