Spotlight View previous item Fern Hill Library will close temporarily for HVAC upgrades Tacoma Public Library announces today that Fern Hill Library will be temporarily closed for an estimated five weeks to replace its heating,… Director's Blog Read these updates from our director, Kate Larsen. Museum and Local Attraction Passes Your Tacoma Public Library card gives you complimentary access to a variety of museums, local attractions, and even Washington State Parks. 2023 Annual Report Tacoma Public Library's 2023 Annual Report Main Construction Timeline Main’s construction timeline is being impacted by a supply chain issue and reopening is now slated for late summer 2024. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 Quick Links Welcome to Tacoma Public Library Get a Library Card Kids & Families eBooks & Streaming Northwest Room New Physical Materials New Fiction & Non-Fiction New for Kids New for Teens New DVDs Just Ordered Select a carousel New Fiction & Non-Fiction New for Kids New for Teens New DVDs Just Ordered Upcoming Events 14 May Teen Time: Zines! May 14th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wheelock Branch 14 May Spring Recovery & Harm Reduction Resource Fair May 14th | 3:00pm - 7:00pm South Tacoma Branch 14 May Up and Atom: Cubettos! May 14th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Swasey Branch 14 May Teen Time: The Reading Room May 14th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Moore Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item In Person Storytimes with Tacoma Public Library Join us for stories and songs at in-person storytimes. Many days and times are offered. Take a look and see which one is best for you! Podcast Café May 14th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online Event Create your very own podcast from concept to download. Spring Recovery & Harm Reduction Resource Fair May 14th | 3:00pm - 7:00pm South Tacoma Branch Join us for the Spring Recovery & Harm Reduction Resource Fair hosted by the Pierce County Recovery Coalition (PCRC). Up and Atom: Cherry Blossom Trees May 14th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Kobetich Branch This week, craft your own cherry blossom tree! Appy Hour at Mottet: Northstar Digital Literacy May 14th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm Mottet Branch No matter what your level, join the conversation at Appy Hour to discuss, share, and learn about Northstar Digital Literacy! View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 New eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies Streaming Music Select a carousel eBooks eAudiobooks Streaming Movies Streaming Music World Languages Books Korean Russian Spanish Ukranian Vietnamese Select a carousel Korean Russian Spanish Ukranian Vietnamese Local History View previous item A Reel Grand Time! On the 4th of May, the Northwest Room presented exhibition of historical films, videos, and audio recordings at The Grand Cinema. Poetry in the Northwest Room Poetry is scattered throughout the Northwest Room. Find it in books, photo albums, clippings, recordings, and Mayor's papers! Sulja Warnick: Bridging Cultures and Empowering Immigrants Explore the Remarkable Journey of Sulja Warnick. A Champion for Immigrant Women and Dedicated Educator. The Helen Stafford Papers Explore the many photographs, membership handbooks, and other material related to community and civil rights advocate Helen Stafford. Virginia Taylor, A Hilltop Icon Learn more about Virginia Taylor and the impact she made in Tacoma and the Hilltop neighborhood. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 AANHPI Heritage Month AANHPI Heritage Month Join Tacoma Public Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with curated events, booklist We Recommend View previous item LibraryReads May 2024 Nothing says “must read” quite like a Librarian’s stamp of approval! Every month LibraryReads.org releases the top picks for the month,… Rima y canta: poemas para niños Una selección de libros—bilingües y no—para celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Poesía. Satire & Parodies Check out these titles that use satire (the use of comedy and exaggeration to point out foolishness and flaws) OR parody ... Hi-Lo Readers Hi-lo books are books that are relevant and of interest to a wide audience of readers while being written at a lower reading level. 2025 Evergreen Teen Book Award Nominees Introducing the 2025 nominees! WA state teens choose their favorite books from a list picked by a committed group of young adult librarians. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 BROWSE STAFF PICKS, NEW TITLES AND MORE Books eBooks Audiobooks Movies & TV Music Kids & Families Teens & Tweens Adults Email Sign UpNew Email Sign Up Subscribe to get the latest updates on what’s happening at our library. Subscribe to get the latest updates on what’s happening at our library. Email Address Sign Up
