The City of Lakewood approved the site development permit for the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, which allows the design team to take the next steps. The building contractor is now making plans to begin site construction and the design team is updating schedules to plan for rain or snow during construction. With the site development […]
Pierce County Library System adds free digital comics, graphic novels and manga
Fans of comics, graphic novels and manga—from children to adults—can now enjoy free 24/7 digital access with their Pierce County Library System card. The Library System recently added Comics Plus to its online resources lineup, offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga accessible by smartphone, tablet or computer with internet access. Children and […]
Pierce County Library System Board holds second hearing for 2024 budget
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill conduct its second public hearing for its 2024 proposed budget, learn more about the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, continue to review updates to policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative […]
Current Lakewood Library Services
The Pierce County Library offers pop-up libraries and services with community partners throughout Lakewood. You may check out books, movies and other materials as well as participate in classes and events at the pop-up libraries and community places. Visit lakewoodlib.pcls.us for up-to-date info on services and locations. Following is a menu of some of the classes and events: LEGO TimeFriday, Nov. 17, […]
Pierce County Library System closed Saturday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Saturday, Nov. 11, Veterans 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 Board holds first public hearing for 2024 budget
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill conduct its first public hearing for its 2024 proposed budget, hear an update on the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, continue to review updates to policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library […]
Pierce County Library Board to address budget, work plan and other issues
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill continue to review preliminary 2024 budget information, review the work plan for 2024 and updates to policies, sign a proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week, and address additional topics in their business meeting. The meeting will be held in person at […]
Library Board moves forward on Lakewood’s interim library
The interim Lakewood Pierce County Library remains a top priority for the Pierce County Library System. At the Library’s Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 13, the Board approved purchase orders for the interim library (preliminary rendering of the interim library pictured above). Those included using the State of Washington’s purchasing contract to buy furniture for people to […]
Pierce County Library Board of Trustees hold study session for budget planning
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Monday, Sept. 18, 9-10 a.m., study session, library administrators will give an overview of the Library’s sustainability plan and strategies for the 2024 budget. The meeting will be a kick off to develop the 2024 budget. The study session will be virtual via mypcls.org/about-us/board-of-trustees/. The Library System projects to budget $45 […]