Events

Join us for our Library Book Sale and help give our surplus books a new home. You’ll find stories for every age and interest — from picture books and novels to cookbooks and more. Whether you’re starting a collection or looking for your…

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.Bundle up for a frosty adventure at the library! In this hands-on program, kids will explore the chilly world of ice through fun experiments and…

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The November/December title, Jingle Dancer by Cynthia L. Smith, celebrates the jingle dance tradition and its regalia in Native American culture.

Join us for our Library Book Sale and help give our surplus books a new home. You’ll find stories for every age and interest — from picture books and novels to cookbooks and more. Whether you’re starting a collection or looking for your…

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, December 19 to pick up a kit while supplies last.

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

Join us on the first and third Friday of month for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Build a LEGO creation around the theme, or free build to your heart's content!

Join us in the Olympic room for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out a different STEAM activity each week.

Did you know that there are so many things you can do with a homemade pom pom? This week we'll be bringing out our yarn collection,…

Join us for our Library Book Sale and help give our surplus books a new home. You’ll find stories for every age and interest — from picture books and novels to cookbooks and more. Whether you’re starting a collection or looking for your…

Join us at any branch during open hours between December 2nd-31st for a fun winter scavenger hunt!

Find all the images, turn the completed scavenger hunt in at the desk, and earn a prize!

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!

Let’s explore the Maker Lab! Learn about some of the building tools available in the Maker Labs. In this rotation, you’ll have the chance to interact with Strawbees and Keva Planks.

Make a lantern to bring on the Light Trail & Parades! Artist will lead you through creating a colorful lantern or luminary from sustainable or upcycled materials that you can carry in the December Dragon Light Parades, New Year's Eve Dragon…

Join us in the Olympic Room for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content!

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Seasonal scavenger hunt to explore science and nature indoors using hidden clues.

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.In this program, participants will explore the science behind snow and ice formation, learning about weather, states of matter, and crystallization.…

Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities.

Make beautiful winter-themed watercolor art while exploring STEM concepts like how water interacts with pigment and…

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:

All Tacoma Public Library branches will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 in observance of Christmas Eve.

Join us at any branch during open hours between December 2nd-31st for a fun winter scavenger hunt!

Find all the images, turn the completed scavenger hunt in at the desk, and earn a prize!