Playdate at the Library

Have a playdate at the library every 3rd Saturday of the month! Playdate at the Library is a time for caretakers to spend time with their children, enjoy toys and games together, and connect with other members of the community! Children learn and grow through play! ......More

Have a playdate at the library every 3rd Saturday of the month! Playdate at the Library is a time for caretakers to spend time with their children, enjoy toys and games together, and connect with other members of the community! Children learn and grow through play! No registration required.

Studio and Storytime with Tacoma Art Museum

Join TPL and TAM for Studio + Storytime now taking place at Tacoma Art Museum! Studio + Storytime begins with a reading of a storybook, exploring some art in TAM's galleries, and then a hands-on art project in TAM's Studio! Geared towards kids ages 2-8, this worksho......More

Join TPL and TAM for Studio + Storytime now taking place at Tacoma Art Museum! Studio + Storytime begins with a reading of a storybook, exploring some art in TAM's galleries, and then a hands-on art project in TAM's Studio! Geared towards kids ages 2-8, this workshop is free, but registration is required. Please note: Online registration is required. Register everyone who will be in attendance, as studio space is limited.  Please provide an adult's email address when registering.

Eastside Story Fest

Join Tacoma Public Library's Northwest Room and Community Archives Center for Eastside Story Fest! This all-ages event will document, share, and celebrate the unique stories of the Eastside community. Join us at the Eastside Community Center where you can: Visit the ......More

Join Tacoma Public Library's Northwest Room and Community Archives Center for Eastside Story Fest! This all-ages event will document, share, and celebrate the unique stories of the Eastside community. Join us at the Eastside Community Center where you can: Visit the oral history recording booth to record your memories.  Bring your family photos and recipes to digitize at our digitization station.  Kids of all ages can share their story through comic book making.  See performances from Kingpin X, Ballet Folklórico de Tacoma, Fearless Dance, DJ Press Play, storytellers, and more!  View an exhibit of historical materials related to the Eastside neighborhood. This event is brought to you by Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma Arts Live, and Metro Parks with funding from Tacoma Creates and the Internet Archive. 

Danza of the Cem Anáhuac Youth Danza Workshop

“Mi Centro is excited to have Tlalokan lead a Youth Danza workshop for folks ages 6-17, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Tacoma Public Library-Moore Branch. Tlalokan is a cultural group dedicated to sharing the beauty of Cem Anáhuac history, philosophy and living Indigenous peo......More

“Mi Centro is excited to have Tlalokan lead a Youth Danza workshop for folks ages 6-17, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Tacoma Public Library-Moore Branch. Tlalokan is a cultural group dedicated to sharing the beauty of Cem Anáhuac history, philosophy and living Indigenous peoples through danza and music with traditional instruments. Their goal is to inspire deeper connections to our ancestral pasts, and our spirits in the present. This is a free class! If you have any additional questions about these sessions, please send us a message for more details. Photo credit: @munozmotions This program is sponsored by Tacoma Creates.  — Mi Centro se complace en que Tlalokan dirija un taller de danza juvenil para personas de 6 a 17 años, de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Tacoma-Sucursal Moore. Tlalokan es un grupo cultural dedicado a compartir la belleza de la historia, la filosofía y los pueblos indígenas vivos del Cem Anáhuac a través de la danza y la música con instrumentos tradicionales. Su objetivo es inspirar conexiones más profundas con nuestros pasados ancestrales y nuestros espíritus en el presente. ¡Esta es una clase gratis! Si tiene alguna pregunta adicional sobre estas sesiones, envíenos un mensaje para obtener más detalles. Crédito de la foto: @munozmotions” Esta programa es fundida por Tacoma Creates. 

Brick by Brick LEGO Club

Join every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for Brick by Brick - LEGO Club! Free build to your heart's content! All ages welcome. No registration required. Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.

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: Nintendo Night

Bring your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite handheld console. No Switch? No problem! Use ours, loaded with Smash Bros, Minecraft, Overcooked, and tons more! Hang out, talk games, and play your favorites on our projector.

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: DIY Calming Tubes

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month so come join us and explore textures and colors by creating your very own calming tube. No registration required.  

Nature's Table

This month, we will be focusing on some of the great greens of spring. We will bring some samples (probably stinging nettle, bittercress, miner's lettuce, and osoberry) and request that those who already do some foraging bring some recipes and stories to share!

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. 

Clover Park Technical College Pop-Up

Meet up with our friends from Clover Park Technical College to discuss your future plans for school! Ask questions about their different programs and financial aid options. 

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? Under the law, everyone has the ri......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? Under the law, everyone has the right to be free from discrimination at work, in housing, in a public accommodation, or when seeking credit and insurance. City of Tacoma Office of Equity and Human Rights accepts charges of discrimination from any individual who believes they have been discriminated against based on protected class status. Our mission is to prevent and eliminate discrimination through education and investigations of civil rights violations within the City of Tacoma. Stop by for free, drop-in help, information and resources from tacomaprobono and Office of Equity and Human Rights!

Fix-It Nights

Fix-It Nights with Tacoma Tool Library- come repair your stuff, bring your broken items and get them repaired by skilled fixers.

¡Cuentos y Cantos! Bilingual Storytime

¡Están invitados a una muy especial hora de cuentos bilingüe! Vengan con toda la familia para bailar, cantar, leer y hacer amigos en la Biblioteca de Tacoma! Cada jueves | 4:30PM You are invited to our special bilingual storytime! Come with the whole family for dan......More

¡Están invitados a una muy especial hora de cuentos bilingüe! Vengan con toda la familia para bailar, cantar, leer y hacer amigos en la Biblioteca de Tacoma! Cada jueves | 4:30PM You are invited to our special bilingual storytime! Come with the whole family for dancing, reading, singing, and making friends at the Tacoma Public Library! Every Thursday | 4:30PM