Events
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Adventure begins at your library with magic, mystery, and secrets all found with a campaign in Dungeons & Dragons. Today's adventure will be led by a DUNGEON MASTER... Glowing jewels, assassins, thieves, gold, and dragon-fire all could be…
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!
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Join us as we welcome the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County for an afternoon of crafting where we will create art inspired by the adoptable animals at the Humane Society. You can "lend a paw" and help some loveable pets find their…
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.The snow is piling up, and the sidewalks won’t shovel themselves. Use your engineering prowess to design a snow shovel strong enough to tackle the job.
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Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The January/February title, Keyana Loves Her Family by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, celebrates family and carefree childhood. From the…
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,…
Join us in the Olympic room for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out a different STEAM activity each week.
This week we are encouraging young artists to think about perspective as we take on a project that highlights the concepts of…
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Join us for one in a series of climate change themed programs brought to you by the Museum of Glass.
Rain gardens are strategically placed depressions designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff. Plants, soil, and soil microbes come to…
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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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Something old, Something new, Something Funky, Something Blue. Our goal is to demonstrate the history, lineage, and similarities between 1940's bebop and 1960's funk / rock, and current day Hip Hop.
Presented by Kareem Kandi World…
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Tinkercad for 3D Printing!
Create your own 3D prints! Using the free 3D design program Tinkercad, youth will learn the basics of 3D design, how 3D printers work and how to turn a 3D design into a 3D printed object! Take these skills to…
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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.
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Program Description: Step into the world of Washington's winged wildlife with Little Museum: Native Birds, an engaging, hands-on program designed for teens and adults. Explore a fascinating collection of real bird specimens representing…
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Tacoma Sister Cities is excited to present a new program featuring cultural stories with artifacts from six of our sister cities. We will showcase the rich traditions, histories, and unique narratives of each country. Offering the Tacoma…
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.
Tacoma Public Schools, in partnership with Tacoma Public Library, is hosting the Secondary TPS Student Art Exhibit. Featuring student work from 13 schools, the show is on display in the Handforth Gallery at the Main Library from January…
Join us at any branch during open hours between February 3rd-28th for a fun and educational Black History Month scavenger hunt! From everyday items to groundbreaking innovations, participants will learn how Black inventors have shaped the…
Visit Moore library each week in February to learn about Black artists who shaped the world! Each week in the Children's area we will feature a different artist's story and work, as well as provide materials for patrons to create their own…
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.The snow is piling up, and the sidewalks won’t shovel themselves. Use your engineering prowess to design a snow shovel strong enough to tackle the job.