Hey trainers did you know that Tacoma Public Library branches are PokéStops? The Main Branch and Wheelock Branch have two each! The Fern Hill Branch even has a Gym. Tacoma Public Libraries also have free wifi, so you can save battery life and data charges. While you’re here catching Pokémon why not check out some…
Cable-Car Seating, 1954
Steve's Cafe, more commonly known as Steve's Gay 90's, was a popular eating establishment for several decades. Located on South Tacoma Way, it was owned by Stephen O. Pease and John J. Stanley and offered, according to the 1954 Tacoma city directory, a "Smorgasbord of American Dishes Served in an Atmosphere of the Gay 90's.…
Who Cares About Old Glory and Why?
The "Stars and Stripes," "Old Glory," "Betsy's Flag," -- people live for it, die for it, see it everywhere, sing about it at baseball games, salute it, celebrate it, wave it on the 4th of July, but why, how, and who was Betsy Ross anyway? Kobetich Staff celebrates our flag with these titles including biographies…
Summertime and the eReadin’ is Easy!
Summer is here! Whether you’re planning a trip, a staycation, Tacoma Public Library has got you covered. Check out all the free eBooks (and downloadable audiobooks!) the library has to offer on our eBook website powered by OverDrive. You can borrow library eBooks for 21 days, and never have to return them! No more late…
Summer Reading Treasure Hunt Extraordinaire!
Patrons at the Moore Branch of Tacoma Public Library said, “Aye!” when given the opportunity to participate in the Adult Summer Reading Challenge Treasure Hunt. More than 17 patrons explored every cove and corner of the Moore Branch. Here are just a few of Tacoma Public Library’s treasures they uncovered: Found the new materials Discovered…
It’s Not Too Late to Join!
The Summer Reading Challenge is well underway but it's not too late to join! The program ends on Saturday, August 6. Kids who record five hours of reading will earn: -a book of their choosing (or a comic book bundle) -two tickets to a party at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on August 13 Over…
How Does Your Garden Grow: Weed Management and Identification
Join us Saturday, August 6th at Fern Hill Branch from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for the fifth installment of the How Does Your Garden Grow series. Struggling to keep up with all the weeds in your garden? Wondering what's a weed and what's not? Master Gardener, Dave Zink, will walk us through weed identification…
Success Visits Tacoma, 1916
Around 1916, the Australian exhibition prison ship Success visited Tacoma and opened for tours at the Tacoma Municipal Dock Landing. Between 1895 and 1942, the ship was seen by millions on three continents. Built in 1840 and sold to a London company in 1842, Success was used to carry emigrants from England to Australia. After…
Patrons Hop, Skip, and Jump into Summer Reads!
Looking to enrich your summer vacation? Fun summer reads are just a hop, skip, and a jump away, at Moore Branch of Tacoma Public Library! Patrons of all ages are head over heels for the colorfully interactive Hopscotch, Summer Reading Challenge, display at Moore Branch. Explore more books, fun displays, and activities available at these…
Minutes of the Board of Trustees June 15, 2016 Meeting
The 2016-06-15-Library-Board-of-Trustees-Minutes were approved at the July meeting of the Library Board of Trustees…
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