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…
LibraryReads June 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 June 2025: The Listeners Battle of the Bookstores King of Ashes The Witch Roads The Poppy Fields Meet Me at the Crossroads…
A Candid Glimpse of Tacoma: Louis Law’s Photography
By Spencer Bowman, Northwest Room Librarian Louis Law’s photography captured the people, events, buildings, and street scenes of our region, sometimes completely unintentionally! A graduate of Stadium High School and a U.S. Army reservist, Law went on to have a remarkable 42-year career with the Tacoma City Public Works Department. There, he worked in traffic…
Wheelock Library will reopen on Thursday, June 5, 2025
After it closed temporarily for HVAC repairs starting in February, Wheelock Library will reopen on Thursday, June 5.
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…
LibraryReads May 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 May 2025: The Missing Half The Devils One Golden Summer Silver Elite The Names A Fate Forged In Fire Maine Characters Can't…
Library Giving Day was a success thanks to you!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news: thanks to your incredible support, we exceeded our goal for Library Giving Day!
Tacoma Public Library offers an expanded World Languages Collection
The World Languages (WL) Collection at Tacoma Public Library aims to support the information and recreational needs of library users with diverse language backgrounds. Its primary audience are community members with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month Through the Lens of Tacoma’s History
As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Northwest Room invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of stories within our collections. These materials offer a window into the vibrant history and contributions of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in our area. Begin your exploration…
Get voting help at your local library on Election Day!
If you are unable to reach the Pierce County Voting Center on an Election Day, visit any library in Pierce County.
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