Upcoming Events
Sun, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Play with the library’s building toys and meet other families. This program is independent play and adults need to stay in the room with their children.

Sun, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sumner Pierce County Library
Have something to share? Make a zine! Explore paper projects, experiment with new techniques and build a zine community.

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ft. Steilacoom Park - Waughop Lake Loop Trail
Poetry in the Park walks invite participants to enjoy reading nature-themed poetry signs as they stroll through local parks.

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie and a snack!

Mon, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Job preparation classes and appointments from your local WorkSource partners!

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

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills. Simple crafts, games, and coloring pages available while you wait.

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual Pierce County Library - Virtual Room 1
Join Chaya of Mechanic Shop Femme to learn about the process of buying a used car from budgeting to negotiating so you end up with the car you want for a fair price and avoid buying a lemon.

Tue, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays.

Tue, Sep 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, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summit - Summit Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
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 required.

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more.

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

Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Join us for cool science and art activities for kids!

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham - Graham Meeting Room
Join us to hang out at the library! Snacks and drinks provided.

Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood
Drop in and hangout with other teens every first and third Tuesday! Casual crafts, games, snacks, and chill social time.

Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Explore how Washington became the top apple producing state in the country, and how, in the process, it transformed apples into an industrialized commodity.

Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Enjoy simple picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement games.

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Orting Library - Multi-Purpose Center
Disfrute libros bilingües, rimas, canciones y arte con Miss Sameera! Enjoy bilingual books, rhymes, songs and art with Miss Sameera!

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
DuPont
Enjoy stories, art activities, singing for the whole family!

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Fun hands-on learning for ages birth through 5 in Marshallese and English. All are welcome!

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays.

Wed, Sep 18, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Steilacoom - Steilacoom Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Wed, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway
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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Join us in discussion of the book, "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker, followed by fun activities! Pick up a copy of the book at the Gig Harbor Library to read before the program!

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Enjoy a movie with friends and family!

Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Explore cross stitching and try your hand at a design of your choice. All supplies provided.

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

Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Large Meeting Room
Enjoy simple picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement games.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
WIC Nutrition Program is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Join local homeschool families and explore your world with themed STEAM activities. Ages 5-12.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
DuPont
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Key Center - Key Center Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes, singing, and art activities for the whole family.

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bonney Lake
Find great used books and more! All donations support the Pierce County Library System.

Thu, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Milton/Edgewood - Milton/Edgewood Large Meeting Room
Read and discuss a different book every 3rd Thursday of the month. Books available at Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library Help Desk.

Thu, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Join us at the Gig Harbor Pierce County Library for a lively discussion of this month's fiction selection.

Thu, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Defiance Rhododendron Garden
Poetry in the Park walks invite participants to enjoy reading nature-themed poetry signs as they stroll through local parks.

Thu, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sumner - Sumner Meeting Room
Stop by to learn more about Poetry and Writing Club, no commitment necessary!

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Learn how to use an iron and parchment paper to melt plastic bags into a reusable material that can be cut and sewn into different shapes. Please bring soft, stretchy plastics to use for your project.

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free movie and snacks!

Thu, Sep 19, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Join us for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play. Grades K-8.

Thu, Sep 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.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 19, 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!

Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
University Place - University Place Large Meeting Room
University Place Library's Friday morning book group. Please contact Maureen at mwildish@piercecountylibrary.org for more information.

Fri, Sep 20, 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.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more. 

Fri, Sep 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eatonville - Eatonville Meeting Room
Join in with your child and enjoy books, action rhymes, knee bounces, songs and more.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood - Lakewood Meeting Room
Explore and engage with all kinds of fun materials!

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fife - Fife Large Meeting Room
Join the fun and develop early math and science skills with blocks, while listening to music and meeting other families.

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gig Harbor - Gig Harbor Large Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Small Meeting Room
Technology got you down? Frustrated? Schedule a 20 minute slot for basic tech problems and dedicated staff will be here to help. Walk-ins available if time permits. Registration required.

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

Fri, Sep 20, 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. Ghost and monsters lurk in the night, with untold secrets to find.
This event is full

Cancelled
Fri, Sep 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tillicum/Wooodbrook Community Center - McKinnon Hall
Enjoy a free movie and snacks provided by the FRIENDS of the Lakewood Library. Open to all ages.

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