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Heading somewhere special this summer? After you’ve packed your sunscreen, don’t forget to bring the other travel necessity – something to read. Did you know you have access to thousands of free eBook and eAudiobook titles with your library card? The Overdrive apps (Classic or their newest app, Libby) make it easy to read or listen to books on […]

Broadway Center for the Performing Arts is kicking off a new wine festival on Saturday, June 10th called Tacoma Wined Up.  This festival tasting is a celebration of Northwest wineries and will be held at the Tacoma Armory.  Check out their website for details and then, for inspiration, visit Tacoma Library for some fantastic books […]

Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top 10 picks for the month, as voted on by Librarians across the country.  At the end of the year, Librarians vote for their Favorites of Favorites. Subscribe to Tacoma Library’s e-Newsletter service and get the Library Reads picks and more delivered straight […]

During the months of April and May, you should be focused on getting those unsightly weeds pulled out before they go to seed. Northwest Weeds by Ronald J. Taylor, is still the best book for weed identification in our area. In addition to weeding, put down 3”- 5” of mulch or compost to stop new weeds […]

Tacoma Public Library has teamed up with Peaks & Pints in the Proctor district for a fun evening on Thursday, May 25th. From 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Redhook, a local Seattle brewery, will be promoting their craft brews and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Tacoma Public Library. Snap a pic […]

There are two more Rock Your Zen programs to go…Where you can have the fun of zendoodling and painting rocks all at one time. As you can see a lot of fun was had by all. If you want to join us at one of the future program keep your eye on Tacoma Public Library’s […]

The Kentucky Derby is the longest continually held sporting event in the United States and one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. Twenty horses compete in the Kentucky Derby, on a one and one-quarter mile long dirt racetrack. The winner of this race takes home a prize of $2 million. Over the […]