Educators

Pathway FAQs

• What is my Pathway Partnership library card PIN?

  For Pathway Partnership cards, your PIN is 1234 unless you have changed it after creating your online account.

• What is the Pathway Partnership?

  The partnership between Tacoma Public Library and Tacoma Public School District (TPS) allows every TPS student (Pre-K – 12) and teacher to have Tacoma Public Library access using their student or employee ID card.  

• How do I create an online library account with my Tacoma Public School ID?

  Click on “Log in/My Account” in the upper right hand corner of any page of the Tacoma Public Library website and then click on "Log In / Register". Type your student ID number into the field “Username or Barcode” and type 1234 into the “PIN” field.

  You'll be able to create your library username and activate your online account.

  Once you have logged in, consider clicking on “Personal Information” to change your pin number and add an email address or phone number.

• How long does my Tacoma Public School ID work as a library card? Does it expire?

  Each school year there is a two week maintenance window starting on the Friday before Labor Day. During this time you will not be able to use your pathway account (school ID) while the library updates student and employee records for the new school year.    

• Can I print at the library with my Tacoma Public School Student ID?

  Yes. If you log in to a library computer with your student ID then you may print documents for $0.10 a page for black and white and $0.20 a page for color. Print up to $5 worth of prints for free! Please note, paying for printouts is cash only.