King County Library System

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Inspiring the people of King County to succeed through ideas, interaction and information across 50 community libraries.

Join us for a conversation with Nnedi Okorafor! She’ll share about her latest book, Death of the Author, and explore Africanfuturism throughout her works. Registration is not required to attend in person, but space is limited. Please register for a link to the livestream: bit.ly/NnediOkoraforKCLS

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Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm
Renton Library and Online"

Happy Rosh Hashanah! Also known as the Jewish New Year, this observance marks a period of introspection and renewal. Learn about the traditions behind the holiday and celebrate the strength and unity of the community with our booklist: bit.ly/RoshHashanahBooklist.

Rosh Hashanah Books -- a staff-created list from King County Library System

Discover books that celebrate the traditions and themes of the Jewish High Holidays. Browse a list of books for all ages.

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The Covington Library is getting a new roof! To accommodate construction work, the library will be adjusting its opening hours, starting September 14 through November 2. The library will be open from 12PM-8PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hours on Tuesdays and Fridays will remain the same.

Starting September 6, the Kent Panther Lake Library will be open on Sundays from 10am-6pm! This change increases access for patrons impacted by the temporary closure of the Kent Library beginning August 30. For more information, visit: bit.ly/KPLSundayHours.

Kent Panther Lake to Add Sunday Hours During Kent Library Closure

Kent Panther Lake Library will add Sunday hours beginning Sunday, September 6 to serve patrons during the temporary closure of Kent Library.   Kent...

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Kent Library will be closed for a remodel beginning August 30. The improvements will help create a more welcoming, accessible and modern space for our community. Get all the details, updates and info about services during the closure at kcls.org/spaces. We can’t wait to welcome you back next spring!

Reimagining Spaces

Reimagining Spaces Reimagining Spaces is a bold, long-term investment in the future of KCLS libraries. It will transform our buildings...

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Some patrons may experience 503 errors when signing in or navigating our site or mobile app. Our vendor is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bellevue Library will be closed from July 13-15 for plumbing repairs. Holds will be extended for pickup after the library reopens. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

This summer, all KCLS locations will close for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day. During holiday closures, online library services are available, and book drops remain open.

Summer Closures 2026 
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
Juneteenth: Friday, June 19
Independence Day: Saturday, July 4 
Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 7

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Today is Trans Day of Visibility. We celebrate the lives of transgender people who are able to live authentically, while also acknowledging that not every trans person can or wants to be visible. Find books by and about transgender and non-binary people on our booklist: bit.ly/TDOVKCLS.

Transgender Day of Visibility Reads -- a staff-created list from King County Library System

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. Find books by and about transgender and non-binary people.

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