New bookdrops are active at all library locations. These "smart" drops will check-in your books automatically upon deposit. No more waiting for items to be removed from your account on days when the library is closed. This improvement is just one of the ways we hope to serve you, our patrons, better…
Now Open Sundays!
Three Tacoma Public Library branches, Moore, Wheelock, and Kobetich are now open six days per week during the public school year, holiday weeks excluded. The Moore and Wheelock branches are the system's "regional" libraries and busiest locations, while Kobetich geographically triangulates library services that are available in Tacoma on Sundays. All three locations are open…
Where The Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak: The Memorial Exhibition…
TACOMA, Washington- The original, iconic artwork of beloved author and illustrator Maurice Sendak such as Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, will be on display from September 25 through December 1, 2018 at Tacoma Public Library’s Handforth Gallery. The traveling “Memorial Exhibition…50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons” includes work…
South Tacoma Branch Closed for Improvements, Sept. 1 – Nov. 30
South Tacoma is "overdue" for a refresh and it's finally happening! Starting Saturday, September 1 the branch will be closed for an estimated 3 months, through November. Here’s what you need to know: What work is being done? We are creating a teen area, creating more space for people, replacing furniture (adding more comfortable furniture)…
Visit Tacoma Museums for Free
Play tourist in your own town and visit one of our world-class museums for free this summer. The library has passes to the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass, and just added new passes to the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum and Lakewold Gardens. All passes circulate for 1 week and make…
