Jun. 13, 2011 at 2:59pm Summer Reading registration is going on now!

School is almost out!  For us here at the Puyallup Public Library that means SUMMER READING!!!!! Read more

Dec. 29, 2010 at 4:21pm New storytime session starts up

Next week the Winter-Spring session of storytimes starts up!  We did a lot of changes for this new session so be sure to double check the time and date for the storytime(s) you want to attend with the little ones in your life.  Read more

Nov. 16, 2010 at 2:41pm Scarlet the therapy dog is coming

Need a good excuse to get your child to practice reading aloud?  Well then, the Puyallup Public Library has your solution! Read more

Nov. 10, 2010 at 2:44pm Come join the game!

Playing games is fun. People of all ages play games.  Games are not just for kids.  Whether it is board games, computer games, role playing games, tabletop miniature games, or card games, games are played around the world.  Games are loved for the challenge they provide.  Games are enjoyed for the social interactions they bring.  On Saturday, November 13, from 2 to 4 pm, the Puyallup Public Library hosts its very own gaming party.  Read more

Oct. 19, 2010 at 10:22am Family fun pre-Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and believe it or not, the Puyallup Public Library is a great place to come for some fun the day before Halloween.  Check out this fun for the whole family in and around your library on Saturday, October 30: Read more

Oct. 13, 2010 at 10:21am Baby/Toddler Communications

Sign language is a wonderful tool for communicating with babies and toddlers.  These little bugaboos are not yet talking but they have a need to tell you their wants and desires.  On Wednesday, October 20 at 10:30 am, the Puyallup Public Library invites you to come learn some Sign Play: Using Sign Language to Communicate With the Little Ones in Your Life.  A one hour workshop for parents and caregiviers of any type with children ages 0 to 36 months.  Read more

Jul. 28, 2010 at 4:44pm A children's author comes to talk

The process of writing can be difficult for children and adults.  But it can also be fun and rewarding.  Author Chellis Jensen comes to the library on Friday, July 30 at 3 pm to talk about her book Mrs. Annathena Gilly Gully from Puddle Rumple Tilly Willy.  Read more

Jul. 13, 2010 at 1:12pm Bubbles

Bubbles, bubbles floating everywhere.  Bubbles floating above my nose and toes. Read more

Jul. 7, 2010 at 4:46pm Cool beachware for your summertime fun!

Coming up on Friday, July 9, we want you to spruce up your summertime garb.  You don't want your beachwear to look plain.  You want designer wear, designed and decorated by yourself! Read more

Jun. 28, 2010 at 6:04pm Drawing a 3-dimensional fishbowl

Summer reading is off to a roaring good start!  Hundreds of children are already sign up to read 10 or more hours before school starts up.  Over one hundred children attended our Pirate Party or Chalk the Walk summer reading events last week.  And there is still so much more to do... Read more

Jun. 7, 2010 at 6:16pm Get cool with a Fan!

Are you thinking about coming to downtown Puyallup on Friday, June 18?  Are you thinking about taking a look at what the Meeker Days folks have in store for you?  Then don't forget to stop by the Puyallup Public Library while you are in the area.  All day while the library is open (Friday, June 18 from 10 am to 5 pm) you can come in to get cooled off and make your own fancy fan.  Walk around the boothes with a paper fan showing your artistic style.  Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome.  No previous art experience required.  Read more

Apr. 23, 2010 at 12:42pm Signing at Storytime

Today's storytime for little ones (ages 0-24 months) had a little extra surprise. Ruth Briggs joined us, and introduced some basic sign language.  She also talked about how signing with young children helps them express themselves before they can talk, and that decreases frustration.  We laughed as we incorporated some signs into the stories and songs.  What a great combination: we had books, music, sign language, colors and numbers all working together to reinforce language development!  There's only one week left of this session, and I'm already looking forward to more storytimes this summer.  Read more

Mar. 22, 2010 at 4:58pm Rocket science is fun!

Blast off to the library for a fun science program all about rocketry.  Read more

Mar. 1, 2010 at 2:10pm Get inspired by the Celts!

On March 13 the Puyallup Main Street Association kicks off another Celtic Faire (see http://www.puyallupmainstreet.com/celticfaire.html for full information), and the Puyallup Public Library will host a craft table to honor the Celtic spirit.  Read more

Feb. 5, 2010 at 2:24pm Drum Up Some Fun

I was at a storytelling workshop once when the person in front started tossing (well, PASSing) drums out into the audience until everyone in the room had one.  Then he got us all beating rhythms, and laughing, and just having fun with the sounds we were creating.  Now, this was nearly twenty years ago, and I still remember how much fun it was.  So I thought it would be great to have that same person come to the Puyallup Public Library. 

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Jan. 7, 2010 at 4:25pm Let's make stomp rockets!

On Wednesday, January 20th the Library will be hosting a true family program, it is our Star Party!  Once again the Tacoma Astronomical Society will be coming to the Library to help you make stomp rockets and view stars through telescopes (weather permitting).  Read more

Dec. 30, 2009 at 1:27pm Fun evening storytime!

Is your child too old for the Preschool Storytime?  Can't make it to the Thursday or Friday morning storytimes?  Want to learn a little Spanish?  Then the storytime on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 is perfect for you! Read more

Dec. 26, 2009 at 2:32pm Live birds @ your library!

Come see some real live birds at the libray when Ashley's Avian Antics comes on Saturday, January 2 at 1 pm. 

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Dec. 9, 2009 at 4:28pm Science Illuminated... for kids!

Want something to do while school is on break?  Want your children to do something entertaining and educational?  Want something that is free?  Then come to the library for one of our science programs!  Afterwards, check out a science book and learn even more about the fascinating and varied world of science. Read more

Nov. 16, 2009 at 4:09pm Author visit on November 17

Come meet Settle writer Matthew Amster-Burtun, author of the book Hungry Monkey: A Food-Loving Father's Quest to Raise an Adventurous Eater.

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Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:11pm Come have fun on National Gaming Day!

Games for big kids, little kids, and kids in between.  Games for teens, games for tweens, and even some games for adults to join in.  That is the fun of National Gaming Day! Read more

Oct. 29, 2009 at 4:30pm Upcoming magic workshop for kids!

Coming up on November 9th children (ages 5 to 12 years old) can join Magician Louie Foxx for a FREE magic workshop.  Read more

Oct. 7, 2009 at 2:15pm The art of 3-dimensional drawing

Add a little perspective to your drawings.  Some simple three-dimensional drawings will do the trick.  Read more

Sep. 28, 2009 at 2:41pm Fall Storytimes 2009

The line up of fall storytimes begins this week.  We invite families with children from babies on up to come in and join the fun! Read more