Spotlight View previous item Donate to the Winter Weather Essentials Drive Nov. 15-29 Tacoma Public Library is hosting a Winter Weather Essentials Drive with Tacoma Community House to gather necessities for the cold season. TPL receives $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation The gift recognizes Tacoma’s Carnegie library which opened in 1903 and is one of 42 such libraries in Washington state. Introducing Syndetics Unbound! Are you looking for your next great read? You can now use Syndetics Unbound to explore new titles and authors. Share your story with Podcast Kits Are you ready to create, edit, and launch your own podcast? TPL has made it easy to share your story and gain hands-on experience through… 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 13 Nov Baby Storytime Nov 13th | 10:30am - 11:30am Moore Branch 13 Nov Drop-In Tech Help Nov 13th | 11:00am - 1:00pm Moore Branch 13 Nov Baby Storytime Nov 13th | 11:15am - 12:15pm Kobetich Branch 13 Nov Baby Storytime Nov 13th | 11:30am - 12:15pm Wheelock Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Genealogy Help Desk Nov 13th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wheelock Branch Volunteers from the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society will offer help to those with questions about their genealogy research. Up and Atom: Dinovember Nov 13th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Wheelock Branch Join us for our very own RAWR-SOME Dinovember celebration for fun dinosaur themed crafts and activities. Social Hour (and a half) for Older Adults Nov 14th | 10:30am - 12:00pm Swasey Branch This is a drop-in meetup where adults 55+ can come together to socialize, play games, do puzzles, and get to know each other. Friday Movie at Main Nov 14th | 12:00pm - 2:00pm Main Branch Join us at the Main library for a special presentation of Ghost Busters: Frozen Empire. This 2024 film is rated PG-13. Tacoma Boat Builders Make & Take Pop-Up Event Nov 14th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm Moore Branch TBB is excited to share about their programs and support youth in creating something special to take home. 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 Streaming Music Select a carousel eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies Streaming Music World Languages Books Korean Russian Spanish Ukrainian Vietnamese Select a carousel Korean Russian Spanish Ukrainian Vietnamese Local History View previous item Tacoma's Speed Demons From 1912–1922, the Tacoma Speedway, once the West Coast’s auto racing hotspot, drew top racers and 40 thousand fans. Write253 storytellers find inspiration in the Northwest Room A Write253 summer writing camp visited the Northwest Room to find inspiration and discover. A Candid Glimpse of Tacoma: Louis Law’s Photography Newly digitized photos by Louis Law capture Tacoma’s daily life from the 1950s–1990s. Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Through Tacoma’s History Delve into the rich tapestry of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander content within our collections. Preserve Your Memories at a Memory Lab The Tacoma Public Library’s Memory Lab offers free DIY digitization of photos, videos, and audio at Moore and Wheelock branches. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month Join Tacoma Public Library in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with curated events, booklists, and more. We Recommend View previous item What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night Dinovember is an imaginative time where kids pretend their toy dinosaurs come alive at night. Read these other dinosaur books to celebrate! Asian Comics Beyond Manga Already know a lot of manga, manhua, and manhwa? Check out the suggestions below for your next read. Other Worlds: Speculative Fiction Book Club Join an online discussion of intriguing, speculative titles from across all the genres. Held on the last Wednesday of each month. U.S. History in Comics Explore different parts of U.S. history, as told through comics. Fall Fiction Some recommended reading for sweater AND spooky season. 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 Music 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
