The Maefair Apartment fire is the deadliest in Tacoma's history. Before dawn on February 17, 1945 fire broke out in the Hamilton Candy Company at 721 Fawcett Avenue. The fire quickly spread upstairs to the Maefair. By the time the first alarm was received at 2:12 a.m. the building was already engulfed in flames. Twenty…
Olympic Health Spa
Exercise can be fun as this smiling model demonstrates on the BC Health Walker on March 10, 1967. The treadmill was just one of the up-to-date exercise machines at the new Olympic Health Spa, 5206 South Tacoma Way. Other amenities offered to membership holders in a February 24, 1967, advertisement included a hot mineral swirl pool…
Tales to Tails
On Friday, January 27th, Sam, the library’s attentive certified therapy dog, listened to six children read him stories. He heard books about the infamous Fly Guy, a dog that just did not want to go to sleep and one precocious 10-year old read a book about the history of the feminist movement. Every child who…
Pioneer Sand and Gravel
A bird’s eye of the sand and gravel operations belonging to the Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co. north of Chambers Creek near Steilacoom. This February 11, 1963, photograph shows the enormous gravel pit surrounded by acres of trees. The sand and gravel could be easily transported both by water with barges and by rail. See…
You Won’t Believe Your Ears: True Crime Audiobooks and Downloadable Audiobooks
From passion crimes to serial killers these true crime audiobooks and downloadable audiobooks will have you taking a closer look at the relationships in your life…
Playaway Mysteries
It’s no mystery that Playaways are a great way to stay up to date with your reading list. They’re smaller than most media players and only require a battery and some headphones! Here are some intriguing mystery titles to get you started…
Wintery Washington
Explore these adventurous books from Tacoma Public Library for all your outdoor winter exploration! Tour Washington’s expansive wineries or breweries, road trip the Pacific coast, or experience the winter wonderland of the Cascade Mountains with help from these great titles. The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest Snowshoe Routes Back Roads of…
Lego Mindstorms
Build, program, and create an EV3 vehicle/robot using touch, color and infrared sensors and special programming that will bring the robot to life! Ages 6 – 14 with accompanying adult Registration Required Lego Mindstorms provided free by Washington State Library Please click on the following link for locations, dates and times…
John N. Conna
Ca.1890. John Newington Conna, wealthy real estate agent and head of the first black family in Tacoma. Born in San Augustine, Texas in 1836, Mr. Conna fought in the Civil War as part of the famed 1st Louisiana Native Guards before migrating north to Connecticut and then west to Kansas. In 1883 Mr. Conna journeyed…
Random Acts of Kindness Week
"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention." - Oscar Wilde February 12 - 18, 2017, is Random Acts of Kindness Week. Did you know that being kind to others can lower your stress levels and your blood pressure? Being kind can also increase your energy level and your life span…
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