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: DiNovember!

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Small dinosaur bones in clay or ice. Participants will be able to "Excavate" the bones using small hammers and paint brushes.

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.

Family STEAM Night with Greentrike

Bring the whole family together to explore concepts of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, also known as STEAM. Presented by Greentrike, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Cre......More

Bring the whole family together to explore concepts of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, also known as STEAM. Presented by Greentrike, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.

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. November’s category is Artificial Intelligence For book ideas see:  Artificial Intelligence — a staff-created list from Tacoma Public Library | Tacoma Public Library | BiblioCommons

Basic Computer Skills

Join instructors from Black Brilliance  to explore the basic hardware of a computer & gain essential knowledge of how a computer works. Those who complete one of the basic computer skills workshops can apply for a free laptop to use their skills beyond the workshop. ......More

Join instructors from Black Brilliance  to explore the basic hardware of a computer & gain essential knowledge of how a computer works. Those who complete one of the basic computer skills workshops can apply for a free laptop to use their skills beyond the workshop. To register, call 253-593-6641 ext 142 or Registration Form *These workshops and devices have been possible because of the Pierce County Digital Literacy and Digital Equity Services grant.

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.

Tacoma Creates : Discover Dance

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 ......More

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 confidence, and instill a love for dance in all ages. Whether you're a child, teen, adult, or senior, come join the fun and dance with us! Presented by Pacific Northwest Dance Foundation, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.