Swasey Branch Library
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Saturday June 21 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Tile Painting with Alcohol Inks
Join us and "color your world" as we use alcohol inks to create art on ceramic tiles. Freestyle your own design or use one of the fun stencils we will have available. All supplies are provided. This event is for ages 13 and up. Alcohol inks are a highly saturated, fa......More
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Tuesday June 24 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Reading the Tidepools with Tacoma Nature Center
Join the Tacoma Nature Center at Titlow Beach as we walk along the shore with beach naturalists and discover fascinating critters that make their homes under the rocks and tidepools and learn how to be a kind visitor and take care of this unique habitat. This is an a......More
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Tuesday June 24 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Up and Atom: Balloon-Powered Cars
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
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Wednesday June 25 12:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Mah Jongg, the captivating tile-based game with a rich history. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this interactive session will introduce you to the fundamentals, strategies, and social aspects......More
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Wednesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
A Gathering of Poets
Ever want to participate in a conversation with local poets? Now is your chance! Come visit with the poets of #VoicesofTacoma who have published an anthology of their most recent works. Feel free to bring your questions, your poetic ideas, and/or your own works for sha......More
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Thursday June 26 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Play to Learn
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a......More
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Thursday June 26 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Play to Learn
Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a......More
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Friday June 27 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Drop-in Tech Help @ Swasey Branch
Swasey Branch staff will assist with learning basic computer skills like email, web searching and MS Office programs, navigating apps and using your iOS or Android devices, getting started on resumes and cover letters, and more. No registration required, but capacity ......More
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Saturday June 28 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Beach Walk with Harbor WildWatch - Titlow Beach
Join us for an afternoon of nature and learning, with our friends from Habor WildWatch at Titlow Beach! Harbor Wild Watch is a local organization that is dedicated to teaching the community how to be good stewards of the Salish Sea! During this special event, they wil......More
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Saturday June 28 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Yarn Wrapped Rainbow Craft with Remakery Tacoma
Join us as we welcome Remakery Tacoma for this instructor-led session where we will make yarn-wrapped rainbow decorations! We'll use yarn or thread to wrap around cord in this project that comes together easily and is delightfully colorful. Each rainbow can be personal......More
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Tuesday July 1 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Up and Atom: Fireworks Salt Painting
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Today, kids will design their own fireworks by drawing with glue, sprinkling salt, and painting with watercolors to create bright, textured art. Join us for a fun hands-on STEAM p......More