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Welcome to the New OverDrive Site

Explore the new look and features of our eBook service!

10 to Try

Expand your reading horizons, meet authors, and connect with other readers during 10 to Try, our 2017 Reading Challenge!

OneClickdigital & Zinio Apps are Merging

Explore recent changes to RBDigital that have made downloadable audiobooks and magazines available from a single app!

White Rage
I Am Not your Negro
This Muslim American Life
Fire Shut up in My Bones
Who We Be
Between the World and Me
What Does It Mean to Be White?
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States
Racist America
The Talk
The True American
Dog Whistle Politics
A Colony in A Nation
We Too Sing America
Stamped From the Beginning
The Muslims Are Coming!

Race in America

recommended by KCLS Librarians Diversity

Explore issues of race as they intersect with U.S. history and current events.

Summer Reading for All Ages

Read and have fun- for adults, kids, and teens- at your library this summer!

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Kids & Teens

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New and Interesting for Teens: August 20… New and Interesting for Teens: August 20…

recommended by KCLS Librarians New Reads Teen & Adult
Our top picks in new releases for teens.
Our top picks in new releases for teens.
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Books about young activists via The New… Books about young activists via The New…

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Explore books about young activists to help you talk to kids about the recent events in Charlottesville
Explore books about young activists to help you talk to kids about the recent events in Charlottesville
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Summer Reading Flashback: 1986 Summer Reading Flashback: 1986

By Jennifer
As I was going through papers last weekend, I stumbled upon my 1986 Summer Reading packet from the Kirkland Library. Get a load of this coo…
As I was going through papers last weekend, I stumbled upon my 1986 Summer Reading packet from the Kirkland Library. Get a load of this coo…
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Three New Teen Romances to Swoon Over Three New Teen Romances to Swoon Over

By Whitney
Readers looking for swoon-worthy teen romance have a lot to choose from in 2017. If you're in need of something fun and frothy to get you t…
Readers looking for swoon-worthy teen romance have a lot to choose from in 2017. If you're in need of something fun and frothy to get you t…
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New & Interesting for Kids: August 2017 New & Interesting for Kids: August 2017

recommended by KCLS Librarians New Reads Children
Our top picks in new releases for kids.
Our top picks in new releases for kids.
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Free Museum Passes with a Library Card! Free Museum Passes with a Library Card!

By Destinee
Did you know you can use your KCLS library card to get free passes to 3 kid-friendly local museums? Click on Books & More, and then click o…
Did you know you can use your KCLS library card to get free passes to 3 kid-friendly local museums? Click on Books & More, and then click o…
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Our Night Sky: Available Now Our Night Sky: Available Now

Learn all about the wonders of our night sky and get a season-by-season guide to stargazing. Stream The Great Courses on hoopla!
Learn all about the wonders of our night sky and get a season-by-season guide to stargazing. Stream The Great Courses on hoopla!
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MTV Video Music Awards Nominees MTV Video Music Awards Nominees

Stream MTV VMA nominated artists instantly with hoopla digital- including Lorde's new album, Melodrama! http://1.kcls.org/2u072rA
Stream MTV VMA nominated artists instantly with hoopla digital- including Lorde's new album, Melodrama! http://1.kcls.org/2u072rA
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Don't miss a thing- sign up for reading recommendations, featured events, and free services handpicked by staff.
Don't miss a thing- sign up for reading recommendations, featured events, and free services handpicked by staff.
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Looking for one more summer DIY project? Looking for one more summer DIY project?

Learn to fix a car, cook, garden, or improve your home in Home & How to Videos and Automotive Technology Videos from Access Video.
Learn to fix a car, cook, garden, or improve your home in Home & How to Videos and Automotive Technology Videos from Access Video.
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Staff Picks

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10 to Try Check-in: August 10 to Try Check-in: August

By Emily
It's summer! In the spirit of taking it easy, I chose Read a Book Recommended by KCLS Staff this month and let someone else pick my book. I…
It's summer! In the spirit of taking it easy, I chose Read a Book Recommended by KCLS Staff this month and let someone else pick my book. I…
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KCLS Recommends: Thrillers KCLS Recommends: Thrillers

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Our favorite suspenseful stories to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Our favorite suspenseful stories to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Brain Health Brain Health

recommended by KCLS_Older_Adults
Keeping our brains healthy is one of the top concerns for older adults. Check out some of these titles for nourishing your brain!
Keeping our brains healthy is one of the top concerns for older adults. Check out some of these titles for nourishing your brain!
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Babies and Pregnancy! What to Watch! Babies and Pregnancy! What to Watch!

By Lindsay
Recently, a woman approached the Information Desk at one of our KCLS branches, and asked about fun movies to watch while pregnant. With the…
Recently, a woman approached the Information Desk at one of our KCLS branches, and asked about fun movies to watch while pregnant. With the…
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New & Interesting Reads: August 2017 New & Interesting Reads: August 2017

recommended by KCLS Librarians New Reads Teen & Adult
Our top picks in under-the-radar new releases.
Our top picks in under-the-radar new releases.
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10 to Try Mystery Challenge: NW Authors 10 to Try Mystery Challenge: NW Authors

By Jackie
With a raspy voice caused by an attack that also left a scar running across her neck, Native Alaskan Aleut Kate Shugak investigates the dis…
With a raspy voice caused by an attack that also left a scar running across her neck, Native Alaskan Aleut Kate Shugak investigates the dis…
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Pretty In Print: The Cast of Pretty In P… Pretty In Print: The Cast of Pretty In P…

By Jennifer
If you're a devoted fan of John Hughes' classic teen movies, chances are you've spent a moment wondering what happened to these characters …
If you're a devoted fan of John Hughes' classic teen movies, chances are you've spent a moment wondering what happened to these characters …
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2 on a Theme: Celebrities and Fake Relat… 2 on a Theme: Celebrities and Fake Relat…

By Emily
The joy of a romantic comedy isn't the ending; you know where you're headed from the start. What makes it fun is the twists and turns the s…
The joy of a romantic comedy isn't the ending; you know where you're headed from the start. What makes it fun is the twists and turns the s…
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Cool Treats at your Library Cool Treats at your Library

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Temperatures are set to reach into the 90s this weekend (which is beyond blistering to us Pacific Northwest folks). Check out these ideas f…
Temperatures are set to reach into the 90s this weekend (which is beyond blistering to us Pacific Northwest folks). Check out these ideas f…
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Sam Shepard: In Memoriam Sam Shepard: In Memoriam

By Jenny
The great playwright, actor and author Sam Shepard passed away this past week from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease. Over the years, h…
The great playwright, actor and author Sam Shepard passed away this past week from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease. Over the years, h…
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New & Interesting eBooks: August 2017 New & Interesting eBooks: August 2017

recommended by KCLSeBooks
Our top picks in under-the-radar new eBook releases.
Our top picks in under-the-radar new eBook releases.
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New & Interesting Films: August 2017 New & Interesting Films: August 2017

recommended by KCLS Librarians: Media
Browse our top picks in under-the-radar new releases.
Browse our top picks in under-the-radar new releases.
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