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 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 17 May Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Fairy Sticks May 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, Wheelock 17 May Play to Learn May 17th | 10:00am - 11:30am South Tacoma Branch 17 May AANHPI Author Scavenger Hunt May 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm Fern Hill, Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, Wheelock 17 May Family Storytime May 17th | 10:30am - 11:15am Wheelock 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! Clover Park Technical College Pop-Up May 23rd | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Moore Branch Meet up with our friends from Clover Park Technical College to discuss your future plans for school! Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Fairy Sticks May 17th | 10:00am - 6:00pm Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, Wheelock Visit our Kobetich, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches starting Friday, May 17 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Tacoma Boat Builders Make & Take Pop-Up Event May 17th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm Swasey Branch Tacoma Boat Builders is an organization whose mission is to enrich lives through craftsmanship. Social Work Support with Samie May 17th | 1:00pm - 6:00pm Swasey Branch Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. 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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 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