Information on major trade and industry news including in-depth coverage of companies, products, executives, trends, and other topics.
Access to Ancestry.com is available from within the Library. Contains billions of names from census records, passenger immigration lists, vital records (birth/marriage/death), war and muster lists, court/land records, images, indexes, narratives and much more.
Found In: Biographies & PeopleHistory & Social SciencesHome & HobbiesLocal History & Genealogy
Only available in Tacoma Public Library
Outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. A curriculum-aligned resource with media-rich content updated daily.
(PreK - 3) Fun pairs of classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks for kids and families.
A database which step-by-step guides you to discover your interests, choose a career, prepare a resume, search job openings and more.
Car repair info you can get at home! Chilton's provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site.
Access to Consumer Reports' website from the Library! Information and advice on consumer products providing ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice.
(Grades 3 and up) Learn about the culture and customs of 200+ countries of the World, the 50 United States, and the Canadian Provinces. Includes photos, videos and more.
(Grades 7 and up) A research collection of periodical and digital media content for middle and high school students, college-level researchers, and professional educators. Includes full-text articles, newspapers, books, and transcripts, plus thousands of maps, pictures, weblinks, podcasts and audio/video files.
Includes articles from magazines and journals covering a wide range of health topics.
Access to over 2 billion records from the UK and around the world including vital records, census records, military collections, immigration and naturalization records, and the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI). Provided through the generous support of the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society.
Found In: Biographies & PeopleHistory & Social SciencesLocal History & Genealogy
Only available in Tacoma Public Library
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics.
Access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. For informational purposes only.
(Grades 3-12) Live Homework Help, Skills Building and Writing Workshops. Tutoring services are available everyday from 3 PM to 10 PM.
Access to scanned images of the U.S. census records, Periodical Source Index (PERSI), Freedman’s Bank Records, the U.S. Serial Set, Revolutionary War records and more!
Enjoy movies, TV shows, eBooks, comics, music albums, and audiobooks on Hoopla. Check out up to 10 items per month. View available apps
A collection of over 50,000 digitized historical images (1870s-1980s) of Tacoma and surrounding areas, scanned from the Tacoma Public Library’s photography collections. Detailed captions accompany photos that vividly depict people, events, places, and snapshots of everyday life.
Personal job coaching, resume and cover letter review services, live interview practice plus other resources to help you in your job search.
(Grades K-6) Designed especially for kids to access articles about current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports, and more.
Official, WA State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues. Also includes Attorney Directory.
Tacoma Public Library's eBook and audiobook provider, OverDrive, has just released a new app called Libby. Libby is a streamlined reading app experience and is now available for Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch) and Windows 10 devices. View available apps
Literary criticism plus primary sources, literary and cultural analysis, and information on influential literary figures from all eras and genres. Microsoft and Google classroom integration.
Full-text articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographical information, and thousands of full-text poems and short stories published in contemporary journals and magazines.
Search by name or keyword to find references to articles, book chapters, and other resources containing information on the people and events that have shaped our local history. All sources referenced in the index are available in the Northwest Room at Main Branch.
Learn software and technology skills through Lynda.com's video library of engaging, top-quality courses.
Note for App users: After installing the app, click "Sign In" then click the "Sign in with your organization" link. Next, type Tacoma Library's URL "tacomalibrary.org" . This will take you to the library portal page where you can sign in using your Library Card and PIN. View available apps
Tacoma Public Library, in partnership with Microsoft Corporation and the Washington State Library, is proud to provide residents with free access to Microsoft Imagine Academy, formerly known as Microsoft IT Academy. Microsoft Imagine Academy will help you expand how you use technology. Develop your computer skills, become proficient in Microsoft software, learn about web development, and more. You can access e-learning courses 24/7 from any computer with Internet access.
An ideal investing resource for collecting financial information, getting reliable portfolio analysis, learning about investment options, and financial news commentary.
A beautiful, informative website that chronicles a series of adventures of local Mountaineers from 1912 to 1916 told in their own words and photographs.
