OPINION – Marianne Lincoln The Pierce County Library system changed its hours. Ostensibly, this was to save the system money. What is may be costing to communities is harder to calculate, but may be significant. The local library is one of the few places left where small community groups could meet without cost. The meeting…
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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…
Halloween crafts, stories, movies, traditions and more at Pierce County Libraries
PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY — – Children and families will have fun learning during hands-on Halloween events at Pierce County Library System. Friends of the Libraries sponsor these free events. Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2 – 3 p.m. Pirate Pumpkin Party Ages 7 – 12 will learn to talk…
New way to bring books to children in low-income neighborhoods
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System As of Aug. 31, 2012 Pierce County Library System’s Explorer Kids’ Bookmobile will stop serving schools and in mid-November the Library’s family bookmobiles and Explorer Kids’ Bookmobile will stop going to communities. This month the Library’s Board of Trustees agreed to a new way to bring…
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