Events › Tacoma Reads: Studio Tour

Come join #VoicesOfTacoma as they open their Poet’s studios at three Tacoma Public Library branches (Mottet, South Tacoma, and Fern Hill). Part of the Tacoma Arts Month, the Tacoma Studio Tour is brought to you by the Tacoma Arts & Cultural Vitality.

Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets is an anthology about Tacoma and includes pieces focused on the resilience of the city.  At this event, you will be able to hear the poets read their work and participate in a variety of Poets' Corner activities.

Activities include:

• Create your own poetry using black out poetry, collage poetry, and add a line to the poem of Tacoma poetry.
• Learn how to record a podcast of your poetry.
• Coloring maps of Tacoma.
• Talk to the poets whose work is included in the anthology and peruse/purchase books by those poets (if available).
• Copies of Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets will be available for purchase

Tacoma Reads is a literary program series presented in partnership by the City of Tacoma’s Mayor’s Office and Tacoma Public Library.

The theme of Tacoma Reads 2024 is Rhythms of Resilience, and we invite readers of all ages to explore this theme by reading the book selected for their age group, attending curated programs, and engaging in discussion.