Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch on Saturdays from 5-6:30pm for 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.

Up & Atom: Ice Cream Dance Party

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Kids mix simple ingredients into a bag, then dance and shake to churn them into delicious homemade ice cream. A delicious way to learn about chemistry, temperature, and teamwork......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  Kids mix simple ingredients into a bag, then dance and shake to churn them into delicious homemade ice cream. A delicious way to learn about chemistry, temperature, and teamwork!

Nature Walk in Blueberry Park

(Ages 3+) Join the Tacoma Nature Center for a naturalist-led walk at Charlotte’s Blueberry Park! Nestled in Tacoma’s Eastside, this unique urban oasis is home to diverse plant life, including ......More

(Ages 3+) Join the Tacoma Nature Center for a naturalist-led walk at Charlotte’s Blueberry Park! Nestled in Tacoma’s Eastside, this unique urban oasis is home to diverse plant life, including five varieties of blueberries, wetlands that support local ecosystems, and a growing food forest with fruit and nut trees. Discover the amazing plants and animals that thrive in this park and learn how they adapt to the changing seasons.  Dress for the weather – walk will happen rain or shine. Note we may travel on unpaved, uneven trails for up to a mile.

Appy Hour @ South Tacoma

Do you use a tablet, smartphone or laptop? Maybe you’re a new user looking for ways to get started on your mobile journey with Tacoma Library. No matter what your level, join the conversation at Appy Hour to discuss, share, and learn about the variety of online resourc......More

Do you use a tablet, smartphone or laptop? Maybe you’re a new user looking for ways to get started on your mobile journey with Tacoma Library. No matter what your level, join the conversation at Appy Hour to discuss, share, and learn about the variety of online resources TPL has to offer. No registration required.

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!

Teen Time

Middle School and High School students are invited to join us at the South Tacoma branch on Saturdays from 5-6:30pm for 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.

Up and Atom: Balloon-Powered Cars

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week, team up with educators from LeMay - America's Car Museum to build and race your very own balloon-powered cars! This high-energy family workshop is a fun-filled way to......More

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities.  This week, team up with educators from LeMay - America's Car Museum to build and race your very own balloon-powered cars! This high-energy family workshop is a fun-filled way to explore science, engineering, and creativity and is perfect for kids of all ages!

Drop-In Tech Help @ South Tacoma

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 on the first and third Friday of the month at 3:00 - 4:00pm.