Starting Saturday, August 4th and continuing all day, every day through Saturday, August 11th at the Wheelock Branch of Tacoma Public Library, come browse a selection of donated and former library materials -- books, CDs, DVDs and other media. You’ll probably want to bring a book bag or two. At these prices, it's easy to…
Pet Rock Storytime and Craft
Join Mr. Brian for two "Rock" stories. Then make pet rocks with googly eyes, feather, ribbon, yarn, and other goodies. Your pet rock can then "become" part of any book, with a trick of the camera! A Giraffe and a Half by Shel Silverstein will be available, or bring your favorite book. All ages welcome…
Harlan McCoy
In July of 1938, Harlan McCoy was surrounded by children clamoring for his autograph when he visited Vashon Island. The kids didn't care that he was a radio and opera star, or that he had appeared in the movies. They gathered when they learned that he claimed to be one of the voices used for…
Dorothy takes aim
In July of 1941, Dorothy Axtelle takes aim at the Tacoma Archery Club's range at Titlow Beach. The fifteen year old, currently the Northwest Junior Champion, is preparing for the upcoming national tournament in Portland in August. It will be her chance to make a run at the national junior champion crown. See more featured…
Tales to Tails
Read to Spencer, the library's attentive certified therapy dog. Reading to dogs encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend that is uncritical of mistakes or word stumbling. Each child chooses the book and amount of reading and petting. Sign up for a private ten-minute slot. Ages 6 to 12 First-come-first-served…
Letter from Home
On July 23, 1941, Private Thomas Skweres was greeted at mail call by a twenty-five-foot-long "round-robin" letter from home. The 24 year old was pictured entangled in the letter that was full of gossip and greetings. At Fort Lewis, Private Skweres was attached to the Headquarters Co. of the 194th Tank Battalion. Back in St…
Jamming at Camp Murray
Jam session. Seven future rock stars enjoy a jam session at Camp Murray on July 20, 1968. They, and the enthralled audience, were probably part of the free camp sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. It appears that a makeshift canopy was constructed from sheets to protect the musicians and their electric…
SS Bienville
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 for the Atlantic Steamship lines…
Dry Cleaning in Bremerton
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 build a new facility in the fall. See more…
Golden Jubilee
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 with Margaret Franich, 23, as "Miss Pierce County." Because the voting…
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