South Puget Sound Kids' Directory Blog
Free Programs Available from The Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Play to Learn Pierce County
Monday - Friday,10:00 - 11:30am
Winter Session: February 22 - March 26; Spring Session: April 12 - May 28
FREE play-filled activities for children, information for adults and materials for playing and learning at home.
Mondays: South Hill Library, 15420 Meridian E, Puyallup 98375
Mondays: Gig Harbor Boys & Girls Club Cheney Family Branch, 8502 Skansie Drive, Gig Harbor 98335
Tuesdays: Portland Avenue Community Center, 3513 E Portland Ave, Tacoma 98404
Tuesdays: Fort Lewis Rainbows and Raindrops, 8197 American Lake Ave, Ft. Lewis, 98433
Wednesdays: Graham Library, 9202 224th St E, Graham 98338
Wednesdays: Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Ave S, Parkland 98444
Thursdays: Lakewood Library, 6300 Wildaire Rd SW, Lakewood 98499
Fridays: Boys and Girls Club Al Davies Branch, 1620 S 17th St, Tacoma 98405
Age: Children under 5 years old and their adult companions
Cost: FREE No registration required.
Play to Learn is presented by First 5 FUNdaments of Pierce County, Boeing, Ben B. Cheney Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, and 2009 Power of Play Lunch donors.
http://www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org
PCLS Story Times
Grow reading skills at Pierce County Library System’s story times
Learn and laugh with your young child during story times at Pierce County Libraries. These free events prepare pre-readers and young readers for future reading success through fun books and activities. Registration may be required. Contact library location for details. Registration begins March 1.
Baby Explorers (for ages up to 2 years)
Orting Pierce County Library, 202 Washington Ave. S., Mondays, March 15 – April 26, at 10:30 a.m.
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Key Center Pierce County Library, 8905 KPN, Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 11 a.m.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 10:30 a.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 10:30 a.m.
DuPont Pierce County Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive, Thursdays, March 18 – April 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, 1000 Laurel St., Thursdays, March 18 – April 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Thursdays, March 18 – April 29, at 10:30 a.m.
University Place Pierce County Library, 7315 27th St. W., Thursdays, March 18 – April 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Fridays, March 19 – April 30, at 10:30 a.m.
Gig Harbor/Peninsula Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Gig Harbor, Fridays, March 19 – April 30, at 10:30 a.m.
Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E., Fridays, March 19 – April 30, at 10:30 a.m.
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Fridays, March 19 – April 30, at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler times (for ages 2 – 3 years)
South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 10 a.m.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 10:30 a.m.
University Place Pierce County Library, 7315 27th St. W., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 11:30 a.m.
DuPont Pierce County Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive, Wednesday, March 17 – April 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Gig Harbor/Peninsula Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Gig Harbor, Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 11:30 a.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Thursdays, March 18 – April 29, at 11:30 a.m.
Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Fridays, March 19 – April 30, at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool story times (for ages 3 – 6 years)
University Place Pierce County Library, 7315 27th St. W., Tuesdays, March 16 - April 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 11:30 a.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 11:30 a.m.
DuPont Pierce County Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive, Wednesday, March 17 – April 28, at 11:30 a.m.
Gig Harbor/Peninsula Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Gig Harbor, Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 11:30 a.m.
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 11:30 a.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Fridays, March 19 – April 30, at 10:30 a.m.
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Fridays, March 19 - April 30, at 1 p.m.
Family story times (for families with preschool age children)
Gig Harbor/Peninsula Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Gig Harbor, Mondays, March 15 – April 26, at 10:30 a.m.
Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library, 1000 Laurel St., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 1 p.m.
Gig Harbor/Peninsula Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W., Gig Harbor, Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 4 p.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 7 p.m.
Buckley Pierce County Library, 123 S. River Ave., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, 10:30 a.m.
Key Center Pierce County Library, 8905 KPN, Wednesday, March 17 – April 28, at 11 a.m.
Tillicum Pierce County Library, 14916 Washington Ave. S.W., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 6 p.m.
Orting Pierce County Library, 202 Washington Ave. S., Thursdays, March 18 – April 29, at 1 p.m.
Eatonville Pierce County Library, 205 Center St. W., Fridays, March 19 – April 30, at 11:30 a.m.
University Place Pierce County Library, 7315 27th St. W., Fridays, March 19 – April 30, 1:30 p.m.
Bilingual story times (for families with preschool age children — Spanish and English)
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Mondays, March 15 – April 26, at 6:30 p.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Story play times (for ages 3 – 6 years)
Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E., Thursdays, March 18 – April 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Thursdays, March 18 – April 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Fridays, March 19 – April 30, at 10 a.m.
Check out free museum passes at Pierce County Library System
With a Pierce County Library card people may check out free passes to visit three Pierce County museums.
---Children’s Museum of Tacoma – Play Pass. Children test their independence and gain self-confidence through the arts, sciences and creative play, and adults find tools to understand and support children’s learning.
---Tacoma Art Museum – Art Access Pass. Visitors discover paintings, prints, sculptures and art-making activities.
---Washington State History Museum – History Pass. Participants learn about the state's unique people and places through interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays and dramatic artifacts.
People may check out the museum passes, available on a first come first served basis, for three weeks at any Pierce County Library. Pierce County Library customers have access to these passes for free admission as part of a cooperative partnership project among the museums, Pierce County Library, Tacoma Public Library and Puyallup Public Library.
Learn more about Museum Passes at http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/services/books-materials/museum-pass.htm
Pierce County Library System rolls into Fife
Starting Monday, Feb. 8, Fife residents may come aboard Pierce County Library System’s family bookmobile and choose from more than 3,000 books, movies, audiobooks and more to check out–all for free.
The bookmobile will serve Fife at Five Acre Park, 6335 Radiance Blvd. E., every second and fourth Monday of the month, from 4:45-7:45 p.m.
“We are delighted to bring library services for the first time to Fife residents,” said Neel Parikh, executive director for Pierce County Library. “The bookmobile will be a great service and it is just a first step. We’ll be bringing many more services directly to people in Fife.”
The annexation means Fife residents may now get a free Pierce County Library card and check out books, DVDs, audiobooks and other materials from any of the 17 Pierce County Libraries. The library card also gives people free access to online services including, downloadable audio and e-books, online homework help, job and career help, and many other e-sources with magazines, newspapers, personal investment information and more.
Other library services now being offered in Fife include taking books, music and other materials directly to child care facilities.
A Simple Wish Valentines Event
A Simple Wish Annual Valentines Event at South Hill Mall!
You are invited to celebrate with A Simple Wish on February 13th, at the South Hill Mall! Performances at 10:00 and 12:30, ticket prices will be $14.95 per person. The event will have performances with the Princesses, tea event, and more! Don't miss this special event, these are memories that will last a lifetime!
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT! Call 253-848-7023 or 253-921-7023 for info and registration. We will see you there!
A Simple Wish 118 W Main Puyallup, WA 98371 http://www.asimplewish.org