Families in Tacoma love 2 things: 1. To read and 2. To spend time together outside. The library’s newest installation at Alderwood Park, adjacent to the Kobetich Branch, combines both of these things. A partnership between the library, Metro Parks, and the Northeast Neighborhood Council, the StoryWalk will feature a new title every month as…
Tacoma Stories by Richard Wiley
On Saturday March 2, 2019, Kobetich Branch of Tacoma Public Library welcomed local author Richard Wiley. He presented a reading and talk on his new book, Tacoma Stories. His quirky stories and laid-back demeanor made for a wonderful afternoon to a full house at Kobetich Branch. You can borrow Tacoma Stories from Tacoma Public Library…
Writing From Life – The Power of Personal Story
Everyone has a story and we have help for you to start writing yours! Join local author Jan Walker in a writer’s workshop on Saturday February 23, 10:30 am and Saturday, March 30, 10:30 am at the Kobetich Branch of Tacoma Public Library.…
Learn to Draw
On November 17th 2018, patrons at the Kobetich Branch discovered their “artist eyes” and “artist hands” at the Learn to Draw class. What did they say about the experience? “What we heard and saw got me thinking AND DOING! I never thought I could . . . .” “We had lots of time to practice.…
Pumpkins on Parade
On Thursday, October 25th, the Kobetich Branch of Tacoma Public Library hosted a “Pumpkins on Parade” event. Guests were invited to bring their own decorated pumpkins, enjoy snacks and make a pumpkin craft. One guest made her Halloween debut with her first pumpkin. She received a certificate for “Best First Pumpkin.…
Sink or float Friday Fun
Lots of water and a little science made Friday Fun wet and wild October 5th at Tacoma Library. Kobetich patrons of all ages enjoy a different activity every Friday afternoon from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. …
Annual Harvest Fair at Norpoint Center
Trick or Treat! Goblins, superheroes and their parents made pumpkin bracelets and learned about Tacoma Library activities. The annual Harvest Festival was October 12th at the Centre at Norpoint…
Dog Puppet Storytime
Kids and their adults made dog puppets. Preschool Storytime is fun every Friday at the Kobetich Branch of Tacoma Public Library…
Paper Airplanes
Friday Family Fun - September 21, 2018 We made paper airplanes. We flew them across the library. Friday Family Fun is always a good time for all ages at the Kobetich Branch…
Kobetich Summer Reading Food Drive a Big Success
Generous Kobetich patrons donated food and toiletries until our collection bins over-flowed this summer! At 219 pounds Kobetich collected the most of any branch. All the donations went to the Pierce County Nourish food bank to help our neighbors in need. Thanks NE Tacoma…
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