On Thursday, Jan, 2, TPL’s Main Library, located at 1102 Tacoma Avenue South in downtown Tacoma, will align its hours with the rest of the library system under the One System, One Schedule campaign. Currently, downtown’s Main Library operates on a different schedule from its system counterparts: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays…
Election Points of Assistance
The Pierce County Library System, Tacoma Public Library, and the Puyallup Public Library have volunteered to be Points of Assistance on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day. That's 27 library branches! If you are unable to reach the Pierce County Voting Center today, visit a library. These libraries have volunteered to function as conduits for voter…
TPL’s Eastside Microlibrary is now open!
Starting in September, members of Tacoma’s Eastside community can connect with the services, programs, and materials of Tacoma Public Library at the Eastside Microlibrary, hosted at the Eastside Community Center! The Eastside Microlibrary is located in the tech lounge at Metro Parks Tacoma’s Eastside Community Center, just inside the main entrance. You can check out…
New Library Cards Are Here!
Tacoma Public Library worked with local designer Faith Stevens on a limited edition collection of three cards immortalizing historic Tacoma landmarks. All three of the images hail from the Northwest Room’s historical image archives. Finish out the final week of September – also known as Library Card Sign-Up Month – by picking up a card today! Read…
TPL launches Our Community Adventure learning program for ages zero to five!
TPL has partnered with PCLS and Puyallup Library to launch a new program called "Our Community Adventure." This is a fun, new tool that combines learning with elements of a community scavenger hunt. Our Community Adventure features a game board and activities for families with young children to connect with each other and their community…
