Spotlight View previous item 2024 Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge 2024: Adventure Begins at Your Library! Library programs on District 2 Participatory Voting ballot Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process in which a community decides how to spend a portion of their government's budget. The City… 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… Access Issue with Northwest Room ORCA Database Due to a migration issue, the original ORCA URL “https://northwestroom.tacomalibrary.org/” is currently not working. Director's Blog Read these updates from our director, Kate Larsen. 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 27 Jul Saturday Morning Cartoons Jul 27th | 10:00am - 10:45am Swasey Branch 27 Jul Family Storytime Jul 27th | 10:30am - 11:15am Fern Hill Branch 27 Jul Drop-in Tech Help @ Wheelock Branch Jul 27th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Wheelock Branch 27 Jul Reptile Man Jul 27th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Kobetich Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Thistle Theatre Presents: Winnie the Pooh Jul 27th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Moore Branch Join a wondrous Christopher Robin as his toys come to life in Thistle Theatre’s production of “Winnie-the-Pooh.” Teen Time: Make an Instant ZINE! Jul 27th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm Swasey Branch Come join us to learn how to make a zine! The Secrets to Effortless Meditation Jul 27th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Swasey Branch Unlock the art of deep relaxation with "The Secrets to Effortless Meditation." Crochet Connection with Debra and TPL Jul 27th | 3:00pm - 5:30pm Mottet Branch Join Debra and Tacoma Public Library for crochet fun! Teen Time: Moore Movies Jul 30th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Moore Branch With this movie night, indulge in some summer scares with this classic 1976 horror, Carrie. 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 Ukranian Vietnamese Select a carousel Korean Russian Spanish Ukranian Vietnamese Local History View previous item Tides of Time: Cysewski's Ferry Boat Photographs In the 1970s, photographer Stephen Cysewski captured moments of humor, oddity, and human interaction on Washington State ferries. Arthur French: Tacoma Photographer in Focus Arthur French, a photographer in Tacoma during the turn of the last century, left a unique visual record. Learn more about his work. Introducing the NEW Tacoma-Pierce County Buildings Index Learn about the new and revamped version of the Northwest Room's beloved regional home and building research database! Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Through Tacoma’s History Delve into the rich tapestry of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander content within our collections. A Reel Grand Time! On the 4th of May, the Northwest Room presented an exhibition of historical films, videos, and audio recordings at The Grand Cinema. 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 LibraryReads July 2024 Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top picks for the month,… Food Reflections: Customs, Memories, Cultures A selection of books where food is a universal language, rich with flavors of tradition, memories and cultural identity. Here Comes Summer...Movies A list of classic and newer titles to rev up your summer. Food Exploration for Kids: Stories, Cultures & Traditions A selection of books about cooking, eating and celebrating food around the world New & Notable Works by Native American Authors 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