In addition to the regular programs, special interest groups or smaller section gatherings of the Tacoma Branch meet regularly or occasionally. Non-members are welcome at these smaller group meeting, but we encourage membership for those who would like to attend these groups on a regular basis.
Check our pages Facebook or Instagram for current topics, books, or movies with dates and locations. You may email any of our section leaders for more details concerning these special interest group meetings or feel free to contact us at tacomabranchblast@gmail.com
Active interest groups for 2024-25:
Daytime Books:
When – meets on 4th Wed. each month, Sept. thru April except December. 12: 30 pm ; Objective – book discussion
Leader – Dolora
The 2024-25 reading list for Morning Book Group :
September 25, 2024 Cutting for Stone by Graham Verdhenses
October 23, 2024 Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
November 20, 2024 All You Have To Do is Call by Kerri Maher
January 22, 2025 Read one of the following biographies: Rulebreaker: the Life and Times of Barbara Walters by Susan Page; Full Disclosure Stormy Daniels; Shakespeare: the Man Who Pays the Rent. Judi Dench
February 26, 2025 Handyman by Linda Nichols
March 26, 2025. Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown
April 23, 2025. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.
Evening Literary Discussion
When – meets last Monday evening 6:30 pm each month, Sept. thru April except December at the UP Library
Objective – Book Discussion
Leader-Sue S.
2024-25 list: September 30, 2024. Triangle: The Fire that Changed America by David Drehle
October 28, 2024. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
February 24, 2025. Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki.
March 31, 2025. Frozen River by Ariel Lawson
April 28, 2025. West With Giraffes by Linda Rutledge
Contact us at tacomabranchblast@gmail.com for more information about the following:
Diggers & Delvers:
When – meets irregularly during the daytime
Objective – gardening with a passion often taking field trips to local gardens
Second Saturday at the Cinema (SS@C):
When – meets September – June, the second Saturday of each month
Objective – to enjoy a movie at a local theater and perhaps coffee afterwards
Paper Crafters:
When – Typically meets on the 2nd Thursday from 10:30-2:00 PM
Objective – to meet with others committed to creating with paper: scrapbooks, photo albums, other paper crafts.
Slow Food Group:
Objective – share good food and conversation
Genealogy and Family History:
Objective – explore family histories by using various resources. Meets most months at various places that support their mission.
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