The new school year is about to begin! Tacoma Public Library has many resources to help children, their families, and educators thrive. Here are some favorite resources, recommended by your local Tacoma Public Library Librarians. For even more great resources, visit your local library, or request a visit! Educator Resources This webpage features printable library…
A Summer of Outdoor Storytimes
Tacoma Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs through August 16. That means you still have a few more weeks to earn amazing prizes and participate in fun summer activities, like Storytime on the Lawn. Join us at Kobetich and Wheelock branches (weather permitting) for outdoor storytime fun…
Tie-dye Fun at Kobetich
Kobetich Tie-dye program on July 15, 2025.
2025 WLA Book Award Winners
The winners of the Washington Library Assocation Book Awards were announced this past week. TPL owns all of the winning titles. Check one out today! WCCPBA: Flat Cat by Tara Lazar, illustrated by Pete Oswald Sasquatch: Muhammad Najem, War Reporter by Muhammad Najem and Nora Neus, illustrated by Julie Robine OTTER: The Skull by Jon Klassen…
Why Should Children Join the Summer Reading Challenge?
Our Youth Services Librarians get asked this question every year — "why should children join the summer reading challenge?" So here's the scoop! TPL's Summer Reading Challenge is a fun and beneficial experience for all ages! Research has shown that summer reading prevents “summer slide,” or loss of knowledge and reading proficiency over the summer…
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Recap
Twenty three stuffed animals, two dolls, and a Rubix cube had a wonderful time at the Fern Hill Stuffed Animal Sleepover on June 21st. Kids dropped off their special friends for a sleepover and picked them up the next day at a special Stuffed Animal Themed Storytime. All participants received photos of their stuffed animals…
Preschool Drive-In Movie Recap
The Fern Hill Branch meeting room turned into a drive-in movie lot on Saturday, January 6th. Preschoolers decorated their own cardboard box vehicles, drove them around the library, and then parked for the show. The kids proudly decorated their very first license plates, ensured their vehicles had the perfect number of wheels, and added other…
Storytime STEAM Backpack Giveaway
Have you checked out a Storytime STEAM Backpack from the library and wished you didn't have to return it? Visit Moore Branch on Oct. 4 to get one of your very own! In celebration of Latine/x Heritage Month join us for an extra special Storytime STEAM night at Moore Branch. We'll explore science, technology, engineering…
Back to School Supply Drive
Please join us for this year's school supply drive to provide much needed support to local students! All of our Tacoma Library branches will be collecting donations of new and unused school supplies through the month of August for Tacoma Rescue Mission. Supplies needed: Composition Notebooks Graph Paper 3-Ring Binders Mechanical Pencils & Refill Lead…
Sensory Accessibility Kits
Did you know libraries have Sensory Accessibility Kits? The items in the kit are meant to help our patrons of all abilities have a great experience while visiting. Ask for a Kit at the desk!
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