Spotlight View previous item Tacoma Reads: Daisy Hernández in convo with Mayor Ibsen Oct 1st | 6:00pm - 8:00pm University of Washington Tacoma Join us for the headline event of Tacoma Reads 2026 as we welcome author Daisy Hernández to UW Tacoma. Register today! Best. Card. Ever. September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Get yours today and discover why it's the best card ever! Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees seeks applicants Tacoma City Council is looking for two new residents to serve on the Library Board of Trustees. Applications are due by noon on October 1. 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. 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 15 Sep Storywalk at Alderwood Park: César's Cerulean Surprise Sep 15 | All day Alderwood Park 15 Sep Latine/x Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt Sep 15th | 12:00pm - 7:45pm All Branches 15 Sep Stephanie Meredith's "All My Mothers" Sep 15th | 12:00pm - 8:00pm Main Branch 15 Sep Brotherhood Rise Center Sep 15th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Chosen Program with The RISE Center Sep 15th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Main Branch A safe, engaging, and supportive environment for youth to connect, learn, and grow. THONK! Patch Party Sep 29th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Main Branch Join the Tacoma HONK! team in crafting custom band or character patches to show off your style! Swasey Book Club Sep 15th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm Swasey Branch Join us for the Swasey Book Club! September's selection is The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Pajama Storytime Sep 15th | 7:00pm - 7:30pm Online Event Join us for an evening of stories, activities, and songs in a LIVE storytime for families and children of all ages. Fall Leaf Candle Jars Sep 16th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm Kobetich Branch Come make fall leaf candle jars for your home this autumn! This craft uses pressed leaves and flowers to decorate glass jars. 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 Latine/x Heritage Month Latine/x Heritage Month Join Tacoma Public Library in celebrating Latine/x Heritage Month with curated events, booklists, and more. 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
