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Pierce County READS

PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY – Would you like to plan a trip to Paris this spring, get that book you’ve been wanting to write published, or perhaps make some art deco jewelry? Those are just a taste of the 40 free events you may participate in during Pierce County READS 2013, the countywide community one book…

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Library Technology Survey

PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY — Now through March 5th, please take a brief survey to let Pierce County Library System know what you want and expect from technology from the library. We want to know your ideas and opinions so we can better meet your technology needs.   The survey asks about the technology you use,…

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Feb. 16 kids story time with Daffodil Princesses

Come and enjoy story time with a Daffodil Princess at your Pierce County Library on Saturday, Feb. 16! The princess will read stories, talk with children and be available for photos.   11 a.m.  Eatonville Pierce County Library, 205 Center St. W. Fife Pierce County Library, 6622 20th St. E. Gig Harbor Pierce County Library,…

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Author JA Jance at UP Library Feb. 15

Friday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. meet New York Times best-selling author J.A. Jance at University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W. Jance will talk and sign books in the atrium of the University Place Civic and Library Building.   To attend the free event: visit University Place Library for a free ticket. Limit…

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Jobseeker workshop at Graham Library Feb. 5

There will be a joint workshop facilitated by representatives from Pierce County Library System and WorkSource. DATE: February 5, 2013 TIME: 12:00 – 5:00 pm LOCATION: Graham Library, 9202 224th St. East, Graham, WA Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized job search campaign. In this day-long workshop…

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Art & Writing Contest for Teens

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Pierce County Library System is asking teenagers throughout Pierce County to show their creative talents in the Library System’s Teen Writing & Art Contest. The contest, titled, Our Own Expressions runs now through Sunday, Feb. 24. Teenagers in 7th – 12th grades, who live in or attend school in Pierce…

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Library Trustees to discuss operations Jan. 9

Pierce County Library —  At its January meeting Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will discuss changes in operations that are helping the Library System save time and money, a new way for the public to print documents in libraries, and other issues. The Board of Trustees will meet at the Library’s Processing and…

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Computer classes & story times at you local library

PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY — Your family, friends and neighbors can learn and have fun with free computer classes and story times at Pierce County Libraries.   Computer Classes for Adults Learn the basics of Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Word. Find out which e-reader is best for you, and how to download free e-books from the…

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Pierce County Council meeting at Library Adm. Center on Waller Road Nov. 27, 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, November 27, the Pierce County Council (your local government) will be meeting at the Pierce County Library Processing and Administrative Center, 3005 112th Street East, Tacoma, WA. (112thand Waller Road) Currently, there is only one item for  final consideration, that is 2012-80, an Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement…

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A new library card might win you a Kindle this month

During the Pierce County Library’s promotion this month, you can get a free Pierce County Library card at any of 18 libraries and enter to win a Kindle Fire HD, a gift from  Pierce County Library Foundation. If you already have a card, bring in a friend and sign them up for a card and…

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