A collection of essays about the facinating people who explored, settled and developed Tacoma and the Puget Sound region. The stories were selected by librarian Gary Fuller Reese from more than 30 years of newspaper & magazine articles, books, radio broadcasts and other writings by the distinguished historian, author and educator Murray Morgan.
A collection of the top national newspapers and other Independent and International news sources including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, L.A. Times, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor and more.
A digital collection of postcards depicting scenes and slices of life from Tacoma and the Northwest. All original content has been transcribed, and both sides of the cards digitized. Browse by topic or search by keyword.
Find new books to read! Search for a favorite author or title, browse booklists, award lists, or find the next book in a series. Fiction and Nonfiction books for all ages are included.
(Ages 0-18) The Novelist we love but limited to fiction and nonfiction for kids and teens! (Does not include books for adults.)
(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.
Enjoy free eBooks & Downloadable Audiobooks from the Tacoma Public Library. View available apps
(PreK - 2) PebbleGo is a database for reading and research and includes built-in tools for emerging readers in pre-K to grade 2. PebbleGo offers key reading support such as read-along audio and word-by-word highlighting. PebbleGo's six modules are: Animals, Science, Biographies, Social Studies, Dinosaurs and Animales (Spanish) which include leveled text, educational games, and multimedia.
(Grades 3-5) PebbleGo Next is a database is geared toward young researchers in grades 3-5. It consists of three modules: States, Science, and American Indians and includes information-rich articles paired with videos, maps, timelines, and even recipes.
Get direct access to magazines and academic journals with Publication Finder. You can search by periodical title, browse by subjects, search within publications, or view the full-text articles within individual volumes or issues.
Access to a suite of ReferenceUSA databases including U.S. Businesses, U.S. New Businesses, U.S. Consumers/Lifestyles, Canadian Businesses and U.S. Standard White Pages.
A one-stop-shop for articles from a mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers.
Enjoy level 1 of Rosetta Stone courses for 30 different languages for free!
Authoritative, curriculum-oriented information for assignments and projects on earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history.
A guide to more than 13000 ships which passed through the Port of Tacoma, with details on the names (and former names) of vessels, their builders, careers, and history.
(Grades 1-9) Need to write a report? Start here! SIRS Discoverer is full of hand-picked articles to meet your research needs. Don't miss the great PDF Nonfiction eBooks that you can access at home!
Offers cross-curricular content aligned to Common Core State Standards and provides stellar support for papers, projects, and presentations.
Carry the library in your pocket! The Tacoma Public Library's free mobile app makes it easy to find and discover titles, place holds, renew items, rate titles, create lists and get information about our branches. View available apps
Search for books, movies, and more available at your local branch of the Tacoma Public Library!
Indexes home construction news in Tacoma newspapers from 1883 through 1950. Lists architects, contractor and building style, if known. Indicates whether architectural plans are known to exist. Includes many photographs and indexes over 200 books related to Tacoma architecture or history. Nearly 50,000 addresses included.
An index of obituaries published in the Tacoma News Tribune / Morning News Tribune. (Microfilm of the original obituaries available at the downtown Main Library.) Complete coverage from 1980 to the present, partial coverage pre-1980..
Information on colleges, technical schools, practice entrance exams and certifications, and professional license exams, resume tool and more!
(Grades 3-5) Combines award-winning True Books with a collection of related videos, images, and web links.
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.
True-life tales which chillingly capture the dark side of our State's history - battles, crimes, natural disasters, ghost stories and more!.
Learn the who, what, when and why about thousands of place names throughout Washington.
This collection of photos covers the entire span of time since the Puyallup Fair’s inception in 1900. While over a century has passed, the solid foundation developed by the Fair’s forefathers remains steadfast. Animals and agriculture are cornerstones of our history -- and our future. Today, the Puyallup Fair features those age-old favorites, plus new trends and activities.
West Newsstream covers news sources from Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii. (This replaces Washington Newspapers, a resource we formerly offered.)
Multicultural, global content supporting history research.
Explore the world of digital magazines - online, offline and on all your devices. View available apps
