Spotlight View previous item Two more weeks of Summer Reading! Complete summer reading today! The last day to complete reading and activities and pick up prizes is Saturday, Aug. 15, while supplies last! 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! 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 31 Jul Social Work Support with Samie Jul 31st | 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Branch 31 Jul Bloodworks Northwest Jul 31st | 11:00am - 5:00pm Kobetich Branch 31 Jul Learn to Play Mah Jongg Jul 31st | 12:30pm - 3:00pm Wheelock Branch 31 Jul Family Flicks with The Grand Cinema Jul 31st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm Moore Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Bloodworks Northwest Jul 31st | 11:00am - 5:00pm Kobetich Branch Donors needed! Tacoma Public Library and Bloodworks Northwest are hosting a 2026 blood drive. Family Flicks with The Grand Cinema Jul 31st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm Moore Branch Join us for a free, all-ages screening of The Wild Robot at the Moore branch, co-hosted by the Grand Cinema (popcorn included)! Wonder Lab: Rigamajig Aug 1st | 11:30am - 12:30pm Main Branch Let’s explore the Maker Lab! Get constructing with the Rigamajig. We’ll use our extra-large wooden pieces to build something amazing. Cataloging Colorways: A Sneaker Customization Workshop Aug 1st | 12:00pm - 4:00pm Moore Branch Come transform your sneakers into a wearable work of art in this hands-on workshop. Community Puzzle Swap Aug 1st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm Swasey Branch Swap your unwanted puzzles with others in the community and get some new-to-you puzzles for free! 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
