Family Storytime and Petite Picasso

Join us for Family Storytime and Petite Picasso! Start with stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy. Then stay and create little masterpieces and join us f......More

Join us for Family Storytime and Petite Picasso! Start with stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy. Then stay and create little masterpieces and join us for some process art-making fun! Process art allows children to explore a variety of materials and foster a sense of expression and creativity. Remember to wear your art clothes the projects are often messy. Crafts best suited for ages 2 years and up. No registration required. Want to continue the fun at home? View these fun Storytime song and book recommendations here.

Paper Ornaments

Join us at Moore Library on Saturday, November 1 at 11:30 AM for a fun and creative craft session—make your own Paper Ball Ornament! Whether you're celebrating the holidays, remembering a special moment, or simply want a unique keepsake, this easy-to-make paper decora......More

Join us at Moore Library on Saturday, November 1 at 11:30 AM for a fun and creative craft session—make your own Paper Ball Ornament! Whether you're celebrating the holidays, remembering a special moment, or simply want a unique keepsake, this easy-to-make paper decoration is perfect for all ages and occasions. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own special paper or cardstock if you have something meaningful, you'd like to use. Come get crafty with us! Visit Moore Branch November 1st and learn to make a lovely paper ornament for gifts and fun. All materials will be provided, and no registration is required. 

Home Maintenance 101 Workshop

Learn new ways to maintain your home with demonstrations by the Tacoma Tool Library. No registration required.  

Housing Justice Project

Landlord-Tenant Clinic for City of Tacoma Residents  Do you have a landlord-tenant issue? Questions about Tacoma's new Landlord Fairness Initiative, facing eviction, habitability issues, repair issues, received a notice, other disputes?  Bring your housing issues to ......More

Landlord-Tenant Clinic for City of Tacoma Residents  Do you have a landlord-tenant issue? Questions about Tacoma's new Landlord Fairness Initiative, facing eviction, habitability issues, repair issues, received a notice, other disputes?  Bring your housing issues to the Housing Justic Project at this walk-in clinic! Screening and intake required to receive advice.  Presented by Tacomaprobono's Housing Justice Project and hosted by Tacoma Public Library. 

Teen Time: Perler Beads

Let your creativity flow through you with perler beads! Make a creature, coaster, keychain, and more. Use our chromebooks to find designs. All materials provided, as well as snacks, sensory kits, and music to craft along to.

Community Compass

Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support and resource navigation.

Free Shower Service with New Hope Resource Center

Tacoma Public Library and New Hope Resource Center have partnered to offer free showers, designed to support individuals experiencing houselessness or housing instability. A mobile shower trailer will be available in the library parking lot, with drop-in programs and ......More

Tacoma Public Library and New Hope Resource Center have partnered to offer free showers, designed to support individuals experiencing houselessness or housing instability. A mobile shower trailer will be available in the library parking lot, with drop-in programs and resources offered in our meeting room while you wait. New Hope Resource Center is committed to raising awareness and providing services for people experiencing houselessness. Their Mobile Resources Response Team offers shower and laundry services across Pierce County. No registration required

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: Squishy Circuits

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week we're working with Squishy Circuits. Squishy Circuits uses conductive and insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits! Materials and curriculum......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week we're working with Squishy Circuits. Squishy Circuits uses conductive and insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits! Materials and curriculum generously provided by the WSU 4-H program of Pierce County. 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.

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.

¡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 

Studio and Storytime with Tacoma Art Museum

Join TPL and TAM for Studio + Storytime held at Tacoma Art Museum! Studio + Storytime begins with a reading of a storybook, exploring some art in TAM's galleries, and then a hands-on art project in TAM's studio classroom! Geared towards kids ages 2-8. This month we ......More

Join TPL and TAM for Studio + Storytime held at Tacoma Art Museum! Studio + Storytime begins with a reading of a storybook, exploring some art in TAM's galleries, and then a hands-on art project in TAM's studio classroom! Geared towards kids ages 2-8. This month we will have a special guest from the Job Carr Cabin Museum! We will read the story A House in the Woods by Inga Moore and create our own mini log cabin. Please note: Classroom space is limited, if the space is full the activity and book of the month will be available at TAM Studio on the first floor. **REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED - REGISTER IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE A REMINDER EMAIL** Presented by Tacoma Art Museum, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.

Brick by Brick LEGO Club

Join us for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content! All ages welcome. No registration required. Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.

Money, Me & Key: Retirement

Money, Me & Key is a financial empowerment program that promotes an open dialogue and education for the community. This free course will cover a wide range of topics related to retirement: • Examine the factors you should consider when planning for retirement.  • Lea......More

Money, Me & Key is a financial empowerment program that promotes an open dialogue and education for the community. This free course will cover a wide range of topics related to retirement: • Examine the factors you should consider when planning for retirement.  • Learn how to estimate your retirement expenses. • Identify the saving and planning strategies that allow you to maximize your savings at any age. • Compare the types of retirement plans available to you. • Set goals for your own retirement savings.