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Join the Summer Reading Club June 1st - August 11th. Earn rewards for reading, attending events, and being creative. All ages can join! We have programs for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults.

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

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Four siblings step into a wardrobe transporting them to the magical world of Narnia. They join forces with a Lion to fight the evil witch. Actors from Olympia Family Theater play over a dozen characters and transform before you. Join us in Narnia for this epic adventure. Find…
Four siblings step into a wardrobe transporting them to the magical world of Narnia. They join forces with a Lion to fight the evil witch.…
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RBdigital eMagazines: Featured resource… RBdigital eMagazines: Featured resource of the month

By TacomaLibrary
Do you want a magazine but can’t make it in to the library? Want to be able to check out the most current magazine edition? Discover Tacoma Public Library’s emagazine collection available through RBdigital. RBdigital emagazines offers full-color digital magazines for anytime,…
Do you want a magazine but can’t make it in to the library? Want to be able to check out the most current magazine edition? Discover…
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Appy Hour with Libby Appy Hour with Libby

Jul 18th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Kobetich Branch
Drop by and join us for a mocktail, and get started on Libby, Overdrive's new user-friendly app. In just a minute we can help you install...
Drop by and join us for a mocktail, and get started on Libby, Overdrive's new user-friendly app. In just a minute we can help you install Libby on your mobile device so you can access thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks for free with your library card. Find more information...
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Electrical Snap Circuits Electrical Snap Circuits

By TacomaLibrary_Kids
Fun, fast and easy way for a child and adult to build electronics and confidence together! http://www.snapcircuits.net Learn how electricity moves Follow colorful pictures and build exciting projects Encourages experimentation and independent thinking Parts mounted on plastic…
Fun, fast and easy way for a child and adult to build electronics and confidence together! http://www.snapcircuits.net Learn how…
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Computer Classes Return Computer Classes Return

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School is back and computer classes have returned to Tacoma Public Library. Refresh your skills or try something new this year. The Library has a variety of introductory, 90 minute classes for various interests and abilities. Find upcoming classes with the online calendar.
School is back and computer classes have returned to Tacoma Public Library. Refresh your skills or try something new this year. The Library…
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Family Tie Dye! Family Tie Dye!

Jul 20th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kobetich Branch
It's summer, let's tie-dye! Please bring your own prewashed white cotton t-shirt. All other materials and instruction will be provided....
It's summer, let's tie-dye! Please bring your own prewashed white cotton t-shirt. All other materials and instruction will be provided. Appropriate for ages 6 and up (with parental supervision). First come, first serve.Wear something that can get accidental dye spills on!
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Witty Science of Sports Witty Science of Sports

By TacomaLibrary_Kids
Teams will navigate a STEM Obstacle Course that combines physical and academic activities. The fastest team with the most correct answers wins this Witty Olympics. Learning Outcomes: Healthy lifestyle: Result of frequent and intense activity, healthy choices and good nutrition…
Teams will navigate a STEM Obstacle Course that combines physical and academic activities. The fastest team with the most correct answers…
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League of Incredible Houses League of Incredible Houses

By TacomaLibrary_Kids
Design and build a geodesic dome house made of various materials. This event introduces the design process, and making blueprints and prototypes. Learning outcomes: Understand how and why engineers design new and better buildings Learn about engineering design and redesign Use…
Design and build a geodesic dome house made of various materials. This event introduces the design process, and making blueprints and…
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Zendoodle Your Selfie Zendoodle Your Selfie

By TacomaLibrary
Upgrade a photo from plain to art! Use a mixture of zendoodle, stencils, scrapbooking and decoupage on your photo. Bring a photo: your cutest selfie, a shot of your best friend or child, or even your dog or boat! The photo should be whatever sparks your imagination. If you…
Upgrade a photo from plain to art! Use a mixture of zendoodle, stencils, scrapbooking and decoupage on your photo. Bring a photo: your…
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Tacoma Library is walking this summer! Tacoma Library is walking this summer!

