John Russell, one of the stars of the TV series "The Lawman;" Tippi Hedren, memorable in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" and Arthur O'Connell, who was in the TV series "The Second Hundred Years" dined in Lakewood at the Terrace Restaurant, 6114 Motor Ave. S.W., on May 16, 1968. They were visiting Tacoma for the grand…
Electrical Snap Circuits
Fun, fast and easy way for a child and adult to build electronics and confidence together! http://www.snapcircuits.net Learn how electricity moves Follow colorful pictures and build exciting projects Encourages experimentation and independent thinking Parts mounted on plastic modules and easily snap together Excellent bonding activity for child and accompanying adult STEM (science, technology, engineering and…
Resumes for Teens and Recent Grads
So it’s time to look for a job? Here are some great ways Tacoma Public Library can help: JobNow – this specialized source lets you upload your resumes for free and receive professional feedback in one business day. Did we mention it’s free? Find JobNow here and use your Tacoma Library card (also available to…
Where the Wild Hyacinths Grow
Clemens Bauer, 76 years old, posed with a bouquet of wild hyacinths on May 18, 1940. The wildflowers are rare in this state and Bauer wouldn't reveal where he found them. He would only say that they grew in a swamp region near Fife. They were in bloom about two weeks earlier than usual. Mr…
Ben-Dew’s
The interior of Ben-Dew's Patio Cafe on Sixth Avenue provided a cozy, rustic atmosphere for dining on the restaurant's well-advertised fried chicken in May, 1954. Up to 60 customers could sit on bar stools resembling logs, paneled booth seating, or regular tables. Lanterns hung from long horizontal poles in the ceiling. The building had formerly…
Tacoma Library is walking this summer!
If you've wanted to start exercising but didn't want to do it alone, this is your opportunity! Enjoy casual conversation with a walking partner or plug in and enjoy some tunes or one of the library's many audiobooks. Three Tacoma Library branches have formed staff led walking clubs: Fern Hill, Main and Wheelock. Enjoy a…
Ladies for the YWCA
In May of 1927, the leaders in the Y.W.C.A. building campaign posed around a poster advertising the fund raising drive that would kick off on May 23rd. The women are, front row (l to r); Daisy (Mrs. A.R.) Warren, Mabelle (Mrs. F.A.) Leach, and Mrs. George G. Wagner. Back row (l to r); Nora (Mrs…
Minutes of the Board of Trustees April 18, 2018 Meeting
The 2018-04-18-Library-Board-of-Trustees-Minutes were approved at the May meeting of the Library Board of Trustees…
Meet Moore’s and Kobetich’s New Children’s Librarian
1. Where are you from? Rancho Cucamonga, California (within an hour’s drive of Los Angeles). 2. What is your favorite color? Pink! 3. What animal would you like to be and why? I would like to be a hamster, because they are absolutely adorable! They always look like they’re having so much fun burrowing and…
Meet Wheelock’s New Children’s Librarian
1. Where are you from? I am originally from Southern New Jersey, but moved to New York City. 2. What is your favorite color? My favorite color is maroon. 3.What animal would you like to be and why? I would like to be a cat, so I could sleep all day. 4. What is your…
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