Everything you need to know about current Tacoma Public Library services.
Visit a Library
The following locations are now open for in-building services: Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main (limited services in lobby), Moore, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Find out how to Visit a Library.
Holds Pickup
Holds pickup is available at all Tacoma Public Library locations and the 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 on Tuesdays only.
Borrowing
How 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.
In addition, library patrons can utilize Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to borrow materials from a network of libraries.
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
Click the name of your library to find out what services it is currently offering:
| Library Services at Eastside Community Center, opens a new window |
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| Main Library | Northwest Room and Digital Media Lab open by appointment |
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| Mottet Library, opens a new window | Curbside services available |
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| All other Locations | Open for in-building services |
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