Teen Events: Dec. 2-4 Hang out with other teens while you make Shrinky Dink holiday ornaments or gifts, decorate a shirt, and help make the library even better with teen council. Locations, dates and times @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar Computer Classes: Dec. 2-5 Get started in Excel and Word, try out e-books and…
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Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Nov. 25-Dec. 1
Computer Classes: Nov. 25-30 Get the most out of your iPad, learn about e-readers and download free e-books from the library. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar Family Movie Matinee: Nov. 27 Free afternoon movie for the whole family! South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 4 p.m. University Place Pierce…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Nov. 18-24
Microsoft IT Academy Build your skills and expand how you use technology with Microsoft IT Academy. You can access more than 250 training courses, through Pierce County Library, thanks to a partnership with Microsoft Corporation and the Washington State Library. Visit your Pierce County Library or the Library’s Microsoft…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Nov. 10-17
Honor Flight – One Last Mission: Nov. 10 View a heartwarming film that follows a devoted team of volunteers, racing against the clock to send every local World War II veteran to visit the Washington, D.C. memorial built in their honor. Key Center Pierce County Library, 8905 KPN, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2:30…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Nov. 4-11
Pierce County Library System Closed: Nov. 11 Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, to observe Veterans Day. Always open @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org, with downloadable e-books, audiobooks and songs and e-sources such as Consumer Reports, Morningstar Investment Research Center and car repair manuals. You Are Not Alone – An…
Northwest UFO Sightings: Oct. 29, James Clarkson
The Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. will host investigator James E. Clarkson for a discussion of high strangeness cases and why the Northwest has a special place in UFO history. Northwest UFO Sightings: Oct. 29 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. UFO investigator James E. Clarkson
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Play to Learn and Story Times: Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Play to Learn.Drop in with your children, ages 0-6, for play-filled activities, informationfor adults and free materials for playing and learning at home. Story Times. Childrenwill build a foundation for reading success through play, stories and languagefun at story times for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families.Locations,…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Oct. 21-27
10% Discount on Theater Tickets with Your Pierce County Library Card Broadway Center for the Performing Arts is offering a 10% discount to Pierce County Library cardholders for their upcoming shows: Hamlet, The Joy Luck Club, and Potted Potter. Use the code PAGETOSTAGE when buying tickets online, calling in to order tickets, or at the box office. Information @…
Pierce County Library Week Oct. 7-12
Affordable Care Act Information and Assistance: Oct. 1, 2013-March 31, 2014 Explore your health insurance options at Pierce County Libraries. Attend free events for Affordable Care Act public information and schedule time to get help from certified in-person assisters. More information @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org, search site: ACAKids’ Events: Oct. 7-Oct. 12 Your…
Free Pierce County Library Card and chance to win a Kindle Fire
During Pierce County Library System’s seventh annual library card drive—Oct. 1-31, 2013—get a free library card and enter for a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD. With the card, you get an array of free services, including access to: million books, movies, and more. Online help in real-time from professional tutors for help with homework and…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Sept. 23-29
Kids’ Events: Sept. 23-28 Your children will have fun learning! Cyndi Soup interactive concert, Play to Learn, Art After School, Pajama Block Party and more. Locations, dates and times @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar Computer Classes: Sept. 23-28 Navigate the Internet, get started in Excel and Word, download free e-books to your e-reader,…
Library news Sept. 9-13
Computer Classes: Sept. 9-13 Make online travel plans, navigate the Internet, download free e-books to your e-reader, get started in PowerPoint and practice basic computer skills. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Discuss a Book: Sept. 9-14 You are invited to join the discussion at four book groups this week! Locations, dates and times @…
Pierce County Library System: Sept. 3-8
Computer Classes: Sept. 3-6 Learn more about downloading free e-books to your e-reader, assess your collectibles, get started in Excel, and practice basic computer skills. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Teen Council: Sept. 4 Work with a group of like-minded teens to make Summit Library even better! Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E.,…
Pierce County Library this week Aug. 18 – 24
Computer Classes: Aug. 19-22 Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Get tips for using your iPad, practice basic computer skills, navigate the Internet, create PowerPoint presentations and learn about downloading free e-books and audiobooks. Organizing 101: Aug. 20 Learn how to simplify your life with professional organizer Beverly Pogue, and walk out the door with tools to…
Pierce County Library System Aug. 12-18
Second Monday Book Discussion Group: Aug. 12 All are welcome to join the Second Monday Book Discussion Group. This month’s book is “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain. Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Monday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Computer…
August 6-11, Pierce County Libraries
Computer Classes: Aug. 6–10 Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Practice basic computer and Internet skills, and download free e-books to your Kindle. Teen Council: Aug. 7 Work with a group of like-minded teens to make Summit Library even better! Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4 – 5…
Jobseeker Strategies workshop Aug. 12 at Parkland Spanaway Library
Are you out of work or know someone who is? Is your nearest WorkSource office too far away from where you are? Many jobseekers do not have sufficient access to the WorkSource offices in our county, but we would like to assist you in your efforts to get back to work. To this end, WorkSource Pierce County and…
Pierce County Library eNews
Teen Gaming: July 29 Enjoy gaming while you hang out with other teens. South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Monday, July 29, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Computer Classes: July 29–Aug. 1 Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Practice basic computer and Internet skills, launch into blogging, and find the value of your…
Pierce County Library Events July 15-21
7,000 Votes Select New Pierce County Library System Cards, Designed by Kids Thank you to the nearly 1,000 students for submitting entries to the Library Card Design Contest, and to the nearly 7,000 Pierce County residents for voting on your favorites from the finalists. Congratulations to the artists who created the winning designs that will…
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…