Find all Gale research databases available in one place. In addition to Gale's school research databases, you can use Culinary Arts for recipes and cooking magazines, Gardening and Horticulture featuring Sunset magazine, Home Improvement for how-tos, and more. We offer over 50 Gale databases ranging many interests.
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Chilton Library 
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.
Gale: All Databases eBooks and eAudiobooks eMagazines, Newspapers, & Articles Encyclopedias
Find all Gale research databases available in one place. In addition to Gale's school research databases, you can use Culinary Arts for recipes and cooking magazines, Gardening and Horticulture featuring Sunset magazine, Home Improvement for how-tos, and more. We offer over 50 Gale databases ranging many interests.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Learn software and technology skills through LinkedIn Learning's video library of engaging, top-quality courses.
For app users, please note that our library ID is tacomalibrary (with a lowercase 't'). LinkedIn cannot move the activity (watch history, bookmarks, playlists, etc.) associated with your old library card to your new card.
Miss Humblebee’s Academy Streaming & Downloadable Media
(PreK - 1) Fun and interactive online kindergarten-readiness learning for kids ages three to six. Explore lessons in math, science, language and literacy and more!
Northstar Digital Literacy
Practice and improve skills in the following areas: Microsoft products like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Gmail, internet basics, Google Docs, social media and more.
Create a free account with Northstar Digital Literacy to track progress and work with Tacoma Library staff toward your goals https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/locations/puyalluptacoma, opens a new window
TumbleBook Library eBooks and eAudiobooks Mobile Apps Streaming & Downloadable Media New!
Read storybooks, 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."
Username: tacomapl
Password: libra
Tutor.com New!
K-12 and college students can get help with homework, studying, projects, essay writing and test prep in every subject, including algebra, statistics, chemistry, physics, social studies and English. Adults can get help with job searches, academic support and test prep practice for the GED and HiSET exams, the ASVAB military entrance exam, and the following grad school tests: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT.