After several efforts to bring Tacoma Public Library’s hoopla spending within budget, we have made the tough decision to end our subscription.
Learn about Tacoma Public Library’s new approach to library cards
Tacoma Public Library is excited to share important updates to our library card system. Our new library card types and policies are designed to make getting a library card, borrowing materials, and accessing library resources easier, more inclusive, and better tailored to the diverse needs of our city and region. New and Updated Library Card…
TPL hosts Snack Drive for Communities in Schools Tacoma!
From Friday, Jan. 2 – Saturday, Feb. 28, Tacoma Public Library is partnering with Communities in Schools of Tacoma to host a Snack Drive that helps ensure students in 7 Tacoma schools have the snacks they need to get through the school day. From Friday, Jan. 2 – Saturday, Feb. 28, all libraries will collect: Individually wrapped…
2025 in Review: A Message from our Director
Dear Tacoma community, As we approach the close of 2025, I find myself reflecting on the strength, resilience, and creativity of our vibrant community as we came through a challenging year together. This year, Tacoma Public Library continued to serve as a hub where connections are made, ideas are shared, and stories are told—both…
You can check out the Best Books of 2025 from our Lucky Day Collection!
Find the Best Books of 2025 on a "Lucky Day" shelf at your local library! Inside every Tacoma Public Library location, there exists a magical shelf holding titles from our Lucky Day collection. The Lucky Day collection features highly popular books available for immediate checkout—meaning you can skip the hold queues and check them out…
Donate to the Winter Weather Essentials Drive Nov. 15-29
From Nov. 15-29, Tacoma Public Library is partnering with Tacoma Community House to collect new items for a Winter Essentials Drive. Please bring donations to any library to support community members in need this winter.
Introducing Syndetics Unbound!
Are you looking for your next great read? You can now use Syndetics Unbound to explore suggested titles and authors based on books you already enjoyed. Syndetics Unbound can be found in the “Explore Further” section of any item you’re viewing on TPL’s catalog. You’ll find extensive lists of recommended books similar to the one…
LibraryReads September 2025
Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top picks for the month, as voted on by Librarians across the country. Check out the LibraryReads picks for September 2025: It's Me They Follow Heart the Lover We Love You, Bunny People Watching A Land So Wide The Wilderness The…
Meet Tacoma Reads author Josh Tuininga
Josh Tuininga is an author, artist, and designer living in North Bend, Washington. His graphic novel We Are Not Strangers is the young adult selection for Tacoma Reads 2025.
LibraryReads August 2025
Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top picks for the month, as voted on by Librarians across the country. Check out the LibraryReads picks for August 2025: Automatic Noodle The Battle Of The Bookshops The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold What Hunger The Wrong Sister…
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