Next Chapter: Astrology Charts

Bridge the gap between teen and adult programming at the Moore Library every Tuesday for our New Adult event series! Geared roughly towards ages 18-25. With different activities every week, build community with your neighbors as you explore different crafts and hobbies......More

Bridge the gap between teen and adult programming at the Moore Library every Tuesday for our New Adult event series! Geared roughly towards ages 18-25. With different activities every week, build community with your neighbors as you explore different crafts and hobbies. All supplies provided! Check back for each week’s theme. This week, learn about personality traits written in the stars. Research your birth chart, browse astrological books, and create zodiac themed crafts.

Social Work Support with Samie

Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing, shelter, domestic violence, VA, employment, behavioral health, McKinney Vento or student supp......More

Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing, shelter, domestic violence, VA, employment, behavioral health, McKinney Vento or student support, and more!

Up and Atom: Boat Float Challenge

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Use your own engineering skills to design your own ship and see how well it floats! No registration required.

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.

Tech Help

We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, navigating apps, iOS devices, android devices, getting started on resumes and cover letters, and more. No registration required.  Every Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm from January 2026 to December 2026. The......More

We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, navigating apps, iOS devices, android devices, getting started on resumes and cover letters, and more. No registration required.  Every Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm from January 2026 to December 2026. The first Thursday may have a presentation of current technologies of interest, such as ai, cybersecurity, apps, QR Codes, check the scheduled day for details.  January 8, 15, 22, 29        February 5, 12, 19, 26 January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23 Cybersecurity May 7, 14, 21, 28 QR Code Basics June 4, 11, 18, 25 Google Drive July 2, 9, 16, 23 Resumes At The Library August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 15 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 15 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17

Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups

Are you facing eviction? Do you need help with a landlord-tenant issue? Do you need help with an eviction on your record or a legal financial obligation you can't pay? Want to learn more about getting help with your legal issue? Stop by for free, drop-in help, in......More

Are you facing eviction? Do you need help with a landlord-tenant issue? Do you need help with an eviction on your record or a legal financial obligation you can't pay? Want to learn more about getting help with your legal issue? Stop by for free, drop-in help, information and resources from Tacomaprobono!

Teen Time: Manga Club

Join us at the Moore Library on the last Thursday of each month. Check our collection and engage in all things manga and anime! Play board games, watch movies and shows, draw or animate on our tablets, and talk about your hobbies with us! Sensory kits, Chromebooks, Ni......More

Join us at the Moore Library on the last Thursday of each month. Check our collection and engage in all things manga and anime! Play board games, watch movies and shows, draw or animate on our tablets, and talk about your hobbies with us! Sensory kits, Chromebooks, Nintendo Switches, and snacks provided.

Resilient Gardening: Climate Friendly Veggie Gardening

Join us for one in a series of climate change themed programs brought to you by the Museum of Glass. This presentation focuses on learning ways to become resilient in the face of climate change when growing vegetable in your home garden. This presentation will provid......More

Join us for one in a series of climate change themed programs brought to you by the Museum of Glass. This presentation focuses on learning ways to become resilient in the face of climate change when growing vegetable in your home garden. This presentation will provide you with information about evaluating your carbon footprint, adapting to climate change realities, sustaining soil health and enjoying your resilient garden! This program is part of a series in support of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program, Bewilderment by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers, and the Museum of Glass.

Genealogy Help Desk

Volunteers from the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (TPCGS) will offer individual help to those with questions about their genealogy research. All levels of experience are welcome. Just drop-in!

¡Cuentos y Cantos! Bilingual Storytime

¡Están invitados a una muy especial hora de cuentos bilingüe! Vengan con toda la familia para bailar, cantar, leer y hacer amigos en la Biblioteca de Tacoma! En los segundo y cuarto sabado del mes | 11 AM You are invited to our special bilingual storytime! Come wit......More

¡Están invitados a una muy especial hora de cuentos bilingüe! Vengan con toda la familia para bailar, cantar, leer y hacer amigos en la Biblioteca de Tacoma! En los segundo y cuarto sabado del mes | 11 AM You are invited to our special bilingual storytime! Come with the whole family for dancing, reading, singing, and making friends at the Tacoma Public Library! Every second and fourth Saturday of the month | 11 AM

Switch Saturday

Join us once a month at the Moore library for a night of games! Bring your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite handheld console. No Switch? No problem! Use ours, loaded with Smash Bros, Minecraft, Overcooked, and tons more! Hang out, talk games, and play your favorites o......More

Join us once a month at the Moore library for a night of games! Bring your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite handheld console. No Switch? No problem! Use ours, loaded with Smash Bros, Minecraft, Overcooked, and tons more! Hang out, talk games, and play your favorites on our projector. Be sure to check out our circulating video game collection to find games to take home!

Next Chapter: The Reading Room

Bridge the gap between teen and adult programming at the Moore Library every Tuesday for our New Adult event series! Geared roughly towards ages 18-25. With different activities every week, build community with your neighbors as you explore different crafts and hobbie......More

Bridge the gap between teen and adult programming at the Moore Library every Tuesday for our New Adult event series! Geared roughly towards ages 18-25. With different activities every week, build community with your neighbors as you explore different crafts and hobbies. All supplies provided! This week, come join in a low stakes book club! Bring your own book or browse our collection for a quick read. Find a spot to relax and read, and discuss your favorites with your neighbors.

Social Work Support with Samie

Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing, shelter, domestic violence, VA, employment, behavioral health, McKinney Vento or student supp......More

Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing, shelter, domestic violence, VA, employment, behavioral health, McKinney Vento or student support, and more!

Up and Atom: Build an Insect

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week we are learning all about creepy crawlies, as we explore the names and functions of different insect body parts. Once we understand how bug bodies work, we can get cre......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week we are learning all about creepy crawlies, as we explore the names and functions of different insect body parts. Once we understand how bug bodies work, we can get creative to build our own insect models using a combination of art supplies and upcycled materials. No registration required.