Wheelock Branch Library
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Tuesday June 11 12:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Summer Reading Creation Station
Stop by the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches to make your own creation. There will be a unique craft adventure at each branch! The Summer Reading Creation Station will be available June 1st - August 30th during regular ......More
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Tuesday June 11 12:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt
Join us from June 1st - June 18th at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches during ......More
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Wednesday June 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Drop-in Tech Help @ Wheelock Branch
Wheelock Branch staff will assist with learning basic computer skills like email, web searching and MS Office programs, navigating apps and using your iOS or Android devices, getting started on resumes and cover letters, and more. No registration required, but capacit......More
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Wednesday June 12 5:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month. However, this meeting has been scheduled on the second Wednesday of the month because of the Juneteenth holiday. Agendas, minutes, and f......More
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Thursday June 13 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Wisdom Cafe
Seniors - join us for conversation and camaraderie as we discuss universal topics about life, fulfillment, and aging at this monthly program. All are welcome!
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Thursday June 13 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Drop-In Genealogy Help
Volunteers from the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (TPCGS) will offer individual help to those with questions about their genealogy research. All levels of experience are welcome. Just drop-in!
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Thursday June 13 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Up and Atom: Play Doh Play
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. This week we'll be using our imaginations to create with playdough.
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Botanical Bookmarks
Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit our Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches starting Friday, June 14 to pick up a kit whi......More
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Friday June 14 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Playdate at the Library: Family
Have a playdate at the library! 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!
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Friday June 14 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Playdate at the Library: Baby
Have a playdate at the library! 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!
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Saturday June 15 10:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Memoir Writing with Author Peter Bacho
Join local author, Peter Bacho, and discover how to become a storyteller when crafting a memoir. Participants will explore how to rely upon action, tension, dialogue, climax to write dynamic memoirs that move away from the elements of an explanatory essay. Peter Bac......More
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Drop-in Tech Help @ Wheelock Branch
Wheelock Branch staff will assist with learning basic computer skills like email, web searching and MS Office programs, navigating apps and using your iOS or Android devices, getting started on resumes and cover letters, and more. No registration required, but capacit......More
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Saturday June 15 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
TUPAC presents Harriet: The Black Swan, In the Year of COVID-19
The Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (TUPAC) proudly presents this Tacoma Creates event. Featuring a 34-minute short film - 90% shot on an iPhone 7 - we visit 4 seasons in the life of Harriet Tubman. Entirely video-taped in the South Sound, and danced by TUPAC stude......More
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Tuesday June 18 12:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt
Join us from June 1st - June 18th at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches during ......More
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Tuesday June 18 12:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Summer Reading Creation Station
Stop by the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches to make your own creation. There will be a unique craft adventure at each branch! The Summer Reading Creation Station will be available June 1st - August 30th during regular ......More
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
All Branches Closed
All Tacoma Public Library branches will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 6:00pm PDT
LGBTQA+ Pride Month Scavenger Hunt
Join us from June 20th – July 20th at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches to find the hidden rainbow hearts! Find all of the hidden rainbow hearts around the library and earn a prize if you find them all!
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Thursday June 20 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Up and Atom: Popsicle Craft
Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. Create your own imaginary paper tasty popsicle treat while enjoying a cold popsicle!