Events
Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the Fern Hill branch on Fridays from 3-4:30 for Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!
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 family…
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Unleash your creativity by making patches on the embroidery machine. Choose from pre-loaded designs or bring your own and create a patch that will transform anything you add it to.
All supplies provided.
Join us on Saturday, August 2nd to eat snacks and talk about our first teen book club pick, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Copies are available to check out from the Main branch of the Tacoma Public Library (no…
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 Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.
This week we will learn about the basics of engineering and electronic circuitry with snap circuits provided by Tacoma Public Utilities.
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Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.
Kids mix simple ingredients into a bag, then dance and shake to churn them into delicious homemade ice cream. A delicious way to learn about…
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 make your own summer-inspired watercolor works of art!
Join the Tacoma Public Library Monthly Ukulele Jam!
🎶 Strum, Sing, and Jam Together! 🎶
Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned ukulele player, the Tacoma Ukulele Jam is the perfect place to make music, learn new songs, and connect…
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Learn how to use the 3D Printer. Participants will get an overview of the 3D printer and how it works. We will give an overview of the parts of the 3D printer, resources for finding or creating your own 3D prints, and the slicer software.…
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Get connected with snap and squishy circuits! Join us in the Wonder Lab for an exploration of STEM-based learning. We’ll try out a few projects to get the spark going.
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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Learn about some of our local and migratory birds and habitats while exploring how a rainbow of colors and patterns are used by wild birds for display, courtship, and camouflage. Presented with Tahoma Bird Alliance.
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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 we will learn about the basics of engineering and electronic circuitry with Snap Circuits provided by Tacoma Public Utilities
No…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…
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!
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Adventure begins at your library with magic, mystery and secrets all found with a craft devoted to Dungeons & Dragons. Drop by Moore Library Wednesday, August 6th at 6:00 pm and join us. Are you a Mage, Sorceress, Enchantress, or wizard?…
Complete a scavenger hunt while reading Bracelet's for Bina's Brothers, the title for July and August, at the Alderwood Park storywalk- right outside Kobetich branch!
Grab a Storywalk Scavenger Hunt game sheet at Kobetich branch during…