South Tacoma Weekend Crafters

Stop by South Tacoma Branch for an open crafting session.  Whether you're a seasoned crafter or learning something new, this program is for people that want to create, connect, and unwind. Bring your own project and enjoy conversation and inspiration from fellow craft......More

Stop by South Tacoma Branch for an open crafting session.  Whether you're a seasoned crafter or learning something new, this program is for people that want to create, connect, and unwind. Bring your own project and enjoy conversation and inspiration from fellow crafters.   No registration required.  A brief demo will be given at each session and basic crafting supplies will be provided.  Bring your projects, and we'll provide the fun!

Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!

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.

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.

Drop-In 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. Please Note: No registration required. Please ask for assistance at the Information Desk. People will be as......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. Please Note: No registration required. Please ask for assistance at the Information Desk. People will be assisted in the order they arrive. Stop by the South Tacoma Library each Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:00pm.

Up and Atom: Valentine’s Day Candy Launchers

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Engineer candy catapults to fling heart-shaped candies. Combines holiday fun and physics.

Brushes of Wisdom

Brushes of Wisdom is a monthly painting program for older adults. Follow step-by-step printed instructions or DIY to create your own masterpieces. We hope to see you there! Every third Wednesday of the month from 12:30-2:00pm, at South Tacoma

Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Agendas, minutes, and full list of upcoming Library Board of Trustees meeting are available here.

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.

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.

Drop-In 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. Please Note: No registration required. Please ask for assistance at the Information Desk. People will be as......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. Please Note: No registration required. Please ask for assistance at the Information Desk. People will be assisted in the order they arrive. Stop by the South Tacoma Library each Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:00pm.

Up and Atom: Balloon-Powered Cars with LeMay - America's Car Museum

Race into learning with balloon-powered cars with educators from LeMay - America's Car Museum! Discover Newton’s Third Law as air pushes out and propels your car forward, and experiment with friction and aerodynamics to fine-tune your speed. Explore kinetic and potenti......More

Race into learning with balloon-powered cars with educators from LeMay - America's Car Museum! Discover Newton’s Third Law as air pushes out and propels your car forward, and experiment with friction and aerodynamics to fine-tune your speed. Explore kinetic and potential energy as you inflate the balloon, then watch stored energy transform into motion! Hands-on physics has never been this fun—ready, set, inflate! This program is presented by LeMay - America's Car Museum, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.

Cultural Stories from our Sister Cities

Tacoma Sister Cities is excited to present a new program featuring cultural stories with artifacts from six of our sister cities. We will showcase the rich traditions, histories, and unique narratives of each country. Offer......More

Tacoma Sister Cities is excited to present a new program featuring cultural stories with artifacts from six of our sister cities. We will showcase the rich traditions, histories, and unique narratives of each country. Offering the Tacoma community a chance to explore and celebrate global cultures. We hope to see you all there when  El Jadida, Morocco will be explored. Presented by Tacoma Sister Cities, funded by the City of Tacoma/Tacoma Creates, and hosted by Tacoma Public Library.

Local Birds, Habitats and Conservation

Join us for one in a series of climate change themed programs brought to you by the Museum of Glass. Native trees and plants and the insects they support are essential to birds for survival. Learn about what types of birds live in this area and what they need to thriv......More

Join us for one in a series of climate change themed programs brought to you by the Museum of Glass. Native trees and plants and the insects they support are essential to birds for survival. Learn about what types of birds live in this area and what they need to thrive. We will touch on specific PNW plants and the birds they support for food, shelter and nesting opportunities. Who can you expect to be regular visitors to your yard and garden? This program is part of a series in support of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program, Bewilderment by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers, and the Museum of Glass.

Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch Teen Time. Meet new friends, relax, play games, work on homework, or make a craft. We'll do something different each time!

The Strange Link Between Shark Attacks and Voting Behavior with Michael Artime

Join us for a free public talk brought to you by Michael Artime and Humanities Washington. Do any of us vote rationally? Or is it all just vibes? Discover the fascinating political science case study in which a horrifying wave of shark attacks in New Jersey may have......More

Join us for a free public talk brought to you by Michael Artime and Humanities Washington. Do any of us vote rationally? Or is it all just vibes? Discover the fascinating political science case study in which a horrifying wave of shark attacks in New Jersey may have cost Woodrow Wilson votes—despite Wilson and his policies having nothing to do with the attacks. The theory holds that people vote based on their current emotional state, and reward or punish politicians because of it. In this fascinating talk, explore the bizarre but plausible theory that shark attacks affect voting behavior while learning about the many factors that influence our politics so we can be more thoughtful, rational citizens.

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.

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.

Drop-In 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. Please Note: No registration required. Please ask for assistance at the Information Desk. People will be as......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. Please Note: No registration required. Please ask for assistance at the Information Desk. People will be assisted in the order they arrive. Stop by the South Tacoma Library each Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:00pm.

Up and Atom: Building with KEVA Planks

This week we're building with KEVA Planks. Can you complete all the building challenges? Materials and curriculum generously provided by the WSU 4-H program of Pierce County.