Family Storytime

Join us at Kobetich 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. Wan......More

Join us at Kobetich 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 Storytime

Сказки, потешки и игры на русском языке с Наталией Семейная программа для всех возрастов Join us at Kobetich branch for stories, songs, and games in Russian with Natalia. For families. All ages are welcome!

Drop-in Tech Help @ Kobetich

Drop-in Tech Help 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 cov......More

Drop-in Tech Help 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: LEGO Club

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Exercise creativity, design skills, engineering skills, and problem solving by building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs will be provided, so please leave your personal LEGOs at home. ......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Exercise creativity, design skills, engineering skills, and problem solving by building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs will be provided, so please leave your personal LEGOs at home. How to Build Everything

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.

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.

Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Jingle Dancer by Cynthia L. Smith

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The November/December title, Jingle Dancer by Cynthia L. ......More

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The November/December title, Jingle Dancer by Cynthia L. Smith, celebrates the jingle dance tradition and its regalia in Native American culture. New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith's lyrical text is paired with the warm, evocative watercolors of Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu in this affirming story of a contemporary Native American girl who turns to her family and community. The cone-shaped jingles sewn to Grandma Wolfe's dress sing tink, tink, tink, tink... Jenna loves the tradition of jingle dancing that has been shared over generations in her family and intertribal community. She hopes to dance at the next powwow. But with the day quickly approaching, she has a problem--how will her dress sing if it has no jingles? A terrific read-aloud pick, perfect to share with a family member! Jingle Dancer

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 at Kobetich 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. Wan......More

Join us at Kobetich 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 Storytime

Сказки, потешки и игры на русском языке с Наталией Семейная программа для всех возрастов Join us at Kobetich branch for stories, songs, and games in Russian with Natalia. For families. All ages are welcome!

Drop-in Tech Help @ Kobetich

Drop-in Tech Help 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 cov......More

Drop-in Tech Help 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.