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The Kirkland Library will be closed Monday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 19 for replacement of the HVAC system. Browse a list of nearby libraries to visit during the closure.

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Self-Care Workshops and Author Talks

Various locations

Join us for meditation, tai chi, author visits, and life coaching at a new Self-Care series of Everyone's Talking About It events.

Support Your Library

Did you know 60% of library program costs are funded by community donors? Join the effort when you donate to the KCLS Foundation.

Need help picking perfect holiday gifts?

Consumer Reports can help! Access Consumer Reports Online for product reviews, ratings, buying advice, and news.

Best Books 2018

Browse our top picks of 2018, from sweet and silly picture books to riveting nonfiction and everything in between.

Season of Stories and Songs

Various locations

Enjoy stories, art and cooking workshops, music, puppet shows, and more.

Catalog Carousels

  • New Fiction

Kids & Teens

Staff List

Best Teen Books 2018 Best Teen Books 2018

recommended by BestBooksKCLS
Our favorite teen titles published in 2018.
Our favorite teen titles published in 2018.
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Best Children's Books 2018 Best Children's Books 2018

recommended by BestBooksKCLS
Our favorite books for kids published in 2018.
Our favorite books for kids published in 2018.
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Books by Indigenous Authors for Kids Books by Indigenous Authors for Kids

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Books for kids by Indigenous writers and illustrators.
Books for kids by Indigenous writers and illustrators.
Blogpost

Mock Newbery 2018-19 Mock Newbery 2018-19

By Destinee
Here are the six books we've chosen for this year's KCLS Mock Newbery ballot. Read along, discuss, and vote online starting in January.
Here are the six books we've chosen for this year's KCLS Mock Newbery ballot. Read along, discuss, and vote online starting in January.
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Borrowing Pages Redesign Borrowing Pages Redesign

By KCLS Catalog
Expect faster loading time and more consistent and accessible design that is easier to use on a phone or tablet.
Expect faster loading time and more consistent and accessible design that is easier to use on a phone or tablet.
Online Resource

Hold & Due Date Alerts Hold & Due Date Alerts

Never miss a due date- sign up for hold & due date alerts!
Never miss a due date- sign up for hold & due date alerts!
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Improvements to Shelves Improvements to Shelves

By KCLS Catalog
What You Can Expect improved experience easily add comments, favorite quotes, tags, and videos to items on your shelves new drop-down menu…
What You Can Expect improved experience easily add comments, favorite quotes, tags, and videos to items on your shelves new drop-down menu…
Online Resource

ESL and Citizenship Help in pronunciator ESL and Citizenship Help in pronunciator

Learn English as a second language (ESL) and prepare for the citizenship test in 51 languages anytime, anywhere.
Learn English as a second language (ESL) and prepare for the citizenship test in 51 languages anytime, anywhere.
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Staff Picks

Staff List

23 Books KLCS Staff Are Reading Now 23 Books KLCS Staff Are Reading Now

recommended by KCLSReads
Each month, KCLS staff members share books we've read and loved at a lunchtime book group. Here's what we're reading this month.
Each month, KCLS staff members share books we've read and loved at a lunchtime book group. Here's what we're reading this month.
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Food and Cooking eBooks Food and Cooking eBooks

Save counter space by cooking with an eBook from OverDrive. Whatever you're in the mood for, we have a cookbook for you!
Save counter space by cooking with an eBook from OverDrive. Whatever you're in the mood for, we have a cookbook for you!
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Most Popular OverDrive Titles in… Most Popular OverDrive Titles in…

By KCLS Downloads
Find the most popular eBook and downloadable audiobook titles checked out by KCLS patrons in November 2018.
Find the most popular eBook and downloadable audiobook titles checked out by KCLS patrons in November 2018.
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New in Home, Garden & DIY: Winter 2018 New in Home, Garden & DIY: Winter 2018

recommended by KCLSAdultNonFic
What's new in Home, Garden & DIY? Here are our top picks in recent releases.
What's new in Home, Garden & DIY? Here are our top picks in recent releases.
Silent Night Bloody Night, Black Christmas, and Better Watch Out
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4 Holiday Thrillers to Stream Now! 4 Holiday Thrillers to Stream Now!

By Bettina
'Tis the season...to be terrified! Cozy, heartwarming holiday classics like Holiday Inn and The Nutcracker are great and all, but who says…
'Tis the season...to be terrified! Cozy, heartwarming holiday classics like Holiday Inn and The Nutcracker are great and all, but who…
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Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers

By Emily
Each week, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association shares a list of the top titles sold in independent bookstores around the region.…
Each week, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association shares a list of the top titles sold in independent bookstores around the region.…
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Best Books of 2018 Podcast Episode Best Books of 2018 Podcast Episode

By The Desk Set Podcast
Discover the Best Books of 2018 in this special episode of the KCLS podcast The Desk Set.
Discover the Best Books of 2018 in this special episode of the KCLS podcast The Desk Set.
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Commute-Friendly Nonfiction Audiobooks Commute-Friendly Nonfiction Audiobooks

By Racheal
Informative audiobooks with interesting topics and engaging narrators that won't leave you too lost if you miss a few moments.
Informative audiobooks with interesting topics and engaging narrators that won't leave you too lost if you miss a few moments.
Staff List

New in Fantasy: Fall 2018 New in Fantasy: Fall 2018

recommended by KCLSAdultGenre
What's new in Fantasy? Here are our top picks in recent releases!
What's new in Fantasy? Here are our top picks in recent releases!
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Thoughtful Consumerism BookMatch Thoughtful Consumerism BookMatch

recommended by KCLSMegan
See which titles we suggested for a reader interested in books about thoughtful consumerism, social justice aspects, and environmentalism.
See which titles we suggested for a reader interested in books about thoughtful consumerism, social justice aspects, and environmentalism.
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Cooking and Baking for Chilly Days Cooking and Baking for Chilly Days

recommended by KCLSJanetk
When the clouds move in and the temperatures drop, we are ready for a change of menu.
When the clouds move in and the temperatures drop, we are ready for a change of menu.
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Best Fiction 2018 Best Fiction 2018

recommended by BestBooksKCLS
Our favorite adult fiction published in 2018.
Our favorite adult fiction published in 2018.
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