Books, Reading & Literature

(PreK - 3) Fun pairs of classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks for kids and families.

Please note, access to BookFlix will end on August 30. Please explore our new database, Tumblebooks, opens a new window!

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!

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!

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!

Access to a selection of online Reference eBooks from Gale.

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")

Access to literary works and authors throughout history including full-text poems, short stories, speeches, and plays.

Full-text articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographical information, and thousands of full-text poems and short stories published in contemporary journals and magazines.

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.

Search for books, movies, and more available at your local branch of the Tacoma Public Library!

Printable activities from Scholastic for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing and more.  Perfect for parents, childcare providers, and educators!

We have transitioned from TrueFlix to TumbleBooks.

With TumbleBooks, you can explore stories, read-alongs, graphic novels, and more for free with your Library card. Includes access to lesson plans and quizzes for teachers.

Read story books, read-alongs, graphic novels and more for free with your Library card. Includes access to lesson plans and quizzes for teachers.

Access TumbleBooks on Windows, Mac, Chromebook and most tablets and smartphones or download the TumbleBooks app on iOS. When logging in through the app, you'll need to select "school" account."
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