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Join us at Wheelock Branch to discuss, In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson, September 5, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Bestselling and award winning writer Erik Larson offers his most compelling story with In the Garden of Beasts, an intense account of one professor's experience with the "New Germany" in 1933. Suffused with the…

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…

1. Where are you from? I am originally from Southern New Jersey, but moved to New York City. 2. What is your favorite color? My favorite color is maroon. 3.What animal would you like to be and why? I would like to be a cat, so I could sleep all day. 4. What is your…

Join us at Wheelock Branch to discuss The One and Only Ivan, June 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. This…

In today's increasingly digital world, more and more people are finding that they miss REAL conversation with REAL people. Come make a REAL connection at the library. Starting in May, on the 2nd Friday of the month, we'll be holding Wisdom Cafes - a conversation series especially for seniors - at the Wheelock Branch. We'll…

Whether you’re hunting for your next “good read,” or you’re looking for affordable, thoughtful gifts, the Spring Book Sale at the Wheelock Branch of the Tacoma Public Library is a perennial favorite. Starting Saturday, April 14th and continuing through Saturday, April 21st, you can browse a large selection of donated and former library materials …

Join us at Wheelock Branch to discuss Blink by Malcolm Gladwell, Wednesday, May 2nd, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a book about how we think without thinking, about choices that seem to be made in an instant-in the blink of an eye-that actually aren't as simple as they seem…

Thanks to everyone who donated an item to the Giving Tree for veterans in partnership with the Proctor District Association during the month of November. All items went to the American Lake Veteran's Hospital in Lakewood to help local veterans. Including contributions from Proctor businesses we were able to collect in total: 31 gift cards…

Need Help? Book a HelpDesk Appointment! Starting in February 2018, you can book a casual, one-on-one appointment with Wheelock staff to receive computer or research help, or just to get book recommendations. It's your topic at your convenience. Just fill out a paper appointment request, and someone will contact you within 48 hours to schedule…

Join us at Wheelock Branch to discuss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, March 7, 6:30 pm to 7:30. This 1943 classic is the coming of age tale of a young girl and her family during the first two decades of the 20th Century, in New York City…