Events

Donors needed! Tacoma public library and Bloodworks northwest are hosting a 2025 blood drive. Donating blood helps patients with treatments, procedures and surgeries. Visit bloodworksnw.org/giveblood or scan the QR code to book your one…

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,…

Do you use a tablet, smartphone or laptop? Maybe you’re a new user looking for ways to get started on your mobile journey with Tacoma Library. No matter what your level, join the conversation at Appy Hour to discuss, share, and learn about…

Whether you're planning for college, starting your first job, or simply want to better understand money management, this program is for you.Join Global Credit Union to learn more about personal finance. This program will…

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 rant.

This is a collaboration…

Join the City of Tacoma Office of Environmental Policy & Sustainability and the Tacoma Public Library in sharing your experiences with climate change impacts through visual, artistic, or spoken-word mediums! 

Lend your voice to a new…

Rock Wrapping is a Japanese art done with many types of cord or rock. It is used to signify specific spiritual states, as a meditation tool or just for decoration.

Visit Moore Branch May 10th 11 am and be introduced to it.  

Watch a presentation of how the serger machine operates and is threaded. 1 serger device is available for patrons to practice their threading and serging skills in rotation. Ages 17 and younger are welcome with caregiver participation.

Take a break and join us for Family Flicks @Fern Hill. No reservations needed, but space is limited. Doors open at 2:45pm with the movie starting at 3pm!

May 10th – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – Rated PG-13, Runtime 2hr 12min…

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…

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…

Get to know your new Digital Media Lab (DML) and learn what the possibilities are for voiceover, music recording, podcasting, and audio production. We will give an overview of the different tools, show you how they’re integrated into the…

Join us for an hour of casual crafting and socializing. Crafting projects may include papercraft, felting, rock painting and other fun activities.

No experience is necessary. This is a chance for any and all beginner crafters who are looking…

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…

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…

Join us as we welcome Remakery Tacoma for this instructor-led session where we will make snack wrapper zipper pouches!

We will take an old snack bag that was destined for the trash, reinforce it, sew in a zipper and turn it into a reusable…

Explore your creative side as you paint the night away! Teen and adult attendees of any skill level can follow the step-by-step acrylic painting instructions or create an image from your imagination. All supplies provided. Recommended for…

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 17:…

Want to practice your Spanish?Join us at the Swasey branch to exchange English and Spanish.Any level of knowledge is welcome to participate in this language exchange.¿Quieres practicar tu ingles?Acompaña a nuestro grupo de charla para…