By TacomaLibrary
If you've wanted to start exercising but didn't want to do it alone, this is your opportunity! Enjoy casual conversation with a walking partner or plug in and enjoy some tunes or one of the library's many audiobooks. Three Tacoma Library branches have formed staff led walking...
If you've wanted to start exercising but didn't want to do it alone, this is your opportunity! Enjoy casual conversation with a walking...
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SS Bienville SS Bienville

By TacomaLibrary_NW_History
The Bienville at finishing dock of Todd Drydock. Once completed, she will have two stacks - one is in position now. The SS Bienville was launched at Todd Drydock & Construction (Shipyards) in Tacoma on July 16, 1924, less than five months after her keel was laid. She was built...
The Bienville at finishing dock of Todd Drydock. Once completed, she will have two stacks - one is in position now. The SS Bienville was…
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Dry Cleaning in Bremerton Dry Cleaning in Bremerton

By TacomaLibrary_NW_History
Isadore Sclare was photographed in July of 1936 grasping the handle on a large, new cleaning drum at his dry cleaning establishment, Pacific Cleaners, 610 Pacific Ave in Bremerton. Mr. Sclare had been in the dry cleaning business in Bremerton since 1934 and was planning to…
Isadore Sclare was photographed in July of 1936 grasping the handle on a large, new cleaning drum at his dry cleaning establishment,…
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Golden Jubilee Golden Jubilee

By TacomaLibrary_NW_History
Golden Jubilee Royalty, "Hostess Queen" selected on July 10, 1939. Two contestants, Margaret Franich, left, and Amy Lou Murray pose with a replica of the state seal. 21-year-old Gravelly Lake resident Amy Lou Murray was crowned "Miss Hostess Queen" at the Music Box Theater...
Golden Jubilee Royalty, "Hostess Queen" selected on July 10, 1939. Two contestants, Margaret Franich, left, and Amy Lou Murray pose with...
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Big Bang Big Bang

By TacomaLibrary_NW_History
Mayor John Siegle pretends to light fuse of giant advertising fire-cracker for a Junior Chamber of Commerce "big bang" publicity for 1938 July 4th fireworks at Stadium Bowl. Spanish steps from Commerce to Broadway and (Old) Elks Temple in background. See more featured images...
Mayor John Siegle pretends to light fuse of giant advertising fire-cracker for a Junior Chamber of Commerce "big bang" publicity for 1938...
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Last Ferry Ride... It Was Not to Be Last Ferry Ride... It Was Not to Be

By TacomaLibrary_NW_History
Passengers on board the streamlined Kalakala on July 2, 1940, for the last ferry ride across the Narrows due to the opening of the (first) Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Several passengers have dressed in early 20th century costumes to celebrate the occasion. The voyage on the Kalakala…
Passengers on board the streamlined Kalakala on July 2, 1940, for the last ferry ride across the Narrows due to the opening of the (first)…
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July is National Hot Dog Month July is National Hot Dog Month

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Celebrate the summer with books all about hot dogs at Tacoma Public Library! These tasty tales about our favorite mouth watering summer…
Celebrate the summer with books all about hot dogs at Tacoma Public Library! These tasty tales about our favorite mouth watering summer…
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LibraryReads Top 10 July 2018 LibraryReads Top 10 July 2018

By TacomaLibrary
Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top 10 picks for the month,…
Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top 10 picks for the month,…
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Pair Beer with Food for Great Meals… Pair Beer with Food for Great Meals Every Time

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Step away from your local beer cave and into a magical beer world that is your Tacoma Library. Here are ways you can find out how a variety of common and rare beers can join with diverse recipes to make good meals great.
Step away from your local beer cave and into a magical beer world that is your Tacoma Library. Here are ways you can find out how a…
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To GRADUATION To GRADUATION

By TacomaLibrary
Tacoma library understands that Graduation is a milestone for any student. Take a look at these titles and read some of the passionate dreams and plans of these graduates. It can be a rocky road to graduation, and sometimes beyond, but those tribulations can teach the perfect…
Tacoma library understands that Graduation is a milestone for any student. Take a look at these titles and read some of the passionate…
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It's Camping Season It's Camping Season

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Camping Season is in full swing. Explore these titles from Tacoma Public Library to help you find a place to camp, brush up on your…
Camping Season is in full swing. Explore these titles from Tacoma Public Library to help you find a place to camp, brush up on your…
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