Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Dec. 30-Jan. 5

Become a U.S. Citizen
Find help with becoming a U.S. citizen. Prepare for the citizenship exam, and learn about American history, democracy, interviews and vocabulary.
Registration is required. To sign up, contact Tacoma Community House, 1314 S. L St., in person, by phone: 253-383-3951, or by email citizenship@tacomacommunityhouse.org
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Saturdays, Jan.11 – March 15, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, Tuesdays, Jan. 7 – March 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Affordable Care Act Help: Dec. 30
Need help enrolling in affordable health insurance? Washington State certified in-person assisters will be available to help you walk through the enrollment process. Call 253-548-3307 to register.
University Place Pierce County Library, Monday, Dec. 30, 4 – 6 p.m.

Kids’ Events: Dec. 30-Jan. 3
Build a stomp rocket, have fun learning through block play, and celebrate with New Year’s Eve events just for kids.
Locations, dates and times @ www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar

Computer Classes: Dec. 30-Jan. 3
Have a new e-reader or tablet? Explore how it works, and learn to download free e-books from the Library.
Register online @ www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar

Pierce County Library System Closed: Jan. 1
Pierce County Libraries will be closed Jan. 1, to observe New Year’s Day. The Libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 for New Year’s Eve. Always open @ www.piercecountylibrary.org

Opera Preview: Jan. 5
Seattle’s opera expert Norm Hollingshead shares and entertaining and enthusiastic preview of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.”
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2 p.m.

World Book Night: Apply by Jan. 5
Share the joy of reading. Give out free books during world book night. To be considered, apply by Jan. 5. http://www.us.worldbooknight.org/

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