Outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. A curriculum-aligned resource with media-rich content updated daily.
Middle & High School
Online Resources
Biography In Context
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
From ProQuest, a free website focused on Black Freedom featuring primary source documents related to key events and people in Black American history.
Gale eBooks Encyclopedias 
Access to a selection of online Reference eBooks from Gale.
Gale General OneFile eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.
Gale in Context: High School eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
Offers cross-curricular content aligned to Common Core State Standards and provides stellar support for papers, projects, and presentations.
Gale in Context: Middle School eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
Created specifically for middle school students, this resource combines reference content, videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, and literature.
Gale OneFile: News eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
Regional, national, and world newspapers.
HelpNow
(Grades 3-12) Live Homework Help, Skills Building and Writing Workshops. Live tutors are available every day from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Libby, by OverDrive App eBooks & Streaming eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles Mobile Apps
Tacoma Public Library's eBook, eAudiobook, and eMagazine all-in-one app called Libby, opens a new window, by OverDrive. Libby is a streamlined reading app experience and is available for Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Kindle Tablets.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) eBooks & Streaming
Learn software and technology skills through LinkedIn Learning's video library of engaging, top-quality courses.
For app users, please note that our library ID is tacomalibrary (with a lowercase 't').
Literature Resource Center eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
Full-text articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographical information, and thousands of full-text poems and short stories published in contemporary journals and magazines.
National Geographic Magazine 1888-2015 eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
The complete archive of National Geographic Magazine 1888-2015. Articles, legendary photos, and over one hundred years of history through the pages of this iconic magazine.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Practice and improve skills in the following areas: Microsoft products like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Gmail, internet basics, Google Docs, social media and more.
Create a free account with Northstar Digital Literacy to track progress and work with Tacoma Library staff toward your goals https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/locations/puyalluptacoma, opens a new window
Opposing Viewpoints In Context
(Grades 7 and up) All about today's hottest social issues. Research, analyze and organize a variety of data for writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
OverDrive eBooks & Audiobooks eBooks & Streaming eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
Popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines available on your computer, mobile device, or eReader. Up to 20 checkouts and 20 holds.
Libby is the only available app for OverDrive eMaterials.
Peterson’s Test Prep: Education and Career Center
Includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. Find info on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice.
Science In Context eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
Authoritative, curriculum-oriented information for assignments and projects on earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history.
U.S. History In Context eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
A complete overview of U.S. history covering the most-studied events, issues and current information combining documents from primary sources, periodicals and reference materials.
World History In Context eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles
Multicultural, global content supporting history research.