The following is an announcement from the Board of Trustees introducing new Library Director, Kate Larsen. The Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that after careful consideration Kate Larsen will be our new Library Director beginning January 2…
Horse Show at the Armory
By TacomaLibrary_NW_HistoryNovember 30, 2017
The members of the Washington National Guard who created this human pyramid were just six of the more than 50 riders who thrilled a capacity crowd on November 29, 1937 at the first horse show of the season, held at the Armory. The show was sponsored by the Headquarters Troop, 24th Cavalry Division, Washington National…
Local Holiday Events in Tacoma
By TacomaLibraryNovember 29, 2017
There are so many fun things to do in Tacoma this holiday season; it’s a good thing you don’t have to pick just one! Here are our top picks for local winter activities: Friday, November 10, 2017 – Monday, January 1, 2018 Indigo Frozen Fountain Ice Skating Rink The Grand Plaza at Point Ruston The…
The Ark – 1940s Style
By TacomaLibrary_NW_HistoryNovember 27, 2017
A rain-soaked crowd of approximately 5,000 awaits the launching of Paul Satko's homemade vessel, the Ark, on Monday, November 6, 1939. Mr. Satko planned to transport his wife and seven children to Alaska on the Ark in the spring once all preparations were complete. It is believed that most boat experts were amazed that the…
Minutes of the Board of Trustees August 12, 2017 Special Meeting
By TacomaLibrary_AdminNovember 22, 2017
The 2017-08-12-Library-Board-of-Trustees were approved at the September meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.…
Minutes of the Board of Trustees August 16, 2017 Meeting
By TacomaLibrary_AdminNovember 22, 2017
The 2017-08-16-Library-Board-of-Trustees-Minutes were approved at the September meeting of the Library Board of Trustees…
One Happy Turkey!
By TacomaLibrary_NW_HistoryNovember 22, 2017
From the evidence provided by this photograph, it may well be that the family of Paul and Marian Hebb had a vegetarian dinner for Thanksgiving in 1934. It appears that this turkey was thought of as more of a pet then a potential centerpiece for a holiday feast. The girls were identified by the Tacoma…
Painting Pumpkins at the Library Mark 2!
By TacomaLibrary_KobetichNovember 21, 2017
Family Craft day at the Kobetich Branch was a wild and wooly fun day for everyone! Just look at all the happy faces and the amazing painted pumpkins! …
Don’t Let Episode 8 Be The Last Jedi You Encounter – Tacoma Public Library’s Trove Of Star Wars Stuff
By TacomaLibraryNovember 21, 2017
Star Wars Episode 8, The Last Jedi, warps into theaters December 15th. If this latest science fantasy spectacular isn’t enough to slake your ravenous, rathtar-like appetite for all things set in that galaxy long ago and far, far away, you’ll want to be sure to check out the veritable space armada of Star Wars books…
Bellarmine Mission
By TacomaLibrary_NW_HistoryNovember 20, 2017
On November 17, 1927, Mrs. A.B. Smith was photographed with bottles of soda pop for sale at a charity benefit. Signs advertising ice cold Coca-Cola and Muscadine (5 cent) punch are attached to the wall. She was monitoring one of the booths at the Bellarmine College Fair, held at St. Leo's high school gym, from…
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