Beanstack is Tacoma Public Library's online reading tracker and app. Create an account through Tacoma Public Library's Beanstack website, opens a new window or app (see links below) to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge. Adults can create an account and add their family members so that everyone is accessible in one place. For more information on using Beanstack, visit our Beanstack FAQs, opens a new window.
Mobile Apps
Online Resources
Hoopla eBooks & Streaming Mobile Apps
Enjoy movies, TV shows, eBooks, comics, music albums, and audiobooks on Hoopla. Check out up to 5 items per month. eCard holders do not have access to hoopla.
Kanopy eBooks & Streaming Mobile Apps
With Kanopy stream "thoughtful entertainment" including independent and popular films, documentaries, The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, PBS and more to your preferred device, including Roku. Also includes great content for Kids! Each user will receive 30 tickets a month to use on Kanopy – some videos will cost 1 ticket while others will cost 5 tickets. Learn more about tickets.
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.