Black Artist Spotlight

Visit Moore library each week in February to learn about Black artists who shaped the world! Each week in the Children's area we will feature a different artist's story and work, as well as provide materials for patrons to create their own masterpieces!  No registrat......More

Visit Moore library each week in February to learn about Black artists who shaped the world! Each week in the Children's area we will feature a different artist's story and work, as well as provide materials for patrons to create their own masterpieces!  No registration necessary.  Display available in Children's area from February 3rd to February 28th.

Teen Time

Join us at the Moore Library for Teen Time! Watch movies, make art, play video games, and hang out with other teens at the library. We have different activities every time! Snacks, sensory kits, and crafting supplies provided every week. Look out for specialty events l......More

Join us at the Moore Library for Teen Time! Watch movies, make art, play video games, and hang out with other teens at the library. We have different activities every time! Snacks, sensory kits, and crafting supplies provided every week. Look out for specialty events like Moore Movies, Nintendo Nights, and specialty crafts or presentations!

Explore Career & Training Opportunities

Join us at Moore for a presentation by Tacoma Community College's Workforce Education Department! Your path to success starts here! • Free Career Assessments: Identify your strengths and career paths. • Job Trends: Learn about in-demand careers in Pierce County. • ......More

Join us at Moore for a presentation by Tacoma Community College's Workforce Education Department! Your path to success starts here! • Free Career Assessments: Identify your strengths and career paths. • Job Trends: Learn about in-demand careers in Pierce County. • Training Opportunities: Find programs to help you prepare for your dream job. Grants & Scholarships: Get info on financial aid at Community & Technical Colleges.

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!

Up and Atom: Paper Airplanes

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week we are learning the art of making paper airplanes. Will your airplane fly the highest? The farthest? The fastest? Join us to find out! No registration required. ......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week we are learning the art of making paper airplanes. Will your airplane fly the highest? The farthest? The fastest? Join us to find out! No registration required.

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.

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. No registration required.  Every Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm from January 2026 to December 2026. The......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. No registration required.  Every Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm from January 2026 to December 2026. The first Thursday may have a presentation of current technologies of interest, such as ai, cybersecurity, apps, QR Codes, check the scheduled day for details.  January 8, 15, 22, 29        February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 15 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17

Black Artist Spotlight

Visit Moore library each week in February to learn about Black artists who shaped the world! Each week in the Children's area we will feature a different artist's story and work, as well as provide materials for patrons to create their own masterpieces!  No registrat......More

Visit Moore library each week in February to learn about Black artists who shaped the world! Each week in the Children's area we will feature a different artist's story and work, as well as provide materials for patrons to create their own masterpieces!  No registration necessary.  Display available in Children's area from February 3rd to February 28th.

Housing Justice Project

Landlord-Tenant Clinic for City of Tacoma Residents  Do you have a landlord-tenant issue? Questions about Tacoma's new Landlord Fairness Initiative, facing eviction, habitability issues, repair issues, received a notice, other disputes?  Bring your housing issues to ......More

Landlord-Tenant Clinic for City of Tacoma Residents  Do you have a landlord-tenant issue? Questions about Tacoma's new Landlord Fairness Initiative, facing eviction, habitability issues, repair issues, received a notice, other disputes?  Bring your housing issues to the Housing Justic Project at this walk-in clinic! Screening and intake required to receive advice.  Presented by Tacomaprobono's Housing Justice Project and hosted by Tacoma Public Library. 

Teen Time

Join us at the Moore Library for Teen Time! Watch movies, make art, play video games, and hang out with other teens at the library. We have different activities every time! Snacks, sensory kits, and crafting supplies provided every week. Look out for specialty events l......More

Join us at the Moore Library for Teen Time! Watch movies, make art, play video games, and hang out with other teens at the library. We have different activities every time! Snacks, sensory kits, and crafting supplies provided every week. Look out for specialty events like Moore Movies, Nintendo Nights, and specialty crafts or presentations!

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!

Up and Atom: Marshmallow Catapults

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Create your very own catapult and see how far you can make the mini marshmallows fly! No registration required.

D&D Adventure Campaign

Adventure begins at your library with magic, mystery, and secrets all found with a campaign in Dungeons & Dragons. Today's adventure will be led by a DUNGEON MASTER... Glowing jewels, assassins, thieves, gold, and dragon-fire all could be found here. It is only limited......More

Adventure begins at your library with magic, mystery, and secrets all found with a campaign in Dungeons & Dragons. Today's adventure will be led by a DUNGEON MASTER... Glowing jewels, assassins, thieves, gold, and dragon-fire all could be found here. It is only limited by your dreams, imagination, or your DUNGEON MASTER! Please be respectful of everyone's time because adventure isn't unlimited. See you soon.

