Enjoy crafts, music and holiday traditions with Pierce County Library System

PIERCE COUNTY, Washington –Take some time to create and celebrate this holiday season with free, fun events for adults and teens from the Pierce County Library System.

Events include:

Holiday Make and Take
Bring some creativity and make a holiday craft.
Thursday, Dec. 5 @ 6-8 p.m., Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave.
Solo Harp with Susan W. Haas
Enjoy the seasonal music of harpist Susan W. Haas.
Thursday, Dec. 5, noon-2 p.m., Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W.
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m., South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Puyallup
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 4-6 p.m., University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100
Thursday, Dec. 12, 4-6 p.m., Steilacoom Pierce County Library, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd.

The Dickens Carolers
Hear The Dickens Carolers quartet as they sing holiday classic and contemporary songs in Victorian dress.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E.
Saturday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E.

Holiday Calligraphy Class
Learn fun and versatile Narnonian lettering to add a personal touch to holiday cards and projects. Supplies provided.
Monday, Dec. 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Tillicum Pierce County Library, 14916 Washington Ave. S.W., Lakewood

Night Winter Rocks: Rock Painting
Join Dazed and Reused Art Studio to create a starry night winter scene with painted rocks. For adults and teens. Registration required at calendar.piercecountylibrary.org/events.
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., Fife Pierce County Library, 6622 20th St. E.

Tapestry Singers Choir Holiday Performance
Enjoy a free holiday concert in the University Place Civic and Library Building Atrium.
Sunday, Dec. 15, 2-3 p.m., University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100

A Pioneer Christmas: Traditions Across America
Watch as historical performer Tames Alan presents various traditional celebrations of the Christmas season as they might be found across the country during the latter part of the 19th century.
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100

Be sure to pick up a book or holiday movie while at the library to help relax and reduce stress from the holidays.

Visit www.piercecountylibrary.org for more holiday resources and events to enjoy.


Contact: Mary Getchell, Marketing and Communications Director
Office: 253-548-3428; cell: 253-229-4477


About Pierce County Library System
The nationally acclaimed Pierce County Library System serves 603,000 people throughout Pierce County with 20 libraries and online services. The system is the fourth largest in the state and is funded primarily through property taxes. People may choose from 1.1 million books, e-books, audiobooks, movies and other materials. Pierce County Library is committed to directing services in three primary areas: learning, enjoyment and community connection. Its services and programs spark success for Pierce County residents. More than 2 million people visit Pierce County Libraries each year. The Library provides services and programs directly to people in adult care facilities or who are homebound, and to children in child care centers and schools. Pierce County Libraries are located at Anderson Island, Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Lakewood, Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, Pierce County Library Administrative Center, South Hill, Steilacoom, Summit, Sumner, Tillicum and University Place. Pierce County Library is an independent municipal corporation and operates as a junior taxing district.
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