Events
Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The May/June title, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea by Meena Harris, explores Kamala and Maya Harris's childhood ingenuity, perseverance, and…
Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing, shelter, domestic violence, VA, employment, behavioral health,…
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Game of Shrooms is an annual, worldwide, art and seek holiday where participating artists hide mushroom-themed art in public places for others to find!
Come and join us and make some mushroom-based art for the official Game of Shrooms Day…
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Whether your are looking to store your most precious of gemstones, or just hide little bits and baubles, nothing says "treasure" more than a glitzy, blinged-out treasure box. We'll be painting and decorating our mini treasure…
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. This week we'll learn about the marvelous world of Jellyfish as we use simple crafting supplies to create models of these beautiful sea…
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This series will feature content from History UnErased’s educational modules that spotlight lesser-known influential queer icons whose actions and impacts are often left out of historical narratives. The series will include activities like…
Complete a scavenger hunt while reading the May/June title, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea by Meena Harris, at the Alderwood Park storywalk- right outside Kobetich branch!
Grab a Storywalk Scavenger Hunt game sheet at Kobetich branch…
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The library is heading outdoors! Join us this Saturday, 6/13, at the Proctor Farmers’ Market for sponge sailboat races and learn about Tacoma Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge.
While you shop for your local greens and flowers, stop…
- ,“Kick, Learn, Score! Soccer Skills”
Get ready to lace up and jump into the world’s most popular sport. This fun, interactive library program introduces kids to the basics of soccer through simple skills, hands‑on activities, and exciting…
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Dash into the Wonder Lab to have a good time with our robots. Race, launch, or compose your way through a variety of experiences with our Dash Robots.
Join us once a month at the Swasey library for a fun gaming session! Bring your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite handheld console. No Switch? No problem! Use ours, loaded with Smash Bros, Minecraft, Overcooked, and tons more! Hang out,…
Join us for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content!
All ages welcome.No registration required.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.
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Come and learn the esoteric art of making a tape loop. All materials will be supplied and we will be on hand to make sure you walk out with your very own tape loop.
If you’d like to record something onto your tape, there will be a variety…
Join us in the Olympic Room for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content!
All ages welcome.No registration required.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.
PSSA's Asian Art Exhibit, "Brushstroke Bounty" opens April 14th in the Handforth Gallery at Main Library's. From gently flowing inky rivers in spiky forests, to bold calligraphy characters strokes which grab the eye,…
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Enjoy an afternoon of fun, creativity, and relaxation. Try a hands-on craft, play table tennis with your friends, or just hang out.
Middle school and high school students are invited to join us in the Wheelock community room for this teen…
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. This week, engineer a geodesic dome using two simple materials! Geodesic domes are sphere-like structures made of interconnected triangles.…
The Chosen program is a youth development program designed by The RISE Center to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for youth to connect, learn, and grow. Each week the group will meet to learn about important life skills…
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Learn how to use the XTool P2 laser engraver! Participants will get an overview of the different parts of the laser engraver, and an introduction of the types of projects that can be created. We will also explore the software used to create…
A fun guessing game for kids, teens & adults....HOW many CANDIES are in the jar? You only get one guess! The person with the closest answer gest the PRIZE. What is the PRIZE? Why a whole jar of CANDY!
Drop your guess in the box…