Mottet Book Sale!

Join us for our Library Book Sale and help give our surplus books a new home. You’ll find stories for every age and interest — from picture books and novels to cookbooks and more. Whether you’re starting a collection or looking for your next favorite read, there’s some......More

Join us for our Library Book Sale and help give our surplus books a new home. You’ll find stories for every age and interest — from picture books and novels to cookbooks and more. Whether you’re starting a collection or looking for your next favorite read, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Every purchase supports your Libraries Summer Reading Challenge. Come explore, connect, and take-home stories that spark joy and curiosity.

Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Paper Snowflakes

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, December 19 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Ages 3 and up. Program kits are a fun......More

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, December 19 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Ages 3 and up. Program kits are a fun way to bring our arts and crafts activities home with you. There is no live program element to program kits —take one home and let it spark your creativity!

Mottet Book Sale!

Join us for our Library Book Sale and help give our surplus books a new home. You’ll find stories for every age and interest — from picture books and novels to cookbooks and more. Whether you’re starting a collection or looking for your next favorite read, there’s some......More

Join us for our Library Book Sale and help give our surplus books a new home. You’ll find stories for every age and interest — from picture books and novels to cookbooks and more. Whether you’re starting a collection or looking for your next favorite read, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Every purchase supports your Libraries Summer Reading Challenge. Come explore, connect, and take-home stories that spark joy and curiosity.

Winter Scavenger Hunt

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Join us at any branch during open hours between December 2nd-31st for a fun winter scavenger hunt! Find all the images, turn the completed scavenger hunt in at the desk, and earn a prize!

Drop-in Tech Help @ Mottet

Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful! We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile devices, and getting started on resumes and cover letters. No regi......More

Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful! We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile devices, and getting started on resumes and cover letters. No registration required, but capacity is limited. Ask for assistance at the front desk. Patrons will be assisted in the order they arrive. If you need help right now, be sure to check out Tacoma Public Library's always available online computer learning and assistance resources as well as the free DigitalLearn online courses available from the Public Library Association.

All Branches Closed

All Tacoma Public Library branches will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 in observance of Christmas Eve.

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Join us at any branch during ......More

Join us at any branch during open hours between December 2nd-31st for a fun winter scavenger hunt! Find all the images, turn the completed scavenger hunt in at the desk, and earn a prize!

All Branches Closed

All Tacoma Public Library branches will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Day.

Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Melting Snowman

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, December 26 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Ages 3 and up. Program kits are a fun......More

Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids! Visit any of our branches starting Friday, December 26 to pick up a kit while supplies last. Ages 3 and up. Program kits are a fun way to bring our arts and crafts activities home with you. There is no live program element to program kits —take one home and let it spark your creativity!

Drop-in Tech Help @ Mottet

Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful! We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile devices, and getting started on resumes and cover letters. No regi......More

Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful! We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile devices, and getting started on resumes and cover letters. No registration required, but capacity is limited. Ask for assistance at the front desk. Patrons will be assisted in the order they arrive. If you need help right now, be sure to check out Tacoma Public Library's always available online computer learning and assistance resources as well as the free DigitalLearn online courses available from the Public Library Association.

Special Holiday Hours

There will be special hours at all Tacoma Public Library locations on Wednesday, Dec. 31. All locations will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Community Compass

Offered as an extension of our Social Work program, drop-in to connect with University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Social Work Practicum Students. They will be happy to listen and assist patrons with general support and resource navigation. 

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Join us at any branch during ......More

Join us at any branch during open hours between December 2nd-31st for a fun winter scavenger hunt! Find all the images, turn the completed scavenger hunt in at the desk, and earn a prize!

All Branches Closed

All Tacoma Public Library branches will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.

Space Scavenger Hunt

Join us Jan. 2nd - 31st at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches for a fun scavenger hunt and learn about the planets circling our solar system! Find hidden images around the library and earn a prize if you find them......More

Join us Jan. 2nd - 31st at the Fern Hill, Kobetich, Main, Moore, Mottet, South Tacoma, Swasey, and Wheelock branches for a fun scavenger hunt and learn about the planets circling our solar system! Find hidden images around the library and earn a prize if you find them all!

Drop-in Tech Help @ Mottet

Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful! We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile devices, and getting started on resumes and cover letters. No regi......More

Learning how to better use technology is exciting and useful! We can assist with learning basic computer skills, email, web searching, Microsoft Office Suite basics, navigating apps, using your mobile devices, and getting started on resumes and cover letters. No registration required, but capacity is limited. Ask for assistance at the front desk. Patrons will be assisted in the order they arrive. If you need help right now, be sure to check out Tacoma Public Library's always available online computer learning and assistance resources as well as the free DigitalLearn online courses available from the Public Library Association.

Family Storytime

Join us at Mottet for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy. Storytime is followed by play time and an opportunity for grownups to connect and chat. Want ......More

Join us at Mottet for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy. Storytime is followed by play time and an opportunity for grownups to connect and chat. Want to continue the fun at home? View these fun Storytime song and book recommendations here.

Wisdom Café

Welcome, adults of all ages! Let's gather to connect, share stories, and learn from each other. Join our Wisdom Café for a monthly get-together filled with lively conversations, thought-provoking discussions. Together, we'll explore a variety of topics and create lasti......More

Welcome, adults of all ages! Let's gather to connect, share stories, and learn from each other. Join our Wisdom Café for a monthly get-together filled with lively conversations, thought-provoking discussions. Together, we'll explore a variety of topics and create lasting connections.