Teen Events
Thu, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Buckley - Buckley Meeting Room
Challenge yourself to write a novel rough draft in a month, and enjoy accountability at our write-in workshop. For teens and adults.

Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Find time to write, workshop ideas, share poetry, get feedback, work on your novel, meet writers, eat snacks, hang out, and talk books. 

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Join Remakery Tacoma to make a unique hand sewn fabric patch from scraps, reused and reclaimed materials. Create a tiny piece of art that can help mend a hole or jazz up a backpack or jacket.

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free movie and snacks!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

Fri, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Come play games with us!

Fri, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Love the library & need volunteer hours? Join Teen Council! Contribute your ideas and assist with library services. Second and forth Fridays of the month.

Fri, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Drop in at the South Hill library for a quiet space to write, think, and use library resources to support your NaNoWriMo goals for 2024.

Fri, Nov 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room,Virtual Room 1
Challenge yourself to write a novel rough draft in a month, and enjoy accountability at our write-in workshop. For teens and adults.

Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Teens, join us for a screening of the Jurassic Park movie (rated PG-13) and make a dino-mite craft! This program is for teens ages 13 and up. Registration is required.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
In this interactive class, follow along and learn how to customize your email inbox, recover your email after losing your password, and use your email to log into other websites.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Do you love anime and manga? Then join other local teens to watch anime on Crunchyroll, while enjoying snacks, crafts, and other activities!

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join Elise Bill-Gerrish from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe as she shares about culturally rooted self care that can support people from all walks of life.

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Place - University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech assistance in the Library.

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Like books? Like bingo? Come play book bingo and win a book and other fun book-related prizes! Children, teens, and adults of all ages are welcome.

Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood
A place to get homework support, complete last-minute projects, or just have someone sitting next to you to help you focus!

Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Decorate glass jars and frames to create light-catching art.

Mon, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Come hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games, and more!  

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free movie and snacks!

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Are you between the ages of 13 and 18, like doing fun things, love your library and enjoy snacks?

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Enjoy a movie, popcorn and camaraderie. Ages 13-18.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Enjoy an inclusive space hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, make art, watch anime or movies, and eat snacks! It's up to you.  

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Are you a teen that loves Manga and Anime? Or maybe you don't know where to start! Join us monthly to watch, read, and talk about your favorites.

Wed, Nov 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month by creating your own dream catcher.

Sat, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Bring your gently used puzzles and board games to swap with others. Leave with "new to you" games to enjoy! Items should be in good condition with all pieces included. Drop in anytime.

Sun, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Place - University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech assistance in the Library.

Sun, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
A place to get homework support, complete last-minute projects, or just have someone sitting next to you to help you focus!

Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Study and stay on task in a supportive environment. Work on your own or get help with homework, applications, and more. Drop in anytime. Snacks provided.

Mon, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Come hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Enjoy snacks and chill tunes while you study!

Rescheduled
Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gig Harbor
Hang out after school to play board games, be crafty and eat free snacks!

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Hang out after school to play board games, be crafty and eat free snacks!

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Small Meeting Room
Knit, Crochet, Sew, Hem, Embroider. Do what you want to do! You can either bring a project or learn a new craft with us. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orting
Join community members and library staff to read and discuss a selection of themed poems on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Come make a soft, cozy friend!

Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Small Meeting Room
Join the South Hill Teen Council of the 2024 - 2025 season! Teens ages 13 - 18 are invited to earn volunteer hours while helping to influence library programs and services. Just show up to join!

Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sumner
Enjoy an inclusive space hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, make art, watch anime or movies, and eat snacks! It's up to you.  

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Drop in and hangout with other teens every first and third Tuesday! Casual crafts, games, snacks, and chill social time.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Explore how your interests and talents align with career opportunities in Pierce County

Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us monthly for a slimy good time!

Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 1
Join Teen Council to make friends, play games, plan fun events and work on library projects virtually! Volunteer hours available, open to ages 13-19.

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Join fellow writers to meet-up and work on your projects!

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
This workshop will empower participants to start imagining—and writing—the world of the future. Presented by Humanities WA.

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner
Find time to write, workshop ideas, share poetry, get feedback, work on your novel, meet writers, eat snacks, hang out, and talk books. 

Thu, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Join us and paint your own 3D snowflake to make it just as special and unique as a real one. All supplies provided.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Make new friends and earn volunteer hours by supporting your local Library!

Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Learn to fold beautiful, patterned transparency stars out of kite paper.

Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Enjoy free snacks and a showing of a Pacific Rim.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

Fri, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Come play games with us!

Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DuPont
Enjoy an inclusive “just for teens” hangout with casual crafts, art, or games. Ages 12-18.

Sat, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Join us as we make buttons of all sizes!

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Get into the holiday spirit and decorate your own ugly sweater while sipping some delicious hot cocoa. Supplies included. Ugly sweater attire highly encouraged.

Sat, Dec 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Learn and use simple sewing stiches to create a loveable felt pet to take home or gift. No care and feeding required!

