Who can get a Tacoma Public Library card?

  • Tacoma Card: Available to all residents within Tacoma city limits, property owners, City of Tacoma or Tacoma Public Schools employees, Puyallup Tribal members, active-duty military abroad with Tacoma address, and those eligible via WSL/DOC partnership. 
  • Neighbor Card: Available to residents of King County, Pierce County, Puyallup, or Seattle with proof of address and valid ID. 
  • Quick Card: Available to individuals in our service area without current or proof of address. 
  • Paid Card: Available to residents of Roy, Fircrest, Ruston, or Carbonado for a fee. 
  • Community Card: Available to organizations in Tacoma (daycares, nonprofits, private schools, assisted living, etc.). 
  • Pathway Card: Available to Tacoma Public Schools students and teachers through the Pathway Partnership. 
  • Just moved to Tacoma? You may be able to get three weeks of temporary access online.