Spotlight View previous item Learn about TPL's new director, Amita Lonial! TPL welcomed Amita Lonial as its new library director on Monday, Oct. 7, promoting from five years as deputy director. Outgoing director recognized for incredible leadership The Library Board of Trustees recognized outgoing director Kate Larsen for her seven years of visionary leadership. Museum and Local Attraction Passes Your Tacoma Public Library card gives you complimentary access to a variety of museums, local attractions, and even Washington State Parks. Interlibrary Loan We are happy to announce that Interlibrary Loan is available again! Use Interlibrary Loan to borrow materials from other library systems. 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 6 Nov Social Work Support with Samie Nov 6th | 1:30pm - 5:30pm Moore Branch 6 Nov NaNoWriMo Write-In Nov 6th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm South Tacoma Branch 6 Nov Brick by Brick - LEGO Club Nov 6th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Swasey Branch 6 Nov Pokémon League Nov 6th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wheelock Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Up and Atom: Owl Crafts Nov 6th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Mottet Branch This week celebrate Native American Heritage Month by making owl crafts. Better Photography with the Camera You Have Nov 6th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm South Tacoma Branch Bring your current camera – either digital or film-based – to TPL and learn from the experts at the Tacoma Photo Center. Wheelock Book Club Nov 6th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm Wheelock Branch Join the Wheelock Book Club for a discussion of Red Paint by Sasha LaPointe. Understanding Access to Credit and Homeownership Nov 6th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm Swasey Branch Join us for an enlightening workshop designed to simplify the journey to homeownership. Toddler Storytime Nov 7th | 10:30am - 11:15am Wheelock Branch Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and fun. 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 Streaming Music Select a carousel eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies Streaming Music World Languages Books Korean Russian Spanish Ukrainian Vietnamese Select a carousel Korean Russian Spanish Ukrainian Vietnamese Local History View previous item Tacoma Dome History & Northwest Room Resources at T-Town At the T-Dome Expo, the Northwest Room showcased Tacoma Dome history, and digitized Tacoma News Tribune Photos. Analog Archives to Digital Delight! Northwest Room announces the first batch of digitized videos added to the Audio and Moving Image Collection in ORCA. Northwest Room Joins the Historic Cushman Street Fair The Cushman Street Fair helps decide the future of the substation property. The Northwest Room shared history, resources, and fun giveaways. Arthur French: Tacoma Photographer in Focus Arthur French, a photographer in Tacoma during the turn of the last century, left a unique visual record. Learn more about his work. Tides of Time: Cysewski's Ferry Boat Photographs In the 1970s, photographer Stephen Cysewski captured moments of humor, oddity, and human interaction on Washington State ferries. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month Join Tacoma Public Library in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with curated events, booklists, and more. We Recommend View previous item LibraryReads November 2024 Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top picks for the month,… National Adoption Month Observe National Adoption Month with this inspiring collection of fiction and non-fiction titles. Fall Reads for Kids Picture books and beginning chapter books for the fall season. Selected by TPL staff. 한류 Hallyu: More than a trend A selection of titles that explore the stories of Korea and its diasporas, both within and beyond pop culture. Fall YA Fantasy and Mystery A selection of armchair adventures for the new season. Selected by TPL staff. 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 Music 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
