Up and Atom: Spring Watercolors

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week celebrate spring by making your own watercolor work of art.

Wisdom Cafe

Welcome, adults of all ages! Gather to share memories and life experiences, discuss topics of the day, and encourage active connections. Each month, our Wisdom Café members will explore a vibrant conversational topic with images, engaging activities, and snacks.

Playdate at the Library: Baby

Playdate at the Library is a time for caretakers to spend time with their children, enjoy toys and games together, and connect with other members of the community! Children learn and grow through play! Best for ages 0-18 months.

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.

Сказки на русском/Russian Story Time

Сказки, потешки и игры на русском языке с Наталией Семейная программа для всех возрастов Stories, songs and games in Russian with Natalia. For families. All ages are welcome!

Drop-in Tech Help @ Kobetich

Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful! We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile, devices, and getting started on resumes and cover letters. No reg......More

Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful! We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile, devices, and getting started on resumes and cover letters. No registration required, but capacity is limited. Ask for assistance at the front. People 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.

Up and Atom: Cherry Blossom Trees

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. This week, craft your own cherry blossom tree! Hanami, or flower viewing, is the Japanese tradition of admiring the cherry blossoms during springtime. It involves gathering un......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. This week, craft your own cherry blossom tree! Hanami, or flower viewing, is the Japanese tradition of admiring the cherry blossoms during springtime. It involves gathering under the cherry blossoms with family and friends to share food, drinks, and happy memories.

Paint Night!

Explore your creative side as you paint the night away! Teen and adult attendees of any skill level can follow the step-by-step acrylic painting instructions or create an image from your imagination. All supplies provided. Recommended for ages 12-17 and up to adult.

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. 

Bloodworks Northwest

Donors needed! Tacoma public library and Bloodworks northwest are hosting a 2025 blood drive. Donating blood helps patients with treatments, procedures and surgeries. Visit bloodworksnw.org/giveblood or scan the QR code to book your one hour appointment. Photo ID a......More

Donors needed! Tacoma public library and Bloodworks northwest are hosting a 2025 blood drive. Donating blood helps patients with treatments, procedures and surgeries. Visit bloodworksnw.org/giveblood or scan the QR code to book your one hour appointment. Photo ID and appointments required. No one under the age of 16 permitted on site. All donations go to patients in the PNW. Registration available at Bloodworks - Donor Portal 

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.