STEAM Events
Thu, Sep 28, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play.

Mon, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Come join us at Parkland/Spanaway Library to play with building toys and meet other families. This program is independent play and adults need to stay in the room with their children.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton Meeting Room
Children can play and explore sensory stations that will encourage their curiosity and sense of wonder through touch, sight and sound.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Creating with blocks and playdough is not only fun, it develops early math and science skills. Ages 0-6. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Create fun and unique works of art. Materials provided while supplies last. Ages 2-6. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Looking for something to do after school? Drop in for crafts, games, snacks, and movies. STEM activity once a month.

Wed, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Enjoy games, arts and crafts, STEAM and meet new friends. For elementary age and tweens.

Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Bring your friends and hang out as you blow off some STEAM exploring the maker supplies and activities. Ages 9-12.

Thu, Oct 05, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Advanced beginners through advanced players for grades K-8 join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play.

Fri, Oct 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Buckley - Buckley Meeting Room
Participants gather for a STEAM-themed story time followed by hands-on activities to develop critical thinking and creativity skills. For ages 3-8.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Gather for a STEAM-themed story time followed by hands-on activities to develop critical thinking and creativity skills. For ages 3-10.

Mon, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Children are invited to drop in to build, create, and play with our LEGO® bricks.

Mon, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Come create something really cool! Don't forget to pick up this week's exclusive Tween Club button! Tween Club is intended to be creative, social experiences for grades 5–8.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Creating with blocks and playdough is not only fun, it develops early math and science skills. Ages 0-6. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Join local homeschool families as we explore our world with themed STEAM activities. Meet others, learn something, and have fun! For school-aged children ages 5-12. Younger siblings welcome.

Wed, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Enjoy games, arts and crafts, STEAM and meet new friends. For elementary age and tweens.

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Join falconer John Prucich for an up-close learning adventure featuring live birds of prey. Discover how raptors live and how we can help them thrive in the world. All ages.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Decorate calaveras (sugar skulls) and learn about Dia de los Muertos!

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton Meeting Room
Use Lego bricks, Straws & Connectors, blocks and more to construct fabulous contraptions. Creative fun for the whole family.

Thu, Oct 12, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Advanced beginners through advanced players for grades K-8 join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play.

Fri, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Orting
Engage with STEAM concepts through activities at STEAM Lab!

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Come build with the library's selection of blocks!

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Experience the flowing techniques of Japanese sumi (ink) painting, with a focus on traditional materials, tools, and brush strokes. Ages 12 and older. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sumner
Create, collaborate, and connect with local artists. Explore paper projects, learn techniques, and build a zine community!

Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fife - Fife Meeting Room
Learn how to make beautiful designs on paper using ink and water!

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Join us for cool science and art activities!

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Creating with blocks and playdough is not only fun, it develops early math and science skills. Ages 0-6. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Looking for something to do after school? Drop in for crafts, games, snacks, and movies. STEM activity once a month.

Wed, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Enjoy games, arts and crafts, STEAM and meet new friends. For elementary age and tweens.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Join local homeschool families and explore your world with themed STEAM activities. Ages 5-12.

Thu, Oct 19, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Advanced beginners through advanced players for grades K-8 join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fife - Fife Meeting Room
Play with the library's building toys and meet other families. This program is independent play and adults need to stay in the room with their children.

Fri, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join us in the Steilacoom meeting room for a chance to create your own slime mixture. With a variety of add ins, the possibilities are endless!  All supplies will be provided. 

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for creative fun for the whole family. Play with the library's building toys and create art.

Mon, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Children are invited to drop in to build, create, and play with our LEGO® bricks.

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
After school activities for teens!

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Creating with blocks and playdough is not only fun, it develops early math and science skills. Ages 0-6. No registration required.

Wed, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Join local homeschool families as we explore our world with themed STEAM activities. Meet others, learn something, and have fun! For school-aged children ages 5-12. Younger siblings welcome.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Orting
Children can play and explore sensory stations that will encourage their curiosity and sense of wonder through touch, sight and sound.

Wed, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Looking for something to do after school? Drop in for crafts, games, snacks, and movies. STEM activity once a month.

Wed, Oct 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Enjoy games, arts and crafts, STEAM and meet new friends. For elementary age and tweens.

Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Join Coffee Dance Studio for an introductory-level class that will build basic K-Pop dance foundations and skills. No previous dance experience required. For teens and adults.

Thu, Oct 26, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Advanced beginners through advanced players for grades K-8 join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play.