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. 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, 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. 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 Jul Kid Program Kits: Craftopia No Sew Pouch Jul 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm All Branches 17 Jul Social Work Support with Samie Jul 17th | 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Branch 17 Jul Learn to Play Mah Jongg Jul 17th | 12:30pm - 3:00pm Wheelock Branch 17 Jul Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups Jul 17th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mottet Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups Jul 17th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mottet Branch Stop by for free, drop-in help, information and resources from Tacomaprobono! Up and Atom: Motion Commotion! Jul 17th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm South Tacoma Branch Learn about the physics behind car collisions with this interactive kit. Small Business Financial Statements Jul 17th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Fern Hill Branch Understand the numbers behind your business in this free financial literacy workshop led by KeyBank. Alex Zerbe Gravity Catastrophe Science Show Jul 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Wheelock Branch Join us for a fun science show with an explosive mix of juggling and fun. Stephanie Meredith's Artists Reception Jul 18th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm Main Branch Join us for the opening reception of a new exhibit from Stephanie Meredith. 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 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. 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. 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
