Spotlight View previous item 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. Tacoma Reads 2026 Tacoma Reads invites Tacomans to explore contemporary literature in community by reading, attending programs, and engaging in discussion. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign up today for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge! Tacoma Public Library Has Heart A partnership with the American Heart Association provides blood pressure monitoring kits at your local library. 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 19 Jun All Branches Closed Jun 19 | All day All Branches 19 Jun Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Kamala and Maya's Big Idea Jun 19 | All day Alderwood Park 20 Jun Storywalk Scavenger Hunt Jun 20 | All day Alderwood Park 20 Jun Drop-in Tech Help at Main Jun 20th | 10:00am - 11:00am Main Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Binky Bunny TALES Rescue Jun 20th | 10:30am - 12:30pm Moore Branch These furry friends have been rescued from a variety of situations, and most are available for adoption to the right home. Tacoma Creates: Jazz from Around the World - Kareem Kandi Jun 20th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Wheelock Branch Take a trip around the world and through time with Jazz from America, Cuba, Brazil, and Africa. Master Gardeners: Successfully Growing Tomatoes in the PNW Jun 20th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Moore Branch Learn how to grow mouth-watering tomatoes in our maritime PNW climate. Next Chapter: Shrinky Dinks Jun 23rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Moore Branch This week, make bag charms, magnets, and trinkets using this 1980’s craft sensation, Shrinky Dinks! Español/English Chat Group Jun 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Swasey Branch Join us at the Swasey branch to exchange English and Spanish. 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 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. 13 Ways of Looking at the Northwest: Pride Northwest LGBTQ+ history: Handforth’s art, Watkins’ military fight, and Sheila’s advocacy for equality. The Iris Bryan Photo Albums Skilled equestrian and WWII Motor Corps captain Iris Hamilton Bryan documented her life in albums of riding, service, and personal moments. 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. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 LGBTQA+ Pride Month LGBTQA+ Pride Month Celebrate Pride at Tacoma Public Library with curated events, booklists, and more! We Recommend View previous item Juneteenth and Joy Celebrate Juneteenth in Tacoma on June 19th at LeMay's Haub Family Field. Summer Goals Ready for the FIFA World Cup? Check out these soccer-centric books and movies to tide you over between games! Not Your Average Beach Read For those who prefer their summer reads to be a little bit darker... Debut Titles Explore these breakout-titles in which authors made their debut into the world of writing. About A.I. Books about artificial intelligence, including its history, uses, and impact on human learning. 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
