FAQs

To suggest an item for purchase, please fill out the Suggest for Purchase, opens a new window form online or contact any Tacoma Public Library branch., opens a new window

Unfortunately, the Library cannot purchase everything that is requested. Suggestions will be evaluated using the Library’s selection criteria as stated in the Collection Development Policy.

The online Suggest for Purchase, opens a new window form requires a user to log in because suggestions are managed from within your Library Account. If you do not have a Tacoma Public Library card, you can get a card and make a suggestion at one of our eight branch locations., opens a new window

You can make up to 3 purchase suggestions each month. Please suggest only one format per title. Suggestions are tracked in your Library Account.

Librarians are guided by selection criteria outlined in the Collection Development Policy, as well as the current budgetary circumstances.

Your purchase suggestions are managed within your My Account Settings area.  Once logged in, you will be able to see your suggestions, their status, and it's where you'll receive messages from the library about your suggestion.

Patrons who have a valid standard, limited, or TPS Pathway Tacoma Public Library card may suggest items for purchase. Patrons living in another library’s service area who hold a Tacoma Public Library card through a reciprocal agreement must suggest items through their home library system.