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.

Join food ethnographer June Jo Lee for a flavorful event at Shoreline Town and Country Market on Wednesday, July 22. Author of the upcoming book, Kimchi Taco Time, June will lead attendees through creating their own signature sauce! Register for the event at bit.ly/KCLSFlavorRemix.

Family Event: Flavor Remix Pop-Up! Awesome Sauce -- King County Library System

Food ethnographer June Jo Lee helps families uncover what they truly love about food at this flavor-filled family pop-up event at Town and Country Market in Shoreline.\nAt this Awesome Sauce pop-up, attendees will create their own signature sauce - spic...

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We're hosting an Accessibility Resource Fair with @elections.kingcounty.gov in honor of Disability Pride Month! Join us next Thursday, July 23, at Des Moines Library for on-site accessible voting services like voter registration, ballot printing, and more. For more info: bit.ly/KCLSAccessibleVoting.

Joining us for the online Book Bingo Character Design Workshop with Vivian Li next Tuesday, 7/21? Make sure to have art supplies ready to create your own produce comic! Take a look at Vivian's desk for some inspo. Visit bit.ly/BBCharacterDesign to register for the event.

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.

Our 2025 Annual Report is live! Highlights include: • across the board, our engagement numbers grew • 23 million items checked out, resulting in over $145 million in savings to residents • expanded world language programs And so much more! Read the full report at kcls.org/annual-reports/.

We're so incredibly proud to be your library system, King County. We had a wonderful time celebrating with everyone at the Seattle Pride Parade yesterday; thanks for bringing such great energy! #ReadWithPride

Looking for recommendations on what to read for each Book Bingo category? Want to relive the pure bliss of going to a Scholastic Book Fair? Join us at the Tukwila Library for a Book Bingo Book Fair on Sunday, June 21! Find all the info at bit.ly/BookBingoFair.

Have you checked out our refreshed website yet? We designed the new experience for how our patrons actually use the site and to make it easier to find what you're looking for. Explore the new features at kcls.org and find out more about what has changed at bit.ly/KCLSWebsiteRefresh.

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.

Kenmore Library will be closed for HVAC system replacement and roof repairs from May 15-29. Visit bit.ly/KenmoreClosure to find out what to expect during the library's closure.

Kenmore Library to Close May 15-29 for HVAC Replacement

Kenmore Library will be closed May 15-29 for HVAC system replacement and roof repairs.   Here's what to expect during the library's...

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🤝 Sunday, May 3 @ 1pm (at Redmond Senior & Community Center): WE ARE NOT STRANGERS, by Josh Tuininga, presented by KCLS (we'll be vending!) @kcls.org

We're proud to join more than 140 library systems for One Book One Coast! We're reading "They Called Us Enemy," by George Takei, about his imprisonment in American concentration camps during WWII. Borrow the book, discover important local history, and more at kcls.org/news/one-book-one-coast/.

April is also Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month and Autism Awareness Month! Check out titles written by and about these communities at bit.ly/AprilBooklists.

Celebrate Deaf History Month with us this April at one of our ASL Story Times! Find more info about ASL Story Times at bit.ly/ASLStoryTimeApril. Can't make it? Check out titles that honor the rich linguistic diversity of the Deaf community at bit.ly/DeafHistoryKCLS.

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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This spring, libraries in each KCLS region will have a one-day closure for a staff learning day. During closures, you can return books using the exterior drop. Public Wi-Fi will be available outside the building. For more info, visit https://kcls.org/news/library-closures-for-spring-staff-days/.

Many KCLS locations are closed or have abbreviated hours today due to inclement weather. Closures will be updated throughout the day on our website: https://bit.ly/KCLSLocations.

Tax season got you down? We're here to help! Print tax forms, get one-on-one assistance, and find out if you qualify for exemptions, all for free at KCLS. Find resources near you at https://kcls.org/tax-help/.

Carnation, Fall City, and North Bend Library will be closed today, Thursday, March 12, due to weather-related power outages. For up-to-date information on KCLS locations, visit our website: https://bit.ly/KCLSLocations.

We love seeing you love KCLS Rewind! Sign up now: kcls.org/kcls-rewind/.

Celeste Moon Bunny@celestemoonbunny.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Just got my little stamp collector from @kcls.org 💕💕 it was one of the biggest highlights of my childhood to read dozens of hours and get a pizza on top of it 🥰 isn't it the cutest design for a stamp collector? I'm so excited! #KCLSRewind

Join us for a conversation and Q&A featuring Indigenous authors and climate specialists on Saturday, March 14, at the Muckleshoot Library. This event is co-created with the Muckleshoot Tribal College and Children of the Setting Sun Productions. For more information, visit bit.ly/HonoringTheLand.

Honoring the Land: Indigenous Author Panel Conversation

Join us for a powerful conversation featuring Indigenous authors and climate specialists sharing perspectives on environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and the role of ancestral knowledge in shaping sustainable futures. A Q&A will follow the pa...

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Today is Holi or the "Festival of Colors," a Hindu tradition that marks the beginning of spring. People celebrate Holi with dancing, food, and throwing colored powders called "gulal." Check out our kids' booklist to learn more: bit.ly/HoliReads.

Holi Celebration Books for Kids -- a staff-created list from King County Library System

Celebrate Holi with these books. Holi is a Hindu celebration that marks the beginning of spring.

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Remember when reading got you free pizza? We're bringing it back! Sign up online at kcls.org/kcls-rewind or in person at your library. A huge thank you to the King County Library System Foundation for making our '90s dreams come true and to Pagliacci Pizza for their generosity!

Happy Women's History Month! This month we reflect on the resilience, achievements, and contributions of the women who have shaped our world. Find stories of women who support both people and the planet in our booklist: bit.ly/WomensHistoryReads.

The Bellevue Library will be closed March 7–8, with limited computer availability on March 6 after 3pm, for the KCLS Foundation's Literary Lions Gala: https://www.kclsfoundation.org/llg2026.

Today is Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance. We honor the Japanese Americans forcibly incarcerated during World War II. Visit Bellevue Library to see the art installation "Emerging Radiance: Honoring the Nikkei Farmers of Bellevue" and check out our booklist: bit.ly/DayOfRemembranceReads.

Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance Reads -- a staff-created list from King County Library System

Read stories commemorating Japanese American internment during World War II. Browse a list of our picks for all ages.

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Ramadan starts today at sundown and will last through March 19. Muslims observe this holy month as a time of spiritual growth and self-discipline. Discover the traditions, heritage, and history of Ramadan with our booklist: bit.ly/RamadanBooklist.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at one of our many Lunar New Year events! Listen to a story, learn a new craft (or recipe!) or watch a performance. Find all the events on our website at bit.ly/KCLSLunarNewYear.