StoryLab's name has changed to Digital Media Labs StoryLab has undergone a name change in 2016 to Digital Media Labs. This change better reflects the actual services offered in this facility, located at the Main Branch of Tacoma Public Library. As before, we offer digital media production tools to help young artists create their own…
What Goes Around…
The resurfacing of Pacific Avenue from South 7th Street to South 17th in June of 1939 drew many curious onlookers. They were probably astounded by the appearance of the new red pavement but this pavement color was not to last. The red dye was used in the "Hunt clear-curing process" to stain, seal moisture in…
Hold on Tight!
Six unidentified firemen from the combined Fire Departments of Puyallup and Auburn performed a life line drill at the firefighting demonstration held at the Stadium Bowl on June 19, 1936. The dramatic "rescue" from a specially built five story structure was one of the highlights of the three hour public performance of firefighting techniques presented…
Agenda for the Board of Trustees June 20, 2018 Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will take place on June 20, 2018 at 5:30 PM at the Wheelock Branch. Please see the attached 2018-06-20-Library-Board-of-Trustees-Agenda…
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Generations of kids grew up watching Saturday Morning Cartoons. Come relive those years with us at Fern Hill Library Saturday mornings from 10 am – 11 am (June 9th– August 25th). We will be showing classics from Warner Bros., Hanna Barbera, and more…
Sasquatch Award
Awarded annually to the best book written for children in grades 4-6, as voted on by students in Washington State. Check out the previous Sasquatch winners and nominees available at Tacoma Public Library. Many titles are also available in eBook and eAudiobook format through our eBook catalog. 2018 Winner The Honest Truth 2019 Nominees Fuzzy Sputnik's Guide…
Twin Launch Party
Coverage of twin launchings at McNeil Island. Vessel in water adjacent to wharf with a one-story building on it. 100 guests from the Mainland and proud inmate builders celebrated the launching of two 65-ft. tugboats built for the U.S. Army on June 17, 1943. WWII saw the revival of the shipbuilding program on McNeil which…
Jeff Evans’ Reading Magic Show
Every book is a magic book, but only when you read it! Jeff Evans’ career in magic began from a book of coin tricks he read when he was twelve years old. Discover the amazing things that happen when you open a book and read! Check out the calendar for the nearest show! …
Taking a Swing at It
Mortie Dutra, a pro at the Grays Harbor Country Club, takes a swing for the camera in June of 1925. He was competing in the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) open tournament, which began on June 19, 1925. The tournament would run through June 27th and include the open, amateur, women's and Class B competitions…
Rock Out at Your Library
Libraries ROCK! So come to your library and paint a rock. Your session will be a half hour and have lots of paint to design a perfectly artistic rock. Or maybe your rock will scare the neighbor's cat! LOL! Come one; come all to ROCK OUT AT YOUR LIBRARY. All supplies are provided by the library, but not…
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