Spotlight View previous item Best. Card. Ever. September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Get yours today and discover why it's the best card ever! Tacoma Reads 2026 Tacoma Reads invites Tacomans to explore contemporary literature in community by reading, attending programs, and engaging in discussion. 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. Share your thoughts on Summer Reading 2026! Did you love Summer Reading? Do you have a few ideas of what could be improved? Take our survey. Your opinions are valuable to us! 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 5 Sep All Branches Closed Sep 5 | All day All Branches 8 Sep Storywalk at Alderwood Park: César's Cerulean Surprise Sep 8 | All day Alderwood Park 8 Sep Back to School Scavenger Hunt Sep 8th | 12:00pm - 7:30pm All Branches 8 Sep Stephanie Meredith's "All My Mothers" Sep 8th | 12:00pm - 8:00pm Main Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Back to School Scavenger Hunt Sep 8th | 12:00pm - 7:30pm All Branches Find all of the images and turn in your sheet at the desk for a prize! Next Chapter: Zines Sep 8th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Moore Branch Geared towards ages 18-25. With different activities every week, build community as you explore different crafts and hobbies. Español/English Chat Group Sep 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Swasey Branch Any level of knowledge is welcome to participate in this language exchange. Family Storytime Sep 8th | 6:00pm - 6:45pm Fern Hill Branch Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities. Poetry Examinations: "The Sounds Words Make on the Page" Sep 9th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm Swasey Branch Please join us for an interactive uncovering of poetry structures, techniques, and devices. 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: 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. 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. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Tumblebooks TumbleBook Library Read storybooks, read-alongs, graphic novels and more for free with your Library card. Includes access to lesson plans and quizzes. 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
