Pierce County Library System
Information & Imagination

The Library offers some great resources and services. Some people may not be aware of all of them, however.

Periodically we highlight a different resource from the "Did You Know?" section of our home page with a short description of the resource, so that you and your family and friends might better benefit from the services provided.

Here are resources which were featured in the past in "Did You Know?" They are all great resources still.

• 50+ - Find resources for 50+ active older adults.
• Accelerated Reader Lists - Search for your school's list and find the books in the library.
• Adult Learning Library - Books and other materials for adult learners.
• Audiobooks and E-books - Free downloads of audiobooks and e-books.
• Audiobooks on Mobile - Download wirelessly to your mobile device.
• Auto Repair Manuals - Access help to repair your vehicle.
• Baby Packets - Handy bags of board books and music for very young children.
• Book Lists - Discover new books for all ages.
• Book Selection Tools - Resources to help find good books you haven't yet read.
• Books and Reading E-Sources - Enhance your reading with online resources.
• Calendar - Free events for all ages, computer training, book clubs and more.
• Children's Catalog - The special edition of our catalog, designed for school-age kids.
• Computer Classes - Sign up for free beginners' and intermediate classes.
• Computer Support - Staff help answer your questions as you use library online services.
• Consumer Reports - Get free online access to the trusted resource for information on consumer products.
• Discuss a Book! - Book groups and other ways to share thoughts on books.
• Downloads - Download free audiobooks. e-books and songs.
• E-sources - Electronic resources offering quality, reliable information.
• Early Learning - Find books, videos, newsletters and free training to help you teach your child how to learn and read.
• Email Lists - Get news about your neighborhood library.
• FAQ - Get answers to your questions about our libraries, library cards, online services, computer support, downloads and more.
• Foundation - Raises, manages and allocates funds to support library programs.
• Friends - Join Friends of the Library and support your community library. 
• Gallery and Displays - Areas in libraries to display local citizens' artwork or collections.
• Good Reads - Sign up to receive emails with what's new and what's hot.
• Historical Documents - Discover Pierce County records, diaries, photos, maps and more.
• Homework Resources - Online tutors, research help and more.  
• Job and Business - Get help finding a job or starting a small business.
• Keeping a Reading List - Save a record of all the items you have checked out.
• Library Account Notices - Choose the way you receive notices about your account.
• Library Catalog - Request books and DVDs, check your account status, find the latest hot titles.
• Library Catalog Reviews - Rate your favorite books, movies or music from one to five stars. Write as many reviews as you like, share your opinions and compare your picks with other critics.
• Library Catalog Status Definitions - Find out where any book, music, or movie in the library catalog is right now by checking on its status.
• Lily's Quick Picks - Recommended books for your child.
• Meeting Rooms - Reserve a room for free.
• Movies - Reserve and check out popular movies.
• Museum Pass - Free admission to local area partnering museums.
• Online Book Reviews - Rate books, movies or music from library book lists.
• Online Registration Services - Reserve a library meeting room anywhere at any time.
• Parents and Caregivers - Children are born learning. Find tools to help them learn and grow.
• Printed Sheet Music - Index to the songs in our printed sheet music.
• Renewals - Renew, online or by phone, books and other items you have checked out.
• Request an Item - Place a hold on an book and have it sent to your library.
• Reserve a Computer - Have a computer waiting for you  to use for up to 2 hours.
• Reviews in Library Catalog - Write your own reviews of books, audiobooks and movies.
• RSS - Really Simple Syndication is a popular way to distribute information from Web sites.
• Series on NoveList - Follow the story from one book to the next the right order.
• Subject Links - Connect to useful Web resources on subjects from A-Z.
• Suggest a Title for Purchase - Tell us about new books and other materials you think should be in your library.
• Tax Time - Forms, information, tax preparation help.
• Teachers and Students - Find resources especially for school and learning.
• Test Proctoring - Fulfill educational needs and interests.
• Theme Packets - Handy bags of related topic picture books to read to young children.
• Username - Save time logging on to library services.
• Visually Impaired - Magnifying machines, large print books, audiobooks and more.
• Volunteering - Meet new people and make a valuable no-cost contribution to your community by volunteering at the Library
• What can I do with my library card? - Reserve, check out and renew items, use online resources and museum passes.
• WiFi - Free wireless Internet access at all Pierce County Libraries.

See also the All Services Map for links to other services.