Spotlight View previous item Complete Summer Reading today! Complete summer reading today! The last day to complete reading and activities and pick up prizes is Saturday, Aug. 15, while supplies last! Summer Reading at Tacoma Public Library Sign up for Summer Reading at Tacoma Public Library! Earn prizes, discover, connect, and learn from June 2 - August 15. Meet TPL's first Community Hub Artist in Residence 1443 Films has been selected as the library’s first-ever Community Hub Artist in Residence at Main Library. St. Leo provides summer meals for kids at Main Library St. Leo Food Connection provides summer meals for kids at Main Library, Tuesday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. through August 28. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign up today for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge! View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Quick Links Welcome to Tacoma Public Library Get a Library Card Kids & Families eBooks & Streaming Northwest Room New Physical Materials New Fiction & Non-Fiction New for Kids New for Teens New DVDs Just Ordered Select a carousel New Fiction & Non-Fiction New for Kids New for Teens New DVDs Just Ordered Upcoming Events 8 Aug Drop-in Tech Help at Main Aug 8th | 10:00am - 11:00am Main Branch 8 Aug ¡Cuentos y Cantos! Bilingual Storytime Aug 8th | 11:00am - 11:30am Moore Branch 8 Aug Read and Rant: The South Sound's LGBTQ+ Book Club Aug 8th | 11:00am - 1:00pm Moore Branch 8 Aug Get To Know Tacomarama Community Band at the Mottet Library Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Mottet Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Read and Rant: The South Sound's LGBTQ+ Book Club Aug 8th | 11:00am - 1:00pm Moore Branch This event series is a collaboration between South Sound LGBTQ+ Book Club and the Tacoma Public Library. Master Gardeners: Container Veggie Gardening Aug 8th | 11:00am - 12:00pm South Tacoma Branch This presentation will cover containers, selecting appropriate plants, understanding soil and watering needs, and more! South Tacoma Weekend Crafters Aug 8th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm South Tacoma Branch Whether you're a seasoned crafter or learning something new, this program is for people that want to create, connect, and unwind. Wild and True Stories about the Ocean Aug 8th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm Swasey Branch Come meet the author of Unfathomable: 20 Wild (but True) Stories About the Ocean, Mary Boone. Drop-in Tech Help @ Mottet Aug 11th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Mottet Branch We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, and more! View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 New eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies Select a carousel eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies World Languages Books Korean Russian Spanish Ukrainian Vietnamese Select a carousel Korean Russian Spanish Ukrainian Vietnamese Local History View previous item 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Music Northwest music spans rock festivals, jazz clubs, and iconic concerts—community shaped by sound and culture. Tige Reynolds: The Cartoonist Who Gave Tacoma Its Tiger Tige Reynolds sketched Tacoma’s spirit for decades, from sharp political cartoons to the beloved tiger cub that became a local icon. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Disability Disability advocates like Jane Riese fought for access, rights, and inclusion—echoed in media, law, and community. Wingin’ It in the Northwest Room Millions of migrating birds pass over Washington this spring. See how our collections capture their stories across time and place. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Pride Northwest LGBTQ+ history: Handforth’s art, Watkins’ military fight, and Sheila’s advocacy for equality. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Tumblebooks TumbleBook Library Read story books, read-alongs, graphic novels and more for free with your Library card. Includes access to lesson plans and quizzes. We Recommend View previous item Summer (it's in the title!) Books that put the "summer" in your Summer Reading. Cryptid Watch Summer is the perfect time of year for a cryptid watch! Plant People Stories featuring botanists, gardeners, and florists. Around the World in Pages Novels and memoirs that transport readers across cultures and continents. Not Your Average Beach Read For those who prefer their summer reads to be a little bit darker... View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 BROWSE STAFF PICKS, NEW TITLES AND MORE Books eBooks Audiobooks Movies & TV Kids & Families Teens & Tweens Adults Email Sign UpNew Email Sign Up Subscribe to get the latest updates on what’s happening at our library. Subscribe to get the latest updates on what’s happening at our library. Email Address Sign Up
