Spotlight View previous item Tacoma Reads: Daisy Hernández in convo with Mayor Ibsen Oct 1st | 6:00pm - 8:00pm University of Washington Tacoma Join us for the headline event of Tacoma Reads 2026 as we welcome author Daisy Hernández to UW Tacoma. Register today! Best. Card. Ever. September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Get yours today and discover why it's the best card ever! Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees seeks applicants Tacoma City Council is looking for two new residents to serve on the Library Board of Trustees. Applications are due by noon on October 1. Updated Back to School Resources To start the school year, TPL is proud to announce an update to our eResource offerings. We now offer access to tutor.com and Tumblebooks! 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. 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 16 Sep Social Work Support with Samie Sep 16th | 1:30pm - 5:30pm Moore Branch 16 Sep Learn to Play Mahjong Sep 16th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm Swasey Branch 16 Sep Up and Atom: Exploring Symmetry with Paper Beetles Sep 16th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Main Branch 16 Sep Pokémon League Sep 16th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wheelock Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item THONK! Patch Party Sep 29th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Branch Join the Tacoma HONK! team in crafting custom band or character patches to show off your style! Fall Leaf Candle Jars Sep 16th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm Kobetich Branch Come make fall leaf candle jars for your home this autumn! This craft uses pressed leaves and flowers to decorate glass jars. D&D Adventure Campaign Sep 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Moore Branch Adventure begins at your library with magic, mystery, and secrets all found with a campaign in Dungeons & Dragons. Play to Learn Sep 17th | 10:00am - 11:30am Swasey Branch Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and more! Makers' Meetup Sep 17th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Fern Hill Branch Grab your current projects, supplies, and a few friends for a relaxed crafting session! 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 The Legacy of Tacoma’s Walker Cut Stone Company Walker Cut Stone shaped Tacoma’s architecture for decades; its history is now easy to explore in the Northwest Room’s new ORCA records. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Education Teaching and learning are acts of resilience, discomfort, and joy—building community through classrooms, protests, and lifelong impact. From Rails to Rubber: The Evolution of Transit in Tacoma Tacoma’s transit evolved from electric streetcars to modern rubber‑tire buses, reshaping how the city moves. 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. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Latine/x Heritage Month Latine/x Heritage Month Join Tacoma Public Library in celebrating Latine/x Heritage Month with curated events, booklists, and more. We Recommend View previous item World Kid Lit Month Each September, World Kid Lit Month celebrates young people's literature from around the world. Check out some titles from this past year. Remembering Dolly Parton A tribute to the life and legacy of the musician, actress, and advocate for children's literacy. Libros de todo el mundo El mundo está a tus pies con estos libros traducidos de otros idiomas. Remarkably Bright Creatures Finished the book and/or its recent screen adaption? Then check out these books dealing with memory, family, and human-animal relationships. Hello, My Name is... Books about names and the importance of saying them correctly. 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
