Spotlight View previous item 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! 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! Tacoma Reads 2026 Tacoma Reads invites Tacomans to explore contemporary literature in community by reading, attending programs, and engaging in discussion. 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, Tuesday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. through August 28. 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 Aug Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Marley's Pride Aug 25 | All day Alderwood Park 25 Aug Stephanie Meredith's "All My Mothers" Aug 25th | 12:00pm - 8:00pm Main Branch 25 Aug Back to School Scavenger Hunt Aug 25th | 12:00pm - 7:30pm All Branches 25 Aug Baby Storytime Aug 25th | 1:00pm - 1:45pm Fern Hill Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Stephanie Meredith's "All My Mothers" Aug 25th | 12:00pm - 8:00pm Main Branch Artwork by Stephanie Meredith features canvases that combine painting and hand-stitched embroidery, on display in the Handforth Gallery. Español/English Chat Group Aug 25th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Swasey Branch Any level of knowledge is welcome to participate in this language exchange. Pajama Storytime Aug 25th | 7:00pm - 7:45pm Online Event Join us online for an evening of stories, activities, and songs in a storytime for families and children of all ages. Crochet Connection with Debra Aug 26th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Wheelock Branch Do you like to crochet or are you just starting out? Join Debra and Tacoma Public Library for crochet fun! Kobetich Book Club Aug 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kobetich Branch Join us at Kobetich Branch to discuss a new book each month. This month we will be reading Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. 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 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. 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. 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 story books, read-alongs, graphic novels and more for free with your Library card. Includes access to lesson plans and quizzes. We Recommend View previous item Summer (it's in the title!) Books that put the "summer" in your Summer Reading. Cryptid Watch Summer is the perfect time of year for a cryptid watch! Plant People Stories featuring botanists, gardeners, and florists. Around the World in Pages Novels and memoirs that transport readers across cultures and continents. Not Your Average Beach Read For those who prefer their summer reads to be a little bit darker... 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
