Deck the halls with fun during free holiday events for all ages at Pierce County Libraries. Sing and ring in the season with holiday concerts. Savor sweet times and decorate a festive gingerbread house. Craft snow globes and ornaments for the tree. Events are for all ages unless otherwise noted.
Registration may be required. Please check the Library’s website or contact the library location for details.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library
18501 90th St. E. • 253-548-3308
- Puppets Please, Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m.
- Holiday Concert: Listen and sing with The Dickens Carolers, Saturday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m.
Buckley Pierce County Library
123 S. River Ave. • 253-548-3310
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. Ages 6 and up
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 4 p.m. Ages 6 and up
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Ages 6 and up
- Winter Snow Globes, Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Santa’s Visit, Saturday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring a camera!
DuPont Pierce County Library
1540 Wilmington Drive • 253-548-3326
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. All ages: under 6 with an adult
Fife Pierce County Library
6622 20th St. E. • 253-548-3323
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. All ages: under 7 with an adult
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2:30 p.m. All ages: under 7 with an adult
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library
4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W. • 253-548-3305
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Puppets Please, Monday, Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m. Free tickets available on day of event
- Puppets Please, Monday, Dec. 22, 11:30 a.m. Free tickets available on day of event
- New Year’s Eve for Little Kids: Crafts, dancing and snacks with a countdown to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-3
- New Year’s Eve for Kids: Crafts, dancing and snacks with a countdown to noon, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 11:15 a.m. Ages 4-8
Graham Pierce County Library
9202 224th St. E. • 253-548-3322
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec.13, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Holiday Concert: Listen and sing with The Dickens Carolers, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2-3 p.m.
Key Center Pierce County Library
8905 KPN, Lakebay • 253-548-3309
- Felt Bird Ornaments, Thursday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m.
- Holiday Concert: Eclectic music with The C-Notes, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Lakewood Pierce County Library
6300 Wildaire Road S.W. • 253-548-3302
- Holiday Concert: Traditional Irish music with Celtic singer Erin McNamee, Sunday, Dec. 7, 3-4 p.m.
- Winter Craft Festival, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2-4 p.m. Families with children ages 5-12
- Holiday Concert: Harpist Susan W. Haas, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2-4 p.m.
- Puppets Please, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library
Surprise Lake Square, 900 Meridian E., Suite 29, Milton • 253-548-3325
- Gingerbread Houses, Thursday, Dec. 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Puppets Please, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Orting Pierce County Library
202 Washington Ave. S. • 253-548-3312
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m. All ages: under 6 with an adult
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. All ages: under 6 with an adult
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. All ages: under 6 with an adult
- Ornaments for the Tree, Thursday, Dec. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library
13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma • 253-548-3304
- Gingerbread Houses, Friday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m. Ages 5 and up
- Puppets Please, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library
15420 Meridian E. • 253-548-3303
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 3:30 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.
- Puppets Please, Saturday, Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m.
- Holiday Concert: Harpist Susan W. Haas, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m.
- Ornaments for the Tree, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4-6 p.m.
- Cocoa and Cards, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2-4 p.m.
Steilacoom Pierce County Library
2950 Steilacoom Blvd. • 253-548-3313
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m. All ages: under 7 with an adult
Summit Pierce County Library
5107 112th St. E., Tacoma • 253-548-3321
- Winter Wrap-It-Up Swap Meet, Monday, Dec. 8, 5-7 p.m.
- Gingerbread Houses, Wednesday, Dec.10, 4-6 p.m. All ages: under 7 with an adult
- Puppets Please, Saturday, Dec. 20, 12 p.m.
Sumner Pierce County Library
1116 Fryar Ave. • 253-548-3306
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Holiday Concert: Traditional Irish music with Celtic singer Erin McNamee, Sunday, Dec. 7, 12-1 p.m.
- Celebrate Las Posadas – Mexican Christmas: Traditional Mexican rituals, food and entertainment, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m.
- Holiday Story Time for Grownups, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6-7 p.m.
- Puppets Please, Saturday, Dec. 13, 12 p.m.
Tillicum Pierce County Library
14916 Washington Ave. S.W., Lakewood • 253-548-3314
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Ages 5-14
University Place Pierce County Library
3609 Market Place W. • 253-548-3307
- Gingerbread Houses, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Ages 6 and up
- Holiday Concert: Harpist Susan W. Haas, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4-6 p.m.
- Puppets Please, Saturday, Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m.