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2023 News Releases
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
2021 News Releases
Dec. 1, 2021 – Pierce County Library System Board conducts final public hearing for 2022 budget
Nov. 5, 2021 – Pierce County Library System Board conducts first public hearing for 2022 budget
Nov. 2, 2021 – New service from Pierce County Library System – free online videos
Oct. 8, 2021 – Pierce County Library Board discusses 2022 work plan and director recruitment
Sept. 23, 2022 – Pierce County Library Board holds special meeting to recruit executive director
Sept. 8, 2021 – Pierce County Library System Executive Director Georgia Lomax retiring
Sept. 2, 2021 – Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses work plan and budget for 2022
Sept. 1, 2021 – Pierce County Library System takes classes and events outdoors
Aug. 30, 2021 – Tools from Pierce County Library System help students start the school year off right
Aug. 5, 2021 – Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses 2022 planning and more
Aug. 4, 2021 – Community leaders join the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees
July 8, 2021 – Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses reopening libraries and more
July 5, 2021 – Teen creativity shines in Pierce County Library System’s art contest
June 8, 2021 – Pierce County Library System reopening for in-building services
June 7, 2021 – Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses reopening plans and more
June 2, 2021 – Color the world with reading this summer
May 6, 2021 – Pierce County Library System’s Board proclaims 75 years of service
April 15, 2021 – Pierce County Library System thanks community for 75 years of service
April 8, 2021 – Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses trustee vacancy and other issues
April 1, 2021 – Help guide valued services at the Pierce County Library System
March 4, 2021 – Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses technology plan and other issues
Feb. 22, 2021 – Lakewood Pierce County Library reopening with limited technology services
Feb. 9, 2021 – Enjoy books with the Pierce County Library’s Spring into Reading Challenge
Feb. 4, 2021 – Library Board reviews diversity, equity and inclusion work and other issues
Feb. 1, 2021 – Get the technology skills, winning resume and get hired with Library services
Jan. 19, 2021 – Pierce County Library celebrates 25 years of teen’s art and writing contest
Jan. 8, 2021 – Library Board discusses diversity, equity and inclusion and other issues