# Things to do with kids at Tacoma Public Library – Wheelock Branch

> 3 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Tacoma Public Library – Wheelock Branch, 3722 North 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407, in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Up and Atom: Marble Mazes – Wheelock Branch](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/up-and-atom-marble-mazes-wheelock-branch--listing-1771a7637cc363ba2fe7d8be) — Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Tacoma Public Library – Wheelock Branch · checked Oct 30. Kids test their engineering skills by building a marble maze and getting a marble from start to finish. In the Community Room.
- [Up and Atom: Shadow Sculptures – Wheelock Branch](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/up-and-atom-shadow-sculptures-wheelock-branch--listing-ef4773a5d1b93913d852421b) — Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Tacoma Public Library – Wheelock Branch · checked Oct 30. Learn about light and shadow by making aluminum-foil sculptures and sketching their shadows. In the Community Room.
- [WayOut Kids: Bot Building](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/wayout-kids-bot-building--listing-45632e81fe8c6eebc610a915) — Tue, Jan 5 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Tacoma Public Library – Wheelock Branch · Free · checked Oct 13. Join us to build a tiny vibrating robot that moves using energy and motion! Kids explore how engineers use motors, batteries, and vibration to create movement. This activity…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Family Chess Club](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/family-chess-club--listing-bcca4acb45cbee0ca6bdd829) — Wednesdays 4:00–5:00 pm (listed Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 18; a further Dec 2–Jan 6 series… · Tacoma Public Library – Wheelock Branch · Free · checked Oct 13. Meet at the reserved tables in the middle of the library. Players of all experience levels can learn from experienced chess coach, Bill Rogers. These sessions are designed to…

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