Working with you to develop a library you will love.

Thank you for your ideas and input to help shape and create Pierce County Library System’s Strategic Framework and now its Strategic Plan. More than 20 community leaders and nearly 12,000 responses from individuals helped craft the plan. The multi-year plan’s vision is to spark success for Pierce County residents. The Library will continually identify services and programs to spark successes for your pursuit of learning, enjoying and connecting as a community.

Learning at your library.

We inspire lifelong learning.

  • Support for your growth and curiosity.
  • Prepare preschoolers, babies and toddlers to learn.
  • Support school and career success.
  • Strengthen your practical skills and knowledge, so you can navigate the real world and meet your goals.

Enjoyment at your library.

We foster your love of reading.

  • Help you enjoy your free time.
  • Inspire imagination through an extensive and diverse selection of books, e-books, audiobooks, movies and other materials.
  • Foster your love of reading.
  • Create opportunities for you to discover new interests and pursue passions.

Community at your library.

We engage with residents.

  • Connect and strengthen your communities.
  • Bring people together around shared interests and activities.
  • Activate Pierce County communities with welcoming, inclusive civic buildings and online spaces.
  • Connect you with information and community resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.