Blues music originated in the deep south of the United States around the end of the 19th century. Explore the expansive evolution of this enriching genre with these albums and books available at Tacoma Public Library. For more information on how you can explore and develop your musical talents stop by the Media Lab at…
Wheelock Community Coloring Page
Since August 2016, the Wheelock Branch of Tacoma Public Library has provided a large tabletop coloring sheet and has invited patrons of all ages to take a moment from their hectic schedule to just sit and color. Some studies have shown that coloring (regardless of age) has therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus, and…
Daffodil Parade 1967
The "stream" of "hot coffee" does not seem to soil the white ballroom gown of Susan Bona, the 1966 Daffodil Queen, as she stands in the daffodil coffee cup waving to the large crowds lining Pacific Avenue during the 1967 Daffodil parade. The Coffee House Roasters float #21, cleverly named the "Queen's Coffee Break" was…
Carol Glenn
Carol Glenn of Bethel High School was crowned the 1977 Daffodil Festival Queen in ceremonies held at Pacific Lutheran University on March 9, 1977. Miss Glenn, a senior, was the first top royalty selected from her school and the first African-American to receive that honor. Miss Glenn, the daughter of retired Staff Sergeant and Mrs…
More Book Drop Shenanigans?!
Are you guys ready for spring?? Our book drop is! Stop by the Swasey Branch of Tacoma Public Library to see what the latest change is with our book drop. Every other month we will feature a new decoration surrounding our book drop. Currently, we have one of the Minions all decked out for spring…
The Poetry of Nature
The theme of nature is second to love when it comes to poetry. The beauty of America’s dramatic landscapes, wild forests, and thundering rivers and waterfalls has been a source of artistic wonder and expression for centuries. Let the inspiring power of nature wash over you with these enlightening, nature themed books of poetry available…
Minutes of the Board of Trustees March 25, 2017 Meeting
The 2017-03-25-Library-Board-of-Trustees-Minutes were approved at the April meeting of the Library Board of Trustees…
Minutes of the Board of Trustees March 15, 2017 Meeting
2017-03-15-Library-Board-of-Trustees-Minutes were approved at the April meeting of the Library Board of Trustees…
April 27th is Poem in Your Pocket Day
April 27th is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Find a poem you like and keep it in your pocket to share throughout the day. Keep it short or go with something longer with a few stanzas; anything is fair game to share. Here are a few to get started:
Fog
The fog comes
on…
How to Pull a Rabbit Out of a Hat
In April of 1936, four local members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians showed how easy it is to pull a rabbit from a hat. The four were publicizing the upcoming Magicians' Ring show and banquet on April 11, 1936. The magicians, left to right, were Herb Schuh, secretary and stage director of the Tacoma…
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