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History of Gig Harbor Pierce County Library
Highlights in the history of the Gig Harbor Library.
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May 1946 - In Gig Harbor, the Pierce County Library System opened its first branch.
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1960s - Gig Harbor Branch moved to a downtown building.
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February 1981 - Gig Harbor does not renew contract with Library System
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1981 - Library moves outside city limits to a 1,400 square foot storefront in Pt. Fosdick Square and is renamed Peninsula Library.
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1983 - Library space expanded to 3,600 square feet.
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1988 - Gig Harbor city annexed to Library System.
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April 1990 - Peninsula Library opens in 15,000 square foot building at 4424 Pt. Fosdick Dr NW, built with library district bond funds.
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2005 - Peninsula re-opens after remodel, with self-service check-out.
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April 2006 – Peninsula Library became first branch to install a Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing wireless Internet access for personal laptops.
