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Indigenous Peoples' Day Reading List — a staff-created list from King County Library System

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King County Library System @kcls.org · 6d

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. We honor the Indigenous communities that lived in the Americas long before Europeans arrived. Join us in celebrating the richness of Native American culture and history by exploring our booklist: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/209743155/1993699701.

Honor Indigenous peoples with these books. Read about their history, experiences, and traditions.

National Coming Out Day Reads 2025 — a staff-created list from King County Library System

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King County Library System @kcls.org · 8d

Today is National Coming Out Day. Coming out is a unique experience for each person who chooses to do so and is not a one-time event.

Explore our booklist to find stories about the diverse journeys of LGBTQIA+ people here: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2232142839/2584315789.

October 11 is National Coming Out Day. Read memoirs and true stories about the diverse journeys of LGBTQIA+ people.

Kwentuhang Filipino / Filipino Story Time

King County Library System @kcls.org · 11d

Join us for a Filipino Story Time this Saturday at the Southcenter Library! Celebrate Filipino language and culture through children’s stories and stay afterward for a hands-on craft.

Find all the information here: kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/68bb0....

Halina’t ipagdiwang natin ang wika at kulturang Filipino sa pamamagitan ng mga kuwentong pambata. Hasain ang pagbabasa ng inyong anak sa pamamagitan ng mga kwento at malikhaing laro. Manatili pagkatap...

Vote Local: King County November Elections

King County Library System @kcls.org · 11d

Learn together online with Brainfuse, free through theKing County Library System. Learn more at https://kcls.org/resources-types/courses-training/.

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King County Library System @kcls.org · 13d

A little #bookspinepoetry for our @mariners.com! Until tomorrow Detroit Public Library, @tigers.bsky.social 🐯🔱 #TridentsUp #SeizeTheMoment

Books in front of a Mariners Jersey, two books in front read "How Does It Feel?" "When You Trap A Tiger" and the book spines underneath read "Seattle Mariners" "In It To Win It."

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King County Library System @kcls.org · 16d

Learn all you need to know about the November General Election next Tuesday! Register now: kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/68c44...

Learn which offices and measures are up for the November General Election and what are the duties they are responsible to complete.Facilitated by Naheed Aaftaab, the Language Access and Community Outr...

Author Voices/Voces de Autores: Silvia Moreno-Garcia

King County Library System @kcls.org · 24d

Dive into "Mexican Gothic" and "The Bewitching" with Mexican-Canadian author Silvia Moreno-Garcia: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVv3...

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King County Library System @kcls.org · 24d

Listen in as local Latinx authors Maria de Lourdes Victoria, Alejandro Pérez-Cortés, and Ana Evelin García discuss identity, culture, and storytelling in Spanish: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHr6...

Las historias que llevamos con nosotros: panel de autores locales latinx

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National Welcoming Week is September 13-22, 2024. Join the everyday work of building communities of belonging. Find books, events,…

King County Library System @kcls.org · 24d

Missed our Author Voices events during Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month? The full recordings are now up on YouTube!

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King County Library System @kcls.org · Sep 16

This week, KCLS staff are giving back during our annual Week of Caring! We're volunteering at 8 incredible King County community organizations; Black Farmers Collective, Infinity Farm, WestSide Baby, The Storehouse, Snoqualmie Tribe, Birthday Dreams, Puget Sound Goat Rescue, and Mid Sound Fisheries.

A KCLS staff member bringing out items to sort at WestSide Baby, one of the volunteer opportunities for KCLS' Week of Caring.

A KCLS staff member sorting baby clothes at WestSide Baby, one of the volunteer opportunities for KCLS' Week of Caring.

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King County Library System @kcls.org · Sep 12

Today marks the start of Welcoming Week. This national event helps build understanding and creates welcoming spaces for all.

Find Welcoming Week reads, events, and more at kcls.org/welcoming-week.

Welcoming Week

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King County Library System @kcls.org · Sep 12

Hi there, our team is looking into this issue. Are you still experiencing issues with the website and app?

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King County Library System @kcls.org · Sep 11

KCLS will be at the National REFORMA Conference in Long Beach, CA, from September 18 to 21. Come visit us to learn more about the Spanish-language programming that KCLS supports.

Learn more about careers at KCLS: kcls.org/careers-at-t...

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King County Library System @kcls.org · Sep 9

September is National Suicide Awareness Month. This month, we recognize the strength of those who confront the heavy burden of emotional trauma and distress.

Explore stories centered around suicide prevention, survival, and loss here: bit.ly/NationalSuicideAwareness

National Suicide Awareness Month Reading List — a staff-created list from King County Library System

Read stories centered around suicide prevention, survival, and loss. Browse our list of books for all ages.

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Bruce Ryan @brucery.bsky.social · Sep 8

I ❤️ my library! (@kcls.org)

They have standard books, but also large print, translations, e-books, and audiobooks

And they have makerspaces (3D printers, cutters, sewing machines, etc.), meeting rooms to support our community groups, friendly knowledgeable staff, and more

Support your library!

David Allen Lambert @dlgenealogist.bsky.social · Dec 21

Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.

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King County Library System @kcls.org · Sep 3

Yes! When we buy an ebook or downloadable audiobook, we are buying a license to lend the title, which comes with specific restrictions, like only lending one digital copy at a time. We don’t own the file the way we own physical items.

You can learn more here: kcls.org/faq/ebooks/

Find out how to borrow and use eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming movies and music.

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National Recovery Month Reading List — a staff-created list from King County Library System

King County Library System @kcls.org · Sep 2

September is National Recovery Month. This month, read stories about the experience of mental illness and substance use. Celebrate community, connection and healing as we work towards creating a more compassionate and understanding society.

Explore the booklist: bit.ly/RecoveryMonthBooklist

Read stories about the experience of mental illness and substance use. Celebrate all stages of recovery. Explore our list of books.

King County Library System @kcls.org · Sep 2

A great reminder that TODAY is the last day to get those Book Bingo cards submitted! Find all the info at kcls.org/book-bingo/

Sammamish Library Has Modified Hours During Construction, from September 4 to October 15

King County Library System @kcls.org · Aug 26

The Sammamish Library is getting a new HVAC system! From September 4 to October 15, the library will have modified hours. Normal hours will resume on October 16.

For the full schedule visit bit.ly/SammamishHours.

Learn about the new, temporary open hours in effect from September 4 to October 15.

Some Libraries Closed for Staff Training Day on August 21

King County Library System @kcls.org · Aug 20

Our Boulevard Park, Burien, Greenbridge, Tukwila, Vashon and White Center locations will be closed tomorrow, August 21, for staff training. These locations will reopen during normal hours on Friday, August 22.

Learn more about what resources are open during this closure: bit.ly/August21Closure.

Learn what to expect during the closure.

King County Library System @kcls.org · Aug 7

This is top tier library lore 😂

King County Library System @kcls.org · Aug 6

Join us for our one day Hack-a-Thon at the Redmond Library this Saturday from 11:15am - 5:30pm! Spend the day learning, coding and working on a project in groups of up to 4. No experience necessary to participate.

Register for the event at 1.kcls.org/redlibhack

King County Library System @kcls.org · Aug 4

Thank you 😂