STEAM Events
Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us to learn how to play the famous card game!

Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Build with Sahalee Outdoors your own model tide pool and fill it with creatures as you learn about the fish, crabs, and shellfish of the Pacific Northwest.

Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Join us at the Parkland/Spanaway Library for our summer-long program, Camp Creative: STEAM Fun, where we will get creative with different STEAM and sensory projects!

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Explore STEAM connections behind color and art with fun experiments and interactive stories!

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
DuPont
At BBBC, we not only play Minecraft, we read books about it, sometimes make art about it, and definitely talk about it. If you also love Minecraft, reading, and talking, this is the club for you!

Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Learn about the amazing animals of our world! Each week, we'll focus on a different continent, with trivia, fun facts, and an animal-related activity or craft.

Wed, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Use color codes to program cute little robots and send them on a path of your design. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Travel through our solar system and beyond in this exhibit set that explores constellations, gravity, and planetary science.

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
A celebration of the Disability Pride Month through the exploration of stations focused on art, technology, and more!

Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Use color codes to program cute little robots and send them on a path of your design. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Thu, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Use color codes to program cute little robots and send them on a path of your design.

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Use color codes to program cute little robots and send them on a path of your design.

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Drop-in block play for families with young children

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on STEAM building adventure. Perfect for kids and families, this drop-in program lets you design, build, and explore.

Fri, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Use color codes to program cute little robots and send them on a path of your design.

Fri, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join us for creative fun for the whole family. Play with the library's building toys and create art.

Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Pierce County Library
A virtual game run on the Teen Discord Server: PCLTeens. Make a character and join your fellow teens on a gothic horror adventure. Monsters lurk in the night, with untold secrets to find.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Harry Todd Park
(weather permitted) (dependiente de la clima) Come join us for stories and fun in sun Están invitados a cuentos y diversion bajo el sol

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DuPont
Building is not only fun, it develops early math and science skills. All you need is your imagination!

Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us to learn how to play the famous card game!

Sun, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Join us for a story about shapes followed by a craft. Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary.

Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Children are invited to drop in to build, create, and play with our LEGO® bricks.

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Join us at the Parkland/Spanaway Library for our summer-long program, Camp Creative: Art Fun, where we will get creative with different art projects and art mediums!

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mid-County Community Center
Experience the healing power of art. Learn how to create a patriotic-themed painting with acrylics in this workshop provided by the American Red Cross. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Join us for cool science and art activities for kids!

Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Enjoy an inclusive space to hang out with friends, make art, listen to music, play games, and eat snacks. This summer, play life-size versions of popular games! Join in or do your own thing!

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Learn about the amazing animals of our world! Each week, we'll focus on a different continent, with trivia, fun facts, and an animal-related activity or craft.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Orting Pierce County Library - Multi-Purpose Center
Explore STEAM connections behind color and art with fun experiments and interactive stories!

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
A science show with an explosive mix of juggling and fun.

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Orting Library - Multi-Purpose Center
Want to learn how to crochet? Already an expert? All levels of experience welcome.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Drop-in block play for families with young children

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Come make a wax paper lantern to take home and enjoy!

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Chat climate, make friends, and have fun with games and activities!

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Harry Todd Park
(weather permitted) (dependiente de la clima) Come join us for stories and fun in sun Están invitados a cuentos y diversion bajo el sol

Rescheduled
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, July 19, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Interim Lakewood
Join us to learn how to play the famous card game!

Cancelled
Sat, Jul 19, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Interim Lakewood
Join us to learn how to play the famous card game!

Sun, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Learn basic design concepts for bridges and then challenge yourself to build the strongest bridge possible using limited supplies.

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Have something to share? Make a zine! Explore paper projects, experiment with new techniques and build a zine community.

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Experience the healing power of art. Learn how to use a handheld wood burner to sear designs into wood in this workshop provided by the American Red Cross. For teens and adults. Registration required.

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Join us at the Parkland/Spanaway Library for our summer-long program, Camp Creative: STEAM Fun, where we will get creative with different STEAM and sensory projects!

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Explore animal adaptations and discover how unique animals survive in the wild!

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
DuPont
At BBBC, we not only play Minecraft, we read books about it, sometimes make art about it, and definitely talk about it. If you also love Minecraft, reading, and talking, this is the club for you!

Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Enjoy an inclusive space to hang out with friends, make art, listen to music, play games, and eat snacks. This summer, play life-size versions of popular games! Join in or do your own thing!

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Adriana Hess Wetland Park
Explore Adriana Hess Wetland Park. Use real microscopes to view pond water and natural samples collected on site. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Registration required for all attendees.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Mad Scientists Club is a place for curious kids to play with messy, fun science and learn more about the world around us. Each event we will explore a new science theme!

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Come to the South Hill Library to connect with other families while children learn STEAM concepts and engage with a fun activity.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Discover the amazing world of composting worms and their role in keeping our planet healthy.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Drop-in block play for families with young children

Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join us for creative fun for the whole family. Play with the library's building toys and create art.

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Relax while doodling and painting with watercolors. All ages welcome. Optional painting prompts and all materials provided.

Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Pierce County Library
A virtual game run on the Teen Discord Server: PCLTeens. Make a character and join your fellow teens on a gothic horror adventure. Monsters lurk in the night, with untold secrets to find.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Harry Todd Park
(weather permitted) (dependiente de la clima) Come join us for stories and fun in sun Están invitados a cuentos y diversion bajo el sol

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Teens and Adults, once a season, come learn the techniques used by Bob Ross to make his beautiful landscapes. You too can paint happy little trees!
This event is full

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us to learn how to play the famous card game!

Mon, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Use LEGO® Technic™ bricks to learn about gears, cranks, winches, and more. Building instructions will be provided to get you started, followed by time to free-build. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Children are invited to drop in to build, create, and play with our LEGO® bricks.

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Learn to recognize the tracks of raccoons, deer, dogs, cats, and more through interactive, hands-on activities. Program by Sahale Outdoors.

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Join us at the Parkland/Spanaway Library for our summer-long program, Camp Creative: Art Fun, where we will get creative with different art projects and art mediums!

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Discover the amazing world of composting worms and their role in keeping our planet healthy.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tillicum/Woodbrook Community Center
Play with water's buoyancy, flow, surface tension, solvency and more throughout different stations. How wet you get is up to you!

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Get up close with fascinating creatures from the world of reptiles, amphibians, and insects!

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Buckley Pierce County Library
Come play and get creative on the library lawn with hands-on activities perfect for a summer afternoon. While supplies last. Ages 4-12.

Fri, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join us for creative fun for the whole family. Play with the library's building toys and create art.

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us to learn how to play the famous card game!