Events
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun…
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun…
Explore the new StoryWalk at Alderwood Park! Celebrate with Tacoma Public Library, MetroParks Tacoma, and the Northeast Tacoma Neighborhood Council as you embark on a reading adventure on the trail. Our featured picture book for June is…
Join us at Kobetich for an interactive story and experiment about good bugs and composting.
Learn about the biology of soil, and all the creatures that are needed to break plant material down into compost. Participants will learn how to…
Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any Tacoma Library branch starting Friday, June 16 to pick up a kit while supplies last.
Ages 3 and up. Program…
- All day
All Tacoma Public Library branches will be closed on Saturday, June 17th in observation of Juneteenth.
All Together Now - With Pride
Let's show some Pride for everyone in our community and in June, it's Pride month. Make a cute and colorful bracelet with this program kit.
Visit Main Branch and the Eastside Community Center starting Tuesday,…
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.
Join us at Swasey every Tuesday afternoon for a drop-in, family-friendly program for grades K-5.
Join us for a bubble filled afternoon at the library! You'll have a chance to make your own bubble solution and make some bubble art.
Join us at Fern Hill every Tuesday afternoon for a drop-in, family-friendly program for grades K-5. Today you can make your very own puzzle! You’ll draw a fun picture and then split it up to be put back together again and…
Stop by the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches to color and decorate your own person. Add your person to our summer reading community display!
The Summer Reading Creation…
Come jam with us at Fern Hill branch for a Steel Drum Party with Ian Dobson Music! Ian and his crew are a world class music troupe, specializing in various musical disciplines and instrumentation! From Salsa, to Calypso, to musical fusions…
Join us for summer Crafternoon at Moore! Every Wednesday afternoon for a drop-in, family-friendly program for grades K-5.
Today's activity is String Art. Add some personality to your walls with cool wall art! We will be making string art…
- Online event
Come join us for an evening of stories, activities, and songs in a LIVE storytime for families and children of all ages on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Please note:
Online registration is required.Please provide an adult's email address when…Registration required (194 spots remaining)Register for event
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy.
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.
No registration requiredThis event is in person. Masks are not required but are encouraged.
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.
Join us at Wheelock every Thursday afternoon for a drop-in, family-friendly program for grades K-5. Join us for a bubble filled afternoon at the library! You'll have a chance to make your own bubble solution and make some bubble art.
Join us at South Tacoma every Thursday afternoon for a drop-in, family-friendly program for grades K-5. Today you will have the chance to make a variety of crafts to celebrate Pride. We’ll be making bracelets, tissue paper rainbow hearts,…
Join us for a family storytime on the lawn at the Wheelock branch. This event is Bring Your Own Blanket. Say 'hello' to your storytime friends and enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs!
All outdoor programming is dependent on the weather…
