Spotlight View previous item Best. Card. Ever. September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Get yours today and discover why it's the best card ever! Tacoma Reads 2026 Tacoma Reads invites Tacomans to explore contemporary literature in community by reading, attending programs, and engaging in discussion. Updated Back to School Resources To start the school year, TPL is proud to announce an update to our eResource offerings. We now offer access to tutor.com and Tumblebooks! 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. Meet TPL's first Community Hub Artist in Residence 1443 Films has been selected as the library’s first-ever Community Hub Artist in Residence at Main 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 9 Sep Pierce Transit Careers Tabling Sep 9th | 10:30am - 12:30pm Mottet Branch 9 Sep Genealogy Help Desk Sep 9th | 12:30pm - 2:30pm Main Branch 9 Sep Drop-in Tech Help @ Wheelock Sep 9th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wheelock Branch 9 Sep Baby Storytime Sep 9th | 1:00pm - 1:45pm Swasey Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Poetry Examinations: "The Sounds Words Make on the Page" Sep 9th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm Swasey Branch Please join us for an interactive uncovering of poetry structures, techniques, and devices. Up and Atom: Shake It To Make It! Ice Cream Science Sep 9th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Main Branch Become a kitchen chemist and discover how ice, salt, and movement turn liquid into creamy ice cream! Crafting with Remakery--Needle Turn Appliqué Sep 9th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Swasey Branch Join us as we welcome Remakery Tacoma for this instructor-led session on needle turn appliqué. Knitty Gritty Stitchers Sep 9th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online Event Work on your own project, share ideas, meet new people, and show-and-tell the things you have made. Baby Storytime Sep 10th | 10:30am - 11:30am Moore Branch Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. 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: Education Teaching and learning are acts of resilience, discomfort, and joy—building community through classrooms, protests, and lifelong impact. From Rails to Rubber: The Evolution of Transit in Tacoma Tacoma’s transit evolved from electric streetcars to modern rubber‑tire buses, reshaping how the city moves. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Music Northwest music spans rock festivals, jazz clubs, and iconic concerts—community shaped by sound and culture. Tige Reynolds: The Cartoonist Who Gave Tacoma Its Tiger Tige Reynolds sketched Tacoma’s spirit for decades, from sharp political cartoons to the beloved tiger cub that became a local icon. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Disability Disability advocates like Jane Riese fought for access, rights, and inclusion—echoed in media, law, and community. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Tumblebooks TumbleBook Library Read storybooks, read-alongs, graphic novels and more for free with your Library card. Includes access to lesson plans and quizzes. We Recommend View previous item World Kid Lit Month Each September, World Kid Lit Month celebrates young people's literature from around the world. Check out some titles from this past year. Remembering Dolly Parton A tribute to the life and legacy of the musician, actress, and advocate for children's literacy. Libros de todo el mundo El mundo está a tus pies con estos libros traducidos de otros idiomas. Remarkably Bright Creatures Finished the book and/or its recent screen adaption? Then check out these books dealing with memory, family, and human-animal relationships. Hello, My Name is... Books about names and the importance of saying them correctly. 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
