White Christmas at Wheelock Library

The Wheelock Library on Saturday December 17th from 2-4pm (doors open at 1:45) to show a classic Christmas movie: White Christmas with Bing Crosby.  His song, I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas is a classic and played on Muzac as well as most home stereos during the holiday season.  Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney and a mucial about a musical.  Can it get any better?  It is no secret I love this move and think it is one of the best movies of all time.  Enjoy the celebration of Christmas, beat the rain and introduce your kids to the start of a great family tradition!

Wednesday Movie at Wheelock Library

On December 7th, from 6-8pm (Doors open at 5:45), the Wheelock library off of Proctor Street in Tacoma is showing the Nightmare Before Christmas.  This is a great, but unusual movie.  If you've seen it before, then you know what I mean.  Otherwise, suffice it to say, it is a great Tim Burton movie about the confusion of holidays, Halloween and Christmas.  It is rated PG, so it is good for most audiences.

Enjoy the beginning of the Christmas Season and take a break from the rainy nights at the Wednesday Wheelock movies.

Polar Express at the Moore Library

The Polar Express is one of my family's favorite movies.  We enjoy watching it during the holiday season and reading the book all year round.  On December 10th, at 2:30-4pm (doors open at 2:15), the Moore library in Tacoma is offering a free screening of the movie.  Enjoy sugar cookies, juice and take home a jingle bell.  The movie is rated PG, but it is darling.

Gingerbread Storytime

At the Kobetich Library in Browns Point Tacoma on Tuesday, November 29th from 1-2pm, spice up the holiday with some yummy gingerbread stories (I vote for Hansel & Gretel) and decorate your own gingerbread craft.

Kids Concert - Harmonica Pocket (FREE)

At the Tacoma Main Library, on Wednesday Nov 16th from 10:30-11:30am the group Harmonica Pocket will entertain the kids with a concert that mixes up music, dance and imagination games.  The show is highly interact and delivers a great experience to children, even the big ones, while encouraging them to get up and move.

No reservations are neceesary, just show up at the Olypmic Room.

Lego Building Club

On Sunday, Nov 13th at 1:30-2:30pm, join the Lego club at the Tacoma Main Library.  If you love Legos and want some inspiration, or just want to hang with other Lego makers.  There is a monthly theme and I hear it is a rockin good time!  This is good for ages 5+.

Movers and Shakers Dance Party - Wheelock Library

On Thursday, Nov 10th from 10:30-11am at the Wheelock Library in the Proctor District, put your dancing shoes on and get ready to boogie down.  You can shake, rattle and dance your sillies away.  Burn off the kiddos extra energy, and snag some books/videos/CD's to take home.

Movies at Main Library - Mars Needs Moms

On November 5th, from 1-3pm, the Tacoma Main library is hosting a screening of Mars Needs Moms.  The movie is rated PG.  Ive watched the trailer and have talked to friends who've seen the movie and they thought it was very cute.  All about a boy who realizes how much he still needs his mom, after she is kidnapped by aliens.

I mean, who doesn't like a good alien movie, right?  Doors open at 12:45 and is a great way to while away a potentially rainy day.  Stroll through the stacks of books after and take home some good reads for the next week.

Beetlejuice Movie at Wheelock Library

Perfect timing for Halloween, the Wheelock library off Proctor street in Tacoma is showing the movie Beetlejuice on Saturday October 29th, from 2pm till 4pm (doors open at 1:45).  The movie is rated PG and deals with creepy hauntings and death, but in a funny way, very Tim Burton.  This movie is a great way to usher in the feeling of holiday spirit for Halloween.  

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 at Moore Library

The Moore Library is hosting a screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 on October 29th from 2:30-5pm.  The movie is rated PG-13 and is another way to get everyone excited about the start of the holiday season with Halloween.

The library is also giving away door prizes: a life size stand up of Harry Potter and a boxed set of the Harry Potter Novels as well as a Harry Potter WAND.  This looks like a bunch of fun and I've heard from my Harry Potter fan friends, a good movie as well!

Couponing is not just on TV - Tacoma Main Library

 Extreme Couponing is not just on TV anymore.  The Tacoma Main Library is offering a 2hr class taught by Heather Clarke of Queen Bee Coupons.  Extreme Couponing is not for everyone, but her methods might help you save big $$ on your monthly bills.  As a mom with 3 growing boys, I am definitely a fan of that!


