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. T......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.

Drop-In 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. 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.

Up and Atom: Fake Snow

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Kids will explore mixtures and chemical reactions by making fake snow using baking soda and conditioner. They'll experiment with different ratios to create dry and wet snow, scul......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Kids will explore mixtures and chemical reactions by making fake snow using baking soda and conditioner. They'll experiment with different ratios to create dry and wet snow, sculpt snowmen, and observe what happens when vinegar is added.

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. 

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 and Atom: Winter Scavenger Hunt

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Explore the solar system like never before! In this hands-on STEAM experience, participants will use creative play and math to understand the true scale of space. Decorate paper p......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Explore the solar system like never before! In this hands-on STEAM experience, participants will use creative play and math to understand the true scale of space. Decorate paper planets, walk the distances between them, and discover the surprising gaps that make space so… spacey!

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!

Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch 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.

Drop-In 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. 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 each Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:00pm.

Up and Atom: Marble Maze

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Put your engineering skills to the test by making your very own marble maze! Can you get your marble through your maze from start to finish?

Teen Time

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