King County Library System

Join us for an author talk with Niki Desautels, nocturnal education specialist and author of "For the Love of Bats," this Sunday, October 25, at Burien Library. Find out more about Saturday's event and join us for more deep dives into local wildlife and ecosystems at bit.ly/DenizensOfHighlineForest.

Today is Indigenous Resistance Day (Día de la Resistencia Indígena). Honor the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples in the face of centuries of colonization, oppression, and cultural erasure. Celebrate the contributions of Indigenous communities with our booklist: bit.ly/IRDReads.

Today is National Coming Out Day. Coming out is a unique experience for every individual, and it's not a one-time event or something that many LGBTQ+ folks feel they can or need to do. Celebrate the diversity of these experiences with our booklist: bit.ly/KCLSComingOutDay.

Going to the Bigfoot Kids Book Festival this weekend? We've got you covered. Explore our booklist highlighting some of the 50 authors who will be part of the event: https://kcls.org/blogs/post/bigfoot-kids-book-festival-2026/. Hope to see you there!

This week is Banned Books Week. Join us at one of three screenings of the Sundance premiere documentary "The Librarians." After the screening, we'll be talking censorship, book banning, and intellectual freedom. For more info: bit.ly/KCLSTheLibrarians. #BannedBooksWeek #LetBooksBe

October is 2SLGBTQ+ History Month! Highlighting role models, pioneers, and trailblazers, this month represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Read personal stories and explore the history of the community with our booklist: bit.ly/2SLGBTQHM.

Happy Filipino American History Month! October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the United States. Learn about Filipino culture, experiences, and history with our booklist: bit.ly/FAHMKCLS, and join us and Filipino Story Time Seattle at Southcenter Library this weekend!

We're excited to announce that most KCLS locations are expanding their weekday hours! Beginning October 20, most KCLS locations will be open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, giving you more time to browse, study, print, or just have a place to be. For more info: bit.ly/KCLSExpandedHours.

Yesterday was Bi+ Visibility Day! This day is an acknowledgement of the unique struggles of bi+ individuals. Read stories that center bi+ characters, and shed light on the experiences and identity of bi+ individuals at bit.ly/BiVisibilityReads.

Join us and @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social in Tukwila this Friday, 9/25!

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

Richmond Beach Library is getting a new roof! To accommodate construction, the library will close from September 20-October 26 and reopen on October 27. For more information about the closure, visit: bit.ly/RichmondBeachRoof/.

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.

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.

The Kent library is closed today due to a facilities issue. Find nearby locations at bit.ly/KCLSLibraries.

We're looking for a Telecommunications Administrator to support our phone, paging, and emergency alerts! Apply before applications close on Thursday, 8/13 at 11:59 pm: bit.ly/KCLSTelecommAdmin.

We're celebrating King County's favorite raccoon with two extra special Story Times! Join us for an online Jimothy Story Time this Wednesday, 8/12, or drop by for an in-person event at Sammamish Library on Monday, 8/17. For more information, visit bit.ly/JimothyKCLS.

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!

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.

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.

🤝 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.

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/.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Happy Black History Month! This year marks the 100th anniversary of celebrating Black history in the United States. Read about Black and African American history and stories of resistance from our booklist here: bit.ly/KCLSBHMReads.