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GIG HARBOR PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARYMay Events

Adult EventsGig Harbor Literary SocietyTues., May 1 @ 6-7:30 p.m.Harbor History Museum 4121 Harborview Dr. 98332

May’s selection is “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. Told through the thoughts of the family dog, Stein’s novel follows the affecting tale of Denny, a widower pet. Bring a snack to share for this potluck book discussion! Please RSVP to liz@harborhistorymuseum.org or 253-858-6722.

Adult Fiction Book GroupThurs., May 17 @ 2:30-4 p.m.May’s selection is “Vinegar Girl” by Anne Tyler, a present-day retelling of “The Taming of the Shrew.”

Adult Nonfiction Book GroupThurs., May 24 @ 7 p.m.Contact the library for more information.

El Grupo Spanish Talk TimeFridays @ 12:30-2 p.m.You’re invited to join in Spanish conversation with El Grupo.

Youth & Family EventsChess ClubChess Club is on break until Thurs., Sept. 6.

Tech ClassesBook a LibrarianMeet with a librarian to receive one-on-one assistance. Register for an appointment online at getsmart.pcls.us.

Story TimesStories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for children and caregivers.

Toddler Story TimeAges 2-3 years

Wed., May 2 @ 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story TimeAges 3-6 years

Wed., May 2 @ 11:30 a.m.

Family Story TimeFamilies with young children

Fri., May 4 @ 10:30 a.m.

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Programs and events are not affiliated with the school district.

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LIBRARY IS CLOSED:May 28 for Memorial Day

Friends of the Library Board MeetingMon., May 14 @ 1 p.m.Do you love your library? Join the Friends! The Friends Board meets monthly to discuss fundraising activities and other ways they can support the library. All Friends of the Library welcome. Join or renew your membership today!

Teen CouncilTues., May 15 @ 4-5 p.m.Are you between the ages of 12 and 18, like doing fun things, love your library and enjoy snacks? Join us each month for Teen Council, an opportunity for you to help shape your library! Bonus: Teen Council counts as volunteer hours.

Photo by Keith Vincent

Save the Date! Saturday, June 23Summer Reading Kick-Off and Author Festival

Broaden your perspectives with a book or filmAdult and Teen Fiction“The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir” by Thi Bui

“Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War”

by Karl Marlantes

“Fallen Angels” by Walter Dean Myers

Adult and Teen Nonfiction“Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War” by Steve Sheinkin

“The Vietnam War, 1945-1975” by New York Historical Society

“Vietnam War US & Allied Combat Equipments”

by Gordon L. Rottman

Feature Films and Documentaries“Last Days in Vietnam” “China Beach, Seasons 1-4”“The Fog of War”

Books for Children and Families“The Wall” by Eve Bunting

“All the Broken Pieces: A Novel in Verse”

by Ann E. Burg

“10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War”

by Philip Caputo

Peace MealsExplore perspectives on war with the documentary

“Peace Meals” where American and Vietnamese veterans and the next generation share their stories

over a meal. Continue the conversation following the film. Presented in partnership with KBTC.

Monday, May 7, 6:30-8 p.m.South Hill Pierce County Library15420 Meridian E., Puyallup • 253-548-3303

Thursday, May 17, 6:30-8 p.m. University Place Pierce County Library

3600 Market Place W., Suite 100 • 253-548-3307

“The Vietnam War”The new Ken Burns documentary, now showing on KBTC, has sparked new conversations about the U.S. involvement in this and other military conflicts.

Perspectives on WarMay 2018

Pierce CountyConversations

Get informed • Be empowered • Join the conversation

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