Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma

Name: Tacoma Public Library
Address: 1102 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, 98402, United States
Telephone: (253) 292-2001

#40 among attractions in Tacoma

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The Tacoma Public Library system serves residents of Tacoma, Washington. It operates eight library branches, which include a central library in downtown Tacoma, two regional locations in north and south Tacoma, and five neighborhood branch locations. Tacoma Public Library has nearly 150,000 registered users, and over 2 million items in circulation. Tacoma Public Library serves a population of 198,100 people. ()

Coordinates: 47°15'8"N, 122°26'42"W

Address

1102 Tacoma Ave SNew TacomaTacoma 98402 United States

Contact

(253) 292-2001

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Tacoma Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Glass, Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum, Bridge of Glass.

0.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Glass, Tacoma
18 min walk • The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity.
0.4 miSE
Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma
11 min walk • Children's Museum of Tacoma is a nonprofit museum for children located in Tacoma, Washington. The museum officially opened in 1986. The museum offers hands on play-to-learn experiences for children. In 2018 the museum secured a 1.6 million dollar commitment from the U.S.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma
13 min walk • The Tacoma Art Museum is an art museum in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It focuses primarily on the art and artists from the Pacific Northwest and broader western region of the U.S. Founded in 1935, the museum has strong roots in the community and anchors the university and museum district in downtown Tacoma.
0.7 miSE
Bridge, Art gallery
Bridge of Glass, Tacoma
17 min walk • The Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot pedestrian partially-covered footbridge spanning Interstate 705 in Tacoma, Washington. It was opened in 2002 as a gift to the city.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma
18 min walk • The Washington State History Museum is a history museum located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is operated by the Washington State Historical Society under the official approval of the Washington State Legislature.
0.8 miN
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma
21 min walk • First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington is a historic congregation founded in 1873. Its current Romanesque building was designed by noted church architect Ralph Adams Cram, Mr. Earl N.
~1600 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pantages Theater, Tacoma
8 min walk • The Pantages Theatre or Jones Building in Tacoma, Washington was designed by the architect B. Marcus Priteca. The unusual structure opened in January 1918. It was designed to be an office building and a vaudeville theatre. The theaters Second Renaissance Revival style is juxtaposed with the Commercial style.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
14 min walk • The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is a Maritime Museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The museum sits on the Thea Foss Waterway.
0.4 miSE
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
10 min walk • The Greater Tacoma Convention Center, is a convention center in downtown Tacoma, in the U.S. state of Washington. It opened in November 2004 and has been described as the "second largest meeting and event facility in Western Washington". It was designed by MulvannyG2 Architecture, of Bellevue, Washington.
~1580 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Theater, Tacoma
8 min walk • The Rialto Theatre in Tacoma, Washington was built in 1918 to showcase movies. Its design reflects the affluence following World War I. It reflects the character of a palace and is the result of efforts by entrepreneur Henry T. Moore and Tacoma architect Roland E. Borhek...
0.4 miNE
Historical place, City hall
Old City Hall, Tacoma
12 min walk • The Old City Hall is a five-story building in Tacoma, Washington that served as the city hall in the early 20th century. The building features a ten-story clocktower on the southeast corner, facing the intersection of Pacific Avenue and S 7th Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tacoma Public Library open?

Tacoma Public Library is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Tacoma Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Urban Grace Church, Tacoma (6 min walk), Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma (6 min walk), Tollbooth Gallery, Tacoma (7 min walk), Rialto Theater, Tacoma (8 min walk).

How to get to Tacoma Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tacoma Public Library:

Bus

13th St S & Yakima Ave • Lines: 28 (3 min walk)
13th St S & Tacoma Ave • Lines: 28, 48 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Commerce Street/South 11th Street • Lines: T (7 min walk)
Theater District/South 9th Street • Lines: T (10 min walk)

Train

Tacoma Dome (31 min walk)