Spotlight View previous item Complete Summer Reading today! Complete summer reading today! The last day to complete reading and activities and pick up prizes is Saturday, Aug. 15, while supplies last! 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! Summer Reading at Tacoma Public Library Sign up for Summer Reading at Tacoma Public Library! Earn prizes, discover, connect, and learn from June 2 - August 15. 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. St. Leo provides summer meals for kids at Main Library St. Leo Food Connection provides summer meals for kids at Main Library, Tuesday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. through August 28. 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 Aug Drop-in Tech Help at Main Aug 15th | 10:00am - 11:00am Main Branch 15 Aug Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt Aug 15th | 10:00am - 5:45pm All Branches 15 Aug Family Storytime Aug 15th | 11:00am - 11:45am Moore Branch 15 Aug Master Gardeners: Growing Garlic 101 Aug 15th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Studio and Storytime with Tacoma Art Museum Aug 15th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Tacoma Art Museum Join TPL and TAM for Studio + Storytime held at Tacoma Art Museum! Master Gardeners: Growing Garlic 101 Aug 15th | 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Branch Learn everything you need to know to successfully grow garlic from start to finish. Family Storytime Aug 15th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Branch Join us in the Main library's Children's area for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities. How Businesses Obtain Credit Aug 18th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm South Tacoma Branch Understand how businesses access funding in this free financial literacy workshop led by KeyBank. Next Chapter: Sunburst Watercolors Aug 18th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Moore Branch With different activities every week, build community with your neighbors as you explore different crafts and hobbies. 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 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. Wingin’ It in the Northwest Room Millions of migrating birds pass over Washington this spring. See how our collections capture their stories across time and place. 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 story books, read-alongs, graphic novels and more for free with your Library card. Includes access to lesson plans and quizzes. We Recommend View previous item Summer (it's in the title!) Books that put the "summer" in your Summer Reading. Cryptid Watch Summer is the perfect time of year for a cryptid watch! Plant People Stories featuring botanists, gardeners, and florists. Around the World in Pages Novels and memoirs that transport readers across cultures and continents. Not Your Average Beach Read For those who prefer their summer reads to be a little bit darker... 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
