Teen Events
Thu, May 29, 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. 
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games and more!

Cancelled
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library
Learn, connect, and practice English language skills. For ESL learners and English speakers wanting to connect with and support ESL learners.

Cancelled
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Graham
Come learn how to use Peterson's Test Prep online resources to study and practice before a big test.

Fri, May 30, 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, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room,Virtual Room 1
Meet author Kay Smith-Blum and learn about her new historical thriller, Tangles. Explore the history of the Hanford nuclear site in Washington.

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Experience history and culture learning basic moves of the national Filipino dance, Tinikling. Learn about the dance's beat patterns, timing and sequences.

Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Place - University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech classes in the library.

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

Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Pierce County Library
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

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
University Place
Tech classes in the library.

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large 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, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Cruelty-free Craft

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Steilacoom
Join us to play and win prizes for Summer Reading!

Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Buckley - Buckley 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.

Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Join fellow writers to meet-up and work on your projects!

Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free movie and snacks!

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library
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

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

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Create a beautiful, handcrafted ribbon lei while exploring the cultural significance of this Hawaiian tradition. All materials provided.

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Play a variety of board and card games. Enjoy something for every level of play, and find new favorites. Great for the whole family!

Sat, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
The party of adventurers have been kidnapped and it is up to you and your fellow animals of the party to work together, utilizing your unique skills and abilities, to rescue the adventurers!

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

Mon, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Make tiny sculptures, paintings and other miniature masterpieces.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Pierce County Library
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, Jun 10, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Promoting Summer Reading during the lunch period

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
University Place
Tech classes in the library.

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Join us as we attempt to create sustainable and stunning looks made of unconventional materials.

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Cute and kawaii critters to "preserve" your place!

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Fife - Fife Small Meeting Room
Technology Help in the library.

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Kopachuck Middle School
Promoting Summer Reading during the lunch period

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
A celebration of the LGBTQIA+ through the exploration of stations focused on art, engineering, and more! In conjunction with Oasis Youth Center who will be tabling at the event.

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

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room,Virtual Room 1
Join us online or in person at the Bonney Lake Library for stories by Nebedita Sen, Adam Silvera, Sim Kern, & Mira Jacob in honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month!

Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games and more!

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library
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

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 1
Join Pierce County Library System and the ACLU of Washington on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at 6:30pm for a webinar on the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians.

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Parkland/Spanaway Library with a Kick-Off Party!

Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Make a collage magnet. All supplies provided.

Fri, Jun 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.

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Create a beautiful, handcrafted lei while exploring the cultural significance of this Hawaiian tradition. Participants can choose to make either a flower or yarn lei. All materials provided.

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
WSU Pierce County Master Gardeners will provide a variety of gardening tips and guidance.

Sat, Jun 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!

Sun, Jun 15, 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, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Chat climate, make friends, and have fun with games and activities!

Mon, Jun 16, 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.

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
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.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Pierce County Library
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

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
University Place
Tech classes in the library.

Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Relax, sip on delicious mocktails, and create your own masterpiece with step-by-step guidance from artist Collin Veenstra - no experience needed! Registration Required, Spots limited!

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer with an all-ages party! Join us for fun games and crafts while picking up your summer reading log.

Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fife - Fife Small Meeting Room
Technology Help in the library.

Tue, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Make a craft that rocks!

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Come knit or crochet with us. No experience required. All supplies provided.

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
University Place
Choose a book based on a monthly theme and come talk about it with other readers. Join us the third Wednesday of the month.

Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Practice painting a beginner piece with a summer theme. Designed for ages 8 and up.

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

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Meet up with fellow art enthusiasts every month to explore an avenue of art that you may have never sought out before. The art-venture is on!

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Support your local library by becoming a Friend! Attending meetings is a great way to find out about volunteer opportunities and meet other Friends of the Library.

Sat, Jun 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fife
Come and enjoy Fife's Summer Reading Celebration!

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Learn about your rights as an LGBTQIA+ person in Washington State at work and how you can be an ally in the workplace to your peers. Presentation lead by non-profit organization Pride at Work.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Ukuleles will be provided! Learn a couple of basic strums and the four basic chords that will allow you to play over 50 popular songs.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DuPont
Create a beautiful, handcrafted lei while exploring the cultural significance of this Hawaiian tradition. All materials provided.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Poet Austin Sargent will encourage the writer to use their memories, feelings, and the archive of life's experiences as their primary source in creating.

Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Place - University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech classes in the library.

Mon, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tillicum/Woodbrook Community Center
Build confidence and learn new ways to stay safe for families of all ages.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Pierce County Library
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

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
University Place
Tech classes in the library.

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Chat climate, make friends, and have fun with games and activities!

Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Come Play Magic: The Gathering Commander format! Bring your commander decks and play a few rounds of commander with other teens and adults in your community. Free Snacks provided!

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Drop in any time between 3 and 5 to make something with us!

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
DuPont
Work on your needlecrafts, drink some tea, and enjoy conversation with your neighbors. Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month.

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sumner
Come join the Friends of the Sumner Library for their monthly meeting. Attending meetings is a great way to meet new people, volunteer, and support your local library!

Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Have questions about your pension, 401k, or other retirement plan? Attend this presentation to learn all about your retirement plan and your rights under the law regarding your retirement.

Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games and more!

Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Learn how to mix and pour acrylic paint to create marbled art.

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library
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

Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Kick off your summer with us: We'll have reading logs, refreshments, and fun activities for all ages!

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Orting Library - Multi-Purpose Center
Chat climate, make friends, and have fun with games and activities!

Fri, Jun 27, 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.

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Engage with two queer writers as they share their creative experiences, and join them in discussion.

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anderson Island Historical Society & Farm
A hands-on gardening adventure to plant, harvest, and enjoy fresh homegrown greens or beans.

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tillicum/Woodbrook Community Center
Relax, sip on delicious mocktails, and create your own masterpiece with step-by-step guidance from artist Collin Veenstra - no experience needed!

Sat, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Celebrate summer reading with an all-ages party!

Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Get up close with fascinating creatures from the world of reptiles, amphibians, and insects! For ages 13 and up.