Spotlight View previous item Complete Summer Reading today! 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, Tuesday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. through August 28. 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 13 Aug Baby Storytime Aug 13th | 10:30am - 11:30am Moore Branch 13 Aug Pierce Transit Careers Tabling Aug 13th | 10:30am - 12:30pm Swasey Branch 13 Aug Bloodworks Northwest Aug 13th | 11:00am - 5:00pm South Tacoma Branch 13 Aug Tacoma Needle Exchange Peer Navigation Aug 13th | 11:00am - 2:00pm South Tacoma Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Pierce Transit Careers Tabling Aug 13th | 10:30am - 12:30pm Swasey Branch Join Pierce Transit as we help you “check out” a career in public transportation. Genealogy Help Desk Aug 13th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wheelock Branch Volunteers from the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society will offer individual help to those with questions about their research. Tech Help Aug 13th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Moore Branch We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, navigating apps, iOS devices, android devices, and more! Up and Atom: K'NEX Bridges Aug 13th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kobetich Branch K’NEX inspires STEAM learning, strengthening problem-solving, spatial awareness, and engineering skills through hands-on creation. Bloodworks Northwest Aug 14th | 11:00am - 4:30pm Moore Branch Visit bloodworksnw.org/giveblood or scan the QR code to book your one-hour appointment. 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
