Play to Learn Pierce County

Play to Learn Pierce County

Programs at community locations throughout Pierce County.

Play Time for the Whole Family

Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to play together! Now offered at community locations throughout Pierce County. Support from Tacoma Creates makes Play to Learn available for children and families in Tacoma locations.

Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjoy together. The sessions below are drop-in with check-in at the door. Pre-registration is no longer required.

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Schedule At A Glance

Day Location Time Address
Mondays [Out for the Summer] Bryant Neighborhood Center 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 1619 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
[Out for the Summer] Evergreen Elementary School 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  1632 Key Peninsula Hwy SW Lakebay, WA 98349

Day Location Time Address
Tuesdays [Out for the Summer] Puyallup Public Library 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 324 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
[Out for the Summer] Parkland/Spanaway Library 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 13718 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444

Day Location Time Address
Wednesdays [Out for the Summer] Salishan Family Investment Center 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 1724 E. 44th St. Tacoma, WA 98404
[Out for the Summer] Lakewood Library 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Day Location Time Address
Thursdays [Out for the Summer] Henry T. Schatz Boys & Girls Club 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 3875 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
[Out for the Summer] Swasey Library 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 7001 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406

Day Location Time Address
Fridays [Out for the Summer] Asia Pacific Cultural Center 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
[Out for the Summer] Fern Hill Library 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 765 S 84th St, Tacoma, WA 98444
Children’s Museum at JBLM*

*must have a base access pass to join us at the Children’s Museum at JBLM.

 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 2275 Liggett Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Date Location(s) of Class Cancellation
January 19 – 23 All locations
February 6 All locations
February 16 – 20 All locations
February 25 All locations
April 6 – 10 All locations
April 29 All locations
May 25 All locations
May 29 Fern Hill
June 18 Schatz Boys & Girls Club
June 19 Fern Hill and Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Date Location(s) of Make-up Session
February 18 Salishan Family Investment Center, Lakewood Library
February 20 Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Fern Hill Library
April 6 Evergreen Elementary
A group of young children and adults sit in a group, all looking toward the left side of the image. One of the children is clapping their hands.
A young child sits underneath a colorful parachute with other children, while adults sit in a circle around them and raise the parachute high above their heads.
A young child and adult caregiver play with colorful blocks together on a green rug spread out on the floor.
A young child sits and plays with a tablet-like toy on a rug among other colorful toys.
A group of young children explore a sensory bin with sand. One of the children has a plastic yellow rake in their hand and is filling it with sand.
A young child is dancing with other children. The child has bells in their hands that they are waving around.

Upcoming Sessions

Play to Learn | Bryant Neighborhood Center

September 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Salishan Family Investment Center

September 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch (A.M.)

September 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch (P.M.)

September 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Play to Learn | Fern Hill Library

September 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Bryant Neighborhood Center

September 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Salishan Family Investment Center

September 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch (A.M.)

September 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch (P.M.)

September 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Play to Learn | Fern Hill Library

September 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Bryant Neighborhood Center

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Play to Learn | Evergreen Elementary

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Many Thanks to Play To Learn Pierce County Supporters!

Play to Learn Pierce County is sponsored by:

With support from:

Baker Foundation, Ball Corporation, June and Julian Foss Foundation, Florence B. Kilworth Foundation, MultiCare Health System, Nisqually Tribe, Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust, Spouses Club of Lewis McChord, Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund, Tacoma Public Utilities, Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Jordan Fund, Niagara Bottling, and Pierce County Arts Commission.

Presented in Partnership with:

Asia Pacific Cultural Center, A Step Ahead Pierce County, Bryant Neighborhood Center, Henry T. Schatz Boy’s and Girl’s Club, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Pierce County Libraries, Puyallup Public Library, Tacoma Housing Authority, Tacoma Public Libraries, and Peninsula School District.