Kids Events
Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Summit
Receive one-on-one homework help and academic support from trained tutors, provided by the Parkland Literacy Center at Pacific Lutheran University.

Mon, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills. Simple crafts, games, and coloring pages while you wait

Tue, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Drop-in and enjoy games, art and crafts, STEAM activities and meet new friends. Ages 5-12.

Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Enjoy games, crafts and meet new friends after school. For elementary age, tweens, and teens.

Wed, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with a fun sing-along. Sing along while we watch Disney’s Moana! Make a Hawaiian lei to take home.

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Buckley - Buckley Meeting Room
Join us for a STEAM-themed story time followed by hands-on activities. Ages 3-8.

Thu, May 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Receive one-on-one homework help and academic support from trained tutors, provided by the Parkland Literacy Center at Pacific Lutheran University.

Thu, May 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
The first Thursday of the month is teen movie night at University Place!

Thu, May 02, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play. Grades K-8.

Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sumner Pierce County Library
Drop by all day to celebrate Star Wars Day. While supplies last. For ages 5-13.

Sat, May 04, 10:15am - 4:15pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Drop by for Star Wars-themed crafts, or to watch the movies with us, as we marathon the original trilogy (Episodes IV-VI)

Sat, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Join us for a STEAM-themed story time followed by hands-on activities. Ages 3-8.

Sat, May 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Near library help desk
Pick up a free, full-issue comic book while supplies last from Destiny City Comics owner Ethan HD and enter a prize drawing to win one of eight full-size graphic novels. Ages 6 and older. Drop in.

Sat, May 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton Meeting Room
Help bring awareness to shelter animals through portrait painting led by a PawsWithCause instructor.

Sat, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DuPont
Come celebrate Everything Star Wars and the DuPont Library's 20th Anniversary and enjoy a magic show by Jeff Evans!

Sat, May 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Fife - Fife Meeting Room
Come on in and create with playdough!

Sat, May 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.

Sun, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Drop in and create your own koinobori (Japanese carp windsock) in honor of Children's Day. All materials provided while supplies last.

Mon, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Do you enjoy creative writing? Come together with other tween writers at the Parkland/Spanaway Library to be creative through a variety of fun writing activities and share any writing of your own!

Mon, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Summit
Receive one-on-one homework help and academic support from trained tutors, provided by the Parkland Literacy Center at Pacific Lutheran University.

Mon, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills. Simple crafts, games, and coloring pages while you wait

Tue, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Bring your gently used puzzles and board games to swap with others. Leave with as many as you bring. Items should be in good condition with all pieces included. Drop in anytime.

Tue, May 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Drop-in and enjoy games, art and crafts, STEAM activities and meet new friends. Ages 5-12.

Tue, May 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Join us for cool science and art activities for kids!

Tue, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Enjoy games, crafts and meet new friends after school. For elementary age, tweens, and teens.

Wed, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Decorate your own small wooden bird house to take home and learn a bit about your local bird population! After taking it home, put it up around your home to make a safe habitat for a local bird.

Wed, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Same day new time! Whether you want to come learn how to play or bring your own deck(s) to challenge your friends, this time is dedicated to playing the Magic: The Gathering card game.

Wed, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orting
Do you enjoy creative writing? Come together with other tween writers at the Orting Library to be creative through a variety of fun writing activities and share any writing of your own!

Wed, May 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Come paint a rock to decorate a garden, keep, or swap with friends! Recommended Age 9+.

Thu, May 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Receive one-on-one homework help and academic support from trained tutors, provided by the Parkland Literacy Center at Pacific Lutheran University.

Thu, May 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Learn to read and write with cursive letters. All abilities welcome! Recommended ages 8 and up.

Fri, May 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton Meeting Room
Enjoy a unique and fun craft project with fuse beads.

Canceled
Sat, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner
Drop in for screen-free family bonding and fun! Play traditional games like Scrabble and Connect 4, new games like Sushi Go and Yeti in My Spaghetti, or bring your personal favorite to share!

Mon, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Summit
Receive one-on-one homework help and academic support from trained tutors, provided by the Parkland Literacy Center at Pacific Lutheran University.

Mon, May 13, 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, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Embark on an unforgettable journey into a realm of magic, monsters, and heroism. No prior experience required—bring your imagination and enthusiasm, and we'll provide the rest!

Tue, May 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Drop-in and enjoy games, art and crafts, STEAM activities and meet new friends. Ages 5-12.

Tue, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Enjoy games, crafts and meet new friends after school. For elementary age, tweens, and teens.

Tue, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Graham
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills.

Wed, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Come enjoy a short presentation about all the wonderful resources your library has to offer and do a scavenger hunt to learn how to get the most out of your local library.

Wed, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Join us in discussion of the book, "Unplugged" by Gordon Korman, followed by fun activities!

Thu, May 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Join local homeschool families and explore your world with themed STEAM activities. Ages 5-12.

Thu, May 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Receive one-on-one homework help and academic support from trained tutors, provided by the Parkland Literacy Center at Pacific Lutheran University.

Fri, May 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton Meeting Room
Drop in to create a wind chime.

Rescheduled
Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Saturday, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
University Place
Learn how to weave using a cardboard loom. All supplies provided.

Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tillicum
Come join us for box building fun at the Tillicum Woodbrook Community Center. We can't wait to see what you will make!

Sat, May 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Fife - Fife Meeting Room
Drop-in to create art! Materials are provided or bring in your own project to work on.

Sun, May 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Spend time at the library making connections and practicing thinking and social skills with other players, using classic and modern board, card, and video games.

Tue, May 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Drop-in and enjoy games, art and crafts, STEAM activities and meet new friends. Ages 5-12.

Tue, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Enjoy games, crafts and meet new friends after school. For elementary age, tweens, and teens.

Wed, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Summit
Opal Meadows Farm invites you to spend an afternoon outdoors with their farm friends, including bunnies, goats, and more.

Wed, May 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
DuPont
Join us at the Dupont Library for a presentation on how to treat, care for and communicate with animals through fun and engaging activities (3-3:30 p.m.) followed by an Adoption Event (3:30-6 p.m.)

Wed, May 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Are you a crafty and creative person? Do you wish you could share your projects with others? Join us in-person at the University Place library every fourth Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.!

Wed, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
University Place
Artist Josh Tuininga shows how comic books and graphic novels are powerful art forms, with unique abilities to challenge young readers in surprising ways and prepare students for a changing future.

Wed, May 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Drop in and play a game at the library! Bring one of your own, or peruse one of the many available!

Sat, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Learn how to weave using a cardboard loom. All supplies provided.

Sun, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Decorate your own small wooden bird house to take home and learn a bit about your local bird population! After taking it home, put it up around your home to make a safe habitat for a local bird.

Tue, May 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Enjoy games, crafts and meet new friends after school. For elementary age, tweens, and teens.