Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch on Wednesdays for Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!

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.

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. 

Up & Atom: Exploring Rain & Water

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Learn about the water cycle and how rain forms by conducting hands-on experiments to visualize the process.

Appy Hour @ South Tacoma

Do you use a tablet, smartphone or laptop? Maybe you’re a new user looking for ways to get started on your mobile journey with Tacoma Library. No matter what your level, join the conversation at Appy Hour to discuss, share, and learn about the variety of online resourc......More

Do you use a tablet, smartphone or laptop? Maybe you’re a new user looking for ways to get started on your mobile journey with Tacoma Library. No matter what your level, join the conversation at Appy Hour to discuss, share, and learn about the variety of online resources TPL has to offer. No registration required.

Read and Rant: The South Sound's LGBTQ+ Book Club

Join us for a monthly LGBTQ+ book club discussion, on the 2nd Saturday of the month! Titles change every month, and include a mix of fiction, non-fiction, adult, and YA selections. All are welcome to read and rant. This is a collaboration between South Sound LGBTQ+ Bo......More

Join us for a monthly LGBTQ+ book club discussion, on the 2nd Saturday of the month! Titles change every month, and include a mix of fiction, non-fiction, adult, and YA selections. All are welcome to read and rant. This is a collaboration between South Sound LGBTQ+ Book Club and the Tacoma Public Library. May's title is:  The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela E-book copies through Hoopla on demand while available!

Giờ Kể Chuyện Gia Đình/Vietnamese Storytime

Chương trình dành cho gia đình, các thành viên thuộc mọi lứa tuổi đều có thể tham gia cùng với người lớn. Thưởng thức những câu chuyện, bản nhạc, vận động và nhịp điệu giúp con quý vị phát triển các kỹ năng đọc viết khi còn nhỏ All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy stori......More

Chương trình dành cho gia đình, các thành viên thuộc mọi lứa tuổi đều có thể tham gia cùng với người lớn. Thưởng thức những câu chuyện, bản nhạc, vận động và nhịp điệu giúp con quý vị phát triển các kỹ năng đọc viết khi còn nhỏ All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your child's early literacy skills.

Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch on Saturdays from 3-4:30pm for Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!

Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch on Wednesdays for Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!

Pierce Transit Careers Tabling

Join Pierce Transit as we help you “check out” a career in Public Transportation. We will be holding career information sessions at the following Tacoma Public libraries from 10 a.m. to noon on these dates: March 20: Main Library April 17: Moore May 15: South Taco......More

Join Pierce Transit as we help you “check out” a career in Public Transportation. We will be holding career information sessions at the following Tacoma Public libraries from 10 a.m. to noon on these dates: March 20: Main Library April 17: Moore May 15: South Tacoma June 12: Swasey July 17: Fern Hill August 21: Mottet Why Choose a Career at Pierce Transit? Make an impact on your local community! Pierce Transit’s mission is to improve quality of life by providing safe, reliable, innovative and useful transportation services to the community. Working at Pierce Transit means contributing to the well-being and mobility of the region.

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.

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. 

Up & Atom: Chromatography Art

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Discover the science of chromatography by separating pigments in markers to create colorful, unique artwork.

Drop-In Tech Help @ South Tacoma

We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, navigating apps, iOS devices, android devices, getting started on resumes and cover letters, and more. Please Note: No registration required. Please ask for assistance at the Information Desk. People will be as......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. Please Note: No registration required. Please ask for assistance at the Information Desk. People will be assisted in the order they arrive. Stop by the South Tacoma Library on the first and third Friday of the month at 3:00 - 4:00pm.