Upcoming Events
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Find gently used books and more for all ages! Proceeds support the Pierce County Library System.

Cancelled
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Orting Library - Multi-Purpose Center
Movie Club for everyone!

Sat, May 17, 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 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Sat, May 17, 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!
Registration is now closed

Sat, May 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Have fun singing songs, sharing books, creating art, and playing together!

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Explore a variety of titles centered around a single theme. Discover new favorites and share your own!

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Build a wind powered robot, and meet the SOTAbots Team!

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Tillicum
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family. Story times are offered in Spanish and English. Hora de Cuentos Ingles/Español

Sat, May 17, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
You and five other adventurers are famous due to your legendary heroism. Now you have gained the attention of the gods and they wish to challenge you. What will be your fate?
Registration is now closed

Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Tracy is the author of Dementia Home Care, How to Prepare Before, During and After, and is the host of the Dementia Home Care Show on USA Global TV.

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Buckley - Buckley Meeting Room
Drop by the library on the third Saturday of the month to get crafty!

Sat, May 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tillicum
Join us for an afternoon with the Nintendo Switch with lots of games and controllers for group play! Join the fun!

Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Wanna learn how to play the famous card game? Want to hang out with your friends and play? Join us Saturday afternoons!

Sun, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Join us for creative fun for the whole family. Play with the library's building toys and create art.

Sun, May 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
University Place - University Place Large 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.

Sun, May 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Asian brush calligraphy is an ancient art form that evolved over 3,000 years ago. Learn the basic strokes of Chinese characters and three styles of writing with traditional tools and materials.

Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Place - University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech assistance in the library.

Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sumner Pierce County Library - Reading Room
Have something to share? Make a zine! Explore paper projects, experiment with new techniques and build a zine community.

Sun, May 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Interim Lakewood
If you've hit the Sunday Slump and are out of ideas to alleviate boredom, head into the children's section of the library to see what we have on offer!

Mon, May 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Disfruta libros bilingües, rimas, canciones y arte con Miss Bryna! Enjoy bilingual books, rhymes, songs and art with Miss Bryna!

Mon, May 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, lap bounces, sensory play, and engagement! Messy hands and wiggly bodies are welcome. Most suited to ages 0-2 with an adult.

Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Fun hands-on learning for ages birth through five in Marshallese and English. All are welcome!

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Learn basic digital skills from trained instructors!

Mon, May 19, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, lap bounces, sensory play, and engagement! Messy hands and wiggly bodies are welcome. Most suited to ages 2-6 with an adult.

Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games, and more!

Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
You deserve to take a break, make art, and reconnect with what matters to you in a supportive space. Drop in or join us for the series!

Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Join Miss Kayla each week for after school activities for elementary-aged children. Week 1: Lego Explorers Week 2: Art Explorers Week 3: Science Explorers Week 4: Surprise Explorers

Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Interim Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
This month's title is Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Thematic curriculum invites individual play, group activities, songs and circle time for children and adults to enjoy together. Ages 0-6 years and the adults who care for them.

Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Orting Valley Senior Center
Technology got you down? Frustrated? Schedule a 30 minute slot for basic tech problems and dedicated staff will be here to help. Registration Recommended, though there may be drop in availability.

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
University Place - University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech assistance in the library.

Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Drop-in and enjoy games, art and crafts, STEAM activities, snacks and meet new friends. Ages 5-12.

Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fife - Fife Small Meeting Room
Tech assistance in the library.

Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Join us for cool science and art activities for kids!

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Graham
Sing together at Graham!

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
DuPont
Share a story with a local adoptable bunny!

Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Join the South Hill Teen Council for the 2024 - 2025 season! Teens ages 13 - 18 can earn volunteer hours while helping to influence library programs and services. Just show up to join!

Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Enjoy an inclusive space to hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, watch movies, and eat snacks. This month, we're making tiny art!

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Wildfire and smoke impacts can strike at a moment's notice. Are you prepared? Learn how to protect your home and community.

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tillicum/Woodbrook Community Center
This hands-on session covers key self-defense techniques and strategies to enhance personal safety, tailored for women.

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Learn basic digital skills from trained instructors!

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Bring your questions and devices for help with your basic tech issues. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment.

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Orting Pierce County Library - Multi-Purpose Center
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Wed, May 21, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Building with blocks is not only fun, it develops early math and science skills. Ages 0-6

Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Learn and practice English language skills with tutors from the Tacoma Area Literacy Council. For adults 18 and older. No registration required; walk-ins welcome.

Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
South Hill - South Hill 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.

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Read and discuss a different book every month with friends and neighbors. May will feature a title for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Stories and Voices.

Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Read and discuss a graphic novel. April's Book: Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd May's Book: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Come knit or crochet with us. No experience required. All supplies provided.

Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Try your hand at various Nintendo games. Snacks will be provided!

Wed, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DuPont
Explore a wide range of hidden objects found in the back rooms of museums in our state and around the country.

Wed, May 21, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Join us for a fun filled night of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" trivia! Snacks and beverages will be provided and the winning team will receive a librarian selected book prize package.

Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Connect with other crafters over a monthly themed project or bring your own to complete.

Cancelled
Wed, May 21, 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.

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Join us online or in person at the Bonney Lake Library for a selection of stories in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 1
Join us online or in person at the Bonney Lake Library for a selection of stories in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Join us to hear local author Mary Boone read her new book "Pedal Pusher" for story time!

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Family Resource Center-Lorene's Place II
Disfruta libros bilingües, rimas, canciones y arte con Miss Bryna! Enjoy bilingual books, rhymes, songs and art with Miss Bryna!

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Drop-in information and legal assistance from experts at Tacomaprobono who will answer basic legal family law questions and eviction prevention assistance from Pierce County Human Services.

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paradise Pond Park
Join us at a different park each month to enjoy nature and poetry. In May, we will meet at Paradise Pond Park for our walk.

Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Join us to play and win prizes that will give you a head start on Summer Reading!

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
A disaster can strike at a moment's notice! Are you and your family prepared? Learn how to be prepared with these 4 easy steps!

Thu, May 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games and more!

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join Miss Kayla each week for after school activities for elementary-aged children. Week 1: Lego Explorers Week 2: Art Explorers Week 3: Science Explorers Week 4: Surprise Explorers

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orting - For External Events Only
Wildfire and smoke impacts can strike at a moment's notice. Are you prepared? Learn how to protect your home and community.

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Create a colorful mosaic with glass tiles.

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month for a fun and friendly book discussion!

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DuPont
Come join the Friends of the DuPont Library. Attending meetings is a great way to meet other Friends, volunteer, and support your local library!

Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 7:00pm - 7:35pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 2
Ven en tus pijamas a disfrutar libros bilingües, canciones y mucho mas antes de ir a domir! Join in your pajamas and enjoy bilingual books, songs and more before bedtime with Miss Bryna and Amigos!