By Mary Getchell, Communications Director
People will, learn, create and connect during free events at eight libraries in Pierce County Library System on the second Saturday of the month.
DuPont Pierce County Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive
Book Buddies. Practice your reading with a volunteer book buddy. Ages 5 – 11. Second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.
Ashley’s Avian Antics. Connect and interact with small birds at a fun and educational bird experience. Jan. 8, 3 p.m.
Stars, Constellations and Planispheres. Make a planisphere star chart and study constellations with Tacoma Astronomical Society. Ages 5 and up. Feb. 12, 1 p.m.
Fetch! Club with Ruff Ruffman. Teams solve fun science and engineering challenges from the popular PBS series. Grades 3 – 5. March 12, 11 a.m.
Mountain Fever. Hear old-fashioned storytelling at its best with Jim Ross. April 9, 1 p.m.
Open House. Celebrate DuPont Library’s 7th anniversary with crafts and refreshments. May 14, 1 – 3 p.m.
Beginning Photography for Kids. Bring your own camera and learn from photographer Greg Farley. Ages 7 – 13. June 11, 10:30 a.m.
Eatonville Pierce County Library, 205 Center St. W.
Genealogy 101. Get started on your family tree with genealogy expert Audrey Roley. Jan. 8, 1 p.m.
Duct Tape Crafts. Put together a craft or two with that ever-popular, multi-purpose, fix-it tape. Feb.12, 1 p.m.
Go Fly a Kite. Make and fly kites with kite enthusiast Jerald Graham. March 12, 1 p.m.
Saturday Matinee. Watch a family-friendly film. April 9, 1 p.m.
Ashley’s Avian Antics. Connect and interact with small birds at a fun and educational bird experience. May 14, 3 p.m.
Digital Photography. Practice basics and get digital camera tips with photographer Greg Farley. June 11, 1 p.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, Surprise Lake Square, 900 Meridian Ave. E., Suite 28
Grand Opening! Celebrate the opening of your library at Surprise Lake Square. Thursday, Jan.13, 4 – 8 p.m.
Saturday Matinee – “Toy Story” Watch a family-friendly film. Feb. 12, 1 p.m.
Ashley’s Avian Antics. Connect and interact with small birds at a fun and educational bird experience. March 12, 3 p.m.
Go Fly a Kite. Make and fly kites with kite enthusiast Jerald Graham. April 9, 1 p.m.
Container Gardening. Arrange plants that work best in small areas. May 14, 1 p.m.
Celebrate Salmon. Make a life cycle key chain or bracelet and learn about salmon and their life cycle. June 11, 1 p.m.
Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd.
Handwriting Analysis. Discover what handwriting reveals and have your writing analyzed with graphonanalyst Gloria Peach. Jan. 8, 1 p.m.
Accordion Scrapbooking. Build your own album with this paper craft alongside artist Heather Lee. Feb. 12, 11 a.m.
Getting Your Garden Ready. Prepare your soil for springtime planting. March 12, 11 a.m.
Ashley’s Avian Antics. Connect and interact with small birds at a fun and educational bird experience. April 9, 3 p.m.
Go Fly a Kite. Make and fly kites with kite enthusiast Jerald Graham. May 14, 11 a.m.
Bracelets, Bracelets, Bracelets. Design and create a unique bracelet for yourself or a friend with Marvetta Levy. June 11, noon
Tillicum Pierce County Library, 14916 Washington Ave. S.W.
Ashley’s Avian Antics. Connect and interact with small birds at a fun and educational bird experience. Jan. 8, 1 p.m.
Valentine Crafts. Make a valentine for someone special. Ages 18 and up. Feb. 12, 2 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Celebrate with Irish stories and lore from professional puppeteer Shannan Knight. March 12, 2 p.m.
Mug Rugs. Crochet something fun and useful. Ages 13 and up. April 9, 2 p.m.
Food and Nutrition. Learn about basic nutrition, cooking, budgeting and food safety with WSU Cooperative Extension. May 14, 2 p.m.
Go Fly a Kite. Make and fly kites with kite enthusiast Jerald Graham. June 11, 2 p.m.
Friends of the libraries sponsor these free events.