LGBTQA+ Pride Month Scavenger Hunt

Join us from June 24 - July 19 at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches during ......More

Join us from June 24 - July 19 at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches during open hours for a themed kid's scavenger hunt. For pride month, participants will search the library for a cast of characters from some of our favorite modern fairytales and fairytale retellings that feature queer couples. Have fun, earn a prize and discover a great selection of picture books to celebrate pride month with the whole family.

Drop-in Tech Help @ Mottet

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 regi......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 desk. 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.

Books on Tap

In June in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month we'll be reading Salt Houses by Hala Alyan. "What does home mean when you no longer have a house—or a homeland? This beautiful novel traces one Palestinian family's struggle with that question and how it can haunt generatio......More

In June in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month we'll be reading Salt Houses by Hala Alyan. "What does home mean when you no longer have a house—or a homeland? This beautiful novel traces one Palestinian family's struggle with that question and how it can haunt generations. . . . This is an example of how fiction is often the best filter for the real world around us." — NPR Lyrical and heartbreaking, Salt Houses follows three generations of a Palestinian family and asks us to confront that most devastating of all truths: you can’t go home again. The eAudiobook is available on Hoopla and the eBook is available on both Libby and Hoopla. Visit Books on Tap online or on the MeetUp app for the location and to RSVP. Hope you can join us!

Family Storytime

Join us at Mottet 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 ......More

Join us at Mottet 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.

Up and Atom: Balloon-Powered Cars with Le-May-America's Car Museum

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week, team up with educators from LeMay - America's Car Museum to build and race your very own balloon-powered cars! This high-energy family workshop is a fun-filled way to......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week, team up with educators from LeMay - America's Car Museum to build and race your very own balloon-powered cars! This high-energy family workshop is a fun-filled way to explore science, engineering, and creativity and is perfect for kids of all ages!

Scratch & Relax

Unwind with a creative afternoon of scratch art! Use special paper and tools to reveal vibrant colors and patterns hidden beneath the surface. All supplies are provided, space is limited. 

Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Button Animals

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, June 27 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Ages 3 and up. Program kits are a fun way......More

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, June 27 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Ages 3 and up. Program kits are a fun way to bring our arts and crafts activities home with you. There is no live program element to program kits —take one home and let it spark your creativity!

Switch Fridays

Join us every month at the Mottet library for video games! Bring your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite handheld console. No Switch? No problem! Use ours, loaded with Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Super Mario Party, and more! Hang out, talk games, and play your favorit......More

Join us every month at the Mottet library for video games! Bring your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite handheld console. No Switch? No problem! Use ours, loaded with Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Super Mario Party, and more! Hang out, talk games, and play your favorites on our projector!

LGBTQA+ Pride Month Scavenger Hunt

Join us from June 24 - July 19 at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches during ......More

Join us from June 24 - July 19 at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches during open hours for a themed kid's scavenger hunt. For pride month, participants will search the library for a cast of characters from some of our favorite modern fairytales and fairytale retellings that feature queer couples. Have fun, earn a prize and discover a great selection of picture books to celebrate pride month with the whole family.

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!