The town of Enumclaw was platted on October 31, 1885, when the railroad decided to come through the area. Early settlers called this area Stevensonville after early homesteaders. This postcard was sent from Enumclaw to Everett in 1908. NWR postcards, Peterson-8,http://goo.gl/6v6cew…
The New York Times Best Illustrated Books of 2015
The New York Times has announced their picks for the best illustrated books of 2015. And the winners are... Big Bear Little Chair A Fine Dessert Funny Bones Leo Madame Eiffel The Only Child The Skunk Sidewalk Flowers The Tiger Who Would Be King Tricky Vic …
Fall Storytime and Craft Schedule
Join Tacoma Public Library for a variety of age-appropriate storytimes and crafts including: Baby Time for babies birth to 18 months Toddler Time for toddlers 18-36 months Preschool Time for 3-5 year olds Play and Grow Storytime for all ages See our event calendar for the full listing or check out your neighborhood branch page…
Microsoft Office Certification Exam
For a limited time, the Washington State Library is offering Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams free of charge - a value of more than $125. Holding a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification demonstrates that someone has the skills in one or more Microsoft Office programs to excel at work or school. The Tacoma…
Tacoma Avenue South, October 1952
This photograph of the west side of Tacoma Avenue South looking north from then South 12th Street was taken in October of 1952 shortly after the completion of the new Main Tacoma Public Library building. The "new" County/City Building at 930 Tacoma Avenue South had not yet been built. NWR Richards http://goo.gl/021azn…
Microsoft Imagine Academy
Tacoma Public Library, in partnership with Microsoft Corporation and the Washington State Library, is proud to provide residents with free access to Microsoft Imagine Academy (formerly known as Microsoft IT Academy). Microsoft Imagine Academy will help you expand how you use technology. Develop your computer skills, become proficient in Microsoft software, learn about web development, and more…
Cushman power lines being laid across the Narrows, October 25, 1925
Hundreds had gathered on October 25, 1925, on the bluff to watch the Cushman power lines being laid across the Narrows. Hydroelectric power from the Cushman Dam on the Skokomish River would travel on a 40-mile transmission line, including a suspension across the Narrows strait which spanned 6,244 feet of water. Under the direction of…
Canceled – Board of Trustees October 28, 2015 Meeting
The October 28, 2015 meeting of the Library Board of Trustees has been canceled. The next meeting will be November 18, 2015 at 5:30 PM at the Main Branch…
Tacoma Mall Theatre, October 1968
The new Tacoma Mall Theatre in October 1968. With its elegant lobby featuring four expensive custom-made crystal chandeliers and 72-foot snack bar, it would remain open--after modification to a twin-theater, until 2002 when it was demolished. NWR Richards, http://goo.gl/Xp52k7…
President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s motorcade in Tacoma, October 1956
In October, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower's motorcade traveled from his brother Edgar's American Lake home to the College of Puget Sound. His motorcade route was planned to allow the greatest number of cheering spectators to view the President. The President was in Tacoma on a re-election campaign swing through the west. NWR Richards,http://goo.gl/r1q5Hd…
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