Pierce County Library System
Somer Breeze Hanson is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as the Marketing and Communications Manager at Pierce County Library System since August 2017, Somer has also held positions such as Communications Specialist, Communications Officer/Senior Writer at World Vision, and College Relations Specialist at Clover Park Technical College. In addition, Somer operates as a freelance writer and storyteller, contributing to publications like the Christian Examiner, Tacoma News Tribune, and others. Somer began a career in journalism with roles ranging from Sports Reporter at The Columbian to Prep Sports Reporter at Moscow-Pullman Daily News, earning two awards for writing. An alum of Washington State University, Somer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on journalism.
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Pierce County Library System
The nationally acclaimed Pierce County Library System serves 600,000 people throughout Pierce County with 19 libraries and online services. The system is the fourth largest in the state and is funded primarily through property taxes. People may choose from more than one million books, movies and other materials, as well as nearly half a million online/downloadable materials. Pierce County Library is committed to directing services in three primary areas: learning, enjoyment and community connection. Its services and programs spark success for Pierce County residents. More than a million people visit Pierce County Libraries each year. The Library provides services and programs directly to people in adult care facilities or who are homebound, and to children in child care centers and schools. Pierce County Libraries are located at Anderson Island, Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Lakewood (temporarily closed), Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, Pierce County Library Administrative Center, South Hill, Steilacoom, Summit, Sumner, Tillicum and University Place. Pierce County Library is an independent municipal corporation and operates as a junior taxing district.