Up and Atom: Torn Paper Penguins

Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. Join us as we create adorable penguins using torn paper! Participants will explore texture and shape and practice fine motor skills through art.......More

Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. Join us as we create adorable penguins using torn paper! Participants will explore texture and shape and practice fine motor skills through art.  

Kobetich Book Club

Join us at Kobetich Branch to discuss a new book each month. This month we will be reading West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Please note our new meeting time of 4-5pm starting in January.  An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two g......More

Join us at Kobetich Branch to discuss a new book each month. This month we will be reading West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Please note our new meeting time of 4-5pm starting in January.  An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America. “Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes…” Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave. It’s 1938. The Great Depression lingers. Hitler is threatening Europe, and world-weary Americans long for wonder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic. What follows is a twelve-day road trip in a custom truck to deliver Southern California’s first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo. Behind the wheel is the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow. Inspired by true events, the tale weaves real-life figures with fictional ones, including the world’s first female zoo director, a crusty old man with a past, a young female photographer with a secret, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes. Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it’s too late. The book is available for check out at the Kobetich circulation desk. The Kobetich Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of the month. New members are always welcome! Please call Kobetich library staff at 253-280-2921 for assistance with locating or reserving a copy.

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.

Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Keyana Loves Her Family by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The January/February title, Keyana Loves Her Family by Na......More

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The January/February title, Keyana Loves Her Family by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, celebrates family and carefree childhood.  From the bestselling author of I Love My Hair!, Keyana has big plans for her family movie night, but when things start to fall apart she learns how to rely on the support of her loved ones. Keyana's always full of big ideas. Her latest and greatest plan is to host a perfect family movie night. From aunts to uncles to her five favorite cousins, everyone is invited! She knows the best way to impress her guests is with a fabulous soiree, and there's a lot on her to-do list. But when the night doesn't go as planned, she'll have to rely on a little help from the people she loves most. Keyana Loves Her Family

Family Storytime

Join us at Kobetich 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. Wan......More

Join us at Kobetich 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: Invention Design Challenge Inspired by Black Inventors

Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. This week is a creative invention design challenge inspired by the brilliant minds of Black inventors who changed the world! Learn more abou......More

Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. This week is a creative invention design challenge inspired by the brilliant minds of Black inventors who changed the world! Learn more about Black inventors and engineer your own invention! Whether it’s a helpful gadget, a cool new toy, or a way to make life easier, every idea counts!

Wisdom Cafe

Welcome, adults of all ages! Gather to share memories and life experiences, discuss topics of the day, and encourage active connections. Each month, our Wisdom Café members will explore a vibrant conversational topic with images, engaging activities, and snacks.

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.

Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Keyana Loves Her Family by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The January/February title, Keyana Loves Her Family by Na......More

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The January/February title, Keyana Loves Her Family by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, celebrates family and carefree childhood.  From the bestselling author of I Love My Hair!, Keyana has big plans for her family movie night, but when things start to fall apart she learns how to rely on the support of her loved ones. Keyana's always full of big ideas. Her latest and greatest plan is to host a perfect family movie night. From aunts to uncles to her five favorite cousins, everyone is invited! She knows the best way to impress her guests is with a fabulous soiree, and there's a lot on her to-do list. But when the night doesn't go as planned, she'll have to rely on a little help from the people she loves most. Keyana Loves Her Family

Family Storytime

Join us at Kobetich 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. Wan......More

Join us at Kobetich 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.

Сказки на русском/Russian Storytime

Сказки, потешки и игры на русском языке с Наталией Семейная программа для всех возрастов Join us at Kobetich branch for stories, songs, and games in Russian with Natalia. For families. All ages are welcome!

Creative Reuse Workshops: Small Weaving

At this workshop you will have everything needed to make a small weaving from yarn on one of our recycled looms. Weaving is a fun way to play with different materials. Recycled looms are made from local donated plastic waste. All materials, tools and guidance are prov......More

At this workshop you will have everything needed to make a small weaving from yarn on one of our recycled looms. Weaving is a fun way to play with different materials. Recycled looms are made from local donated plastic waste. All materials, tools and guidance are provided at this free event. Materials are 100% post-consumer meaning we use only reclaimed, recycled, or donated yarns and fabric. Learn a little more about ways to utilize existing materials in new ways and reduce waste while making something new. Finished project can be used as decor or as a mug rug.  Project is good for anyone who can tie a knot. Presented by Remakery Tacoma, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.

Up and Atom: Newspaper Engineering Challenge

Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. What can you engineer using only newspaper and tape? Can you engineer a strong bridge, tall tower, or a creative structure? This hands-on activi......More

Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. What can you engineer using only newspaper and tape? Can you engineer a strong bridge, tall tower, or a creative structure? This hands-on activity encourages teamwork, imagination, and problem-solving while introducing key STEAM concepts in a fun and accessible way.

Paint Night!

Explore your creative side as you paint the night away! Teen and adult attendees of any skill level can follow the step-by-step acrylic painting instructions or create an image from your imagination. All supplies provided. Recommended for ages 12-17 and up to adult.

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.

Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Keyana Loves Her Family by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The January/February title, Keyana Loves Her Family by Na......More

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The January/February title, Keyana Loves Her Family by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, celebrates family and carefree childhood.  From the bestselling author of I Love My Hair!, Keyana has big plans for her family movie night, but when things start to fall apart she learns how to rely on the support of her loved ones. Keyana's always full of big ideas. Her latest and greatest plan is to host a perfect family movie night. From aunts to uncles to her five favorite cousins, everyone is invited! She knows the best way to impress her guests is with a fabulous soiree, and there's a lot on her to-do list. But when the night doesn't go as planned, she'll have to rely on a little help from the people she loves most. Keyana Loves Her Family

Family Storytime

Join us at Kobetich 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. Wan......More

Join us at Kobetich 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.