☀️ Make the Most of Summer at NCW Libraries

🌻 Summer is in Full Swing | July 2026

Summer is the perfect time to discover something new. Join the Summer Library Program, attend free family events, explore books and movies, and find programs happening across North Central Washington.

Celebrate 250 Years of American History

Explore America's history through books, films, and conversations that invite curiosity, reflection, and learning.

This month's programs and collections highlight both inspiring achievements and the complex stories that have shaped our nation.

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📖 There's Still Time to Join Summer Reading

There's still plenty of summer left to read, explore, and earn prizes! Join our free Summer Library Program for reading challenges, family events, creative activities, and fun for all ages.

Complete reading and activity challenges to earn prizes and raffle entries through August 14.

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💬 America at 250

July 16 | 6-7:30 PM

To What Do We Pledge?

July 28 | 6-7:30 PM

What Does Freedom Depend On?

Join free virtual conversations exploring the meaning of freedom, community, and our shared future.

📝 Teen Fiction Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 15th annual High School Writing Competition!

Student writers from Wenatchee, Leavenworth, and Waterville earned top honors. Read the award-winning stories and celebrate these talented young authors.

Read the Stories

💙 Celebrate Every Story

July is Disability Pride Month!

Explore books, films, music, and more celebrating the history, achievements, culture, and voices of the disability community.

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🎬 Celebrate Freedom

This Independence Day, explore independent films about freedom, identity, and finding your voice.

Stream Kanopy's Indie Films for Independence Collection, free with your library card.

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Program Highlights

Check out just a few of the free programs happening near you this month.

Chelan County

Wednesdays - Summer Reading Buddies, Leavenworth Library
Wednesdays - Art Around the World, Peshastin Library
Thursdays - Happy Smiles Storytime, Cashmere Library
7/8 - Take A Bird Walk, Wenatchee Library (off site)
7/9 - SciFi Trivia Night, Manson Library (off site)
7/15 - Storytime at Chelan Valley Farm, Chelan Library
7/17 - Teen Crafting, Entiat Library

Douglas County

Wednesdays - Paws & Pages, East Wenatchee Library
Wednesdays - Build Your Skills, Waterville Library
Thursdays - Summer Crafts, Bridgeport Library
7/7 - Silent Reading Party, East Wenatchee Library (off site)

Okanogan County

Wednesdays - Cultivating Creativity, Tonasket Library
Thursdays - Baby & Toddler Time, Omak Library
Fridays - Teen Time, Oroville Library
Saturdays - Multigenerational Activities, Winthrop Library
7/7 - Canning Class: Pickled Jalapeños, Brewster Library
7/18 - Paper Making, Twisp Library
7/23 - Seed Art, Pateros Library
7/28 - Make An Emotional Support Chicken, Okanogan Library

Grant County

Wednesdays - Family Games, Royal City Library
Thursdays - Warhammer Painting, Moses Lake Library
Fridays - Family Fun at the Library, George Library
Fridays - Open Makerspace, Grand Coulee Library
7/9 - Grant County PUD Program, Coulee City Library
7/16 - Meeting the Grant County K9s, Ephrata Library
7/16 - Folkloric Dance, Warden Library
7/21 - Grant County PUD Program, Mattawa Library
7/30 - Kids Bingo, Quincy Library

Ferry County

Tuesdays - Summer Reading Club, Curlew Library
Wednesdays - Makerspace, Republic Library
Thursdays - Summer Maker's Club, Curlew Library
7/14 - Washington Department of Licensing, Republic Library

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📸 June Snapshots around NCW Libraries

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