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Make a nature lantern. All supplies provided.

Sun, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
A place to get homework support, complete last-minute projects, or just have someone sitting next to you to help you focus!

Mon, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Come hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Make tiny sculptures, paintings and other miniature masterpieces.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.
This event is full

Rescheduled
Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gig Harbor
Hang out after school to play board games, be crafty and eat free snacks!

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Hang out after school to play board games, be crafty and eat free snacks!

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Are you between the ages of 13 and 18, like doing fun things, love your library and enjoy snacks?

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Grab some yarn, settle in, and watch a movie!

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sumner
Enjoy an inclusive space hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, make art, watch anime or movies, and eat snacks! It's up to you.  

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Graham
Share a book with one of our Certified Therapy Dogs while improving your reading skills.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Learn how to use a single cloth and a couple of knots to create ways to carry water bottles, books, groceries, and other objects.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Buckley Youth Activity Center
Explore the fundamentals, scratch, and learn the basics of mixing on a full DJ set-up.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Bring in your gently or unused craft supplies to swap with others. Leave with “new to you” craft supplies. Drop in anytime.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 1
Join Teen Council to make friends, play games, plan fun events and work on library projects virtually! Volunteer hours available, open to ages 13-19.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Want to learn how to crochet? Already an expert? All levels of experience welcome.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Join us as we read a variety of fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Create your own stained glass artwork. All supplies, including designs, will be provided. Bring your own stained glass design if you would like (8.5 x 11 inches).
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Join us online or in person at the Bonney Lake Library! This month we'll enjoy stories from Kate Brody, Gina Chung, Benjamin Davis, Maya Dobjensky, Stephen Geigen-Miller, Dana Brewer Harris, & more!

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 1
Join us online or in person at the Bonney Lake Library! This month we'll enjoy stories from Kate Brody, Gina Chung, Benjamin Davis, Maya Dobjensky, Stephen Geigen-Miller, Dana Brewer Harris, & more!

Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Free during the day? Join other tweens and teens for games, crafts, snacks and conversation.

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Find time to write, workshop ideas, share poetry, get feedback, work on your novel, meet writers, eat snacks, hang out, and talk books. 

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Curious about how to play Dungeons and Dragons or tabletop roleplaying in general? We'll go over some of the basic ideas of tabletop roleplaying games and exploring the new D&D rules.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Come play games with us!

Rescheduled
Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Friday, December 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gig Harbor
Love the library & need volunteer hours? Join Teen Council! Contribute your ideas and assist with library services. Second and forth Fridays of the month.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gig Harbor
Love the library & need volunteer hours? Join Teen Council! Contribute your ideas and assist with library services. Second and forth Fridays of the month.

Fri, Dec 13, 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.
This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Make a nature lantern to light up the dark nights. All supplies provided.

Rescheduled
Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Friday, December 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gig Harbor
Love the library & need volunteer hours? Join Teen Council! Contribute your ideas and assist with library services. Second and forth Fridays of the month.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Celebrate the upcoming release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters with Pixel Art creations.

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton/Edgewood
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Use air-dry clay to sculpt a magical dragon eye to display in your space, and return the following week to paint your creation while enjoying a movie! Registration required. Designed for ages 13+

Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Join community members and library staff on Zoom to share poems you love, poems that you are currently reading, or poems you have written!
This event is full

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Place - University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech assistance in the Library.

Sun, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
A place to get homework support, complete last-minute projects, or just have someone sitting next to you to help you focus!

Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Small Meeting Room A
Come hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free movie and snacks!

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Small Meeting Room
Are you between the ages of 13 and 18, like doing fun things, love your library and enjoy snacks?

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Create a winter painting while enjoying seasonal mocktails

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Come chat about what you're reading, watching, or playing!

Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Join the South Hill Teen Council of the 2024 - 2025 season! Teens ages 13 - 18 are invited to earn volunteer hours while helping to influence library programs and services. Just show up to join!

Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sumner
Enjoy an inclusive space hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, make art, watch anime or movies, and eat snacks! It's up to you.  

Wed, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join us as we learn how to make star-shaped lanterns out of plastic straw.

Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Enjoy snacks and chill tunes while you study!

Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 1
Join Teen Council to make friends, play games, plan fun events and work on library projects virtually! Volunteer hours available, open to ages 13-19.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room,Virtual Room 2
In celebration of Learn a Foreign Language month drop in to learn how to use Mango from an expert! Virtual attendance available on Zoom. Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants.

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Join fellow writers to meet-up and work on your projects!

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Find time to write, workshop ideas, share poetry, get feedback, work on your novel, meet writers, eat snacks, hang out, and talk books. 

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

Fri, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Come play games with us!

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DuPont
Enjoy an inclusive “just for teens” hangout with casual crafts, art, or games. Ages 12-18.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a showing of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! If you have a completed dragon eye sculpture from the previous week bring it to paint it while you watch! Designed for ages 13+

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sumner Pierce County Library
Drop-in to celebrate the longest night of the year with seasonal games and crafts.