Library Catalog My Account Contact Us Main Website Any Field Title Author Subject Publisher Genre Series ISBN ISSN Register to attend online 17 Seats Remaining Facebook Twitter Email Hip Hop and It Don't Stop A Humanities Washington Speaker's Bureau Event Thursday, December 02 5:00pm - 6:00pm Add to Calendar Virtual Pierce County Library Virtual Room 1 Join artist and activist King Khazm as he explores the art, history, philosophy, and ethics of hip-hop. Hip-hop culture and its founding principles are often misunderstood due to its commodification and exploitation by corporate interests and mainstream media. Few know its humble roots as a tool to unify, uplift, and amplify voices, particularly for youth of color. Join artist and activist King Khazm as he explores the art, history, philosophy, and ethics of hip-hop—an international phenomenon and billion-dollar industry whose legacy is centered in community empowerment, cultural exchange, and resilience. Khazm shows how hip-hop is much more than just a genre of music; it has the capacity to challenge the status quo, address systemic oppression, and provide opportunities for the development of life skills, civic engagement, and global connections. Khazm “King Khazm” Kogita (he/him) is a multifaceted artist, producer, and community organizer. He has been engaged in art and community service for over 25 years. He is the executive director of 206 Zulu and serves on several boards including 4Culture, the Seattle Disability Commission, and The Here & Now Project. AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Adults (18+) | EVENT TYPE: | Author event | Virtual Pierce County Library webref@piercecountylibrary.org Phone: 253-548-3300 Hours Mon, Nov 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM Tue, Nov 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM Wed, Dec 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM Thu, Dec 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM Fri, Dec 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM Sat, Dec 04 11:00AM to 3:00PM Sun, Dec 05 Closed previous this week next About The Branch Upcoming events All Things Medicare - Virtual Information Session Thu, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm Virtual Room 2 Turning age 65 soon? Want to know more about Medicare? Bring your questions to this presentation by Sound Outreach and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA). Registration is now closed Parkland/Spanaway Virtual Teen Council Thu, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual Room 3 Join us at Teen Council to play some games, meet local teens, & help plan library activities! All youth ages 13 to 19 are welcome to attend the weekly meetings. Register South Hill Virtual Teen Advisory Board Thu, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 4 The South Hill Library Teen Advisory Board is now online! Hang out with other teens virtually and share ideas, work on projects, and plan events. Open to youth ages 13-18 Register Virtual University Place Teen Council Thu, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm Virtual Room 2 Play games, make friends and help steer your library's teen programs, all without putting on your shoes! Open to teens ages 13 -18. Register STEAM Creations and Games - A Virtual Interactive STEAM Program for Kids Thu, Dec 02, 4:10pm - 5:10pm Virtual Room 3 A time for kids ages 5-10 to get together on Zoom to create STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) masterpieces and play games. Parents and caregivers welcome! Registration is now closed Hip Hop and It Don't Stop - A Humanities Washington Speaker's Bureau Event Thu, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm Virtual Room 1 Join artist and activist King Khazm as he explores the art, history, philosophy, and ethics of hip-hop. Register Virtual Talk Time - English conversation for ESL learners Thu, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Room 4 Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners. Register Virtual Family Story Time with Miss Brandi and Miss Kari Fri, Dec 03, 9:45am - 10:45am Virtual Room 1 Stories, activities, rhymes, and singing for the whole family. Story time starts at 9:45am and is followed with a stay and play time until 10:45am. Register Summit Virtual Teen Council Fri, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 2 Join Teen Council to meet other teens, play games, plan fun events and work on library projects virtually! Open to ages 13-18. Register The Percy Jackson Fan Challenge - Hosted by the Summit Teen Council Fri, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 1 For Percy Jackson fans: join the Summit Teen Council for Kahoot trivia, an Olympian craft and more. Register Cooking Kids - Snacks and Crafts Fri, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 3 Join us this December to make some tasty no bake snacks and then enjoy the snack while we make a winter themed craft! Register Arts and Crafts for Kids! - Drawing by Touch! Sat, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Room 3 Learn new things and have fun while creating art and craft projects each week from home in this online interactive art program for kids Register Artist Q&A with Rose Metting - On @pclteens IG Live Sat, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Freelance artist Rose Metting of Olympia talks about pursuing art, challenging yourself with new work, and promoting your work. Move to Learn - A Virtual Story Time with Singing, Dancing and Stretching Mon, Dec 06, 11:00am - 11:45am Virtual Room 4 Learn about numbers, shapes and patterns while dancing, playing, and stretching together in Zoom! Register Preschool Adventure Time - ABC Show and Tell Tue, Dec 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm Virtual Room 1 Join with your preschooler as they get a chance to share and show off some of their favorite things while also learning about the alphabet. Register Tween Escape Club - Work together to make digital Escape Rooms Tue, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Room 4 Tweens work together over many weeks to create digital Escape Rooms. When the Escape Rooms are complete we make them available to the Pierce County Library community to enjoy! Register Gig Harbor Literary Society - House Lessons: Renovating a Life by Erica Bauermeister Tue, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Room 