Events
Experience a rotating exhibition of local creativity on view from October through December at the Handforth Gallery. Launched during the Kaleidoscope opening celebration on Saturday, October 4, this exhibition features four unique…
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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…
With leaves changing and loved ones gathering around the table, keep those guests entertained with puzzles! Visit Kobetich November 18-22 for a special sale on puzzles! Not feeling like a puzzle? Check out the books, CDs, and more on our…
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…
Welcome to Next Step: Job 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 resumes preparing for…
Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support and resource…
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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Join us for the Swasey Book Club! November's selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah.
About the book:"Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances "Frankie" McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation.…
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
Tacoma Public Library and New Hope Resource Center have partnered to offer free showers, designed to support individuals experiencing houselessness or housing instability.
A mobile shower trailer will be available in the library parking…
Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support…
With leaves changing and loved ones gathering around the table, keep those guests entertained with puzzles! Visit Kobetich November 18-22 for a special sale on puzzles! Not feeling like a puzzle? Check out the books, CDs, and more on our…
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,…
Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support and resource…
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Join us for a special glass-working program presented by Hilltop Artists, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by the Tacoma Public Library!
Learn about local marine life and preserving the waters of the Puget Sound,…
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Join us at Kobetich Branch to discuss a new book each month. This month we will be reading All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby.
***Please Note Special Meeting Time Due to Holiday Wednesday 11/19 6:30-7:30pm****
Winner of the 2024 Audie…
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Join the Main Book Club on the 2nd floor for a discussion of one of the selections for Tacoma Reads 2025, We Are Not Strangers by Josh Tuininga.About the book:
Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel follows a Jewish immigrant’s…
With leaves changing and loved ones gathering around the table, keep those guests entertained with puzzles! Visit Kobetich November 18-22 for a special sale on puzzles! Not feeling like a puzzle? Check out the books, CDs, and more on our…
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Seniors - join us for conversation and camaraderie as we discuss universal topics about life, fulfillment, and aging at this monthly program. All are welcome!
November’s topic: Gratitude
