Washington Relay TTY 711 piercecountylibrary.org Gig Harbor Pierce County Library 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W. 98335 • 253-548-3305 Donations from Friends of the Gig Harbor Library help support library services. GIG HARBOR PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY May Events Adult Events Gig Harbor Literary Society Tues., 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 [email protected] or 253-858-6722. Adult Fiction Book Group Thurs., 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 Group Thurs., May 24 @ 7 p.m. Contact the library for more information. El Grupo Spanish Talk Time Fridays @ 12:30-2 p.m. You’re invited to join in Spanish conversation with El Grupo. Youth & Family Events Chess Club Chess Club is on break until Thurs., Sept. 6. Tech Classes Book a Librarian Meet with a librarian to receive one-on-one assistance. Register for an appointment online at getsmart.pcls.us. Story Times Stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for children and caregivers. Toddler Story Time Ages 2-3 years Wed., May 2 @ 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time Ages 3-6 years Wed., May 2 @ 11:30 a.m. Family Story Time Families with young children Fri., May 4 @ 10:30 a.m. 2018 Programs and events are not affiliated with the school district. 4/18 (250/2) LIBRARY IS CLOSED: May 28 for Memorial Day Friends of the Library Board Meeting Mon., 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 Council Tues., 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 23 Summer Reading Kick-Off and Author Festival Broaden your perspectives with a book or film Adult 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 Meals Explore 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 Library 15420 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 War May 2018 Pierce County Conversations Get informed • Be empowered • Join the conversation