# Up and Atom: Salmon Life Cycle Wheel – Swasey Branch

> Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Tue, Nov 10 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Tacoma Public Library – Swasey Branch, 7001 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Tacoma Public Library
- Official page: https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4da531cfd7af3d00361cc1
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

For Native American Heritage Month, kids learn why salmon matter to Coast Salish people and craft a salmon life-cycle wheel.

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