Pierce County Library eNews items for this week, June 24-29.

Teen Gaming:

June 24 – Have fun with gaming while you hang out with other teens.

South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Monday, June 24, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Reading Roundtable:

June 25 – You are invited to join the Reading Roundtable book discussion group. This month we will read and discuss “Escape from Camp 14” by Blaine Harden.

DuPont Pierce County Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive, Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.

Crafting for a Cause:

June 25 – Teens – Bring a friend! Knit, crochet or sew hats, scarves and blankets to be donated to local service organizations for families in need. Earn community service credit toward high school service learning requirements.

Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Tuesday, June 25, 1 – 3 p.m.

Computer Classes:

June 25-29 – Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm

Practice Time. Need more guided practice after taking a class? Work through exercises in programs and basic computer skills. A librarian will answer questions and help you get unstuck. All levels welcome.

Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Tuesday, June 25, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Drop-In Help. Stuck? Need more help? Bring your questions to get answers on using Microsoft Office, e-books and e-readers, email and any Pierce County Library e-source.

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Tuesday, June 25, 2 – 4 p.m.

Consumer Safety. Protect yourself from identity theft and scams, stay safe in social media and email, and find great reviews before making big purchases or hiring local services.

Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Tuesday, June 25, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

PowerPoint for Beginners. Get started in PowerPoint and learn how to create, open, save and edit presentations.

Buckley Pierce County Library, 123 S. River Ave., Thursday, June 27, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Saturday, June 29, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Books on Tapps:

June 27 – Share good books with the Books on Tapps book discussion group. This month we will read and discuss “The Greatest Generation Speaks” by Tom Brokaw.

Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Thursday, June 27, 7 p.m.

Nonfiction Book Discussion Group:

June 27 – All are welcome to join the Nonfiction book discussion group. This month we will read and discuss “Double Cross: The True Story of D-Day Spies” by Ben Macintyre. Stop by the library to pick this month’s book, or drop in to visit.

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Thursday, June 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Summer Reading:

Now-Sept. 1  –  Summer Reading @ Your Pierce County Library! Visit your Pierce County Library for summer reading adventure! Check out great books to read all summer, enter weekly drawings and win prizes. Participate in fun, free events: crafts, magic, music, nature’s diggers, rockhounding, underground animals and more!

Special Summer Reading Event! Oregon Shadow Theatre – Thumbelina: June 24-29

“Dig” this version of the Thumbelina tale, featuring a rock and roll DJ, a tiny doll, and a mole with his underground tunnels.

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Monday, June 24, 2 p.m.

Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Thursday, June 27, 1 p.m.

Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Saturday, June 29, 2 p.m.

South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Wednesday, June 26, 1:30 p.m.

University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, Monday, June 24, 7 p.m.

 

Learn more about free events on the calendar @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm