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2024 News Releases
Oct. 3, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board will discuss the 2025 budget and other topics
Sept. 23, 2024 – Find enjoyment this autumn season at the Pierce County Library System
Sept. 17, 2024 – South Hill Pierce County Library closed Sept. 23-27 for door replacement
Sept. 6, 2024 – Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library to open Thursday, Sept. 12
Sept. 5, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board continues funding discussion and other topics
Sept. 3, 2024 – Pierce County Library’s Tools for Students set students for success
Aug. 20, 2024 – Celebrate and explore Latin culture at the Pierce County Library System
Aug. 19, 2024 – Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day
Aug. 16, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board meets in a study session for funding overview
Aug. 15, 2024 – Local leader appointed to the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees
Aug. 12, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board sees new Sumner Library progress and other topics
July 3, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board hears update on strategic plan and other topics
June 25, 2024 – Pierce County Library System closed Thursday, July 4, Independence Day
June 10, 2024 – Enjoy a Summer of Stories at the Pierce County Library System
June 7, 2024 – Pierce County Library System closed Wednesday, June 19, Juneteenth
June 6, 2024 – Pierce County Libary Board continues financial oversight training and addresses other topics
June 5, 2024 – Seed libraries available at select Pierce County Library System locations
May 29, 2024 – Commemorate Pride month in June at the Pierce County Library System
May 13, 2024 – Pierce County Library System closed Monday, May 27, Memorial Day
May 1, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board discusses Lakewood Library, policies, and other topics
April 19, 2024 – Discover the cultures of Asia, Pacific Islands in May at the Pierce County Library
April 9, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board studies long-term plans for Lakewood Libraries
April 4, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board discusses Lakewood Library and other topics
March 29, 2024 – Pierce County Library System closed Thursday, April 11, Staff In-Service Day
March 28, 2024 – Read with Daffodil Princesses at Pierce County Libraries
March 7, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board to get financial oversight training and conduct other business
March 6, 2024 – Help serve Pierce County — Apply to be a Pierce County Library Board of Trustee
Feb. 29, 2024 – Pierce County Library System’s commitment to early literacy and inclusion
Feb. 22, 2024 – Be inspired by women’s stories and voices in March at the Pierce County Library
Feb. 15, 2024 – The Pierce County Library System needs to know what’s important to residents
Feb. 13, 2024 – Pierce County Library System unveils new classes and events for all ages
Feb. 8, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board holds public records hearing and does other business
Feb. 7, 2024 – Listen to Black stories and voices with Pierce County Library
Feb. 5, 2024 – Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Feb. 19, Presidents Day
Jan. 10, 2024 – Make new friends in the New Year at a unique event at the University Place Library
Jan. 8, 2024 – UPDATED: Pierce County Library Board reviews policies and conducts other business
Jan. 4, 2024 – Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 3, 2024 – Pierce County Library Board reviews policies and conducts other business
2023 News Releases
Dec. 18, 2023 – Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day
Dec. 12, 2023 – Pierce County Library System adds free digital comics, graphic novels and manga
Dec. 11, 2023 – The Pierce County Library System closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas
Dec. 7, 2023 – Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees holds second hearing for 2024 budget
Nov. 14, 2023 – Pierce County Library System closed Nov. 23-24 for Thanksgiving
Nov. 1, 2023 – Pierce County Library System Board holds first public hearing for 2024 budget
Oct. 27, 2023 – Pierce County Library System closed Saturday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day
Oct. 4, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board to address budget, work plan and other issues
Sept. 13, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board of Trustees hold study session for budget planning
Sept. 7, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board to learn about Open Public Meetings Act
Sept. 5, 2023 – Set students up for success with help from the Pierce County Library System
Aug. 21, 2023 – Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Sept. 4, Labor Day
July 31, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board to learn about First Amendment in virtual spaces
July 5, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board to discuss bylaws and other topics at July meeting
June 20, 2023 – Pierce County Library System closed Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day
June 14, 2023 – Learn more about a new Sumner Pierce County Library at open houses
June 9, 2023 – Congratulations to talented Pierce County Library card design contest winners
June 8, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board to review board policies and discuss other topics
June 6, 2023 – Pierce County Library System closed Monday, June 19, Juneteenth
June 5, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board study session about the First Amendment in libraries
June 2, 2023 – Calling “for or “against” committee members for Sumner Library ballot measure
June 1, 2023 – All together now for Summer Reading at the Pierce County Library System
May 17, 2023 – Voting begins for next Pierce County Library card designed by kids and teens
May 11, 2023 – Congratulations to Pierce County’s talented teen artists, writers and photographers
May 3, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board of Trustees to learn about library policies and more
April 21, 2023 – Calling “for” or “against” committee members for Sumner Library ballot measure
April 13, 2023 – Read with Daffodil Princesses at Pierce County Libraries
April 4, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board to discuss removing fines and other topics
April 3, 2023 – Calling creative kids to design next Pierce County Library System card
March 21, 2023 – New Sumner Pierce County Library headed for August primary election
March 1, 2023 – Library Board to discuss Sumner Library and other topics
Feb. 15, 2023 – Councilmember Hitchen hosts event about Lakewood Library
Feb. 13, 2023 – Humane Society, Pierce County Library create kinder pet world
Feb. 7, 2023 – Library Board and City Council discuss Sumner Pierce County Library
Feb. 6, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board to discuss work plan and other topics
Jan. 23, 2023 – Create, publish and win prizes in the Pierce County Library’s teen contest
Jan. 5, 2023 – Pierce County Library Board to discuss Sumner Library at monthly meeting
Jan. 3, 2023 – What does the community want for their new Sumner Pierce County Library?
