In 1908, brothers Earl and Floyd Willits began constructing canoes with a unique “double planked” design. These canoes, which were constructed until the mid-1960s in Pierce County, have became highly prized by canoe collectors and enthusiasts. In April of this year, Northwest Room staff joined the Willits family at the Willits Brothers Canoe factory on…
Do They Give a Hoot?
Snapshot Contest 1974 Robert Krause, Tacoma, WA. July 29, 1974. See more featured images and posts…
Lost Tacoma: Demolished and Unbuilt Local Buildings
This is a guest post by Andrew Weymouth. Andrew Weymouth is an archivist, exhibit designer and writer working in Tacoma, WA. He is the recipient of the 2021 Visual Resources Association Foundation grant, the University of Oregon's Vollstedt program and the University of Washington's Storytelling Fellows. He has created digital exhibits for academic faculty concerning Indigenous…
Yesterday’s Catch – Gone Today
"Mennaker and wife, Big Fish." Man and woman smile holding a rod carrying three large fish. See more featured images and posts…
Community Archive Center Intern Spotlight!
Charlotte Nabors is a class of 2022 graduate of the University of Puget Sound, with a Bachelor’s in History, Interdisciplinary Humanities Emphasis in Empire, Colonialism, and Resistance, and two minors in Studio Art and African American Studies. As a student, Charlotte received recognition for her dedication with the Roy N. Lokken Book Award presented…
Back to School Supply Drive
Please join us for this year's school supply drive to provide much needed support to local students! All of our Tacoma Library branches will be collecting donations of new and unused school supplies through the month of August for Tacoma Rescue Mission. Supplies needed: Composition Notebooks Graph Paper 3-Ring Binders Mechanical Pencils & Refill Lead…
Sensory Accessibility Kits
Did you know libraries have Sensory Accessibility Kits? The items in the kit are meant to help our patrons of all abilities have a great experience while visiting. Ask for a Kit at the desk!
Sabre Room
Sabre Room - Winthrop Hotel. The Sabre Room underwent a colorful remodel in 1963 with the addition of maroon chairs and banquet seats, red floor coverings and splashes of red on walls and accessories. It had previously been remodeled in 1955. Musical acts were featured nightly in the Sabre Room. See more featured images and…
Celebrate Tacoma Pride Month!
Like many cities of its size, Tacoma celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in July! Check out upcoming Tacoma Pride events to join in the celebration of our LGBTQIA+
Director’s Blog: July 2022
Happy July!
We’re now in the full swing of summer, and we’re enjoying seeing so many of our patrons enjoying our in-person events and programs.
If you hav
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