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. 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. Tacoma Public Library Has Heart A partnership with the American Heart Association provides blood pressure monitoring kits at your local library. 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 1 Jul How Many Candies In the Jar? Jul 1st | 12:00pm - 8:00pm Moore Branch 1 Jul America 250 - Celebrate at South Tacoma! Jul 1st | 12:00pm - 7:30pm South Tacoma Branch 1 Jul Low Tide Tour with Harbor Wildwatch Jul 1st | 12:00pm - 1:30pm Owen Beach 1 Jul Baby Storytime Jul 1st | 1:00pm - 1:45pm Swasey Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Fun With The Sun! with Tacoma Astronomical Society Jul 1st | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Mottet Branch Join the Tacoma Astronomical Society to learn all about the star of our show, the Sun! Family Chess Club Jul 1st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wheelock Branch Meet at the reserved tables in the middle of the library. Players of all experience levels can learn from chess coach, Bill Rogers. Tacoma Queer Collective Jul 1st | 5:00pm - 7:30pm Swasey Branch Come and meet new folks, socialize, check in with each other, share resources, and have some fun with arts and crafts. Family Storytime Jul 1st | 6:00pm - 7:15pm Mottet Branch Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities. Tech Help: Resumes At The Library Jul 2nd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Moore Branch We can assist with getting started on resumes, cover letters, and more. No registration required. 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 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. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Labor Northwest labor history: longshoremen strikes, farm worker boycotts, and women shipfitters shaping work and rights. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Wildlife Northwest wildlife: from pets and zoo animals to Northwest Trek and Billy Frank Jr.’s fight for Nisqually habitat. 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
