Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the Fern Hill branch on Fridays from 3-4:30 for Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!

Library Learner Series with Oasis Youth Center

This series will feature content from History UnErased’s educational modules that spotlight lesser-known influential queer icons whose actions and impacts are often left out of historical narratives. The series will include activities like trivia, zine making, and disc......More

This series will feature content from History UnErased’s educational modules that spotlight lesser-known influential queer icons whose actions and impacts are often left out of historical narratives. The series will include activities like trivia, zine making, and discussions about the representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the arts, culture, and heritage, along with the broader implications of representation, such as underrepresentation and the lack of authentic portrayals. Presented by Oasis Youth Center, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.

Baby Storytime

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 ......More

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 storytime is approximately 20 minutes long, followed by play time and an opportunity for grownups to connect and chat.

Up and Atom: Valentine’s Day Candy Launchers

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Engineer candy catapults to fling heart-shaped candies. Combines holiday fun and physics.

Drop-In Tech Help @Fern Hill

Get assistance with learning basic computer skills like email, web searching, MS Office programs, navigating apps, using your iOS or Android devices, and more. No registration required, but capacity is limited. Patrons will be assisted in the order they arrive. If ......More

Get assistance with learning basic computer skills like email, web searching, MS Office programs, navigating apps, using your iOS or Android devices, and more. No registration required, but capacity is limited. Patrons will be assisted in the order they arrive. If you need help right now, be sure to check out Tacoma Public Library's always available online computer learning and assistance resources as well as the free DigitalLearn online courses available from the Public Library Association.

Family Storytime

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 connect and chat. Want to continu......More

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 connect and chat. Want to continue the fun at home? View these fun Storytime song and book recommendations here.

Pokémon League

Grab your Pokémon deck and join your friends at our official Pokémon League. Both experienced players and beginners are welcome. If you collect cards but don't know how to play, we can teach you. If you know how to play and want to get better, we've got that covered t......More

Grab your Pokémon deck and join your friends at our official Pokémon League. Both experienced players and beginners are welcome. If you collect cards but don't know how to play, we can teach you. If you know how to play and want to get better, we've got that covered too. The fearless leader of this event is an expert player who has helped judge world championships. Join us to learn from the best! Recommended for ages 6 up to young adults.

Treat Your Shelf Book Club

We pick the theme; you pick the book. A monthly rotating theme or genre book club, where you can discuss what you read, and get recommendations for other books from participants. Love the theme, hate the theme, share all about it in this book club for those who like va......More

We pick the theme; you pick the book. A monthly rotating theme or genre book club, where you can discuss what you read, and get recommendations for other books from participants. Love the theme, hate the theme, share all about it in this book club for those who like variety. February’s category is Dystopian fiction For book ideas see:  Dystopian Fiction — a staff-created list from Tacoma Public Library | Tacoma Public Library | BiblioCommons

Wisdom Cafe @Fern Hill

Seniors - join us for conversation and camaraderie as we discuss universal topics about life, fulfillment, and aging at this monthly program. All are welcome! February’s topic: Ageism

Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the Fern Hill branch on Fridays from 3-4:30 for Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!

Play to Learn

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 group activities, songs, and a......More

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 group activities, songs, and a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjoy together. Presented by Greentrike, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, hosted by Tacoma Public Library.