Spotlight View previous item 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! Share your thoughts on Summer Reading 2026! Did you love Summer Reading? Do you have a few ideas of what could be improved? Take our survey. Your opinions are valuable to us! Tacoma Reads 2026 Tacoma Reads invites Tacomans to explore contemporary literature in community by reading, attending programs, and engaging in discussion. 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 26 Aug Storywalk Scavenger Hunt Aug 26 | All day Alderwood Park 27 Aug Baby Storytime Aug 27th | 10:30am - 11:30am Moore Branch 27 Aug Pierce Transit Careers Tabling Aug 27th | 10:30am - 12:30pm Fern Hill Branch 27 Aug Tacoma Needle Exchange Peer Navigation Aug 27th | 11:00am - 2:00pm South Tacoma Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Pierce Transit Careers Tabling Aug 27th | 10:30am - 12:30pm Fern Hill Branch Join Pierce Transit as we help you “check out” a career in public transportation. Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups Aug 27th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Moore Branch Stop by for free, drop-in help, information and resources from Tacomaprobono! Up and Atom: DIY Thaumatropes Aug 27th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Kobetich Branch This week we'll explore how pictures appear to “magically” blend together as participants create their own thaumatrope optical illusion. Teen Time: Manga Club Aug 27th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm Moore Branch Join us at the Moore Library on the last Thursday of each month. Check our collection and engage in all things manga and anime! Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Felt Pocket Pillow Aug 28th | 10:00am - 6:00pm All Branches Visit any of our branches starting Friday, August 28 to pick up a kit while supplies last. 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 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 Remembering Dolly Parton A tribute to the life and legacy of the musician, actress, and advocate for children's literacy. 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. 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
