1968 – The Year That Rocked Washington The exhibit showcases how ordinary individuals helped shape Washington and the nation by bravely standing up for justice, equity, and progress. Read More about 1968 – The Year That Rocked Washington
One-Room Schoolhouses Lessons from the Past: Education in the Early Puyallup Valley Read More about One-Room Schoolhouses
The Oregon Trail Pack a covered wagon and experience the challenges of the 2,000-mile journey westward. Read More about The Oregon Trail
Trappers and Traders Experience the untamed wilderness of the early 19th century through the eyes of fur trappers and traders who helped shape the Pacific Northwest. Read More about Trappers and Traders
From the Salish Sea to Mt. Tahoma Discover how the Native peoples of the Puget Sound region lived, loved, and cared for the world around them through everyday objects, photographs, maps, and interactive displays. Read More about From the Salish Sea to Mt. Tahoma
2025 Summer Storytime Series Apr 28 2025 Join us for free family reading fun at the Karshner Museum Patio this summer on Thursday afternoons between June and August! Read More about 2025 Summer Storytime Series
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![Oregon Trail book display at the library featuring various titles and historical artifacts related to the trail's history.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745002080/puyallupk12waus/hyfpt53rm73w4ds6d68w/OregonTrail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745002080/puyallupk12waus/hyfpt53rm73w4ds6d68w/OregonTrail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745002080/puyallupk12waus/hyfpt53rm73w4ds6d68w/OregonTrail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745002080/puyallupk12waus/hyfpt53rm73w4ds6d68w/OregonTrail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745002080/puyallupk12waus/hyfpt53rm73w4ds6d68w/OregonTrail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745002080/puyallupk12waus/hyfpt53rm73w4ds6d68w/OregonTrail.png","width":1792}])
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![A teacher wearing a 'Cat in the Hat' Hat reading a book to students. Text overlay: Summer Storytime Series.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746119653/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746119653/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746119653/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746119653/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":1080}])