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Tuesday, December 22

After School Art Club: The Young Artists Collective

112 4th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Young artists are invited to spend the school year creating, exploring and growing at Doodle Girls Creative Co.

Wednesday, December 23

Elderhood Roundtable at the Tumwater Library

1:00 PM

7023 New Market St SW
Tumwater, WA

Elderhood Roundtable is a welcoming, facilitated discussion series for older adults who enjoy meaningful conversation and connection. Participants gather together to socialize, reflect, and discuss topics of shared interest.

Friday, December 25

Meditate with Passaddhi Vihara Monastics

5:30 PM

1403 Garfield Ave SW
Olympia, WA

Join the event on Friday evenings for guided and silent meditation for mindfulness of the body, breathing and loving kindness, for those who are new and experienced in meditation.

Sunday, December 27

A Magical Cirque Christmas

3:30 PM

512 Washington Street SE
Olympia, Washi

For more than five spectacular holiday seasons, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.

Chess in Olympia! East Oly Youth Chessclub Every Sunday Afternoon

4:00 PM

1901 7th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Olympia Chess Club has merged into East Oly Youth Chessclub, which welcomes players of all strengths and all ages! The East Oly Youth Chessclub meets Sundays 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at “The Rock” Church centrally located in mid-Eastside …

Tara Buddhist Meditation Circle

4:00 PM

1620 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Tara, the Divine Mother, embodies compassion and protection from fear. Join the event to explore Tara’s 21 Qualities and Praises through gentle body movements, mudras (hand gestures), recorded music, prayer, and meditation.

Monday, December 28

Olympia Genealogy Society Drop-In Genealogy (DIG)

1:00 PM

7023 New Market St SW
Tumwater, WA

The Olympia Genealogical Society will provide one-on-one help to research your family tree or investigate other genealogical questions.

A Magical Cirque Christmas

7:30 PM

512 Washington Street SE
Olympia, Washi

For more than five spectacular holiday seasons, A Magical Cirque Christmas has captivated fans and welcomed families, making it part of their seasonal celebrations.

Tuesday, December 29

Coordinated Entry Drop-in Assistance

10:00 AM

313 8th Ave
Olympia, WA

Staff from the Family Support Center of South Sound will be available at the library to help participants complete the intake process and/or check on placement status.

After School Art Club: The Young Artists Collective

112 4th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Young artists are invited to spend the school year creating, exploring and growing at Doodle Girls Creative Co.

Wednesday, December 30

Game Day

3:00 PM

313 8th Ave
Olympia, WA

Play games with your friends and neighbors! The library will have a variety of games to choose from each time, including board games, card games, and games on the Nintendo Switch. You can also bring your own if you'd like!

Sunday, January 3, 2027

Chess in Olympia! East Oly Youth Chessclub Every Sunday Afternoon

4:00 PM

1901 7th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Olympia Chess Club has merged into East Oly Youth Chessclub, which welcomes players of all strengths and all ages! The East Oly Youth Chessclub meets Sundays 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at “The Rock” Church centrally located in mid-Eastside …

Tara Buddhist Meditation Circle

4:00 PM

1620 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Tara, the Divine Mother, embodies compassion and protection from fear. Join the event to explore Tara’s 21 Qualities and Praises through gentle body movements, mudras (hand gestures), recorded music, prayer, and meditation.

Tuesday, January 5, 2027

After School Art Club: The Young Artists Collective

112 4th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Young artists are invited to spend the school year creating, exploring and growing at Doodle Girls Creative Co.

Friday, January 8, 2027

Rick Steves: Travel as a Political Act

7:30 PM

512 Washington Street SE
Olympia, Washi

Guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves believes there’s more to travel than good food and fun in the sun.

Sunday, January 10, 2027

Chess in Olympia! East Oly Youth Chessclub Every Sunday Afternoon

4:00 PM

1901 7th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Olympia Chess Club has merged into East Oly Youth Chessclub, which welcomes players of all strengths and all ages! The East Oly Youth Chessclub meets Sundays 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at “The Rock” Church centrally located in mid-Eastside …

Tara Buddhist Meditation Circle

4:00 PM

1620 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA

Tara, the Divine Mother, embodies compassion and protection from fear. Join the event to explore Tara’s 21 Qualities and Praises through gentle body movements, mudras (hand gestures), recorded music, prayer, and meditation.

Tuesday, January 12, 2027

After School Art Club: The Young Artists Collective

112 4th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Young artists are invited to spend the school year creating, exploring and growing at Doodle Girls Creative Co.

Friday, January 15, 2027

Black Box Jazz: David Joyner and Nathan Breedlove

8:00 PM

512 Washington Street SE
Olympia, Washi

Born in the same city, shaped by the world, and rooted in the Pacific Northwest — pianist David Lee Joyner and trumpeter Nathan Breedlove bring a rare and powerful musical kinship to the Washington Center’s Black Box stage.

Sunday, January 17, 2027

Chess in Olympia! East Oly Youth Chessclub Every Sunday Afternoon

4:00 PM

1901 7th Ave SE
Olympia, WA

Olympia Chess Club has merged into East Oly Youth Chessclub, which welcomes players of all strengths and all ages! The East Oly Youth Chessclub meets Sundays 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at “The Rock” Church centrally located in mid-Eastside …

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Wednesday, December 23

Friday, December 25

Sunday, December 27

Monday, December 28

Tuesday, December 29

Wednesday, December 30

Sunday, January 3, 2027

Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Friday, January 8, 2027

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Tuesday, January 12, 2027

Friday, January 15, 2027

Sunday, January 17, 2027