Spotlight View previous item Tacoma Public Library seeks new partner for Community Hub Tacoma Public Library invites proposals from mission-aligned organizations to join its innovative Community Hub at Main Library. Introducing Syndetics Unbound! Are you looking for your next great read? You can now use Syndetics Unbound to explore new titles and authors. Borrow a Discover Pass and Check Out Washington! As part of a cooperative project called Check Out Washington with Washington State Parks, Washington State Parks Foundation, the Washington… Share your story with Podcast Kits Are you ready to create, edit, and launch your own podcast? TPL has made it easy to share your story and gain hands-on experience through… 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 12 Dec Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Jingle Dancer by Cynthia L.… Dec 12 | All day Alderwood Park 12 Dec Play to Learn Dec 12th | 10:00am - 11:30am Fern Hill Branch 12 Dec Social Work Support with Samie Dec 12th | 10:00am - 2:00pm Main Branch 12 Dec Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Pine Cone Gnome Dec 12th | 10:00am - 6:00pm All Branches View more events Featured Events View previous item Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Pine Cone Gnome Dec 12th | 10:00am - 6:00pm All Branches Visit any of our branches starting Friday, December 12 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups Dec 12th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Fern Hill Branch Stop by for free, drop-in help, information and resources from Tacomaprobono! Up and Atom: Spheros Dec 12th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm South Tacoma Branch Use Sphero robots to learn basic coding and physics by navigating obstacle courses. Read and Rant: The South Sound's LGBTQ+ Book Club Dec 13th | 11:00am - 1:00pm Moore Branch This month's title is: The Best Bad Things by Katrina Carrasco. Switch Saturday Dec 13th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Swasey Branch Join us once a month at the Swasey library for a fun gaming session! 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 Streaming Music Select a carousel eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies Streaming Music 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 Digitizing Tacoma’s News Tribune photos reveals “ways of looking” at history—like Stevens’ blackbirds, shifting with perception. Tacoma's Speed Demons From 1912–1922, the Tacoma Speedway, once the West Coast’s auto racing hotspot, drew top racers and 40 thousand fans. Write253 storytellers find inspiration in the Northwest Room A Write253 summer writing camp visited the Northwest Room to find inspiration and discover. A Candid Glimpse of Tacoma: Louis Law’s Photography Newly digitized photos by Louis Law capture Tacoma’s daily life from the 1950s–1990s. Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Through Tacoma’s History Delve into the rich tapestry of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander content within our collections. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Winter Reading Challenge Winter Reading Challenge Read six hours between December 6 and January 3 to earn fun prizes. Sign up today for the Winter Reading Challenge! Designed for grades K-8. We Recommend View previous item World Aids Day - Dec. 1, 2025 This booklist includes classics and recent highlights about the AIDS crisis, including both fiction and nonfiction. Cozy Fantasy for Teens If you're in the mood for the magical but want something that feels a bit like a warm hug, check out these cozy fantasy books for Teens! Middle Grade Cozy Fantasy Curl up with one of these middle grade cozy fantasy reads! Winter Picture Books Get ready for winter with these chilly themed picture books. Picture Books about Hibernation The weather is getting colder, and winter is on its way. Cozy up with these picture books all about different hibernating animals. 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 Music 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
