Events
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Let’s explore the Maker Lab! Learn about some of the building tools available in the Maker Labs. In this rotation, you’ll have the chance to interact with Strawbees and Keva Planks.
Do you like to crochet or are you just starting out? Join Debra and Tacoma Public Library for crochet fun! Debra will be teaching the group how to make simple crochet projects.
Patterns will be provided.
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Calling all paper crafters new and old! Join us at Moore Library and make a flag book. A unique handmade book that can be a piece of art, an album for other art, or a uniquely bespoke craft of cunning skill …
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Join us for a creative and uplifting program where kindness takes shape—one rock at a time! Paint and decorate stones with positive messages, inspiring words, and beautiful designs. Once finished, these little works of art can be placed…
Join us July 22nd - August 16th at all our open library branches to complete a fun Summer Reading scavenger hunt inside the library!
Find all of the images and turn in your sheet at the desk for a prize!
Join us for Tween Crafts where we try out different craft activities every Tuesday 3 – 4:30pm upstairs in the Mixing Chamber.
No registration required While supplies lasts
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Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Draw, decorate and learn how to use a star map.
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.
Celebrate Pride Month with creativity at Tacoma Public Library! In this Up and Atom STEAM Day, kids will create their own LGBTQIA+ flags and rainbow…
At Teen Time, relax with us and read a quick book, play Switch games, make art with drawing tablets, listen to music, or watch a film. New activities monthly. Snacks and sensory calming kits provided!
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.
This week, team up with educators from LeMay - America's Car Museum to build and race your very own balloon-powered cars! This high-energy…
Join us for an hour of casual crafting and socializing. Crafting projects may include papercraft, felting, rock painting and other fun activities.
No experience is necessary. This is a chance for any and all beginner crafters who are looking…
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Get to know your new Digital Media Lab (DML) and learn what the possibilities are for voiceover, music recording, podcasting, and audio production. We will give an overview of the different tools, how they’re integrated into the computer…
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When it comes to the first step of songwriting it’s hard to go wrong with rhythm. See how the Digital Media Lab’s Drum Machine and Logic Pro’s Apple Loops can provide the initial spark to get the project fired up.
Join us for a summer Crafternoon where we try out different craft activities at Moore Library every Tuesday from 1-2:30pm. Bring the whole family!
All ages welcome No registration required While supplies lasts.png)
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,…
Grab your Pokémon deck and join your friends at our official Pokémon League.
Both experienced players and beginners are welcome. If you collect cards but don't know how to play, we can teach you. If you know how to play and want to get…
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. This week join Tacoma Environmental Services in learning about the science of composting! Through hands-on activities and games, we will explore…
Check out the new and improved teen area at Main! This is a space reserved for teen patrons. In this area you'll find a Nintendo switch gaming station, computers, board games, craft supplies and more. Come to create, study, play or just…
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As part of the Summer Reading Challenge, we're inviting teen creatives to join a special art workshop led by the incredible Vaquero Azul—a Two-Spirit illustrator.
Vaquero Azul is Otomí, Maya, and Taíno, and their art is all about honoring…
Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!
