Events
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Build chia-growing creations and run a mini science experiment you can take home. Participants will sculpt a sponge “chia pet” and also plant chia seeds in a clear soil jar, then predict which will sprout faster and why. Along the way we…
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Please join us as we welcome the Chinese Reconciliation Project for a short film screening. The film is the latest in a series of films called “Our Communities, Our Neighbors” produced by the Chinese Reconciliation Project with support…
Gadget Geeks meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month to engage in hands-on learning involving electronics, computers, materials fabrication, and related technologies. Join this monthly club and learn through example or by doing it yourself.
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Join us at the Main branch for our Spring plant swap and take home some new plants for your home and garden! (Spring is a great time to divide perennials.)
Bring clippings of your favorite house and garden plants to swap with fellow…
Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support…
Join us in the Cascade 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.
- ,🚲 Backpacking by Bike: An Introduction to Bicycle Touring
Dreaming of exploring the world at a slower pace, powered by your own two legs? Join us for Backpacking by Bike, an introductory presentation designed for anyone curious about…
Finished your spring cleaning? Looking to start a new hobby? Or maybe you want to have something on hand for our inevitable rainy days? Visit Kobetich library April 21-25 for a special puzzle sale! All puzzles sell for $1.00 each. Not…
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…
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4H Photography kit teaches students principles of photography. This includes basics such as when to use flash, to more advanced knowledge, such as capturing still life. Participants will explore photography throughout the library.…
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by exploring the beautiful geometric patterns found in Arab American art and architecture. Participants will…
Check out the Main library's teen area Tuesdays after school and join library staff in exploring new games, art projects and more. Each week we'll have a new activity covering everything from paper crafts and science experiments to tabletop…
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Learn how to use the embroidery machine. Participants will get an overview of the different parts and pieces of the embroidery machine and learn how to get set up for creating their first project. Ages 17 and younger are welcome with…
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Join us for the Swasey Book Club! April's selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
About the book:
"A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal…
Finished your spring cleaning? Looking to start a new hobby? Or maybe you want to have something on hand for our inevitable rainy days? Visit Kobetich library April 21-25 for a special puzzle sale! All puzzles sell for $1.00 each. Not…
Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support…
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Find out how AI has transformed the music production and songwriting process. Using easy-to-use tools and advanced algorithms, your music mixes and backing tracks can be transformed from nice to WOW.
Some experience with a Digital Audio…
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,…
Welcome all teens!
Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the Swasey branch Teen Time.
Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft.
We'll do something different each time!
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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.
