Author Archives: Elaine

Adult Fiction V

See “Olympia Staff Recommends” for information about this series. The Pyramid by Henning Mankell Recommended by Pat The Real Story by Stephen R. Donaldson Recommended by Antonio The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister “School” combines lush language, beautiful … Continue reading →

Call for Artists

This year Friends of the Olympia Library and POSSCA (Patrons of South Sound Cultural Arts) have joined together to hold the Art Sale at the Olympia Armory, November 19 & 20, 2011. Participation on both days is required. There will … Continue reading →

Adult Fiction IV

See “Olympia Staff Recommends” for information about this series. The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak Recommended by Cheryl The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers The City of Dreaming Books is a wonderful kid’s book for big kids; … Continue reading →

Adult Fiction III

See “Olympia Staff Recommends” for information about this series. Little Bee by Chris Cleave Recommended by Cheryl Lux the Poet by Martin Millar What a strange book indeed. Opening: Lux the genderbending narcissist poet lies underneath a car with copious … Continue reading →

Adult Fiction II

See “Olympia Staff Recommends” for information about this series. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer Post 9/11, post bombing of Dresden. -review by Mary Freedom by Jonathan Franzen Better than “The Corrections!” -review by Jason Fruit of … Continue reading →

April 2011 Board Meeting

The next board meeting will be Tuesday, April 19 at noon in the library’s conference room. Download the April 2011 board packet (PDF).

March 2011 Board Minutes

Minutes of the March 15, 2011 Friends of the Library board meeting taken by Elaine Nelson, Secretary. Mary Belz presiding.

Grocery bags now for sale

Support the Friends of the Olympia Library: buy one of our new grocery bags! Only $5 at the book sale shelves in the library.

Adult Fiction I

See “Olympia Staff Recommends” for information about this series. A Happy Marriage by Rafael Yglesias (audiobook) Fictional biography based on the author’s own marriage with his wife, now deceased. It’s a love story with lots of ups & downs, drama, … Continue reading →

Olympia Staff Recommends

We’re going to begin a series of blog posts taken from the booklet printed at the library last year with books recommended by the staff at the Olympia Timberland Library. If you can’t wait to see them all, download printable Olympia … Continue reading →