1 Join us to the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a variety of fiction and nonfiction based in and around the beautiful Pacific Northwest and Pacific Rim, or written by local authors. Register Joyful Math - Virtual Story Time with Rebecca and Catherine Wed, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:10am Virtual Room 1 Join us for a joyful time of stories, songs, movement and Early Learning Math activity ideas. Ages 3-6. Register Bonney Lake/Sumner Virtual Teen Council - ...with Katie and Kit! Wed, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 3 Join us at Virtual Teen Council, play games, make friends, share ideas & help plan library activities! All youth ages 13 to 19 are welcome. Meetings happen on the second and fourth Wednesday monthly. Register Lit Lounge - What are you reading and watching? Wed, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 4 Pierce County library staff share casual conversation about what they are reading and watching. Join in! Share and receive suggestions from your community and library staff. Register Fantastic Tales Book Club Wed, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 1 Calling all elementary kids! Join Miss Brandi for Fantastic Tales on Zoom! We will vote for our books, read them together, and talk about them! You do NOT need a copy of the book to participate. Register Story Hour(ish) presents Holiday Story Time - A story time for grown-ups Wed, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Room 3 This week will feature a variety of winter and holiday tales by Joan Acocella, Italo Calvino, Tatyana Tolstaya, Amy Tan, and Truman Capote. Register Parkland/Spanaway Virtual Teen Council Thu, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual Room 3 Join us at Teen Council to play some games, meet local teens, & help plan library activities! All youth ages 13 to 19 are welcome to attend the weekly meetings. Register Virtual University Place Teen Council Thu, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm Virtual Room 2 Play games, make friends and help steer your library's teen programs, all without putting on your shoes! Open to teens ages 13 -18. Register STEAM Creations and Games - A Virtual Interactive STEAM Program for Kids Thu, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Room 1 A time for kids ages 5-10 to get together on Zoom to create STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) masterpieces and play games. Parents and caregivers welcome! Register Virtual Talk Time - English conversation for ESL learners Thu, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Room 4 Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners. Register Virtual Family Story Time with Miss Brandi and Miss Kari Fri, Dec 10, 9:45am - 10:45am Virtual Room 1 Stories, activities, rhymes, and singing for the whole family. Story time starts at 9:45am and is followed with a stay and play time until 10:45am. Register Summit Virtual Teen Council Fri, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 2 Join Teen Council to meet other teens, play games, plan fun events and work on library projects virtually! Open to ages 13-18. Register Cooking Kids - Snacks and Crafts Fri, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 3 Join us this December to make some tasty no bake snacks and then enjoy the snack while we make a winter themed craft! Register How to Tell Stories to Children - with Joseph Sarosy and Silke Rose West Sat, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:01pm Virtual Room 2 Build strong relationships with the children in your life and awaken the storyteller within! Register Wild Survivors - with Northwest Trek Wildlife Park! Sat, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual Room 1 Discover what it really takes to survive in the wild, and explore the many different physical and behavioral features animals have to not only help them survive, but to thrive in their habitats! Register Virtual Arts and Crafts (for kids!) - Corn Syrup Painting Sat, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Room 3 Learn new things and have fun while creating art and craft projects each week from home in this online interactive art program for kids. Register Move to Learn - A Virtual Story Time with Singing, Dancing and Stretching Mon, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:45am Virtual Room 4 Learn about numbers, shapes and patterns while dancing, playing, and stretching together in Zoom! Register Preschool Adventure Time - ABC Show and Tell Tue, Dec 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm Virtual Room 1 Join with your preschooler as they get a chance to share and show off some of their favorite things while also learning about the alphabet. Register B-I-N-G-O! - A virtual game for all ages Tue, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Room 1 A fun-filled afternoon of bingo on Zoom! Register Tween Escape Club - Work together to make digital Escape Rooms Tue, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Room 4 Tweens work together over many weeks to create digital Escape Rooms. When the Escape Rooms are complete we make them available to the Pierce County Library community to enjoy! Register Joyful Math - Virtual Story Time with Rebecca and Catherine Wed, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:10am Virtual Room 1 Join us for a joyful time of stories, songs, movement and Early Learning Math activity ideas. Ages 3-6. Register At Home Upcycling for the Holidays - Make decorations or gifts with materials you already have! Wed, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Room 3 Join Papercraft Expert Emily Mallory and learn how to reuse old items to create collage greeting cards, snowflakes, and other works of art. Bring ribbons, old cards, paper, tape, bows and the like. Register Fantastic Tales Book Club Wed, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 1 Calling all elementary kids! Join Miss Brandi for Fantastic Tales on Zoom! We will vote for our books, read them together, and talk about them! You do NOT need a copy of the book to participate. Register Noveltea Book Group Thu, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 3 Usually held virtually on the 4th Thursday 3-4:30 p.m. Please note: November & December, due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, we will move the book