2022 News Releases
Dec. 7, 2022 – Pierce County Library System Board to hold final public hearing for 2023 budget
Dec. 5, 2022 – Rescheduled Pierce County Library Board’s study session for Lakewood Libraries
Nov. 28, 2022 – Library System Board holds study session about Lakewood Pierce County Libraries
Nov. 7, 2022 – Pierce County Library System Board to hold first public hearing for 2023 budget
Oct. 31, 2022 – Bonney Lake Pierce County Library closed Nov. 13-27 for building updates
Oct. 21, 2022 – Community advisory committee discusses values for libraries in Lakewood
Oct. 18, 2022 – Lakewood Pierce county Library to serve community in interim location
Oct. 12, 2022 – Pierce County Library System offers Autism-Ready story times
Oct. 6, 2022 – Pierce County Library System Board to proclaim Friends of Libraries Week
Sept. 30, 2022 – Community advisory committee evaluates cost scenarios for libraries in Lakewood
Sept. 21, 2022 – Pierce County Library Board to hold special meeting regarding Lakewood Library
Sept. 12, 2022 – Pierce County Library System Board to discuss policy updates and other issues
Sept. 7, 2022 – Meet Pierce County Library System Executive Director Gretchen Caserotti
Sept. 2, 2022 – Community advisory committee discusses providing library services in Lakewood
Sept. 1, 2022 – Tools from Pierce County Library offer homework help and more for students
Aug. 4, 2022 – Library Board to discuss Lakewood Library, policies and other issues
Aug. 2, 2022 – How to provide quality library services in Lakewood?
July 28, 2022 – Pierce County Library Board to discuss lease for temporary Lakewood Library
July 8, 2022 – Pierce County Library System’s Board to discuss Lakewood Library update and other issues
June 13, 2022 – Pierce County Library System’s art contest shines spotlight on teen talent
Jun 8, 2022 – Read Beyond the Beaten Path with Summer Reading at the Pierce County Library
June 7, 2022 – Pierce County Library System’s Board to discuss 2023 budget and other issues
May 10, 2022 – Pierce County Library’s Board to discuss Lakewood Library and other issues
May 9, 2022 – Lakewood Pierce County Library closing and moving to short-term location
April 20, 2022 – Help plan the future for Lakewood and Tillicum Pierce County Libraries
April 8, 2022 – Pierce County Library’s Board to discuss intellectual freedom and other issues
March 23, 2022 – Pierce County Library Board selects Gretchen Caserottie as executive director
March 7, 2022 – Pierce County Library’s Board of Trustees reviews audit updates and other issues
March 4, 2022 – Learn more about and meet the Pierce County Library executive director finalists
Feb. 22, 2022 – Meet the Pierce County Library System executive director finalists
Feb. 3, 2022 – Pierce County Library Board discusses eliminating fines and fees and other issues
Feb. 2, 2022 – Local leader appointed to the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees
Feb. 1. 2022 – Get the skills to get a new job with services from the Pierce County Library System
Jan. 24, 2022 – Teens called to show creativity in Pierce County Library’s art and writing contest
Jan. 13, 2022 – Pierce County checks out 1.9 million e-books and audiobooks from the Pierce County Library System
Jan. 7, 2022 – Pierce County Library System Board discusses 2022 work plan and other issues
