Playing with blocks will help children develop learning skills during free events at Pierce County Libraries. The Pierce County Library Foundation sponsors these free events.

Building with blocks develops a child’s math and science skills, and provides lots of fun. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring children to a block party and build, talk, explore and create together.

The event will take place locally at the Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave. at the following times:

• 1 p.m. Jan. 26;

• 4 p.m. Feb. 26;

• 4 p.m. March 26;

• 1 p.m. April 27;

• 1 p.m. May 11; and

• 1 p.m. June 1, 1 p.m.