Events
Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Origami Boxes
In ProgressCraftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, March 13 to pick up a kit while supplies last.
Ages 3 and up. Program kits are a fun way to…
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This week we’ll learn how to spell our names with 8-bit ASCII binary code. We’ll also make a visual representation of a binary word by making a bracelet. This program is a fun way to introduce foundational computer science skills.
American…
Сказки, потешки и игры на русском языке с Наталией
Семейная программа для всех возрастов
Join us at Kobetich branch for stories, songs, and games in Russian with Natalia. For families. All ages are welcome!
Join TPL and TAM for Studio + Storytime held at Tacoma Art Museum!
Studio + Storytime begins with a reading of a storybook, exploring some art in TAM's galleries, and then a hands-on art project in TAM's studio classroom! Geared towards…
¡Están invitados a una muy especial hora de cuentos bilingüe! Vengan con toda la familia para bailar, cantar, leer y hacer amigos en la Biblioteca de Tacoma!
En los segundo y cuarto sabado del mes | 11 AM
You are invited to our special…
Join us in the Children's area for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy. Storytime is followed by play time and an…
Join us for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content!
All ages welcome.No registration required.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.
Join us in the Olympic Room for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content!
All ages welcome.No registration required.Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.
Want to continue the fun at home? View these fun Storytime song and book recommendations here.
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Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.
Get ready to combine sports, science, and creativity in this exciting March Madness STEAM challenge! Kids will become engineers as they design and…
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Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.This week we are joined by educators and engineers from our very own Tacoma Public Utilities. Our TPU guest educators will lead participants through a…
Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities.
Race into learning with balloon-powered cars with educators from LeMay - America's Car Museum! Discover Newton’s…
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. Storytime is followed by play time and an opportunity for grownups to…
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Come join us for an evening of stories, activities, and songs in a LIVE storytime for families and children of all ages on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Please note:
Online registration is required. Please provide an adult's email …
Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.
Want to continue the fun at home? View these fun Storytime song and book recommendations here.
Join us in the Olympic room for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out a different STEAM activity each week.
This week we’ll learn how to spell our names with 8-bit ASCII binary code. We’ll also make a visual representation of a binary word…
Grab your Pokémon deck and join your friends at our official Pokémon League.
Both experienced players and beginners are welcome. If you collect cards but don't know how to play, we can teach you. If you know how to play and want to get…
Meet at the reserved tables in the middle of the library.
Players of all experience levels can learn from experienced chess coach, Bill Rogers.These sessions are designed to provide a relaxed and supportive environment where beginners can…
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Bring the whole family together to explore concepts of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, also known as STEAM.
Presented by Greentrike, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.
Join us in welcoming educators and engineers from our very own Tacoma Public Utilities. This week the TPU team will be leading us in a…