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Your Library, Reimagined

Library Curbside

Your Library, Reimagined

In-building services are available at 19 Pierce County Libraries so people of all ages can browse bookshelves and find books and movies on their own.

Pick up books, movies and more at Library Curbside, available at 19 of the Library System's 20 locations!

Masks required in library buildings (5 and older). Following Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s directive and the State of Washington’s order, the Pierce County Library System requires the public and staff, regardless of vaccination, to wear masks to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Children ages 2-4 are strongly encouraged to wear a mask per the Department of Health.

Also, per public health directives, masks are required outdoors where physical distancing isn’t possible.

COVID-19 Test Kits - Update 1/19: All Pierce County Library locations are currently out of COVID-19 test kits. We do not expect to receive more test kits any time soon.

Free test kits were provided through a partnership with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order from COVIDtests.gov.

To find more testing resources in Pierce County, please see Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

Welcome Back

We are thrilled to welcome you safely back inside library buildings for browsing and technology services. Please use self-checkout stations and limit your time in the buildings.

What’s open:

Find and check out books, movies, magazines, other materials
Free use of computers, printers, Wi-Fi
Free limited scanning, copying and faxing

What’s not open:

Study rooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms
In-person classes and events
Volunteer opportunities
Friends book sales and donations.

Please call the library to get ideas for alternate donation places in your community.

Mask Requirements

To ensure the health and safety of library customers and staff, all customers over the age of five are required to wear a mask to receive services indoors. Please use the following services if you are unable to wear a mask:

Curbside pickup of library materials.
15 minute virtual appointments with library staff for tech help, reference or reader's advisory services.
Access to all online library services.

We are not offering indoor services to individuals who are not able to wear masks.

Library Curbside

We’re very glad to offer Library Curbside service.

Pick up held items.
Select a Grab Bag of library materials chosen just for you by staff.
Pick up copies of prints you send remotely.

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Continue to Enjoy Online and Virtual Services

No Fines
The Library System will not assess fines for overdue books and materials for the remainder of 2021 given the ongoing economic burden brought on by the pandemic as well as the overall disruption to library service.

Book Drops Open
Book drops are open at all locations. There are no late fines in 2021.

Get a Library Card Sign up for an online library card and access books, movies and digital resources. Download E-books and Audiobooks Check out e-books and audiobooks without having to leave home. Download the Libby app and get started. Digital Magazines Flip through numerous popular magazines on your computer, tablet or other digital device. Choose from titles such as Oprah, Newsweek, Country Living and more. Digital Videos Use the Libby app to access digital videos including children's videos, documentaries, instructional videos and feature films. Online Resources Read local newspapers, access homework tools, learn a new language, and explore your ancestry with online resources. Personal Book Recommendations Call your library or complete a My Next Read form and staff will recommend some new titles for you. Online Videos Find story time videos, cooking classes, author interviews and more on the Library's YouTube channel. Videos are available in both English and Spanish. Online Classes and Events Visit the Library System's calendar to find online classes and events including book discussions, story times and more.