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!

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. 

Handforth Gallery Exhibit

Experience a rotating exhibition of local creativity on view from October through December at the Handforth Gallery. Launched during the Kaleidoscope opening celebration on Saturday, October 4, this exhibition features four unique showcases: Vaquero Azul – An Otomí, M......More

Experience a rotating exhibition of local creativity on view from October through December at the Handforth Gallery. Launched during the Kaleidoscope opening celebration on Saturday, October 4, this exhibition features four unique showcases: Vaquero Azul – An Otomí, Maya, and Taíno Two-Spirit illustrator and sewist presenting a Trans Pride Ofrenda, a space for reflection and community honor centered on Trans Euforia and Indigenous joy. Gillian Nordlund – A series of hand-sewn banners using a human-figure alphabet to inspire collective action and hope, reminiscent of community spaces filled with purpose and encouragement. Tacoma Photo Center – A community photo showcase from the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to expanding access to photography and creative learning. Open Sesame Gallery – A group exhibition entitled Sketchbook Standout features 33 local Tacoma-area artists, each contributing original 9″×12″ works spanning comics, illustration, and fine art, inspired by the Moleskine Project. Free and open to the public during library hours.

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. 

Podcast Café in the Digital Media Lab

Create your very own podcast from concept to download. This monthly group gathers to share ideas, collaborate, and network. Through your active participation you will learn beside other Tacoma podcasters. Find encouragement, support, and new creative opportunities! Tog......More

Create your very own podcast from concept to download. This monthly group gathers to share ideas, collaborate, and network. Through your active participation you will learn beside other Tacoma podcasters. Find encouragement, support, and new creative opportunities! Together we will deconstruct what makes today’s popular podcasts so engaging and effective. Participants are encouraged to share family-friendly excerpts of existing programs for group discussion and feedback. Open to podcasters and storytellers ages 12 and up. Located in the Main Branch Maker Lab - No experience necessary.

Creative Circle - Shrink Art!

Join us for an hour of crafting fun in the Cascade Room! Make your big idea small by creating your own shrinky dink! Choose from pre-designed templates or create your own and turn them into keychains, necklaces, or earrings! Make something for yourself or to gift to s......More

Join us for an hour of crafting fun in the Cascade Room! Make your big idea small by creating your own shrinky dink! Choose from pre-designed templates or create your own and turn them into keychains, necklaces, or earrings! Make something for yourself or to gift to someone special. No experience is necessary. This is a chance for any and all beginner crafters who are looking for a way to express themselves creatively. All supplies will be provided.

Wonder Lab Basics: Sewing Machine

Learn how to use the sewing machine in our beautiful Maker Lab. Participants will get an overview of the different parts and pieces of the sewing machine and learn how to get set up for creating their first project. Ages 17 and younger are welcome with caregiver partic......More

Learn how to use the sewing machine in our beautiful Maker Lab. Participants will get an overview of the different parts and pieces of the sewing machine and learn how to get set up for creating their first project. Ages 17 and younger are welcome with caregiver participation. No experience necessary.

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!

Teen Time

Check out the new and improved teen area at Main! This is a space reserved for teen patrons. In this area you'll find a Nintendo switch gaming station, computers, board games, craft supplies and more. Come to create, study, play or just hang out with friends. Every We......More

Check out the new and improved teen area at Main! This is a space reserved for teen patrons. In this area you'll find a Nintendo switch gaming station, computers, board games, craft supplies and more. Come to create, study, play or just hang out with friends. Every Wednesday night from 5:00-7:00 teens can also enjoy a free treat from our snack cart in the teen area!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

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!

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.