Spotlight View previous item 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. St. Leo provides summer meals for kids at Main Library St. Leo Food Connection provides summer meals for kids at Main Library, Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign up today for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge! Tacoma Reads 2026 Tacoma Reads invites Tacomans to explore contemporary literature in community by reading, attending programs, and engaging in discussion. Tacoma Public Library Has Heart A partnership with the American Heart Association provides blood pressure monitoring kits at your local library. 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 14 Jul Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Marley's Pride Jul 14 | All day Alderwood Park 14 Jul Housing Justice Project Jul 14th | 12:00pm - 4:30pm Main Branch 14 Jul Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt Jul 14th | 12:00pm - 7:45pm All Branches 14 Jul Stephanie Meredith's "All My Mothers" Jul 14th | 12:00pm - 8:00pm Main Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Chosen Program with The RISE Center Jul 14th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Main Branch The Chosen program provides a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for youth to connect, learn, and grow. Podcast Café in the Digital Media Lab Jul 14th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Branch Create your very own podcast from concept to download. This monthly group gathers to share ideas, collaborate, and network. Español/English Chat Group Jul 14th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Swasey Branch Any level of knowledge is welcome to participate in this language exchange. Watt's Up Tacoma? Tacoma Public Utilities Jul 15th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm Wheelock Branch Tacoma Public Utilities is joining us to talk with customers about ways to ease the burden of utility bills. All Aboard with Tacoma Rail! Track the railroad’s history from its gritty 1925 industrial origins and try your hand at our train-building card game, Railcards. 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: 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. The Iris Bryan Photo Albums Skilled equestrian and WWII Motor Corps captain Iris Hamilton Bryan documented her life in albums of riding, service, and personal moments. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Labor Northwest labor history: longshoremen strikes, farm worker boycotts, and women shipfitters shaping work and rights. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 LGBTQA+ Pride Month LGBTQA+ Pride Month Celebrate Pride at Tacoma Public Library with curated events, booklists, and more! We Recommend View previous item America 250 in Photos Photography exploring the past, present, and future of the U.S. America 250 in Washington Titles featuring some of the people, places, and events in the area's history. Not Your Average Beach Read For those who prefer their summer reads to be a little bit darker... The Odyssey and its Read Alikes From takes on Greek myths to more modern stories, here a few additional tales of epic proportions. Mythic Tales for Teens Stories inspired by myths and legends from around the world. 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
