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…
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Pierce County Library eNews items for June 24-29
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…
Pierce County Library news
New York Times Best Selling Author Paula McLain Brings Smiles to Pierce County Approximately 500 people laughed and learned from New York Times best selling author Paula McLain at the final 2013 Pierce County READS’ event on Friday, May 17 at McGavick Conference Center @ Clover Park Technical College, in Lakewood. See photos from the author…
Pierce County Library News
Tell Pierce County Library Foundation How to Put Your Donations to Work Your opinions are important to help Pierce County Library Foundation determine future giving priorities. Your name will be entered in a drawing for a fabulous four-course fondue dinner just by taking a brief survey. Thank you! Block Play: May 28 and June 1…
Pierce County Library System wins regional award
TACOMA, WA – Pierce County Library System (Library System) will receive a regional community leadership award from Region 111 of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) on Friday, May 17. WASA’s Region 111 membership is comprised of all Pierce County public school districts. The Association is recognizing Pierce County Library for its partnership efforts…
The First Lady Presented National Medal to Pierce County Library System
The First Lady Presented National Medal to Pierce County Library System First Lady Michelle Obama presented the National Medal for Museum and Library Service to Pierce County Library System in a White House ceremony on Wednesday, May 9. Community member Jo Cruz and Pierce County Library System Executive Director Neel Parikh accepted the award. The National…
Pierce County Library updates
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…
Pierce County Library Events
Read with a Daffodil Princess Meet a Daffodil Princess at your Pierce County Library on Saturday, April 27! The princess will read stories, talk with children and be available for photos. Locations and times: http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/files/library/04-24-2013.pdf Used Book Sales Books and Baskets Spring Sale: Book Sale and Mother’s Day Baskets. Graham Pierce County Library, Saturday, May…
Graham Library to host Comprehensive job seeker workshop May 9
Are you out of work or know someone who is? Is your nearest WorkSource office too far away from where you are? Many of our 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…
Pierce County Library System applauds and thanks volunteers
TACOMA – Volunteers at Pierce County Library System enhance the Library’s service to communities. Next week, April 21-27, people throughout the United States will acknowledge National Volunteer Week, and the Library System is giving special recognition and saying thank you to all of its volunteers. “Volunteers allow our staff to work directly with the hundreds…
Pierce County Library events and information
PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY — Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 21-27 Next week, April 21-27, marks National Volunteer Week. Thank you to all volunteers who give their time and talents to Pierce County Library System and the communities we serve. In 2012, a total of 211 adult and teen volunteers gave 5,941 hours of service. We…
Comprehensive Jobseeker Strategies workshop April 8
A joint workshop facilitated by representatives from Pierce County Library System and WorkSource. Monday, April 8, 2013, 12:00PM – 5:00PM Parkland/Spanaway Library 13718 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized job search campaign. This workshop will provide you with proven strategies to help…
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