Check out Tacoma Public Library’s Event Calendar for movie showings at the Main Branch each Friday beginning at 1 pm. All featured films play into our summer “rock” theme in some way. All movies are free and open to the public. No registration required…
Appy Hour With Libby
Join us at the Main branch of Tacoma Public Library on Thursday, April 12th 2018, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for a mocktail and learn how to get started with Libby, Overdrive's new user-friendly app. In just minutes, we can help you install Libby on your mobile device, so you can access thousands of…
Author Visit Katrina Shawver: “Henry – A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America”
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 6:30pm -7:45pm Main Branch Olympic Room Please join author Katrina Shawver as she discusses her nationally-acclaimed biography Henry – A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America. The author writes: “Told in interview format, Henry [Zguda] relates a life as a champion swimmer and coach, interrupted by 3…
Gallery Talk – Virna Haffer “18 Chapters in Photography”
Saturday, March 17, 2018 2pm – 4pm Main Branch – Olympic Room Join Northwest Room Volunteer Bob Schuler for this engaging gallery talk on the exhibit on view in the Handforth Gallery featuring pioneering photographer (and Tacoma resident) Virna Haffer. This exhibit is on view from March 13, 2018 through May 12, 2018. Parking is…
Tacoma’s Furniture Manufacturers Make History
Tacoma's Furniture Manufacturers Make History Wednesday, March 7, 2018 6:30pm – 7:45pm Main Branch, Olympic Room Join us for a presentation on the furniture industry in the city of Tacoma. The biggest furniture manufacturing center west of the Mississippi River, Tacoma was promoted by city boosters as the “Grand Rapids of the West” in the…
What Happened at the Festive Book Tasting?
We love finding new ways to select a good book here at Tacoma Public Library, and that’s what inspired our first Book Tasting. Imagine a wine tasting, but with books instead of wine! Our Festive Book Tasting on November 25, 2017 (3-5 p.m.) featured titles about winter holidays (from around the world), crafts, and cooking.…
Friday Movies at Main
Friday Movies at Main continue into 2018! Every Friday at 1 p.m. the Main branch presents a popular film in the Olympic Room. First Fridays are reserved for classics but then it’s anything goes for the rest of the month. The upcoming movie schedule can be found here on the library calendar…
Holiday Party and Movie
For the fourth year Tacoma Public Library has reached out to members of the community most in need at the holidays. The Main branch held a small holiday party Friday, December 22nd prior to the showing of Elf at 1 p.m. Cookies, hot cocoa and snacks were provided for all to enjoy. Cold weather clothing…
Parking Downtown at Tacoma Library
For those visiting the Main Branch for business, education, fun or research and wondering about the age old question ....WHERE DO I PARK? Here is the latest news on parking. In front of the library and on most of Tacoma Avenue South drivers are required to purchase a parking receipt, and to display it as…
Library Rock Exchange
Tacoma Public Library will be hosting its first Rock Exchange in the Handforth Gallery at the Main Branch. Visit and share your rocks and talents with the world! Any rock left may be photographed for the library's website, and Facebook account or taken by a visitor. So come one, come all to our first ROCK…
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