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Many Voices, One Land

Celebrate the diversity and the wonder of the Pacific Northwest with music, stories, and art from around the world.

Arts and Culture Events

Feb 1st - Mar 31st
Various locations

Join us for creative workshops, conversations about current issues, and author talks with a focus on arts and culture.

Turn Your Idea into a Business

Various locations on the Eastside

Connect with innovators, business advisors, and entrepreneurs for help turning your product or idea into a business at Startup 425 events.

Black Ink
Well-read Black Girl
Rebound
The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell
Halsey Street
The Bone and Sinew of the Land
Marley Dias Gets It Done
The Lost Eleven
A Good Cry
Midnight Without A Moon
The Vast Wonder of the World
Hands Up!
Surpassing Certainty
Calico Girl
Becoming
So You Want to Talk About Race

Black History Month Reads

recommended by KCLSdiversity

Celebrating African American history and culture and exploring contemporary issues in these featured new titles.

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Kids & Teens

Staff List

New and Interesting for Teens: February New and Interesting for Teens: February

recommended by KCLSNewReadsTeenAdult
Browse our top picks in new releases for teens.
Browse our top picks in new releases for teens.
Online Resource

Streaming Movies on Kanopy Kids Streaming Movies on Kanopy Kids

Make any snow day more fun with films and TV series that help children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem.
Make any snow day more fun with films and TV series that help children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem.
Staff List

New and Interesting for Kids: February New and Interesting for Kids: February

recommended by KCLSNewReadsKids
Browse our top picks in new releases for kids.
Browse our top picks in new releases for kids.
Blogpost

Get to Know Young Adult Book Awards Get to Know Young Adult Book Awards

By Whitney
Browse award-winning books for young adults.
Browse award-winning books for young adults.
Blogpost

Our 2019 Mock Newbery Winner Is… Our 2019 Mock Newbery Winner Is…

By Destinee
You read. You voted. The results are in! The winner of the 2019 KCLS Mock Newbery is...
You read. You voted. The results are in! The winner of the 2019 KCLS Mock Newbery is...
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Seattle artist Aramis O. Hamer
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Black History Month Events Black History Month Events

Feb 2nd - Feb 28th
Various locations
Celebrate the important contributions of Black Americans at film screenings, author talks, and art showcases throughout February.
Celebrate the important contributions of Black Americans at film screenings, author talks, and art showcases throughout February.
Blogpost

Reading eBooks Is Easier with Libby Reading eBooks Is Easier with Libby

By KCLS Downloads
Make reading eBooks and listening to downloadable audiobooks even easier with these shelf tips for using the Libby app.
Make reading eBooks and listening to downloadable audiobooks even easier with these shelf tips for using the Libby app.
Blogpost

Tax Help, Forms, and Information Tax Help, Forms, and Information

By KCLS Social
Save time and take the guesswork out of filing your taxes this tax season with free tax help, forms, and information at your library.
Save time and take the guesswork out of filing your taxes this tax season with free tax help, forms, and information at your library.
Blogpost

Borrowing Audiobooks is Easier on Libby Borrowing Audiobooks is Easier on Libby

By KCLS Downloads
Make reading eBooks and listening to downloadable audiobooks even easier with these shelf tips for using the Libby app.
Make reading eBooks and listening to downloadable audiobooks even easier with these shelf tips for using the Libby app.
Blogpost

10 Popular Databases to Start Using Now 10 Popular Databases to Start Using Now

By KCLS Social
Get more out of your next search by using these popular databases.
Get more out of your next search by using these popular databases.
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Staff Picks

Blogpost

Read a Children's Book for 10 to Try Read a Children's Book for 10 to Try

By Emily
Emily revisits a childhood favorite for 10 to Try.
Emily revisits a childhood favorite for 10 to Try.
Blogpost

Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers

By Emily
Check out the top titles selling in independent bookstores around the Pacific Northwest.
Check out the top titles selling in independent bookstores around the Pacific Northwest.
Staff List

Read a Nonfiction Book By a Journalist Read a Nonfiction Book By a Journalist

recommended by KCLSReads
Participating in 10 to Try 2019? Browse our picks for books by journalists!
Participating in 10 to Try 2019? Browse our picks for books by journalists!
Staff List

Relationship Reads: It's Complicated Relationship Reads: It's Complicated

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Read books that explore the complex, messy nature of human relationships in fiction and nonfiction.
Read books that explore the complex, messy nature of human relationships in fiction and nonfiction.
Staff List

Anticipated February Reads Anticipated February Reads

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Browse a list of books we can't wait to read in February. Put them on hold now to enjoy later.
Browse a list of books we can't wait to read in February. Put them on hold now to enjoy later.
Staff List

Afrofuturism Books, Movies, and Music Afrofuturism Books, Movies, and Music

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Library Journal shares their picks for titles that "provide an experiential journey through the genre from its pioneers to the present."
Library Journal shares their picks for titles that "provide an experiential journey through the genre from its pioneers to the present."
Staff List

24 Books the KCLS Staff Are Reading Now 24 Books the KCLS 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.
Staff List

If You Liked... Black Leopard, Red Wolf If You Liked... Black Leopard, Red Wolf

recommended by KCLSReads
Try these exciting, complex fantasy titles that explore identity- race, gender, sexuality, and more- in African or Asian-inspired settings.
Try these exciting, complex fantasy titles that explore identity- race, gender, sexuality, and more- in African or Asian-inspired settings.
Blogpost

Curiosity Days: Climate Change Curiosity Days: Climate Change

By Jackie
Get ready for Curiosity Days at Pacific Science Center and read about Climate Change with these books for children, teens, and adults.
Get ready for Curiosity Days at Pacific Science Center and read about Climate Change with these books for children, teens, and adults.
Blogpost

Books to Read During Black History Month Books to Read During Black History Month

By Jessica
Are you participating in the #ReadingBlackout by reading only books by Black authors this February? Find titles here to meet your goal!
Are you participating in the #ReadingBlackout by reading only books by Black authors this February? Find titles here to meet your goal!
Staff List

#MeToo Reads #MeToo Reads

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Read stories from survivors and books that address sexual harassment.
Read stories from survivors and books that address sexual harassment.
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Cooking with Leftovers Cooking with Leftovers

recommended by KCLSReads
Wondering what to do with leftovers or scraps? These cookbooks can help you make the most of kitchen extras.
Wondering what to do with leftovers or scraps? These cookbooks can help you make the most of kitchen extras.
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