In the summer of 1970, Ramona Bennett and a group of activists set up a fishing camp on the banks of the Puyallup River between Tacoma and Fife. This location was selected for its high visibility and Ramona, armed with a portable typewriter, kept news reporters informed as a way to raise awareness. The group…
Two Female Pioneers of mid-century Northwest Design: Frances W. Grafton & Mary Lund Davis
By Spencer Bowman, Northwest Room Librarian In 1950s Tacoma, two women were locally reshaping the way people lived and interacted with built environments and interiors. Frances W. Grafton, a designer, filled homes with color and personality, while Mary Lund Davis, an architect, reimagined the structures themselves. Together, they proved that design in the Pacific Northwest…
13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Activism
This post is part of the series 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest. You can find the initial post here. By Heather Lowcock, Project Archivist, NHPRC Grant – News Tribune Collection In one of my favorite Ada Limón poems, the speaker calls out to the reader: “What if we stood up with our synapses and…
Collaboration in full color: “In Community” painting installed at Moore Library
Visitors to Moore Library will encounter a stunning new piece of artwork on the wall, thanks to a collaboration between local artist Kay Doty and Tacoma residents who collaborated on a large colorful mural called “In Community,” depicting a forest scene with themes of diversity and interconnectedness. According to the artist’s statement, “the concept of the mural started from the idea of…
TPL welcomes new partner Tacoma Tree Foundation to the Community Hub at Main Library
Tacoma Public Library welcomes a new partner to the Community Hub at Main Library: Tacoma Tree Foundation Tacoma Public Library (TPL) is excited to announce that Tacoma Tree Foundation (TTF) has become the newest partner in the Community Hub. Located on the second floor of downtown Tacoma’s Main Library, the Community Hub is an innovative ecosystem where nonprofit organizations offer free or low-cost programs and resources in exchange…
13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Immigration
This post is part of the series 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest. You can find the initial post here. By Heather Lowcock, Project Archivist, NHPRC Grant – News Tribune Collection During the 1960s, The News Tribune had a recurring feature called “Down the Road a Piece.” Set in old lumber, mining, or agricultural…
Tax help at Tacoma Public Library
It’s tax season, and Tacoma Public Library and community partners are teaming up to offer services to help you file.
If you’re completing taxes yourself on
Comics Plus
Tacomans love their graphic novels, comics, and manga. At Tacoma Public Library, we consistently see high checkouts of graphic novels from our children, teen, a
Tacoma Public Library ends its subscription to hoopla January 31
After several efforts to bring Tacoma Public Library’s hoopla spending within budget, we have made the tough decision to end our subscription.
Learn about Tacoma Public Library’s new approach to library cards
Tacoma Public Library is excited to share important updates to our library card system. Our new library card types and policies are designed to make getting a library card, borrowing materials, and accessing library resources easier, more inclusive, and better tailored to the diverse needs of our city and region. New and Updated Library Card…
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