Events
Join long-time educator and experienced Mah Jongg player, Mattie, to participate in hands-on practice of traditional Mah Jongg.Players of all levels, including those with no experience, are invited to attend and learn the fundamentals,…
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.
Welcome all teens!
Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the Swasey branch Teen Time.
Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft.
We'll do something different each time!
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Join us as we welcome Remakery Tacoma for this instructor-led session where we will hand sew a cute pouch!
You'll learn some techniques and get some tips while you make a fun & functional pouch. (Zipper is optional.) Beginners…
Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support…
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…
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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…
Swasey Branch staff will assist with learning basic computer skills like email, web searching and MS Office programs, navigating apps and using your iOS or Android devices, getting started on resumes and cover letters, and more.
No…
Donors needed! Tacoma Public Library and Bloodworks Northwest are hosting a 2026 blood drive. Donating blood helps patients with treatments, procedures and surgeries.
Visit bloodworksnw.org/giveblood or scan the QR code to book your…
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Unleash your creativity in a welcoming, relaxed environment! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just exploring a new hobby, this open crafting program is designed for adults looking to create, connect, and unwind. Bring your own project…
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!
All ages welcome. No registration required. Please leave your personal LEGOs…
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Come and practice your language skills! Students from Annie Wright will lead youth ages 5 through 12 through an exploration of a language's basic vocabulary while doing fun and engaging activities such as crafts, sing-a-longs,…
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Imagine growing and harvesting your own beautiful bouquets to enjoy indoors and share with others! This program covers the foundations of a successful cut flower garden including how to select, grow and harvest flowers that thrive in our…
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by exploring the beautiful geometric patterns found in Arab American art and architecture. Participants will…
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Join us for the Swasey Book Club! April's selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
About the book:
"A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal…
Join long-time educator and experienced Mah Jongg player, Mattie, to participate in hands-on practice of traditional Mah Jongg.Players of all levels, including those with no experience, are invited to attend and learn the fundamentals,…
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.
Welcome all teens!
Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the Swasey branch Teen Time.
Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft.
We'll do something different each time!
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Please join us for an interactive uncovering of the poetry structures, techniques, and devices that lead to layers of understanding from various perspectives. At each session, we will conduct an "autopsy" of an expressive poem, facilitated…
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…