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Events & Programs
Information for Children's programs at Pierce County Library System
The Library offers a wide array of free programs for children and teens throughout the year, including special guest speakers and activities.
Calendar for Library Events - Find upcoming special events at your local branch.
June 21-Aug. 16 |
Kids! Fly into your Pierce County Library for summer reading adventure! Check out great books to read all summer, collect stickers, enter weekly drawings, win prizes and participate in fun, free programs. Catch the Reading Bug starts June 21 and runs through Aug. 16 at all Pierce County Libraries. |
Keep a reading log online or in a booklet, write your own book reviews and win fantastic prizes. Read more>>
Story Times & Library Clubs
| Story times are offered for the younger kids as 5 to 8 week sessions each Fall, Winter and early Spring. Storytimes feature book stories, fingerplays and songs in a group setting. Registration may be required. Read more >> |  |
| Library Clubs are offered for youth at several branches. Most meet monthly (some more frequently) to review books or anime movies, play games and discuss and have fun together.
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READ into spring
READ into spring! with Pierce County Library System and this year’s 75th Annual Daffodil Festival Princesses. Read more>>
Teen Contests
Our county-wide Teen Writing Contest, "Our Own Words", is very popular. Youth in grades 7-12 are eligible to submit their original short stories and poems during the contest period February 10 -March 22, 2008.
We Share a Story
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In November, 2007, children worldwide shared Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia, a folktale about cultural diversity and co-operation. After hearing or reading the story, children in grades K-6 in each country have participated in an international art project. In March, 2008, each participant received a Head, Body, Arms and Legs artwork packet decorated by children around the world. See pictures and read more>> |
Other Sections of our Web site for Youth.
Explorer Kid's Bookmobile - Our bookmobile designed just for kids. Scheduled stops are at locations other than branch libraries. See Explorer schedule >>
Kids
The Library System's web pages designed for school-aged kids. Includes age-appropriate book lists, web sites and information about the Library's kids clubs.
Teens
The Library System's web pages designed for teens and pre-teens. Includes selected book lists, web sites, information about the Library's teen clubs and teen-submitted art, writing and reviews.