Explore our sacred spaces this summer when we welcome international recording artist and cultural storyteller Gary Stroutsos. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon's designation as a national park, Gary shares highlights of the film Ongtupqa, showcasing Hopi music and unique cultural perspectives of the Hopi people. Ongtupqa is the Hopi name…
National Garden Week
National Garden Week is a celebration of gardens and its environments. This “Week” is to hopefully spark community involvement. So take a look at some of the opportunities available to you at Tacoma Library, the City of Tacoma and Pierce County to celebrate your garden in style. Get Your Hands Dirty - Enjoy these great…
Armed Forces Day
May 20, 1950 was the first Armed Forces Day celebrated. It was a day in tribute to the men and women who served and Tacoma got into the swing of things with a PARADE! Take a look at these 2 pictures from the Northwest Room’s Image Archive they were from the first parade held. …
JobNow: featured eResource of the month
Get free expert help on every part of your job search with your Tacoma Public Library card and the JobNow eResource. JobNow features live help seven days a week with your job search. Experts help you: Find job openings Write letters and resumes Apply online Prepare for interviews To access this eResource: Click on Online…
LibraryReads May 2019
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. Subscribe to Tacoma Library’s e-Newsletter service and get the Library Reads picks and more delivered straight to your inbox. Check out the LibraryReads’ picks for May 2019: The Bride Test…
Cybersecurity Basics: Protect Yourself and Your Devices Online
The Kobetich and Wheelock branches will be hosting an hour long session to help you stay safe online and protect your devices too! Learn about the latest security threats, how to stop them, and how to: Keep your camera from spying on you Defend against spam Create and remember strong passwords Use Google to stay…
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Color?
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but what about its color? Does blue indicate a deep, dark mystery? Does a red book hold an epic adventure? Is yellow a summer romance? As you browse the shelves of your local Tacoma Public Library branch, what color catches your eye first…
A Feast Day for Sir Terry Pratchett
Sir Terence David John Pratchett OBE (Order of the British Empire), knighted by the Queen in 2009! He was an amazing British author that published for the first time in 1961 with “The Hades Business”. He went from success to success in his writing career but many feel that his Discworld series of over 44…
Creativebug: featured eResource of the month
Find your next crafting project with the database Creativebug from your Tacoma Public Library. Using Creativebug you can: Download and print a variety of craft patterns Watch unlimited arts & crafts videos Discover new content released weekly Develop a watchlist of all your favorite classes Add notes to classes that are private to your account…
Poetry in the Park
The 3rd annual Poetry in the Park event will be Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 1:30 am – 3:30 pm at Tacoma Nature Center. We invite participants to read a favorite nature themed poem. Following the reading, the group will enjoy the poetry trail at the park…
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