Summer Opportunities

Timberland Regional Library’s Summer Library Program (SLP) runs from June 1 to August 31 and is open to all ages—from babies to adults and everyone in between.

Your library is the place to be this summer! Discover new books, movies, and more, and come enjoy exciting FREE events happening across all TRL. See what's happening near you on the TRL Events Calendar!

How to Join the Fun

Starting June 1, stop by your local Timberland Library to sign up for SLP! Just for signing up you’ll receive:

• A free book to keep
• An SLP bingo sheet

There are four versions of SLP Bingo with age-appropriate activities for Early Learners, Kids, Tweens & Teens, and Adults that encourage reading, writing, learning, and creating.

After you complete one row of activities on your Summer Reading Bingo, come back to the library to receive:

• A Completion Certificate (for all ages)
• A free ticket to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park or Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, opens a new window (for youth ages 3-12 while supplies last; children 2 and under always enter free)
• A free ticket to a Tacoma Rainiers game scheduled for August 25th-27th (for youth ages 4-13 while supplies last; children 3 and under always enter free)

Summer Lunch Program 2026

June 22nd-August 14th

Lunches Served Daily Monday-Friday from 11:15-12:00 at Willapa Elementary Playground

(Except on July 3rd)

Meals must be consumed on site.

Questions: 360-942-3415

Have you ever wondered what recess is like at Willapa? Do you want to provide your child with the opportunity to interact with other Willapa students in a recess like setting to continue to strengthen social skills during the summer months? Here is your chance. Mrs. Languell and Mrs. Snodgrass will be hosting 3 Summer Evening Recess events at Willapa where parents and kids are invited to come to the playground to play and have a snack. Parents, bring your lawn chair and enjoy the evening as your kids are able to have some fun.

The events will take place from 6:00-7:30 on July 1, July 22, and August 12.

The Willapa Elementary PTO is looking for more volunteers to help plan and prepare for events in the 2026-2027 school year. If you are able to attend this meeting, your support would be appreciated. The PTO will be hosting a Back to School Night on the Willapa Playground on Tuesday, August 18th from 5:30-7:00 and volunteers will be needed. Come be a part of this group that does so much throughout the year to support Willapa's students and staff.

Tuesday, August 18th - Willapa Elementary Back to School Night on the Playground - 5:30-7:00

Monday, August 24th - Kindergarten Orientation Night at Willapa Cafeteria - 5:30-7:00

Thursday, August 27th - Preschool Orientation Night at Willapa Cafeteria - 5:30