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…
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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Have a playdate at the library!
Playdate at the Library is a time for caretakers to spend time with their children, enjoy toys and games together, and connect with other members of the community! Children learn and grow through play!
Join us each week for a unique STEAM activity with your local librarian!
Building activities are a great way for children and families to learn about engineering. This week, we'll be exploring straws as a building material using our…
Complete a scavenger hunt while reading June's picture book, Rainbow Shopping, at the Alderwood Park storywalk- right outside Kobetich branch!
Grab a Storywalk Scavenger Hunt game sheet at Kobetich branch during open hours. Walk along and…
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…
¡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 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…
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…
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.
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Join us from June 3rd - June 21st at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma and Swasey branches during open hours for a fun kid's scavenger hunt. Learn more about Juneteenth, the United States'…
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.
Baby…
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Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.
Explore the science of sound with DIY instruments like cup phones, straw flutes, and rubber band guitars. Kids will discover how vibrations…
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Today, kids will use straw connectors to tackle fun engineering challenges — designing tall towers, sturdy bridges, and creative structures. Work…
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. This week join Tacoma Environmental Services in learning about the science of composting! Through hands-on activities and games, we will explore…
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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 …
Join us for a summer Crafternoon where we try out different craft activities at Moore Library every Tuesday from 1-2:30pm. Bring the whole family!
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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 Tacoma Creates, and hosted by the Tacoma Public Library.
Meet at the tables behind the Reference Desk.
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 learn…
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Join us on select Wednesdays for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Build a LEGO creation around the theme, or free build to your heart's content!
All ages welcome. No registration required. Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.