Notes from the Pierce County Library

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Funds Online Gaming at Library
Thanks to a generous Paul G. Allen Family Foundation grant, if you are an adult in Pierce County you may have a new online experience at Pierce County Library System, starting next year in 2014. The $150,000 grant is the largest single donation to Pierce County Library Foundation.

With the grant, library staff and contractors will create a new online way for you to access, learn from and about, and use the Library’s online resources. Residents will also have an opportunity to engage in and become a part of an online community with other readers and learners. Look for more information about this new, exciting, fun service early next year.

Teens—Meet Best-selling Authors at University Place Pierce County Library
Meet New York Times best-selling author Margaret Stohl, co-author of “Beautiful Creatures.” She will discuss her new novel—“Icons”—which is scheduled for release on May 7.
Talk with other authors too during this “YA ICONS Tour”: Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and Kimberly Derting. You can buy books and get them signed at the event.
Visit University Place Library for a FREE ticket. Limit two per person while supplies last.
University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.

Pacific Islander Month of May Celebration
Explore the rich cultural diversity of the Pacific Islands through crafts, food, and games from the islands of Guam, Northern Marianas, Micronesia, and American Samoa.
Tillicum Pierce County Library, 14916 Washington Ave. S.W., Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m.

Living Well with a Volcano in your Backyard – Mount Rainier
Learn how to live well with the joys and hazards of having an active volcano in your backyard, and how to prepare for volcano emergencies. May is Volcano Awareness Month. Events at eight Pierce County Libraries: for locations and times, see flyer and calendar.

Lego Builders Club
Construct fabulous contraptions! Duplos and other blocks available for the little ones.
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Wednesday, May 8, 1 – 3 p.m.

Lego Madness
Bring your imagination and build something awesome with Legos at your library!
Orting Pierce County Library, 202 Washington Ave. S., Thursday, May 9, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tuesday, May 7, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Spanish Talk Time
Join in Spanish conversations at an informal weekly gathering.
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Fridays, 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Spring into Meditation
Bring some peace and joy into your spring with a simple meditation technique. Expert Ajili Hodari will demonstrate how meditation can enrich your life, personally, professionally, and spiritually.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Saturday, Saturday, May 11, 12 p.m.
Fife Pierce County Library, 6622 20th St. E., Saturday, May 11, 3 p.m.

Pierce County READS Events
Would you like to be part of the biggest community reading event in the county? Read the selected Pierce County READS 2013 best-selling book, “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain. Participate in free Pierce County READS events: Parisian party, book discussion, writing and publishing books, and movie based on a Hemingway novel. Event dates and times; http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/books-materials/pierce-county-reads/event-schedule.htm.

Parisian Anniversary Party
Celebrate DuPont Library’s ninth anniversary with refreshments, entertainment, and a craft project.
DuPont Pierce County Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive, Saturday, May 11, 1-3 p.m.

Learn more about free events on the calendar @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.aspx?id=281