Events

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 Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content!

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'…

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…

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.

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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!

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…

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!

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. 

Summer Solstice is almost here! Celebrate by making a summer themed suncatcher to catch all the rays from the longest day of the year.

All Tacoma Public Library branches will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, June 20 to pick up a kit while supplies last.

Tacoma Boat Builders is an organization whose mission is to enrich lives through craftsmanship. TBB is excited to offer a taste of the work that they do at this library pop-up! They will bring multiple project tables for youth and families…

Join us each week for a unique STEAM activity with your local librarian!

Did you know that insects are defined by their incredible symmetry? This week we'll use this fun fact to help us explore symmetry together. Using some simple…