Events
Matriarch Photography Exhibit
In ProgressFeaturing eight poignant photographs by local artist Roxann Murray, this exhibit, titled "Matriarch: Portraits of Indigenous Women in the Pacific Northwest Fighting for Our Collective Future," is on display at Moore Library…
Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing, shelter, domestic violence, VA, employment, behavioral health,…
Take a break and join us for a refreshing afternoon of coloring. We’ll provide all the supplies you need to unwind and express your creativity.
Middle school and high school students are invited to join us in the Wheelock meeting room for…
With scary season back in full swing, the best way to celebrate is always chilling thrillers. At the Moore Library, watch the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice!
Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing, shelter, domestic violence, VA, employment, behavioral health,…
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Come paint and decorate small plastic pumpkins for harvest season! We provide the craft supplies, you come to paint, color, and embellish various sizes of white and orange pumpkins to decorate the inside and outside of your home this…
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Join Pacific Northwest Dance Foundation at Tacoma Public Libraries for a vibrant exploration of dance. Experience the joy of movement found in ballet, tap, and hip-hop. This interactive session is designed to ignite creativity, boost…
Teen Time: CD Coasters
CanceledMiddle School and High School students are invited to join us at Swasey branch on Fridays for Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!
Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at Fern Hill branch on Fridays for Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!
Middle school and high school students are invited to join us at Mottet branch on Friday afternoons for Teen Time!
Play a game, do homework, or relax with a coloring sheet or origami.
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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…
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Vision Step Team presents: Read Across Tacoma. STEP into a world of African-American literacy, oral tradition and learn to step with Tacoma's only youth step team.
Presented by Vision Step Team, funded by Tacoma Creates, and hosted by…
Join us for a monthly LGBTQ+ book club discussion, on the 2nd Saturday of the month! Titles change every month, and include a mix of fiction, non-fiction, adult, and YA selections. All are welcome to read and rant.
This is a…
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Come join #VoicesOfTacoma as they open their Poet’s studios at three Tacoma Public Library branches (Mottet, South Tacoma, and Fern Hill). Part of the Tacoma Arts Month, the Tacoma Studio Tour is brought to you by the Tacoma Arts & Cultural…
Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing, shelter, domestic violence, VA, employment, behavioral health,…
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Join us for a community program to create "Ojo" bracelets! Learn about the cultural significance of these protective charms and make your own unique bracelet. All materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome. Come craft with us and…
Join us every other week at the Moore library for a night of games! Bring your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite handheld console. No Switch? No problem! Use ours, loaded with Smash Bros, Minecraft, Overcooked, and tons more! Hang out, talk…
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Do you like to crochet or are you just starting out? Join Debra and Tacoma Public Library for crochet fun! Debra will be teaching the group how to make simple crochet projects.
Patterns will be provided.
Featuring eight poignant photographs by local artist Roxann Murray, this exhibit, titled "Matriarch: Portraits of Indigenous Women in the Pacific Northwest Fighting for Our Collective Future," is on display at Moore Library…
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a funky twist! Create fun pom-pom flowers and decorate your own vase to display them.
Middle school and high school students are invited to join us in the Wheelock meeting room for this teen event.
All…