On Monday October 24th at 7pm in the Olympic Room of the Tacoma Main Library go see Heather.  Clarke covers techniques for getting groceries, toiletries and drug store items cheap and even FREE by using coupons, rebates and sales.  You'll learn why and how to use coupons, suggestions for staying organized and tips for building your stockpile - so you never have to pay full price!  


It does not appear from the library page here that there is a sign up for the class.  

Musicals at Main Library in Tacoma

Okay, so maybe this is more for the adults.  I am a sucker for a great muscial and My Fair Lady is definately amonst the top 5 in my book.  On Saturday, October 23rd at 1:30pm, go to the main library in downtown Tacoma to enjoy a great musical.  Expose the kids to a little bit of culture and music as well as a have a great time yourself. 

You might be surprised that your kids like the singing and dancing, BEFORE "Glee" was popular.

Teen Movie at Tacoma Main Library - Green Lantern

The Tacoma Library offers movies for teens after school on select days.  When your kids don't have homework or other things to do, but want a dry place to go during the winter, this is just the thing.  On Wednesday and Thursday, October 18th & 19th, from 3-5:30pm, the Tacoma Main Library is showing Green Lantern.  Rated PG-13, so use your best judgement with regards to ages of children watching.

Enjoy some time on a Tues night and watch a great movie with your kids.

  

Teen Movie at Tacoma Main Library

The Tacoma Library offers movies for teens after school on select days.  When your kids don't have homework or other things to do, but want a dry place to go during the winter, this is just the thing.  On Tuesday, October 18th, from 3-5:30pm, the Tacoma Main Library is showing X-Men First Class.  Rated PG-13, so use your best judgement with regards to ages of children watching.

Enjoy some time on a Tues night and watch a great movie with your kids.  

Wednesday Movie at Wheelock Library

Wednesday October 12th, starting at 6pm-8pm (doors open at 5:30) prepare to watch a great kids movie, Race to Witch Mountain.  This is the re-make starring Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), not the original from 1970 something. 

This movie is rated PG and is something I would reccomend for children over the age of 8 or so.  Use your best jugement.  But if you are looking for something to do on a rainy Wednesday night, this could be your ticket.  (Yes, the pun was intentional. har, har)

Movie at the Main Library in Tacoma

This months movie is Rango.  Go to the main library in downtown Tacoma and watch a movie that is rated PG. Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff.


This movie is fun for all with humor that is sure to delight both child and parent. 


So, if you are up for an indoor treat, go to the main library today, October 8th between 1-3. 

Lego club at Tacoma Main library

Legos are awesome and if you are looking for a creative outlet during the upcoming rainy months, then this is perfect! No blocks to step on in the middle of the night, and socialization!

The Lego Building Club meets on Sunday, September 18 @ 1:30 Main Library. For ages 5-up. Adults must be accompanied by a child.

Need inspiration, follow this link:http://speckyboy.com/2009/ 03/02/42-amazing-sources-o f-lego-inspiration-and-creativity-and-a-touch-of-wit/

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Tacoma Library Fun

No matter where you are in Tacoma, you have a library close by. Due to recent closures, your library might not be right next door. But, it's not too far away.

This next week bring great programs like:
* Movie at the Main library 'Gnomeo & Juliet' on Monday Aug 8th at 1pm
* Storytime with a craft, Stacking dolls
* Bug man coming to Kobitech library.
* Rotating Lego play exhibit

So find your library on the list and go play!

Tacoma Public Library - Special events for kids and families!

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Tangled - FREE Movie at Tacoma Main Library

Tomorrow, on July 18th at 1pm at the Main Branch of the Tacoma Library, stop by to see a FREE movie, Tangled with the kids.  This movie is based on Rapunzel.  It was a hit at the theater, but if you are anything like me and don't go to the theater very often, then you missed it.  Catch it here, for FREE and maybe check out a book too. 

Click here for more details. 

Robot Garage, Museum of Flight

At the Swasey Public Library, 7001 Sixth Ave, on Saturday July 23rd at 11am, participants use robotics kits to explore the basic engineering required to build a successful terrestrial rover. For grades 6-12; registration required.

To register for this event and others like it, please visit our calendar