BOOK NOOK
November is the month when the public and media focus attention on the general election. And King County Library System is doing its part to… Continue reading
BOOK NOOK
If asked for a show of hands in tech-savvy King County, many would know what the term “artificial intelligence” means. But some may not. Also… Continue reading
BOOK NOOK
King County Library System is committed to inclusion – the idea that public libraries belong to everyone. It is one of our core values and… Continue reading
BOOK NOOK
A recent decision by a book publisher to limit public libraries’ access to e-books should be of concern not only to library patrons in King… Continue reading
BOOK NOOK
The King County Library System strives to create meaningful partnerships with other public agencies, private businesses, and nonprofits organizations to better serve our shared communities.… Continue reading
THE BOOK NOOK
June is the end of the school year, but it’s the beginning of King County Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program, and we’re offering a… Continue reading
THE BOOK NOOK
King County Library System fosters connections with local governments and library advocates to strengthen collaboration, encourage citizen engagement and maximize public funding to help KCLS… Continue reading
BOOK NOOK
A public library is often considered the heart of the community, providing programs and services that bring people together and create opportunities for meaningful connections.… Continue reading
FROM THE SHELF
Key measures of a healthy economy include, among other things, new businesses that create jobs and attract skilled workers. And while community leaders count on… Continue reading
FROM THE SHELF
On Jan. 16, I will celebrate my one-year anniversary as the King County Library System’s executive director, a wide-ranging job in more ways than one.… Continue reading
FROM THE SHELF
The first Tuesday in November is election day – a consequential day for our democracy when citizens have a voice in determining the outcome of… Continue reading
FROM THE SHELF
It is fall and a busy time for teachers, students and parents. It is also a great time to remind residents that King County Library… Continue reading
FROM THE SHELF
I would like to focus this month on an issue that is of great importance to libraries and the patrons we serve. In 2017, the… Continue reading
FROM THE SHELF
With summer in full swing, it seems an excellent time to celebrate King County Library System communities throughout the county and the many ways it… Continue reading
As a public institution, the King County Library System serves people of all ages, abilities, genders, ethnicities, cultures and economic backgrounds. The values that guide… Continue reading
Spring is the time of year when many of us focus on growth and renewal, reinvigorated to cultivate our interests or explore new ones. Last… Continue reading
Every spring, King County Library System presents its annual report to the board of trustees. Our year in review is a compilation of stories, statistics,… Continue reading
