Spotlight View previous item More locations opening in Phase 3 TPL will open more locations and adjust services and operations for Phase 3. Changes include ending the quarantine of materials, opening… Summer Reading Challenge 2021 Summer Reading Challenge 2021 starts June 5! This year’s theme is “Reading Colors Your World!” Tacoma Public Library is fine free! Tacoma Public Library has adopted a policy to permanently eliminate overdue fine collection on late items. Additionally, TPL will clear all… 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… Donate a book to The Peace Bus Book Drive at TPL! Tacoma Public Library is collecting book donations for The Peace Bus! This summer, The Peace Bus and its founder Kwabi will journey to… View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Library Services TPL Now - Current Library Services Visit a Library Get a Library eCard Summer Reading Challenge 2021 eBooks & Streaming New eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies Streaming Music Select a carousel eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies Streaming Music Go to carousel Upcoming Events 22 Jun Podcasting (1 of 6) Jun 22nd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online Event 23 Jun How Can Nature Be Our Teacher? A Virtual Exhibit From… Jun 23rd | 11:00am - 8:00pm Online Event 23 Jun Northwest Room Scavenger Hunt Jun 23rd | 11:00am - 8:00pm Online Event 23 Jun Art with Nature Jun 23rd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wheelock Branch View more events Upcoming Events Featured Events View previous item Podcasting (1 of 6) Jun 22nd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online Event Create your very own podcast from concept to download. This program is designed for students ages 12 and up. Please register to attend. How Can Nature Be Our Teacher? A Virtual Exhibit Jun 23rd | 11:00am - 8:00pm Online Event Presented by the students of Sherman Elementary. On display now through June 30 in the Handforth Virtual Gallery. Northwest Room Scavenger Hunt Jun 23rd | 11:00am - 8:00pm Online Event Here’s a fun challenge: A “scavenger hunt” using the Northwest Room’s eResources to hunt for answers. Art with Nature Jun 23rd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wheelock Branch Join us at the Wheelock branch where we will paint pinecones and create a leaf and flower suncatcher. Registration required. Pokemon League Jun 23rd | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Online Event Join your friends at our official Pokemon League on Zoom. Both experienced players and beginners are welcome. Please register to attend. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 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 Go to carousel Local History View previous item Sir Bolivar Buckshot In June of 1935, Champion Bulldog Sir Bolivar Buckshot posed steadfastly with his many trophies. Bred and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank W.… Living in Youngtown In this photograph taken for the News Tribune special Father's Day layout for 1949, Frank N. Young, surrounded by his four children, posted… Bone Dry Studio photography of a new boot by Bone Dry Shoe Co., shot for advertising purposes. The instep of the boot has a plate with sharp points,… Planting One On You! The flower girl, Rhoda Marcia Simpson, really lays one on the ring bearer, Bruce Allan Jennison, in this original wedding picture.The young… Just Serve Yourself! A man points at the bottles inside the serve-yourself refrigerator at the Park Way Delicatessen & Tavern. The Park Way operated at this… View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 We Recommend View previous item Summer Vacation Movies Get into vacation mode with these feel-good films that will have you thinking about cool drinks and warm summer nights. LGBTQIA+ Books for Kids and Families Tacoma Public Library is celebrating Pride in the months of June and July. Join the celebration by checking out these picture books for kids LibraryReads June 2021 Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top picks for the month,… Movies for LGBQTIA+ Pride Month These exceptional films celebrate the LGBQTIA+ experience in America and beyond. Recommended by Kellen, Wheelock Branch's resident film-m.. LGBTQIA+ Chapter Books For Kids Tacoma Public Library is celebrating Pride in the months of June and July. Join the celebration by checking out these middle grade chapter.. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Summer Reading Challenge View previous item Northwest Room Scavenger Hunt Use Tacoma Public Library's Northwest Room eresources to complete this fun scavenger hunt! Summer Reading Bookmark Design Contest! Enter the 2021 Bookmark Design Contest! Create a design with the theme of “Reading Colors My World” on our bookmark template. 2021 Summer Reading List Birth-Preschool Check out Tacoma Public Library's summer reading suggestions for birth-preschool. 2021 Summer Reading List Grades K-2 Check out Tacoma Public Library's summer reading suggestions for grades K-2. 2021 Summer Reading List Grades 3-5 Check out Tacoma Public Library's summer reading suggestions for grades 3-5. 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