TRL’s Summer Library Program begins June 1

Library goers of all ages can visit any one of the 29 Timberland Regional Library (TRL) locations in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston counties to receive a free book and an activity log. 

Participants can track their TRL Summer Library Program activities on their paper log or digitally at trl.beanstack.org or after downloading the Beanstack app. 

Once 10 activities are completed, return your paper log to the library or submit your digital log online and receive a certificate of completion. Kids complete 10 activities to receive a complimentary pass to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park or Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and a bookmark to redeem a free ticket to a Tacoma Rainers game.* 

StoryTrails – Participants can walk a local trail and read a picture book as a fun and engaging way to combine a love of nature and a love of reading. Visit TRL.org/Storytrail for a list of locations and more information.  

Take and Make activity bags – These crafts, to be created at home, include supplies and directions and are available for a variety of ages at selected locations while supplies last.  

Zoom Storytimes – Anyone, anywhere can join our expert story time providers and other families live on Zoom. Check out Bilingual Time/La hora bilingüe to find story times in English and Spanish.  

Library of Things – Patrons can check out and explore unique natural environments throughout Washington, test a product or take up a new hobby with items from TRL’s Library of Things collections.  

Youth and Senior Connect Boxes – These tubs are filled with 55-70 books that are available for loan to community centers, health care agencies, before- and after-school programs, head start locations, preschools, daycare centers, day camps and youth groups.  

Grab Bag – Patrons can share what they love to read, listen to or watch, and library staff will put together a library grab bag of personalized materials. A grab bag form is available online and grab bags can be created for all ages and reading levels.  

Timberland Regional Library will continue to offer virtual and in-person programs including storytimes, scavenger hunts, book clubs, game groups, and art & crafting sessions throughout the summer. For a full list of activities and events available at your library, visit events.TRL.org.   “We are excited to offer a variety of activities throughout our five counties for children, teens, and adults,” says Jessica Friberg, District Manager for Youth Services + Programs.  

People can also download an activity log or the Beanstack app from below: 

SLP Activity Log English Color.pdf  
SLP Activity Log Spanish Color.pdf  
SLP Activity Log English BW.pdf  
SLP Activity Log Spanish BW.pdf  

TRL.beanstack.org 

For more information, visit TRL.org or https://www.trl.org/summer-library-program. 

**While supplies last and some restrictions apply.

Complimentary pass to NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK or POINT DEFIANCE ZOO &
AQUARIUM is valid through October 8, 2023. Must be surrendered when redeemed. Cannot
be used with any other discount or for group visits/special events. No cash value. For children
12 and younger.

Free ticket to a TACOMA RAINIERS game must be redeemed with a code located on a
bookmark available at Timberland Libraries. This program is a partnership of Tacoma Rainiers
and Timberland Regional Library. No cash value. For children ages 4-13. Children 3 and under
admitted free.

Timberland Regional LIBRARY provides for the entertainment, information, and lifelong learning
needs of Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston county residents at 29 community
public libraries locations. The library system is funded mainly by local property taxes, timber tax,
fundraising efforts of TRL Friends of the Library, and generous donations by individual supporters.

All Timberland library programs are free and open to the public. Anyone needing special
accommodations to participate in a library’s programs may contact the library one week in advance.
For more information visit TRL.org