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Tacoma libraries events
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Tuesday, Jun 25
11:30a
Told by two of Jules Verne’s biggest fans, this version of 20,000 Leagues by Tears of Joy Puppet Theater explores the technology, science fiction, and fact of the story...
Summer Reading - Charlie the Noiseguy – Comedian
Wednesday, Aug 14
10:30a
The mudslingin', noisemakin' kids' comedian takes you on a loud off-road adventure with monster trucks, bulldozers and shovels.
Summer Reading - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Monday, Aug 5
1:00p
Unearth the secrets of underground survival, meet a live animal visitor and learn about nature's diggers.
Ages: 6 and up.
Registration required.
Register @ piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.
Summer Reading - Louie Foxx – Magic and More
Tuesday, Jul 16
2:00p
Summit Pierce County Library,
Tacoma
The one man side show performs magic, comedy and juggling with things normally found underground.
Ages 4 and up.
Groundbreaking Gardens: Containers of All Sizes
Tuesday, Jul 9
6:00p
Come to this edition of the Groundbreaking Gardens series and learn about some of the trials, tribulations and down right fun of container gardening with a Master Gardener.
Summer Reading - Oregon Shadow Theatre – Thumbelina
Saturday, Jun 29
10:00a
"Dig" this version of the Thumbelina tale, featurign a rock and roll DJ, a tiny doll and a mole with his underground tunnels.
Ages: 5 and up.
Jeff Evans Magician - Wheelock Library
Friday, Jun 21
11:00a
The same way that the magic of books lie beneath the cover of books, the mysteries of the earth lie beneath the ground...
Groundbreaking Homes from Design Cottage Interiors
Wednesday, Jul 24
6:00p
Come learn essential tips for decorating your home or re-purposing that special piece!
Diane Ryan from Design Cottage Interiors will be presenting this summer's groundbreaking home program...
Summer Reading - Composting
Saturday, Jul 27
1:00p
Dig into worm composting bins and find nature's recyclers with the Environmental Educators.
Ages: 6 and up.
Registration required. Register @ piercecountylibrary.org/calendar
Summer Reading - Puppet Theatre
Tuesday, Jul 30
11:00a
Pierce County Library puppeteers presents classic stories. "Rumpelstiltskin" and "The Runaway Tortilla".
Ages: 6 and up
Summer Reading - Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Tuesday, Aug 6
3:00p
Summit Pierce County Library,
Tacoma
Pick up tips to identify and dig up rocks and minerals. Watch tumblers and other equipment. Bring 2 rocks/minerals to be identified.
Ages: 6 and up.
Registration required...
Summer Reading - Charlie Hope – Sing Along
Thursday, Aug 8
11:00a
Summit Pierce County Library,
Tacoma
Charlie Hope--Sing Along
Bloom and grow in a fun-filled sing along of original and classic songs.
Groundbreaking Gardens: Tagro
Tuesday, Jun 25
6:00p
Swasey Public Library,
Tacoma
Have fun learning about the many advantages and uses of the locally produced fertilizer, Tagro. A City of Tacoma product that encourages our community's sustainability and reuse efforts...
Summer Reading - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Thursday, Aug 1
10:00a
Summit Pierce County Library,
Tacoma
Join Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and unearth the secrets of underground survival, meet a live animal visitor and learn about nature's diggers.
Ages: 6 and up.
Registration required...
Summer Reading - Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Friday, Aug 2
3:30p
Pick up tips to identify and dig up rocks and minerals. Watch tumblers and other equipment. Bring 2 rocks/minerals to be identified.
Ages: 6 and up.
Registration required...
