Anime Club

Anime fans this group is for you!  Join us to watch and discuss Anime. We will also explore Japanese and Korean culture, create art, and do activities inspired by anime. Ages 13 to 18.

"Pirate" Family Storytime and Craft

Stories, music, and CRAFTS! For all ages. This program is in person. Social distancing is required. Face masks are required in meeting rooms and strongly encouraged inside the library.

Anime and Manga Club

Anime and Manga fans this group is for you! Join us to watch and discuss Anime. We'll read a shared Manga title each month and discuss it. We will also explore Japanese and Korean culture, play games, create art, try Japanese and Korean foods, and do activities inspir......More

Anime and Manga fans this group is for you! Join us to watch and discuss Anime. We'll read a shared Manga title each month and discuss it. We will also explore Japanese and Korean culture, play games, create art, try Japanese and Korean foods, and do activities inspired by anime. Ages 13 to 18. (Space is limited. First come, first served.) This program is in person. Social distancing is required. Face masks are required in meeting rooms and strongly encouraged inside the library

Poetry Picnic: A Celebration of Poetry and Community

Join us for a celebration of poetry and the community! Featuring drop-in activities, an open mic, live readings, book sales, book giveaways*, letterpress printing, oral history recording booth, the Creative Colloquy book bike, a vegetarian book truck, and more. Present......More

Join us for a celebration of poetry and the community! Featuring drop-in activities, an open mic, live readings, book sales, book giveaways*, letterpress printing, oral history recording booth, the Creative Colloquy book bike, a vegetarian book truck, and more. Presented in partnership with Tacoma Create, Write253, and The Asian Pacific Cultural Center. Located in South Park on The Asian Pacific Cultural Center grounds. *While supplies last

TAM Talks with Tacoma Art Museum

Join TAM for an art adventure at your local library! Specially trained staff and volunteers will present lively talks on the latest exhibitions at TAM and beloved works of art in the collection. From Discussing Impressionist masterworks to Japanese woodblock prints to ......More

Join TAM for an art adventure at your local library! Specially trained staff and volunteers will present lively talks on the latest exhibitions at TAM and beloved works of art in the collection. From Discussing Impressionist masterworks to Japanese woodblock prints to the latest in contemporary Northwest art, we bring a little bit of the museum to you. This event will be held at the South Tacoma Branch.

"Dinosaur" Family Storytime and Craft

Stories, music, and CRAFTS! For all ages. This program is in person. Social distancing is required. Face masks are required in meeting rooms and strongly encouraged inside the library.

Tinker Time - Robots!

This week's theme is robots! Create a robot action figure (for 6 and up) or collage (for 2 and up) using sustainable craft supplies from Tinkertopia. Tinker Time is a STEAM event intended for youth and young teens to create......More

This week's theme is robots! Create a robot action figure (for 6 and up) or collage (for 2 and up) using sustainable craft supplies from Tinkertopia. Tinker Time is a STEAM event intended for youth and young teens to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. All Ages. Parents must be present with youth 12 and under. This program is in person. Social distancing is required. Face masks are required in meeting rooms and strongly encouraged inside the library

Summer Art Workshops with Tacoma Art Museum

Join the Tacoma Art Museum in a fun hands-on workshop where kids will learn about an artist, their work and will explore their creative side by making their own artwork! Registration is required as space is limited. All materials are provided. This workshop is geared t......More

Join the Tacoma Art Museum in a fun hands-on workshop where kids will learn about an artist, their work and will explore their creative side by making their own artwork! Registration is required as space is limited. All materials are provided. This workshop is geared towards kids ages 5-12 but all are welcome! This program is in person. Social distancing is required. Face masks are required in meeting rooms and strongly encouraged inside the library

"Shark" Family Storytime and Craft

Stories, music, and CRAFTS! For all ages. This program is in person. Social distancing is required. Face masks are required in meeting rooms and strongly encouraged inside the library.

Tacoma Creates: Hilltop Artists Fused Tile Workshop

Learn about our waterways while creating works of art! Join Hilltop Artists and partners Communities for a Healthy Bay, the Tacoma Public Library, and artist Kait Rhoads for a hands-on fused glass workshop! Contribute to a collaborative art project and make your own pe......More

Learn about our waterways while creating works of art! Join Hilltop Artists and partners Communities for a Healthy Bay, the Tacoma Public Library, and artist Kait Rhoads for a hands-on fused glass workshop! Contribute to a collaborative art project and make your own personal art tile in a family-friendly activity suitable for ages 8 and older.  *Masks are required in all library meeting rooms* 

Storytime in the Park

Register and join us for a family storytime at Verlo Playfield (4321 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404). This event is Bring Your Own Blanket. Say 'hello' to your storytime friends and enjoy stories, ......More

Register and join us for a family storytime at Verlo Playfield (4321 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404). This event is Bring Your Own Blanket. Say 'hello' to your storytime friends and enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs! Adult supervision is required. Register all caregivers and children for the event. Social distancing and masks are encouraged. All outdoor programming is dependent on the weather conditions, program will be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Pride Piñata Making Session

Lead by Latinx facilitators, this program honors the tradition of Piñata making with Pride! Come celebrate Pride Month by creating your own Pride Piñata! This workshop will also focus on using recyclable items like cardboard and newspaper and giving these ordinary obj......More

Lead by Latinx facilitators, this program honors the tradition of Piñata making with Pride! Come celebrate Pride Month by creating your own Pride Piñata! This workshop will also focus on using recyclable items like cardboard and newspaper and giving these ordinary objects a new purpose. Learn to make your own glue and how to decorate. Use provided supplies to create your own piñata and discover the goodies that await for you inside! This program is in person. Social distancing is required. Face masks encouraged inside the library. Drop in event with limited supplies! ¡Ven a celebrar el Mes del Orgullo creando tu propia Piñata de colores! En este taller también se centrará en el uso de artículos reciclables como cartón y periódico para dar a estos objetos ordinarios un nuevo propósito. Desde la fabricación de su propio pegamento hasta el montaje y decoracion, todos los materiales serán proporcionados por la biblioteca. Este programa será en persona. Mascarillas se recomienda y distanciamiento social se requiere dentro de la Biblioteca. No se requiere registración