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The Tumwater Library began in 1965 in a storefront library in the Southgate
Shopping Center. A new library, constructed adjacent to Tumwater City
Hall, opened in March 1995.
The Tumwater Library has:
- Books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers
and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
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Programs and events for children and adults.
- Computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office,
and online reference databases. One-hour computer sessions can be
reserved using the online reservation system or by calling the library.
- Free wireless Internet access in the library during regular open hours.
- A public meeting room that can be reserved for
community meetings and programs by calling the library.
Contact the library for information about the local
Library Board and the local
Friends group.
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Upcoming Library Events
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Mad Science's Betty Beetle’s "Ordinary" Day
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Friday July 25, 2008
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10:30 AM
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| With the silly but science-based antics of Mad Science, Betty Beetle and friends from the audience present a day in the lives of insects: how they get around, the different ways they see things and the ways they communicate and defend themselves. |
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Creepy Crawly Critters
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Monday July 28, 2008
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10:00 AM
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| Creep, crawl, flutter, buzz, and zoom into the library every Monday in July for buggy activities, information about bugs, and crafts. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
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Wacky Days!
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Tuesday July 29, 2008
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All Day
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| Find something wacky at the library each Tuesday from July 1 through July 29 and win a small prize. |
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Toddler Story Time
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Tuesday July 29, 2008
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10:30 AM
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| Programs include simple stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that children and adults can enjoy together. Adults must accompany toddlers. |
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Guitar Hero at the Library!
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Tuesday July 29, 2008
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2:00 PM
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| Game On! Guitar Hero rocks the library. Learn a new riff, cheer on other gamers, and meet people. GH expert or newbie, here's your chance to step up and perform. |
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Book Babies
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Wednesday July 30, 2008
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10:15 AM
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| Join in a program of short stories, songs, rhymes and knee bounces. Discover the joy of early language with your baby. Each baby must be accompanied by an adult lap. After the program, adults can visit while babies play with toys and sturdy books. |
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Bibliotopia
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Wednesday July 30, 2008
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6:30 PM
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Read an amazing book lately? Join in an evening of snacks and conversation about your literary finds. Expand your reading habits and discover exciting new works. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Tumwater Timberland Library.
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Preschool Story Time
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Thursday July 31, 2008
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10:30 AM
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| Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. |
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Buzz! Smack! Splat! The Dangerous Lives of Bugs!
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| Tumwater Timberland Library |
Thursday July 31, 2008
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6:30 PM
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| Bug zappers, fly swatters, roach motels, heavy books: It's not easy being a tiny bug. Spiders, roaches, rolly-pollys, fireflies and ants tell their slapstick stories through their noisy emissary, Charlie "The Noiseguy" Williams. |
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