Events
Finished your spring cleaning? Looking to start a new hobby? Or maybe you want to have something on hand for a rainy day? Visit Kobetich library March 17-22 for our puzzle sale! Not looking for a new puzzle? Check out our book sale for some…
Landlord-Tenant Clinic for City of Tacoma Residents Do you have a landlord-tenant issue? Questions about Tacoma's new Landlord Fairness Initiative, facing eviction, habitability issues, repair issues, received a notice, other…
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Welcome to Next Step: Employment Support! Join our group for help with the job search process. We meet twice a month to provide resources from the library and other agencies that help with
building resumespreparing for interviewsfinding job… - ,Are you facing eviction?Do you need help with a landlord-tenant issue?Do you need help with an eviction on your record or a legal financial obligation you can't pay?Want to learn more about getting help with your legal issue?
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Get assistance with learning basic computer skills like email, web searching, MS Office programs, navigating apps, using your iOS or Android devices, and more.
No registration required, but capacity is limited. Patrons will be assisted in…
Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful!
We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile devices, and getting started on resumes…
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Let’s explore the Maker Lab! Learn about some of the technology tools available in the Maker Labs. In this rotation, you’ll have the chance to interact with Dash Robots, Cubelets, and Ozobots.
All ages are welcome.
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Ever want to participate in a conversation with local poets? Now is your chance! Come visit with the poets of #VoicesofTacoma who have published an anthology of their most recent works. Feel free to bring your questions, your poetic ideas,…
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Join us for the Swasey Book Club! March's selection is North Woods by Daniel Mason.
About the book:
When a pair of young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of…
Finished your spring cleaning? Looking to start a new hobby? Or maybe you want to have something on hand for a rainy day? Visit Kobetich library March 17-22 for our puzzle sale! Not looking for a new puzzle? Check out our book sale for some…
Brushes of Wisdom is a monthly painting program for older adults.Follow step-by-step printed instructions or DIY to create your own masterpieces.We hope to see you there!Every third Wednesday of the month from 12:30-2:00pm, at South Tacoma
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Join us for a special presentation from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor) - presenters will discuss coverage options, benefit check-up and can also help with fraud concerns.
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,…
Agendas, minutes, and full list of upcoming Library Board of Trustees meeting are available here.
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Join us at Kobetich for a fiber arts meet up! Bring your own sewing, crochet, knitting, weaving or embroidery project to work on and show to others as we share our designs with each other and get tips and ideas for future projects.
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For more than 14 years, Spaceworks has worked with local artists and property owners to create murals and public art installations in our communities.
Attend this workshop to learn about using art to work through perfectionism.
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Join the Main Book Club for a discussion of All the Sinners Bleed the gritty mystery from S. A. Cosby. About the book:Titus Crown is the first Black sheriff in the history of Charon County, Virginia. In recent…
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Join us at the Swasey branch where we will hear Ben Meiches from World Affairs Council of Tacoma give a talk on the topic of genocide.
Genocide. Whenever the word appears in the news headlines, documentaries, or movies, everyone knows…
Finished your spring cleaning? Looking to start a new hobby? Or maybe you want to have something on hand for a rainy day? Visit Kobetich library March 17-22 for our puzzle sale! Not looking for a new puzzle? Check out our book sale for some…
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Join Pierce Transit as we help you “check out” a career in Public Transportation.
We will be holding career information sessions at the following Tacoma Public libraries from 10 a.m. to noon on these dates:
March 20: Main Library
April…