Upcoming Events
Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Create your own colorful toadstool friends out of paper tubes and paper cupcake liners.

Sat, Jul 27, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Have fun singing songs, sharing books, creating art, and playing together!

Sat, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Tillicum
Come join us for an afternoon of fun at Harry Todd Park

Sat, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Get in touch with the land and printmaking. Be a naturalist and an artist. No experience necessary.

Sat, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton Meeting Room
Join us for a poetry workshop with Alex Manalo!

Sat, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Meet new people, make friends, and have a blast building new connections.

Sat, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Master Gardener Judy Thierry helps you extend summer and plan for fall.

Sat, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Tillicum
¡Disfrute libros, canciones, rimas y arte! Enjoy books songs rhymes art and more!

Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill 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, Jul 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Summit
Volunteers from the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society will offer individual help to those with questions about their genealogy research. All levels of experience are welcome. Just drop in!

Sat, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Orting Pierce County Library - Multipurpose Center
In this fascinating talk, Elise Hooper separates fact from fiction to uncover the progress and setbacks faced by women Olympians since they first began competing in 1900.

Sat, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fife - Fife Meeting Room
Come in and create art with amazing sun print paper and sunshine! 

Sun, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Missing the colder weather? Join us at the Parkland/Spanaway Library to make fake snow! This event will take place outside, weather permitting.

Sun, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Expand your horizons and ease your garden work by including edible perennials in your garden.

Sun, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Place - University Place Conference Room
Tech classes online and in the library.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Enjoy simple picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement games.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Enjoy an informal time to read, play, explore and make new friends. Baby Party is for babies under 12 months (or pre-walkers) along with their caregivers.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Disfruta libros bilingües, rimas, canciones y arte con Miss Bryna! Enjoy bilingual books, rhymes, songs and art with Miss Bryna!

Mon, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Mon, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Job preparation classes and walk-in sessions with our local WorkSource partners!

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill 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.

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Join us every week for a new craft or activity. We'll provide you with everything you need to get crafty and let your creativity run wild!

Mon, Jul 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.

Tue, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Enjoy simple picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement games.

Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes, singing, and fingerplays for the whole family.

Tue, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Bonney Lake
Stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays. For families with young children

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gateway Park - This event will be outside near the pavilion at Gateway Park.
Experiment and play with bubbles!

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood City Hall - Council Chambers
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Join us at the Parkland/Spanaway Library for our summer-long program, Camp Creative: STEAM Fun, where we will get creative with different STEAM and sensory projects!
This event is full

Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buckley Youth Activity Center
Join us for stories, songs, science, art, and engagement -- all geared toward elementary school-aged kids!

Tue, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Fort Steilacoom Park
Connect with your library at the weekly Lakewood Farmers Market!

Tue, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for fun in the sun at the library! Snacks and drinks provided.

Tue, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Join us for weekly food and shenanigans this summer!

Tue, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Nourish Mobile Food Bank - former Spanaway Elementary School
Visit with friendly library staff and participate in the Library's summer reading program right in your neighborhood!

Tue, Jul 30, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Join us for casual activities, hanging out, and snacks! Socialize, create and play with fellow teens while relaxing at the library!

Tue, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ft. Steilacoom Park - Lakewood Farmers Market
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Tue, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Promote stewardship of diverse ecosystems through invasive species management, native species conservation and restoration in landscapes

Wed, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:15am
Civic Center Green
Join us for stories, activities, rhymes, and singing for the whole family. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your family.

Wed, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Milton/Edgewood - Milton Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more.

Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pacific Avenue Side Lawn
Early STEAM experiences for toddlers and preschoolers involving hands-on exploration using a variety of materials for sensory play.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fife - Fife Meeting Room
This Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is in the Marshallese and English languages!

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Orting Pierce County Library - Multi-Purpose Center
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing, fingerplays, and art activities for the whole family.

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Sumner Pierce County Library
Drop by to create a unique standing paper dinosaur. While supplies last. For ages 5-13.

Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays.

Wed, Jul 31, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Wed, Jul 31, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Buckley - Buckley Meeting Room
Explore how your interests and talents align with career opportunities in Pierce County!

Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clover Park Technical College
Join us every week at Clover Park Technical College for a pop-up library offering basic services--register for a library card, learn about programs, redeem Summer Reading prizes, and more!

Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
Volunteers from the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society will offer individual help to those with questions about their genealogy research. All levels of experience welcome. Just drop in!

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bonney Lake - Bonney Lake Meeting Room
Like to paint? Want to experiment with a new canvas? Or are you just curious about what rock painting is? We're teaming up with Bonney Lake Rocks to paint and decorate rocks together!

Wed, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom - Lot D
Join us every week at Pierce College for a pop-up library offering basic services--register for a library card, learn about programs, redeem Summer Reading prizes, and more!

Wed, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Creativity and chaos reign supreme in a Bad Art night where the goal is to make the worst of the worst art.

Wed, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Come prepared to create messy art outdoors to take home, and to hang in the library!

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 3
A free virtual meditation practice group for new and experienced meditators.

Thu, Aug 01, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood
Access limited library services at City Hall.

Thu, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Bonney Lake
Stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays. For families with young children

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bradley Lake Park
Want to stretch your legs and mind? Join us to discuss Easy Beauty: A Memoir while we walk around Bradley Lake Park. We will meet at the flagpole near the playground and begin walking at 10:35.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and play. Geared toward ages 2-6, but all kiddos are welcome!

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Join Miss Starr to enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family!

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fife - Fife Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes, singing, and art activities for the whole family.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join us every Thursday during Summer reading for a program in our meeting room.

Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Family Resource Center
Disfruta libros bilingües, rimas, canciones y arte con Miss Bryna! Enjoy bilingual books, rhymes, songs and art with Miss Bryna!

Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Meeting Room
Build a tiny house using mostly objects found in nature.

Thu, Aug 01, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bates Technical College
Join us every week at Bates Technical College for a pop-up library offering basic services--register for a library card, learn about programs, redeem Summer Reading prizes, and more!

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Buckley - Buckley Meeting Room
Meet employers in government, production, service, and more!

Thu, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton 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.

Thu, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Meeting Room
Make tiny dinosaur themed terrariums while enjoying a Jurassic World movie and dino themed snacks! Movie rated PG-13 Supplies limited, Registration Required

Thu, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Join us for fun in the sun at the library! Snacks & drinks provided.

Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Taylor the American Mystifier's magic show takes the audience on a journey of the history of magic. Learn how to perform classic magic tricks.

Thu, Aug 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Explore the themes of queerness, identity and desire in gothic horror, to include vampire literature such as "Camilla," as well as "Frankenstein" and the work of the great Shirley Jackson.

Thu, Aug 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
University Place - University Place Meeting Room
Join us for free snacks and a movie!

Thu, Aug 01, 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.

Thu, Aug 01, 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!