Pierce County Library news July 8-14

Thank You for Helping to Break Down the E-book Blockade
Thank you for participating in the e-book blockade, aka Scrooge campaign. Good news—all six major publishers are now selling e-books to libraries—or say they will do so soon. Pierce County Library is happy that we are making some progress. We still need a fair market price and business plan to bring libraries and the public more equitably into the e-book market.
Learn more about progress on the e-book issue @
http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/books-materials/audiobooks-ebooks/Default.htm#scrooge

Second Monday Book Discussion Group: July 8
All are welcome to join the Second Monday Book Discussion Group.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Monday, July 8, 6 p.m.

Teen Events: July 8-11
Stenciling/T-shirt Alteration. Let your wardrobe make a statement. Bring a T-shirt and transform it – no sewing experience needed!
South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Monday, July 8, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Teen Henna. Learn to use henna paste to make temporary tattoos.
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Wednesday, July 10, 4 p.m.
Crafting for a Cause. 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., Thursday, July 11, 1 – 3 p.m.
Expect Respect: Teen Dating and Healthy Relationships. Teenagers and their parents are invited to learn about teen dating and healthy relationships.
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave. Teen drop-in gathering this week is on Thursday, July 11, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Genealogy Discussion Group: July 9
Bring your genealogy questions and your laptops to the monthly Genealogy Discussion Group. Learn about software, databases and other research topics and work together on your “brick wall” barriers.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tuesday, July 9, 7 p.m.

Computer Classes: July 9-12
Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm
Computers for Beginners. Cover basic computer skills and concepts, including identifying the parts of a computer, understanding basic computer terminology and navigating a window using a mouse and keyboard.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tuesday, July 9, 10 – 11:30 a.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, July 9, 2 – 3 p.m.
Word 2010 for Beginners. Get started in Word and learn how to open, save, edit, format and print documents.
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Tuesday, July 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Online with Value Line. Learn how to access and use the Value Line investor information services to select stocks for your portfolio.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Thursday, July 11, 2 – 4 p.m.
Assess Your Collectibles. Find the value of your antiques and collectibles using online databases and websites. Feel free to bring a small, non-fragile item to price in the class.
University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting: July 10
At its July meeting Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will discuss the volunteer improvement program, Lakewood Library’s 50th anniversary, partnership with WorkSource and other issues. The Board of Trustees will meet at the Library’s Processing and Administrative Center, 3005 112th St. E., in Tacoma, on Wednesday, July 10, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Metal Detecting: July 10
Join us as the Puyallup Valley Gem and Mineral Club shares and demonstrates metal detecting techniques. Learn how to find your own hidden treasure!
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Wednesday, July 10, 6 p.m.

Mystery Book Discussion Group: July 11
You are invited to join the Mystery Book Discussion Group on the second Thursday of the month.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Thursday, July 11, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Get Geeky! July 13
Calling all geek dads and moms! Learn by doing fun, geeky projects for the whole family to complete together, inspired by the “Geek Dad” and “Geek Mom” books by Ken Denmead and Natania Barron. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Saturday, July 13, 1 – 3 p.m.

Second Saturday Book Club: July 13
You are always welcome to this fun and lighthearted book club. This month we will read and discuss “Beneath a Marble Sky” by John Shors.
Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Tacoma; Saturday, July 13, 2 p.m.

Vegetable Gardening Basics from the Ground Up: July 13
Master Gardeners get you started with the basics. Please sign up by calling the library at 253-548-3314.
Tillicum Pierce County Library, 14916 Washington Ave. S.W., Saturdays, July 13 and Aug. 10, 2 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: composting, crafts, fossils, stories and more!
Special Summer Reading Event! Chris Fascione-Funny Folktales Unearthed: July 12
Hilarious characters from literature come to life in this fun, interactive show.
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Friday, July 12, 11 a.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, 900 Meridian E., Suite 29, Friday, July 12, 1 p.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Friday, July 12, 3:30 p.m.