“Body Shop" at Peoples. August, 1971, view of colorful "Body Shop" display on the second floor of the Peoples department store. These were eye-catching long sleeved body suits in a variety of vibrant colors including a purple one-piece outfit on a green chrome stand. See more featured images and posts…
Pioneer Spirit
On August 27, 1953, these three men were chosen as winners in Tacoma's Washington Centennial Celebration's beard growing contest. Syl Uhl, Homer R. Parks, and Warren Lasley (from left) wasted no time in using their prizes, Remington electric shavers, to shear off a month's worth of hair. The fourth winner, Thomas M. Racca, was not…
Who is Wheelock?
The Anna Lemon Wheelock Library is more than a brick and mortar building. It is more than the books, movies, music, magazines and computers inside the building. It is a place where people in the community come together, a place that is filled with people who love their library. Please welcome our first entry in…
Selika Pettiford
In August 1948, Selika Pettiford stood between the piano and the electric organ that she played at the Olympus Hotel. There were two mirrors set up on the stage behind Mrs. Pettiford so that the audience could watch her hands as she played. In August of 1944, a new supper club and cafe had opened…
Family Tie-Dye
On Saturday, July 22nd the sun was shining, the weather was beautiful and the front lawn of the Wheelock Branch was filled with people. Families brought their own t-shirts, socks, tank tops and bandanas to create bright, vibrant and colorful creations using the time-honored art of tie-dye. A multitude of spirals and starbursts could be…
The Awww Factor
August of 1936, Dolores Hansen sits on the wooden steps of her home next to her mother cat who is nursing five motherless puppies. The cat took over as the mother to the litter of puppies when their real canine mother was poisoned. The mother cat had recently given birth to a single kitten. See…
Your Library at McKinley Hill Street Fair August 19th
Tacoma Public Library is looking forward to attending the 4th annual Mckinley Hill Street Fair this August 19th from 10am-5pm. We will be passing out information about story-times, book-clubs and our other cool programs. Stop by and decorate your own bag and get a free library pencil…
Great Websites for Children
It is almost time to go back to school, which means new clothes, new school supplies and hopefully new websites to learn new things and help with homework. The internet can be an overwhelming place for children and their parents; here are a few of Tacoma Public Library’s favorite children’s websites for your perusal. Descriptions…
Aloha from Tacoma!
Hawaiian musicians prepare to entertain the 500+ employees and their guests of the new Liberty House/Rhodes department store at an employees' luau held at the Top of the Ocean on August 18, 1974. Rufus Kaukani and his Polynesian troupe were part of the evening's show. Liberty House/Rhodes was a division of Amfac Merchandising, a subsidiary…
Family Putt-Putt
On Wednesday, June 28th and July 19th families tested their putt-putt skills on a 15 hole indoor course at the Wheelock Branch. There were holes that starred Wonder Woman, Cat in the Hat, the Frozen characters plus some ridiculously large spiders. Additionally, there were holes that had mazes, bridges, volcanoes and loop de loops obstacles.…
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