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…
Dinosaur Week at Wheelock
This summer, Wheelock has been hosting fun weekly themed programs. The week of July 16, kids created dinosaur collages and 3D dinosaurs from recycled and found objects for "Dinosaur Week." Check out more fun programs coming up at TPL where you can explore science, create hands on crafts, and have fun…
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…
Play To Learn at Fern Hill and Swasey
Provided by Greentrike, Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Now offered at community locations throughout Pierce County! Play to Learn has been enjoyed by many families at Swasey branch, and will be expanding to include Fern Hill branch in January. Play to Learn is a drop-in program that…
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…
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