Spotlight View previous item Tacoma Reads 2025 Join Tacoma Public Library and the City of Tacoma for a full season of literary programs for all ages, including two author events. 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. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign up today for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge! Tacoma Public Library offers a World Languages Collection The World Languages (WL) Collection at Tacoma Public Library supports the needs of library users with diverse language backgrounds. 2025 Extreme Reader Challenge Looking for a new challenge or way to add variety to your reading life? Sign up for Tacoma Public Library’s Extreme Reader 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 17 Oct Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Squiggly Trees Oct 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm All Branches 17 Oct Social Work Support with Samie Oct 17th | 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Branch 17 Oct Bloodworks Northwest Oct 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm Swasey Branch 17 Oct Basic Computer Skills Oct 17th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm Swasey Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Squiggly Trees Oct 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm All Branches Visit any of our branches starting Friday, October 17 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Bloodworks Northwest Oct 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm Swasey Branch Donors needed! Tacoma Public Library and Bloodworks Northwest are hosting a 2025 blood drive. Appy Hour at Main Oct 17th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Branch Join us in the Cascade room and learn about Kanopy. Meet with library staff for a quick overview of how to use this free resource and app. Learn About All Things Medicare Oct 17th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Swasey Branch Join us for a special presentation from SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor). Seed Saving Oct 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Swasey Branch Want to grow more plants without spending a dime? Join WSU Master Gardeners and discover the secrets to harvesting your own seeds! 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Preserve Your Memories at a Memory Lab The Tacoma Public Library’s Memory Lab offers free DIY digitization of photos, videos, and audio at Moore and Wheelock branches. Analog Archives to Digital Delight: Part II The second installment in our series showcasing newly digitized moving images recently added to the Northwest Room's online database, ORCA. 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. Freedom To Read Week View previous item Freedom to Read Week Freedom to Read Week highlights the importance of intellectual freedom and the right to read books that interest or challenge us. Freedom to Read Merchandise Now Available Show your love of reading with new items in our online Threadless store! All proceeds benefit the Tacoma Public Library Foundation. Freedom to Read Week: October 5-11, 2025 This annual event highlights the importance of intellectual freedom and the right to read books that interest, or challenge, us. Freedom To Read: Picture Books Explore this selection of picture books that have been challenged or banned from schools during the 2023-2024 school year. Freedom To Read: Middle Grade Books Explore this selection of middle grade books that have been challenged or banned from schools during the 2023-2024 school year. 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
