This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
This fall the Centralia Timberland Library is hosting a museum exhibit on loan from the Karshner Memorial Museum in Puyallup, WA. Drop in for dedicated viewing times on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM September 4th through October 9th. This exhibit — titled “We’re Still Here” The Survival of Washington Indians — presents issues, challenges and successes that Washington Indians have experienced through the years in Washington State. It highlights the conflicts over land, identity, sovereignty, fish and cultural preservation. The exhibit also shows how tribes are successfully passing on the culture to future generations. The exhibit was created with the advice and input of tribal leaders and authorities from around the state.
This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, featuring “There There” by Tommy Orange and Native Voices, focused on Indigenous Peoples history and culture.
For all ages.
Come hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, and eat snacks! Every second and fourth Thursdays. Newcomers are welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.
Hang out and spill the tea. Food and videogames will be available. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library. For teens ages 12-18.
A horror double feature if you dare! Arrive before the library closes, so you won’t be locked out and sad. Prepare to scream as loud as you want! Refreshments provided by Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library. For teens ages 12-18. This event will be held after regular hours, no other library services will be available.

Thank you Lewis County is an event designed to express gratitude to healthcare and service providers helping to address substance use disorders and mental health issues in the community, as well as a space to change the narrative around these issues. There is no admission and the event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on October 12 at George Washington Park in Centralia. Service providers are encouraged to attend so they can be entered in a raffle for a gift from the community.
Drug addiction and mental illness do not just impact to user/victim. The true damage can echo to families, communities and society. Daily there are those among us that serve to help the community and we want to say thank you to them for doing their job. We also want to create a space where people can come together and change the narrative around these issues.
For more information see the Facebook event for Thank You Lewis County.
Our own Jean Bluhm (aka: Mary Borst since 1985) will share her findings of
more of the Borst Family story. Do join us for seasons end and celebration.
Refreshments are served and all are welcome to join our volunteers to keep our
history alive for future generations. See you there!
Join other book lovers for coffee and a chat about books. No assigned reading! You pick! Share what you’ve been reading lately and hear from others about what they’ve been reading. Discussion facilitated by Chehalis Timberland Library Staff.