In September of 1950, an unidentified young officer questions a small boy in front of the Roxy Theater. The boy, who seems to have made a lunch of chocolate at a matinee and retains most of it on his face and hands, may be looking for his mother. See more featured images and posts…
Danke Schoen!
Singer Wayne Newton gives a hearty handshake to an unidentified man on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University on September 27, 1970. Newton was in town to perform at the "First Bank Spotlight Series" sponsored by the Seattle-First National Bank. A youthful-looking 28 at the time of this photograph and possessing a 3-octave range, he…
Speckled Passenger
Western Washington (now Washington State) Fair 1996: Antique fire truck being driven in the 1996 opening day parade through the grounds. Both the driver and his passenger, a Dalmatian, look happy. See more featured images and posts…
Quick Draw Artists
Western Washington (now Washington State Fair) 1995: Legendary film star and accomplished artist George Montgomery (left) joined forces with nationally recognized local Western artist Fred Oldfield on a "quick draw" piece that was auctioned, with proceeds going to the Fair's Scholarship Fund. See more featured images and posts…
Storytime STEAM Backpack Giveaway
Have you checked out a Storytime STEAM Backpack from the library and wished you didn't have to return it? Visit Moore Branch on Oct. 4 to get one of your very own! In celebration of Latine/x Heritage Month join us for an extra special Storytime STEAM night at Moore Branch. We'll explore science, technology, engineering…
Following “The Historic Murray Morgan”: The Papers of Local Historian, Journalist, Broadcaster, and Teacher Now Available
The Northwest Room is very pleased to announce that the Murray Morgan Papers are now available to users! Morgan's work as a historian, writer, journalist, broadcaster, and teacher is revealed through these personal papers which include drafts and manuscripts of his books, articles, and unpublished writing projects; research files assembled by Morgan and containing clippings…
Celebrate Latine/x Heritage Month at TPL
Latine/x Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15—October 15 to highlight the history, diverse cultures, and contributions of Latine/x Americans.
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Director’s Blog: September 2022
As summer draws to a close, we are so grateful for all those who participated in the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge! We were thrilled to host in-person programs
LibraryReads September 2022
Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval!
Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top picks for the month, as voted on by Librarians across the country.
Matthew H. Dick Boat Building Photography
In this post, we are highlighting Matthew Dick's collection of boat-building photography.
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