Celebrate the life of Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. as we watch a short video about his life and create a craft inspired by his legacy.
Seniors - join us for conversation and camaraderie as we discuss universal topics about life, fulfillment, and aging at this monthly program. All are welcome!
Visit Us 2023 Winter Markets - 2nd Saturdays: Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11 10AM-1PM Regular Season - Every Saturday: Mar 25-Dec 16, 2023 9AM-2PM N. 27th St & N. Proctor St. In Tacoma's Historic Proctor District
Grab your Pokemon deck or DS and join your friends at our official Pokemon League. Both experienced players and beginners are welcome. If you collect cards but don't know how to play, we can teach you. If you know how to play and want to get better, we've got that covered too. The fearless leader of this event is an expert player who has helped judge world championships. Join us to learn from the best! Recommended for ages 6 up to young adults.
Learn to play Go in this 3-week class. Go is an ancient Chinese game of strategy, similar to chess, that is believed to be the oldest board game still being played today. Instructor Tom Cruver is the founder of the South Sound Go Club and a veteran player. The 1st two classes will focus on instruction with time for practice. The 3rd class will be focused on play. Please register for all 3 sessions: January 18 January 25 February 1 Register Here: TPL Registration Page
In this hour-long workshop, we will introduce newly connected users to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. Today's workshop is provided by AT&T and the Public Library Association using resources found at www.digitallearn.org. This workshop is in person at the Wheelock Branch. It is intended to serve 1 to 6 people maximum. Registration is not required, but space will be limited.
Let it snow! Make your very own blizzard in a bottle! Let it snow with these fun customized sensory bottles.
It's a new year and time to clean out the closet and spice it up with something new! @Envyboutique253 is having a HUGE one day sale! All clearance items will be an ADDITIONAL 50% off the sale price!! Where: Envy Boutique - 3813 N 26th Street When: Thursday, January 19th Time: 5pm - 8pm Get there early for the best selection!
The Community Archives Center is coming to the Wheelock branch to document stories from the North End community! Stop by on January 21st from 11:00 am-3:00 pm to share your story and add to the Community Archives Center digital archive. Record a short oral history (any language welcome!) about your life in Tacoma. Bring a special family photograph, document, or recipe that helps tell your story and have it scanned at our Digitization Station. View highlights from the Northwest Room's local history collections related to the North End. Kids of all ages are invited to create their own comic book. You have a unique and important story to tell. By sharing your oral history, family photos, or special family recipes with the Community Archives Center, it can become a part of Tacoma's collective memory. We look forward to hearing YOUR STORY on January 21st! Refreshments will be served.
In this hour-long workshop, attendees will create a Gmail account, learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive and reply to an email, recognize and deal with spam, organize and delete emails and search for messages. Today's workshop is provided by AT&T and the Public Library Association using resources found at www.digitallearn.org. This workshop is in person at the Wheelock Branch. It is intended to serve 1 to 6 people maximum. Registration is not required, but space will be limited.
Perler Beads are plastic fusible beads. Beads are arranged on pegboards to form patterns and then fused together with an iron. Stop by the Wheelock branch from 3:30-4:30pm and share your creativity at the library and take home the Perler Bead designs you created.
The weekend is upon us and it's time to start thinking about about Champagne Sunday @Envyboutique253! Stop in from noon to 4pm, have a sip and receive a free gift with any purchase of $50 or more!