At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, March 13, 3:30 p.m., regularmeeting,the Boardwill receive financial oversight training, review policies, hear progress about the new Sumner Pierce County Library, discuss updates for the Lakewood Pierce County Library, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at 3005 […]
Help serve Pierce County – Apply to be a Pierce County Library Board of Trustee
Want to give back to the Pierce County community and help lead valued library services for 671,000 children and adults? Apply to be a Board of Trustee with the Pierce County Library System. “Trustees balance many strategic directions, including planning for library buildings and services for growing communities and determining how to best get services to where […]
Pierce County Library System’s commitment to early literacy and inclusion
The Pierce County Library System is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where children explore the wonders of reading and begin building their literacy skills from an early age. “Early literacy is the foundation for academic and lifelong learning,” said Pierce County Library Executive Director Gretchen Caserotti. “By introducing children to the joy […]
Be inspired by women’s stories and voices in March at the Pierce County Library
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Celebrate the contributions, achievements and history of women through women’s stories and voices. Visit the Pierce County Library System for classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays as the nation celebrates Women’s History Month. “Women’s History Month is a time to honor the extraordinary contributions of remarkable women throughout history […]
News about your Lakewood Library
If you drive by Gravelly Lake Drive SW and Alfaretta St. SW, you’ll see the “Future site of interim Lakewood Pierce County Library” sign installed, where work is underway to install the interim Lakewood Library, including temporary fencing, installing temporary measures to control erosion, clearing and grading, and installing utility lines. Library administrators and the building […]
The Pierce County Library System needs to know what’s important to residents
PIERCE COUNTY – The Pierce County Library System is seeking input from residents in the Library’s service area to help the Library System develop a new strategic plan. The Library System needs to understand what is happening in individuals’ lives and their families’ lives, as well as what’s happening in communities throughout unincorporated Pierce County and the […]
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Feb. 19, Presidents Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, Presidents Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.mypcls.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Pierce County Library System unveils new classes and events for all ages
As the winter frost melts into spring, the Pierce County Library System offers a series of free unique classes and events in the coming months. From virtual author talks to gardening education classes, this diverse collection—just a glimpse into the hundreds of programs offered—will engage, inform and bring people together around shared interests. Events include: […]
Pierce County Library Board holds public records hearing and does other business
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing for the Library System’s fees associated with its proposed public records request policy, continue reviewing updates to policies, hear about progress for the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, and address additional business. The meeting will be […]