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.

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. No registration required.  Every Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm from January 2026 to December 2026. The......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. No registration required.  Every Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm from January 2026 to December 2026. The first Thursday may have a presentation of current technologies of interest, such as ai, cybersecurity, apps, QR Codes, check the scheduled day for details.  January 8, 15, 22, 29        February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 15 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17

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.

Musical Storytelling & Crafts with Northwest Sinfonietta

Young folks and their families are invited to join Northwest Sinfonietta to enjoy interactive storytelling and live music. What happens when a mole teaches itself to play the violin, or a young bull would rather smell flowers than fight? Afterwards, we'll make musical ......More

Young folks and their families are invited to join Northwest Sinfonietta to enjoy interactive storytelling and live music. What happens when a mole teaches itself to play the violin, or a young bull would rather smell flowers than fight? Afterwards, we'll make musical crafts! This program is the result of Tacoma Creates in partnership with Northwest Sinfonietta and Tacoma Public Library.

Little Museum: Native Birds

Program Description: Step into the world of Washington's winged wildlife with Little Museum: Native Birds, an engaging, hands-on program designed for teens and adults. Explore a fascinating collection of real bird specimens representing some of the most common native s......More

Program Description: Step into the world of Washington's winged wildlife with Little Museum: Native Birds, an engaging, hands-on program designed for teens and adults. Explore a fascinating collection of real bird specimens representing some of the most common native species in the region. Get up close to study preserved spread-wing specimens and compare wing shapes, sizes, and structures. Through a guided experiment, discover how “form meets function” in the world of avian flight and gain insight into how different birds are adapted to their environments. Perfect for nature lovers, amateur ornithologists, or anyone curious about the natural history of our local feathered friends. Note: All materials provided. No prior knowledge of birds required!

Black Artist Spotlight

Visit Moore library each week in February to learn about Black artists who shaped the world! Each week in the Children's area we will feature a different artist's story and work, as well as provide materials for patrons to create their own masterpieces!  No registrat......More

Visit Moore library each week in February to learn about Black artists who shaped the world! Each week in the Children's area we will feature a different artist's story and work, as well as provide materials for patrons to create their own masterpieces!  No registration necessary.  Display available in Children's area from February 3rd to February 28th.

Teen Time: Manga Club

Join us at the Moore Library on the last Tuesday of each month. Check our collection and engage in all things manga and anime! Play board games, watch movies and shows, draw or animate on our tablets, and talk about your hobbies with us! Sensory kits, Chromebooks, Nin......More

Join us at the Moore Library on the last Tuesday of each month. Check our collection and engage in all things manga and anime! Play board games, watch movies and shows, draw or animate on our tablets, and talk about your hobbies with us! Sensory kits, Chromebooks, Nintendo Switches, and snacks provided.

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!

Up and Atom: Paper Tower Build Challenge

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  In this engineering challenge, use the materials provided to build a paper tower as tall as possible, but there's a twist! Your tower must also support a heavy weight at the top......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  In this engineering challenge, use the materials provided to build a paper tower as tall as possible, but there's a twist! Your tower must also support a heavy weight at the top without collapsing. No registration required.

Community Compass

Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's MSW and BASW Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support and resource navigation.  ...More

Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's MSW and BASW Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support and resource navigation. 

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.

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. No registration required.  Every Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm from January 2026 to December 2026. The......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. No registration required.  Every Thursday of the month at 2pm - 3pm from January 2026 to December 2026. The first Thursday may have a presentation of current technologies of interest, such as ai, cybersecurity, apps, QR Codes, check the scheduled day for details.  January 8, 15, 22, 29        February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 15 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17

Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups

Are you facing eviction? Do you need help with a landlord-tenant issue? Do you need help with an eviction on your record or a legal financial obligation you can't pay? Want to learn more about getting help with your legal issue? Stop by for free, drop-in help, in......More

Are you facing eviction? Do you need help with a landlord-tenant issue? Do you need help with an eviction on your record or a legal financial obligation you can't pay? Want to learn more about getting help with your legal issue? Stop by for free, drop-in help, information and resources from Tacomaprobono!