discussions to the 3rd Thursdays. Register Parkland/Spanaway Virtual Teen Council Thu, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual Room 1 Join us at Teen Council to play some games, meet local teens, & help plan library activities! All youth ages 13 to 19 are welcome to attend the weekly meetings. Register South Hill Virtual Teen Advisory Board Thu, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 4 The South Hill Library Teen Advisory Board is now online! Hang out with other teens virtually and share ideas, work on projects, and plan events. Open to youth ages 13-18 Register Virtual University Place Teen Council Thu, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm Virtual Room 2 Play games, make friends and help steer your library's teen programs, all without putting on your shoes! Open to teens ages 13 -18. Register STEAM Creations and Games - A Virtual Interactive STEAM Program for Kids Thu, Dec 16, 4:10pm - 5:10pm Virtual Room 1 A time for kids ages 5-10 to get together on Zoom to create STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) masterpieces and play games. Parents and caregivers welcome! Register Virtual Talk Time - English conversation for ESL learners Thu, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Virtual Room 4 Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners. Register Virtual Family Story Time with Miss Brandi and Miss Kari Fri, Dec 17, 9:45am - 10:45am Virtual Room 1 Stories, activities, rhymes, and singing for the whole family. Story time starts at 9:45am and is followed with a stay and play time until 10:45am. Register UP Friday Book Group Fri, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:30am Virtual Room 4 UP Friday Book Discussion. Usually held the 3rd Friday at 10 am. Please note: In October our discussion will be held the 4th Friday. Register CANCELED Summit Virtual Teen Council Fri, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Join Teen Council to meet other teens, play games, plan fun events and work on library projects virtually! Open to ages 13-18. Cooking Kids - Snacks and Crafts Fri, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 3 Join us this December to make some tasty no bake snacks and then enjoy the snack while we make a winter themed craft! Register Arts and Crafts for Kids! - Artist Trading Cards! Sat, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Room 3 Learn new things and have fun while creating art and craft projects each week from home in this online interactive art program for kids. Register Move to Learn - A Virtual Story Time with Singing, Dancing and Stretching Mon, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:45am Virtual Room 4 Learn about numbers, shapes and patterns while dancing, playing, and stretching together in Zoom! Register Teen Virtual Game Night - Funky Family Fun Mon, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Virtual Room 1 Choose Your Own Adventure game night! Choose from a selection of online games to play with other Pierce County teens! Register Preschool Adventure Time - ABC Show and Tell Tue, Dec 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm Virtual Room 1 Join with your preschooler as they get a chance to share and show off some of their favorite things while also learning about the alphabet. Register Tween Escape Club - Work together to make digital Escape Rooms Tue, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Room 4 Tweens work together over many weeks to create digital Escape Rooms. When the Escape Rooms are complete we make them available to the Pierce County Library community to enjoy! Register Bonney Lake/Sumner Virtual Teen Council Wed, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 3 Join us at Virtual Teen Council, play games, make friends, share ideas & help plan library activities! All youth ages 13 to 19 are welcome. Meetings happen on the second and fourth Wednesday monthly. Register Fantastic Tales Book Club Wed, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 1 Calling all elementary kids! Join Miss Brandi for Fantastic Tales on Zoom! We will vote for our books, read them together, and talk about them! You do NOT need a copy of the book to participate. Register Parkland/Spanaway Virtual Teen Council Thu, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual Room 3 Join us at Teen Council to play some games, meet local teens, & help plan library activities! All youth ages 13 to 19 are welcome to attend the weekly meetings. Register Virtual University Place Teen Council Thu, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm Virtual Room 2 Play games, make friends and help steer your library's teen programs, all without putting on your shoes! Open to teens ages 13 -18. Register Move to Learn - A Virtual Story Time with Singing, Dancing and Stretching Mon, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:45am Virtual Room 4 Learn about numbers, shapes and patterns while dancing, playing, and stretching together in Zoom! Register Preschool Adventure Time - ABC Show and Tell Tue, Dec 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm Virtual Room 1 Join with your preschooler as they get a chance to share and show off some of their favorite things while also learning about the alphabet. Register Teen Book Club: Zoom Book Discussion - You Pick - Fantasy Tue, Dec 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 3 Join your local librarians and your neighbors for a virtual book discussion on Zoom! This month we'll be discussing Fantasy books. Register Tween Escape Club - Work together to make digital Escape Rooms Tue, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Room 4 Tweens work together over many weeks to create digital Escape Rooms. When the Escape Rooms are complete we make them available to the Pierce County Library community to enjoy! Register Fantastic Tales Book Club Wed, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm Virtual Room 1 Calling all elementary kids! Join Miss Brandi for Fantastic Tales on Zoom! We will vote for our books, read them together, and talk about them! You do NOT need a copy of the book to participate. Register Parkland/Spanaway Virtual Teen Council Thu, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual Room 3 Join us at Teen Council to play some games, meet local teens, & help plan library activities! 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