December 2009

Book talk & signing with
Karl Krogstad
Author of Shot to Death: How and Why Karl Krogstad Makes Films
Thursday evening, December 3 @ 7 p.m.
Olympic Room, Main Library 

Over the course of his long career, legendary Seattle film artist Karl Krogstad has produced and directed more than 65 short and feature-length films, and has been honored with 30 awards from international film festivals. “Love him or hate him, there’s no denying the artistic imperative that drives his vision of experimental cinema,” says Seattle Weekly. According to Resonance Magazine, “the 54-year-old artist is irrepressible, annoying, P.T. Barnum and a self induced maniac.”  Rolling Stone Magazine described Krogstad as "one of America’s greatest independent filmmakers.”

Krogstad began his zany and insightful career as writer, director and producer in 1968 and is one of Seattle's most celebrated independent filmmakers.   A talented painter, Karl Korgstad's work is on exhibit at Tacoma's Two Vaults Gallery in November and December. 

Presented in partnership with The Grand Cinema and Two Vaults Gallery.

Online Genealogy
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Computer classroom, Main Library
December 8    [Register now]
January 26      [Register now]
This hands-on library workshop will introduce you to Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, and useful web sites available on the Internet for genealogical research. Basic keyboard and mouse skills required.

Introduction to Genealogy
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Olympic Room, Main Library
January 12     [Register now]
Interested in genealogy but don't know where to start? Join us for a free class that will introduce you to the tools you need to start finding your roots. Learn the basic steps for gathering family stories, finding and using key resources, and organizing your research. You will also learn about the many genealogy resources available at the Tacoma Public Library.