Tacoma Public Library
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Carry the library in your pocket! The Tacoma Public Library's free mobile app makes it easy to find and discover titles, place holds, renew items, rate titles, create lists and get information about our branches.
Features:
• Quickly search the collection, with filters to zero in on the kinds of titles you’re seeking
• Browse bestsellers and new material
• Get the details on any title, anytime and anywhere, including descriptions, community reviews and commentary
• Check a title’s availability – even map the locations where your title is available now
• Check to see if your holds are ready for pick up
• Find and download eBooks and audiobooks
• Instantly check due dates and renew your items
• Check branch hours and find the library closest to you
more This app is very intuitive and has everything I need to manage my account. Only small hiccup is that the library scanners won't read my account barcode which is most likely the obsolete scanners and not the app. It would be great if the TPL would educate their staff. I was at three different branches and spoke to 6 librarians and not one knew about this app which is too bad because it it works really well.
This app is very intuitive and has everything I need to manage my account. Only small hiccup is that the library scanners won't read my account barcode which is most likely the obsolete scanners and not the app. It would be great if the TPL would educate their staff. I was at three different branches and spoke to 6 librarians and not one knew about this app which is too bad because it it works really well.
It logged me out and won’t let me put in login and closes on its own.
It logged me out and won’t let me put in login and closes on its own.
I have the library app on both iPhone and an android tablet. Very nice app with the functionalities you’d expect.
I have the library app on both iPhone and an android tablet. Very nice app with the functionalities you’d expect.
Can do everything I want to do except getting a copy of Fight Club....
Can do everything I want to do except getting a copy of Fight Club....
Improved VoiceOver support for library carousels
Enhanced device security detection
Security and networking improvements
Bug fixes and stability improvements
2.23.0 Jun 17
Resolved an issue that required some users to log in every time they opened the app.
2.22.2 Mar 25
- Links that previously opened in an external browser now open directly inside the app, allowing for more seamless in‑app browsing.
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.22.1 Mar 19
Resolved splash screen loading issue on older iPadOS versions.
Corrected duplicate or incorrect opening hours display in iOS 26.
Fixed PIN/Password reset errors causing login failures and account logouts.
Removed large blank space in Format filters on iOS 18; layout now displays correctly.
2.21.0 12/10/2025
Improved accessibility, guided by WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) standards.
New and updated format icons now appear in search results.
General bug fixes and small design improvements.
2.20.1 10/29/2025
Added audience, genre, and language filters to the ‘New at the Library’ carousels.
The minimum supported version of iOS has been updated to iOS 16.0.
Includes bug fixes.
2.19.0 07/18/2025
Includes minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
2.18.0 03/25/2025
Call numbers are now displayed in the bottom sheet that opens when you tap the ellipsis next to an item in the search results.
Improved accessibility on the “Select Preferred Locations” screen.
Includes bug fixes and minor interface enhancements.
2.17.1 01/06/2025
Home screen customization settings were lost after logging out. This issue has been fixed, and settings are now retained.
System messages continued to appear as new even after being viewed and acknowledged. This issue has been fixed.
The library card did not always display the updated expiry date. This has been corrected.
This release also includes some backend platform updates.
2.15.0 07/10/2024
Saved searches are now accessible from the search screen. The feature allows you to seamlessly access, create, and manage your saved searches within the app.
This release also includes smaller bug fixes.
2.14.0 03/25/2024
We’ve introduced a customizable home screen feature, empowering you to prioritize specific sections and streamline navigation. This gives you greater control over your home screen layout.
This release also includes some bug fixes.
2.13.1 12/15/2023
The ability to search events has been added.
App version information can now be found under ‘About this app’.
This release also includes bug fixes.
2.12.0 09/13/2023
Multiple accounts support has been added.
Landscape mode has been enabled.
List cards will now display the list type.
Jailbreak detection has been added for enhanced security.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.
2.11.0 07/17/2023
Branch details screens now include local events.
Search results can now be sorted.
An item’s availability can now be seen from search results.
Barcodes can be scanned from the login screen.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements and bug fixes.
2.10.0 03/20/2023
Auto-suggestions have been added to keyword search.
The My Shelves screen now provides an overview of your shelves with quick access to itemised displays of your account.
Event cards now display ‘Featured’ and ‘Canceled’ labels. You will also be able to filter events by Featured and Canceled.
Language translations have been updated.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.9.1 12/20/2022
The About This Title screen has been completely rebuilt with features to promote evaluation and discovery, including: reviews, recommendations, lists, and community contributions.
The Search screen now displays edition statements, along with vernacular metadata for titles and authors. The Filter button has been moved to the top of the screen. Pagination is now displayed at the bottom of the screen. Some actions are no longer available from the item actions menu.
The Filter button on the Locations screen has been moved to the top of the screen.
On the Home screen, viewing more new titles is done using the 'View all' button under each carousel. The Events Filters have been combined into a single button above the Events carousel.
Navigation in the app has been simplified. There is a now a single 'Back' button on all screens. The style and height of the navigation bar has also been reduced and made uniform across all screens.
Let us know what you think! The Share Feedback screen allows you to contact the library directly.
Make a typo? The Search screen now offers 'Did you mean?' suggestions for mistyped searches.
Improvements have been made to how you navigate the app: 'Pull to refresh' has been added to the Home screen, and you can now swipe to go back instead of using the Back button.
The Item action sheet on the Search screen has been redesigned.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.7.0 09/15/2021
It's now easier to see what you have on hold and checked out! The My Borrowing screen now provides an overview of your library account with quick access to itemised displays of your account.
Want to know what's coming soon to the library? On order titles can now be accessed from the Home screen.
Some library locations may open or closed at various times throughout the day. These times are now displayed on the Location Details screens.
In response to user feedback, the Borrowing and Visiting tabs have been renamed My Borrowing and Locations.
It's now possible to scan ISBN and UPC barcodes from the Search by Barcode screen.
This release also includes behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.5 06/18/2021
Your library's app has been rebuilt from the ground up with some new great features! These include:
• A brand new modern design
• Personalized elements to show information relevant to you.
• Library-wide messages so that you can be notified about closures and other important information.
• Staff lists of great items to check out from the catalog.
• A new search screen that groups together items by format.
• A new browsing experience to find items similar to what you're already looking at.
2.3.0 06/30/2020
Speed improvements and bug fixes.
Resolves an issue where filters might not have worked properly
1.3.4 10/11/2018
Speed improvements and bug fixes
1.3.3 09/06/2018
Fixes an issue where the barcode scanning feature wouldn't show up for some users.
1.3.2 04/06/2018
Bug fixes and speed improvements
1.3.1 03/23/2018
Various Bug Fixes and Speed Improvements.
1.3 06/05/2017
- Bug fixes and small performance improvements
1.2 02/17/2017
Bug fixes and speed improvements
1.1 08/31/2016
Improved VoiceOver support for library carousels
Enhanced device security detection
Security and networking improvements
Bug fixes and stability improvements
more Version 2.23.0 Jun 17
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