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!

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.

Asian American/ Pacific Islander History Scavenger Hunt

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us from May 1st - 31st at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches for a fun kid's scavenger hunt.  Learn more about Asian American, Nat......More

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us from May 1st - 31st at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches for a fun kid's scavenger hunt.  Learn more about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage, find hidden images around the library, and create a great craft!

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.

Mod Podge Coasters

Create your own personalized Mod Podge Coasters! In this program, you’ll mod podge an image onto a round ceramic coaster and seal it for a lasting finish. Bring a picture you love, or print one out at the library. All other materials will be provided—just bring your cr......More

Create your own personalized Mod Podge Coasters! In this program, you’ll mod podge an image onto a round ceramic coaster and seal it for a lasting finish. Bring a picture you love, or print one out at the library. All other materials will be provided—just bring your creativity!

Up and Atom: LEGO Club

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

Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Flower Wreaths

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, May 10th to pick up a kit while supplies last. Ages 3 and up. Program kits are a fun wa......More

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, May 10th 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!

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.

Asian American/ Pacific Islander History Scavenger Hunt

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us from May 1st - 31st at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches for a fun kid's scavenger hunt.  Learn more about Asian American, Nat......More

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us from May 1st - 31st at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches for a fun kid's scavenger hunt.  Learn more about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage, find hidden images around the library, and create a great craft!

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.

Up and Atom: Toolbox Laboratories Action Figure Engineering

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Engineer your own action figure with Toolbox Laboratories, participants will be given a nondescript action figure to redesign with materials provided. Create accessories, a stor......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Engineer your own action figure with Toolbox Laboratories, participants will be given a nondescript action figure to redesign with materials provided. Create accessories, a storyline, and then market your brand-new action figure as if were going in a retail environment. Presented by Toolbox Laboratories, funded by Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.

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!