A Drawing and Sketching Gathering: “Survival is Insufficient” Thursday, March 10, 2016 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Olympic Room, Main Branch Love to draw and sketch? Never have, but would like to try? Love to, but don't have a place to do so? Join us for this fun, inspiring, and non-judgmental afternoon of drawing and sketching…
Experience Art through Abstract Expression with Paint
Creative expression is said to be good for the soul and a necessary element of a happy life. As people we express ourselves creatively in uncountable ways. For local artist Pamela Nugent, expression through abstract painting is her passion and she wants to share that with others. Working with the Moore Branch of Tacoma Library…
Tacoma on the Silver Screen
Let these films really take you home as you watch the plot unfold throughout Tacoma and nearby locations. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, 1992 Starring: Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, and Matt McCoy Genre: Drama/Thriller Claire seeks careful vengeance after the loss of her child and suicide of her husband. The movie was primarily…
Griffin Fuel Co. celebrates its 50th anniversary in February 1939
In February of 1939, Griffin Fuel Co. celebrated its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in 1889 by Fred L. Griffin. He started his business with one horse, one wagon and fuel logs, which he cut himself. NWR Richards, http://goo.gl/EmMHfa…
Why are we so obsessed with the end of the world?
This trend didn’t just happen after September 11th. Doomsday prophecies stretch back to the beginnings of recorded history. The Assyrians got the ball rolling with a prediction recorded on a tablet around the 28th century BCE. With Christianity came the Book of Revelations. In fact, the word ‘apocalypse’ is the Greek word for revelation. Because…
Minutes of the Board of Trustees January 20, 2016 Meeting
The 2016-01-20-Library-Board-of-Trustees-Minutes were approved at the February meeting of the Library Board of Trustees…
Motorcyclists enjoying Tacoma on February 25, 1923
Motorcyclists enjoying Tacoma on February 25, 1923. They are parked close to the City Hall Annex with the Northern Pacific headquarters in the rear. NWR Boland, http://goo.gl/Euondw…
Build Your Child’s Brain with Vroom!
Are you the parent or caregiver of a child 0-5 years old? Check out Daily Vroom and start building your child’s brain while having fun. Daily Vroom is an app you can customize for your unique child. The app will suggest easy, fun, age appropriate activities you can add to your daily routine that help…
What is early literacy?
Early literacy is everything your child knows about reading and writing before they can actually read or write. Without early literacy skills it will be more difficult for a child to learn how to read and write. The good news is helping them develop those skills is really easy! Read + Talk + Sing + Write …
On the Gallery Walls – Drew Perine, photojournalist, The News Tribune
25,000 Words, currently on display at the Handforth Gallery at the Main Branch of Tacoma Public Library, features the work of five photojournalists from The News Tribune. We asked each of the photographers to share some thoughts about their work and career. Drew Perine has spent 16 years at The News Tribune. He wrote, “For over 30…
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