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Books, Reading & Literature
BookFlix eBooks & Streaming 
(PreK - 3) Fun pairs of classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks for kids and families.
Comics Plus — Children’s Collection eBooks eBooks & Streaming Mobile Apps
Explore the Children’s Collection of Comics Plus, including graphic novels, comics and manga for ages 4-10.
Thousands of digital comics, manga, graphic novels, and picture books, free with your Tacoma Public Library card. Find new and back issues from some of the most exciting indie publishers, including Boom!, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Fantagraphics, Image, Oni, and more!
Browse the collection anytime, anywhere. You can take them on-the-go with your mobile device and download for offline reading. No holds, no wait lists, and no borrowing limits!
Comics Plus — Full Collection eBooks eBooks & Streaming Mobile Apps
Access children's, teen, and adult graphic novels, comics and manga.
Thousands of digital comics, manga, graphic novels, and picture books, free with your Tacoma Public Library card. Find new and back issues from some of the most exciting indie publishers, including Boom!, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Fantagraphics, Image, Oni, and more!
Browse the collection anytime, anywhere. You can take them on-the-go with your mobile device and download for offline reading. No holds, no wait lists, and no borrowing limits!
Comics Plus — Teen Collection eBooks eBooks & Streaming Mobile Apps
Discover the Teen Collection of Comics Plus, including graphic novels, comics and manga for ages 11-14.
Thousands of digital comics, manga, graphic novels, and picture books, free with your Tacoma Public Library card. Find new and back issues from some of the most exciting indie publishers, including Boom!, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Fantagraphics, Image, Oni, and more!
Browse the collection anytime, anywhere. You can take them on-the-go with your mobile device and download for offline reading. No holds, no wait lists, and no borrowing limits!
Gale eBooks Encyclopedias
Access to a selection of online Reference eBooks from Gale.
Gale Literature
An integrated research experience that brings together multiple literary databases to search 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. (Formerly named "Literary Sources")
Gale Literature: LitFinder
Access to literary works and authors throughout history including full-text poems, short stories, speeches, and plays.
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.
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.
Tacoma Public Library Catalog
Search for books, movies, and more available at your local branch of the Tacoma Public Library!
Teachables
Printable activities from Scholastic for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing and more. Perfect for parents, childcare providers, and educators!
TrueFlix eBooks & Streaming
(Grades 3-5) Combines award-winning True Books with a collection of related videos, images, and web links.