Explore the Civil Rights Movement through the experiences of local residents. Engage in discussions about cultural changes in the 1960s and today. Participants include: Washington State's first female African-American Senator Rosa Franklin; Education champion Tom Hilyard; Artist and activist Christopher Paul Jordan; Creator of the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus and the Mimms Academy Dr. > Continue Reading

Author Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell will discuss the civil rights movement, how the “March” trilogy came about and why they chose a graphic novel format. Congressman John Lewis may appear with a special video message. Afterward, the team will sign books. Bring your own or purchase one at the event from our partner Destiny > Continue Reading

Give summer a proper send-off by taking over the library after hours! Hang out and rock out with music, games, food and more!

Join us for the largest celebration of DIY culture in Pierce County! This free, all-ages event features STEM activities, local makers, DIY tips, robots and more! Come out to the Agriplex near the GREEN gate and spend the day at MakerFest!

Pierce County  and Tacoma Library invite participants to a Poetry in the Park Walk  , September 1st from 10-11am. Poetry in the Park is a guided walk connecting people to nature by engaging our senses with the environment around us. Join as we enjoy reading nature-themed poetry signs as we stroll through Adriana Hess Wetland > Continue Reading

Pierce County  and Tacoma Library invite participants September 7, 2023 from 3-4pm to a Poetry in the Park Walk. Poetry in the Park is a guided walk connecting people to nature by engaging our senses with the environment around us. Join as we enjoy reading nature-themed poetry signs as we stroll through local parks and > Continue Reading

Pierce County  and Tacoma Library invite participants to a Poetry in the Park Walk  , September 10th from 10-11am. Poetry in the Park is a guided walk connecting people to nature by engaging our senses with the environment around us. Join as we enjoy reading nature-themed poetry signs as we stroll through Morse Wildlife Preserve > Continue Reading

Pierce County  and Tacoma Library invites participants to a Poetry in the Park Walk  , September 23rd from 5-6pm. Poetry in the Park is a guided walk connecting people to nature by engaging our senses with the environment around us. Join as we enjoy reading nature-themed poetry signs as we stroll through Snake Lake Park and > Continue Reading

Pierce County  and Tacoma Library invite participants to a Poetry in the Park Walk  , September 27th from 11-12pm. Poetry in the Park is a guided walk connecting people to nature by engaging our senses with the environment around us. Join as we enjoy reading nature-themed poetry signs as we stroll through Fort Steilacoom Park's > Continue Reading

Pierce County  and Tacoma Library invite participants to a Poetry in the Park Walk  , September 29th from 1-2pm. Poetry in the Park is a guided walk connecting people to nature by engaging our senses with the environment around us. Join as we enjoy reading nature-themed poetry signs as we stroll through Spanaway Lake Park > Continue Reading