Events

Join staff member Delia and learn about our wonderful Metro Parks. 

Join us for a monthly LGBTQ+ book club discussion, on the 2nd Saturday of the month!  Titles change every month, and include a mix of fiction, non-fiction, adult, and YA selections.  All are welcome to read and…

Join us in building an ongoing community jigsaw puzzle at the Fern Hill branch.

Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Sit for a few minutes or a few hours; place 2 pieces or 200! A…

Join us for a month of films celebrating musical and acting icon Cher!  Films will be accompanied by a themed craft.

July 11th - Moonstruck (PG) and Pastel Evening Sky Portraits

July 18th - Mermaids and Macrame (PG-13)…

Learn about your local government!

Meet the candidates for your local district!

Plan for a better future for your community!

Join the discussion led by Cynthia Stewart, the President of the Pierce County League of Woman Voters, at the…

Visit Mottet Library Tuesday July 11th at 6:30 and see "The Amazing Adventure of Marchello the Cat".  Marchello is an indoor cat who has escaped and must find his way home. The mean streets aren't easy for this homebody!

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Create your very own podcast from concept to download. This monthly group gathers to share ideas, collaborate and network. It can be joined at any time and is open to podcasters and storytellers ages 12 and up. Led by Digital…

Do you want to play a game of checkers or chess? Drop by the Mottet Library and use our board. It will be available beginning June 7th until Aug 16th. No registration is required. 

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Join us in decorating plain glass jars into beautiful flowery artistry pieces!

Join Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) to see their display of book art. Learn about and make two variations of the pamphlet stitch book, creating your own works of art.

Our community’s blood supply doesn’t get a summer vacation. Along with “more sunscreen” and “find my sunglasses,” be sure to add blood donation to your summer readiness checklist!

In partnership with Bloodworks Northwest, we're asking…

NEW DAY! Seniors - join us for conversation and camaraderie as we discuss universal topics about life, fulfillment, and aging at this monthly program. All are welcome!

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Join us for a leisurely outdoor experience hosted every Friday 3:00-5:30pm by your friends at the Mottet Library! We will have refreshments, seating, shade and both live and electronic entertainment. This weekly event will continue…

Mottet Library invites teens and adults to bring their favorite Pokémon, be they cards, video games, or collectibles for our first ever Pokémon club! Starting Friday, June 9th, @ 4:00pm, come show off your Pokémon Go collection, or your…

Clean air and healthy homes are important, especially for children while they are developing. Drop by our table June 15th between 10 am and 12 pm to learn how to make your own box fan air filter. Our local expert, Denise Frakes will be…

K-Pop fans unite! Tacoma Public Library is holding a merch swap at South Tacoma Branch. Bring your old pins, shirts, photocards, plushies - any merch you’d like to exchange with fellow K-Pop lovers. There will be music, crafts, and…

Celebrate seven years of Pokemon Go with Tacoma Public Library. There will be lots of fun stuff to participate in:

…and of course,…