Stories and Voices

Celebrate diverse Stories and Voices.

Celebrate the contributions, achievements and history of diverse groups through cultural stories and voices. Visit the Pierce County Library System for classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays celebrating different cultures throughout the year.

Hispanic and Latinx Stories and Voices

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From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, library locations across Pierce County will host a variety of programs and activities that celebrate the traditions, achievements and experiences of Hispanic and Latinx individuals. Highlights include:

A Bailar Cumbia: Dance Workshop

Learn new steps and cross-cultural history of this dance genre, led by the talented and powerful Adri “La Pollito.” Ages 9 and up. Registration required.

Saturday, Sept. 13, 2-3:30 p.m.
Tillicum Pierce County Library/Woodbrook Community Center,
14916 Washington Ave SW, Lakewood

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2-3:30 p.m.
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library
4424 Point Fosdick Drive

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2-3:30 p.m.
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library
10202 Gravelly Lake Drive SW

The Firsts: Latina Struggles in the United States

Join Maria Chávez for an exploration of the complicated challenges Latina professionals face. Ages 13 and up.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2-3 p.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library
15420 Meridian E.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2-3:30 p.m.
University Place Pierce County Library
3609 Market Place W., Suite 100

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Summit Pierce County Library
1116 Fryar Ave.

Lucha Libre Paper Mask

Learn about the Mexican popular sport Lucha Libre, by cutting, pasting, assembling and personalizing their own Lucha Libre mask with artist Amaranta Sandys. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Monday, Sept. 29: 4-5 p.m.

Fife Pierce County Library

6622 20th St. E.

Aztec Motif Sarafe Paper Art

Explore Aztec Anomal Motif designs inspired by Aztec symbols and textile traditions with artist Amaranta Sandys. Ages 6 and up. Registration required.

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Buckley Pierce County Library
123 S. River Ave.

Friday, Oct. 17, 1-2:30 p.m.
Sumner Pierce County Library
1116 Fryar Ave.

Mambo to Hip Hop with Annabel Quintero

Discover the music and dance that emerged from Afro-Indigenous artists of the Americas. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.

Friday, Oct. 3, 6-7:30 p.m.
Virtual Pierce County Library

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Steilacoom Pierce County Library
2950 Steilacoom Blvd.