Spotlight View previous item Tacoma Reads: Daisy Hernández in convo with Mayor Ibsen Oct 1st | 6:00pm - 8:00pm University of Washington Tacoma Join us for the headline event of Tacoma Reads 2026 as we welcome author Daisy Hernández to UW Tacoma. Register today! Best. Card. Ever. September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Get yours today and discover why it's the best card ever! Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees seeks applicants Tacoma City Council is looking for two new residents to serve on the Library Board of Trustees. Applications are due by noon on October 1. 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. 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 11 Sep Social Work Support with Samie Sep 11th | 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Branch 11 Sep Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Tie Die Bandana Sep 11th | 10:00am - 6:00pm All Branches 11 Sep 9/11 Remembrance - 25 Years Sep 11th | 10:00am - 6:00pm South Tacoma Branch 11 Sep Family Storytime Sep 11th | 10:30am - 11:15am Wheelock Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Social Work Support with Samie Sep 11th | 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Branch Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Baby Storytime Sep 11th | 1:00pm - 1:45pm South Tacoma Branch Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Up and Atom: Arches & Forces with Tacoma Public Utilities Sep 11th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm South Tacoma Branch Learn the key(stone) to arches and how these structural elements strengthen hydropower dams. Horror Hour: Analog Horror Sep 11th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mottet Branch We’ll discuss different horror genres across movies, games, and novels. This week, stop in for conversations about Analog Horror! Tiny Tots with Tacoma Little Theatre Sep 12th | 12:30pm - 1:00pm Fern Hill Branch Bring your toddlers, tots and young ones to enjoy an interactive storytelling experience. 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
