Starting Saturday, August 4th and continuing all day, every day through Saturday, August 11th at the Wheelock Branch of Tacoma Public Library, come browse a selection of donated and former library materials -- books, CDs, DVDs and other media. You’ll probably want to bring a book bag or two. At these prices, it's easy to…
Pet Rock Storytime and Craft
Join Mr. Brian for two "Rock" stories. Then make pet rocks with googly eyes, feather, ribbon, yarn, and other goodies. Your pet rock can then "become" part of any book, with a trick of the camera! A Giraffe and a Half by Shel Silverstein will be available, or bring your favorite book. All ages welcome…
Harlan McCoy
In July of 1938, Harlan McCoy was surrounded by children clamoring for his autograph when he visited Vashon Island. The kids didn't care that he was a radio and opera star, or that he had appeared in the movies. They gathered when they learned that he claimed to be one of the voices used for…
Dorothy takes aim
In July of 1941, Dorothy Axtelle takes aim at the Tacoma Archery Club's range at Titlow Beach. The fifteen year old, currently the Northwest Junior Champion, is preparing for the upcoming national tournament in Portland in August. It will be her chance to make a run at the national junior champion crown. See more featured…
VHS to DVD conversion available
The Moore Branch of Tacoma Public Library has a machine that converts VHS to DVD. Give new life to those forgotten memories stored on videotape. We can help you through the process. All it requires is a working VHS tape and a DVD-R. Please contact Cynthia Lane at Moore Branch for further information: (253) 280-2825 or clane1@tacomalibrary.org…
Tales to Tails
Read to Spencer, the library's attentive certified therapy dog. Reading to dogs encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend that is uncritical of mistakes or word stumbling. Each child chooses the book and amount of reading and petting. Sign up for a private ten-minute slot. Ages 6 to 12 First-come-first-served…
Letter from Home
On July 23, 1941, Private Thomas Skweres was greeted at mail call by a twenty-five-foot-long "round-robin" letter from home. The 24 year old was pictured entangled in the letter that was full of gossip and greetings. At Fort Lewis, Private Skweres was attached to the Headquarters Co. of the 194th Tank Battalion. Back in St…
Jamming at Camp Murray
Jam session. Seven future rock stars enjoy a jam session at Camp Murray on July 20, 1968. They, and the enthralled audience, were probably part of the free camp sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Opportunity & Development, Inc. It appears that a makeshift canopy was constructed from sheets to protect the musicians and their electric…
Making Murals Rocks
Students 12 to 18 years of age are invited to be part of a community art project for permanent display at the Moore Branch of Tacoma Public Library. Participants will research the historic trading trails used by local indigenous populations, work with renowned painting and mural artist, Rene Diaz, to create three large mural panels…
Agenda for the Board of Trustees July 18, 2018 Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will take place on July 18, 2018 at 5:30 PM at the Moore Branch. Please see the attached 2018-07-18-Library-Board-of-Trustees-Agenda…
1 - 10 of 20
- Go to page 1
- Go to page 2
- Next page
