Everything you need to know about current Tacoma Public Library services.
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Holds Pickup
Holds pickup is available at all Tacoma Public Library locations, including the Eastside Microlibrary at Eastside Community Center.
There are two ways to pick up your holds:
- Make an appointment for contactless holds pickup on your schedule, or;
- Visit a Library building during our services hours
Holds Pickup hours at Eastside Community Center:
| Tuesday | 12p.m.–2 p.m. |
Note that this is a walk-up service (no phone available) at the café window and is available one day per week, on Tuesdays.
Borrowing
There are two ways to borrow physical materials from Tacoma Public Library
- Make an appointment for Contactless Holds Pickup
- Visit a Library building during our service hours
- Use your library card, opens a new window (eCard or physical card) to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming movies and TV shows, opens a new window via our eResources, opens a new window.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service is now available.
Returns
Tacoma Public Library is accepting returns at all locations, including the bookdrop at Eastside Community Center. Bookdrops are available 24/7.
Services at Your Neighborhood Library
When will TPL reopen its libraries to the public? Short answer: when it is safe to do so. Please read our full statement for more information.
Click the name of your library to find out what services it is currently offering:
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| Main Library | Northwest Room and Digital Media Lab open by appointment |
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| All other Locations | Open for limited in-building services |
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