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 25 Jul Family Storytime Jul 25th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Branch 25 Jul Switch Saturday Jul 25th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm Moore Branch 25 Jul Brick by Brick LEGO Club Jul 25th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Branch 25 Jul Master Gardeners: Reimagining Your Lawn Jul 25th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Swasey Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Switch Saturday Jul 25th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm Moore Branch Hang out, talk games, and play your favorites on our projector. Up and Atom: DIY Harmonicas Jul 28th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Fern Hill Branch Presented by Tacoma Art Museum, hosted by Tacoma Public Library, and funded by Tacoma Creates - a program of the City of Tacoma. Drop-in Tech Help @ Mottet Jul 28th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Mottet Branch We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, and more. Digital Media Lab Basics Jul 28th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Branch Get to know your new Digital Media Lab and learn what the possibilities are for voiceover, music recording, podcasting, and more. Español/English Chat Group Jul 28th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Swasey Branch Any level of knowledge is welcome to participate in this language exchange. 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
