Spotlight View previous item One Book, One Coast: the West Coast's largest book club! Join the One Book, One Coast book club in reading George Takei’s bestselling graphic memoir “They Called Us Enemy." A successful Library Giving Day 2026, thanks to you! Thank you to everyone who contributed to Library Giving Day 2026! Because of your generosity, we were able to exceed our fundraising goal. 2025 Annual Report and 2020-25 Review Read TPL's 2025 Annual Report and 2020-25 Review highlighting the progress made under our 2020-25 Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan 2030 Valuable input from our community, staff, and stakeholders created Tacoma Public Library's 2030 Strategic Plan. Comics Plus We’re excited to share that Tacoma Public Library has access to Comics Plus—a digital library of comics, graphic novels, and manga! 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 May Community Compass May 13th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm Mottet Branch 13 May Genealogy Help Desk May 13th | 12:30pm - 2:30pm Main Branch 13 May Baby Storytime May 13th | 1:00pm - 1:45pm Swasey Branch 13 May Drop-in Tech Help @ Wheelock May 13th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wheelock Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Wonder Lab Basics: xTool Laser Engraver May 13th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Main Branch Get an overview of the different parts of the laser engraver and an introduction of the types of projects that can be created. Crafting with Remakery--Crochet a Ball May 13th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Swasey Branch Join us as we welcome Remakery Tacoma for this instructor-led session where we will learn to crochet a ball. Paint Night! May 13th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm Kobetich Branch Explore your creative side as you paint the night away! Knitty Gritty Stitchers May 13th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online Event This is a great opportunity to work on your own project, share ideas, meet new people, and show-and-tell the things you have made. Genealogy Help Desk May 14th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wheelock Branch Volunteers from the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society will offer individual help. 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 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. Ramona Bennett, the Fish Wars, and the Seizure of Cascadia In the 1970s, Puyallup Tribal leader Ramona Bennett played a pivotal role in the Fish Wars and the Cascadia Seizure. Two Female Pioneers of Mid-Century Northwest Design In 1950s Tacoma, Frances Grafton and Mary Lund Davis transformed traditional Northwest design with fresh, modern interiors and architecture. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Activism Activism in Tacoma: from El Salvador protests to Safe Streets, communities stood up for justice and accountability. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 AANHPI Heritage Month AANHPI Heritage Month Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with curated events, booklists, and more. We Recommend View previous item Spring in the Air Celebrate the start of a new season with novels full of joy, romance, and a bit of whimsy. Zoo of Books: Adult Non-Fiction Take a trip through the library to learn about animals from eels to owls. Adaptations/Retellings/Spin-offs Check out these titles in which the stories have been re-imagined, transformed, refocused, or retold in some way. Modern Love on Film Movies about the ups and downs of romantic relationships in the 21st century. Book to Movie and TV Adaptations for Teens Check out these books that have been turned into movies and TV shows. 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
