Spotlight View previous item SRC 2024 Pre-registration is now open! Pre-register for the Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack. The challenge officially begins June 22. Check out a pass to Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden Check out a pass to Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden with your TPL card. Discover local history by exploring Northwest ORCA database Attention, local history fans! The Northwest Room is thrilled to share its archival discovery platform, Northwest ORCA! 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. 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 4 Jun Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt Jun 4th | 12:00pm - 8:00pm Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, Wheelock 4 Jun Summer Reading Creation Station Jun 4th | 12:00pm - 6:00pm Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, Wheelock 4 Jun Housing Justice Project Jun 4th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Moore Branch 4 Jun Baby Storytime Jun 4th | 1:00pm - 1:45pm Fern Hill Branch View more events Featured Events View previous item Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt Jun 4th | 12:00pm - 8:00pm Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, Wheelock Learn more about Juneteenth, the United States' newest federal holiday celebrating freedom from slavery. Housing Justice Project Jun 4th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Moore Branch Bring your housing issues to the Housing Justice Project at this walk-in clinic! Asian Reads Book Club Jun 4th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm South Tacoma Branch New titles every month, and include a mix of fiction, non-fiction, adult, and YA selections. Appy Hour at Mottet Jun 4th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm Mottet Branch Join the conversation at Appy Hour to discuss, share, and learn about the variety of online resources TPL has to offer. Jenga Night Jun 5th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm Kobetich Branch Come to a Jenga tournament night at the library! 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 Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Through Tacoma’s History Delve into the rich tapestry of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander content within our collections. A Reel Grand Time! On the 4th of May, the Northwest Room presented an 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. View next item Item 1 of 5 View item 1, selected View item 2 View item 3 View item 4 View item 5 LGBTQA+ Pride Month LGBTQA+ Pride Month Celebrate Pride at Tacoma Public Library with curated events, booklists, and more! We Recommend View previous item LibraryReads June 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. Here Comes Summer...Movies A list of classic and newer titles to rev up your summer. 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. Who wins? Books vs Movies Read/watch the book and movie. See which one you liked better. 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
