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Upcoming Future Events

All Events are at King's Books, Unless Otherwise Noted

 

August 17  *  7 pm.  Banned Book Club.

At Tempest Lounge, 913 MLK Way, Tacoma

Join this offensive book club reading books that have been banned or challenged.  August's selection is Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes, books available for purchase at King's Books  Come join the discussion!  We meet the third Tuesday of every month at Tempest Lounge. Note: Must be 21 to go to Tempest or accompanied by an adult. Call 253.272.4904 or email sweet pea for more information. For a list of the most frequently challenged books of 2009, click here. To view books previously read, click here.  

 

 

August 18  *  6:30 - 9:30 pm.  Scrabble Rousers!

Calling Word Nerds and Failed Poets! Get ready for a  Bad Poetry edition of Scrabble Rousers, a competition suitable for all levels! Participants establish their own skill level: beginner, intermediate, or expert. People are paired off to battle it out in two successive, exceedingly fun games. Entrance fee is $10 per person with proceeds directly benefiting the Tacoma Community House Student Scholarship Fund, which assists students as they transfer from TCH to community college. Tacoma Community House is an 100 year old nonprofit that provides a variety of services to the community, including adult education, bilingual job assistance, and youth programming.

 

 

August 20  *  7 pm.  Talk on The City Repair Project.

Sustainable Tacoma-Pierce presents on ongoing series of open-to-the-public presentations in conjunction with their Tacoma Permaculture Design Course.  This talk features Matt Bibeau talking about "Inspiration from Portland's City Repair Project". The City Repair Project was born from the desire of urban dwellers to transform their environment, turning street intersections into community spaces, and thereby spawning a nation-wide movement in beautifully inspiring ‘placemaking’. Come learn about City Repair’s amazing story and ongoing projects. Matt Bibeau will share about City Repair and also the story of his home, Tryon Life Community Farm. TLC Farm won attention for teaming urban farmers, natural builders, and community networks up against corporate development...and winning.  Cost is a sliding scale $10 - $5, although students in the Course pay no extra fee.

218 St. Helens Ave.
Tacoma, Washington 98402
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272.8801

877.529.9525 (toll free)

253.272.2022 (fax)

books@kingsbookstore.com


 

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Open Daily    10 am - 6 pm

except

Tuesdays       10 am - 5 pm

Open later for Events


 

September 8  *  7 pmA Force More Powerful Film Showing.
Veterans For Peace will show A Force More Powerful (2000).  This docume
ntary explores one of the 20th century's most important but least understood stories: how nonviolent power has overcome oppression and authoritarian rule all over the world.


Veterans For Peace is a national organization with chapters around the country, including Tacoma. They draw on their personal experiences and perspective gained as veterans to raise public awareness of the true costs and consequences of militarism and war - and to seek, and encourage, the search for peaceful, effective alternatives to war.

 

 

 

September 9  *  7 pm.  Craft Night: Fused Silk Design!

Tacoma Is For Lovers presents Craft Night! Each month features an artist introducing a new craft. This month features Miki Hayes teaching Silk Fusion!  This process creates a sheet of fabric that can be sewn, used as decorative paper, or sculpted into other designs.  After separating strands of silk, one can interlace the fibers on a screen, dampen them, and add a fabric medium to set the work.  Participants can bring small, thin, flat materials to work into their piece (flower petals, parts of feathers, etc) or use the ones provided.  The $20 fee covers materials, plus a small donation to TIFL and King's Books.  Please pre-register with sweet pea as class size is limited.  

Tacoma Is For Lovers is a community-based organization which annually produces an Artist Craft Fair which promotes the visibility of local artists and encourages reuse, intentionality, sustainability and high craft.

 

 

September 10  *  7 pm.  Distinguished Writer Series and Open Mic.

This monthly event features a Distinguished Writer and an Open Mic for poets.  This month features poet Justen Ahren, followed by an Open Mic open to all poets.  Sign-up is at 6:30 pm.  Admission is free.  The event occurs monthly the second Friday of every month at King's Books. Sponsored by the Puget Sound Poetry Connection and the Tacoma Arts Commission.

 

Justen Ahren lives on Martha's Vineyard, a small island off the coast of Massachusetts.  He runs a poetry reading series, teaches poetry, and is founder and director of the Martha's Vineyard Writers Residency.  For the past several winters he has been traveling to and writing in Latin America. These travels have greatly influenced his current collection of poetry, Gone. Justen received his MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College, Boston. 

 

 

 

September 13  *  7 pm.  Graphic Novel Book Club.

At 1022 South, 1022 S J St, Tacoma

Join this book club perfect for people just starting to read graphic novels or confirmed geeks. September's book is The Girl from H.O.P.P.E.R.S. by Jaime Hernandez, books available for purchase at King's Books.  Come join us! We meet the second Monday of every month at 1022 South, Hilltop's book-themed cocktail lounge. Note: Must be 21 to go to 1022 South. Email sweet pea or call 253.627.8588 for more information. To view books previously read, click here.  If you're on Facebook, join our group!  

 

 

September 21  *  7 pm.  Banned Book Club.

At Tempest Lounge, 913 MLK Way, Tacoma

Join this pornographic book club reading books that have been banned or challenged.  September's selection is Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld, books available for purchase at King's Books  Come join the discussion!  We meet the third Tuesday of every month at Tempest Lounge. Note: Must be 21 to go to Tempest or accompanied by an adult. Call 253.272.4904 or email sweet pea for more information. For a list of the most frequently challenged books of 2009, click here. To view books previously read, click here.  

 

 

 

 

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