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Books on Tap and Tacoma Reads 2020

Virtual Event

Join library staff to discuss this true story about the immigration experience in the United States. This unforgettable memoir from a prize-winning poet about growing up undocumented in the United States recounts the sorrows and joys of a family torn apart by draconian policies and chronicles one young man’s attempt to build a future in > Continue Reading

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Event Series The 2018 Teeny Awards

The 2018 Teeny Awards

The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 305 Harrison St, Seattle, United States

The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading

Free

Tacoma Reads: Children of the Land Discussion

Virtual Event

Join us for a librarian led discussion of Marcelo Hernandez Castillo's, Children of the Land. About the book: This unforgettable memoir from a prize-winning poet about growing up undocumented in the United States recounts the sorrows and joys of a family torn apart by draconian policies and chronicles one young man’s attempt to build a > Continue Reading

Free
Event Series The 2018 Teeny Awards

The 2018 Teeny Awards

The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 305 Harrison St, Seattle, United States

The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading

Free

Layoff Assistance Session

Online Event WA, United States

Facing a layoff, furlough, or job loss? WorkSource Pierce is here to help! Attend our free online Layoff Assistance Session to learn about benefits and resources available to you in Pierce County. Topics covered in the session include: Unemployment benefits and how to file for assistance What to do about health care and/or retirement benefits > Continue Reading

Free
Event Series The 2018 Teeny Awards

The 2018 Teeny Awards

The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 305 Harrison St, Seattle, United States

The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading

Free

Tacoma Reads: Dreamers Craft and Community Roundtable with Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

Virtual Event

Description Join author Marcelo Hernandez Castillo for a reading of Yuyi Morales’ picture book Dreamers. The reading will be followed by an opportunity for community members to share their own immigration stories and dreams. Kids will learn how to make tissue paper flowers inspired by Dreamers. Craft supplies will be available for pickup one week > Continue Reading

Free
Event Series The 2018 Teeny Awards

The 2018 Teeny Awards

The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 305 Harrison St, Seattle, United States

The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading

Free

Tacoma Reads: A Conversation with Marcelo Hernandez Castillo Hosted by Mayor Woodards

Virtual Event

Join Tacoma Public Library and the City of Tacoma for our keynote Tacoma Reads event, a conversation with author of Children of the Land Marcelo Hernandez Castillo and Mayor Victoria Woodards. Children of the Land is an unforgettable memoir from a prize-winning poet about growing up undocumented in the United States. The novel recounts the > Continue Reading

Free
Event Series The 2018 Teeny Awards

The 2018 Teeny Awards

The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 305 Harrison St, Seattle, United States

The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading

Free