FAQs

Yes, we love visitors!

In order to provide you with the best experience, please fill out our Request a Visit form at least two weeks before the date you are requesting and someone will contact you to arrange the visit.

The library can offer a variety of services. Below are some examples of activities which can be requested during a group visit.

Storytime - age-appropriate selections will be read aloud to the group. May include other activities such as songs, finger plays, and movement.

Library Tour - an overview of important areas of the library such as the reference desk, check-out desk, public catalog computers, location of library materials, etc.

How to Use the Library - an overview and/or detailed information about using various library services. Examples include: how to use the library catalog, how to download eBooks from the library, library databases instruction, resources for completing class assignments, etc.

Booktalks - short introductions to a variety of age-appropriate books intended to grab the interest of the audience.

Digital Media Lab (Main Library Only) - an overview of the Digital Media Lab resources or instruction on a specific project. The lab can host up to 12 visitors.

Yes, a Librarian would love to visit you!

To schedule a visit, please fill out our Request a Visit form at least two weeks before the date you are requesting and someone will contact you to arrange the visit.  

The library can offer a variety of services. Below are some examples of activities which can be requested during a group visit.

Storytime -  age-appropriate selections will be read aloud to the group. May include other activities such as songs, finger plays, and movement.

How to Use the Library - an overview and/or detailed information about using various library services. Examples include: how to use the library catalog, how to download eBooks from the library, library databases instruction, resources for completing class assignments, etc.

Booktalks - short introductions to a variety of age-appropriate books intended to grab the interest of the audience.

Yes, we love to participate in community and school events!

We often provide library information and library card registration at community and school events throughout Tacoma.

Please fill out our Request a Visit form and we will contact you as soon as possible.