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OneClickdigital & Zinio Apps are Merging

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

Summer Reading for All Ages

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

New & Improved Resume Help Database

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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
Freedom Is A Constant Struggle
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

Race in America

recommended by KCLS Librarians Diversity

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

Welcome to the New OverDrive Site

Explore the new look and features of our eBook service!

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Kids & Teens

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10 to Read BEFORE Kindergarten 10 to Read BEFORE Kindergarten

By Katherine
The first day of school is fast approaching and with it a mix of emotions for children and parents.  Whether your child can't wait to start…
The first day of school is fast approaching and with it a mix of emotions for children and parents.  Whether your child can't wait to start…
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Books about young activists via The New… Books about young activists via The New…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Startup 425 Foundations Series Startup 425 Foundations Series

Connect with innovators, business advisors, and entrepreneurs for an overview of how to turn your product or idea into a business.
Connect with innovators, business advisors, and entrepreneurs for an overview of how to turn your product or idea into a business.
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Staff Picks

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5 Modern Book Clubs Online 5 Modern Book Clubs Online

By Genericauthor
Joining a book club can be a fun way to connect with a community of readers, experience new perspectives, and discover books you might not …
Joining a book club can be a fun way to connect with a community of readers, experience new perspectives, and discover books you might not …
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Michael Bennett's Book Stack Michael Bennett's Book Stack

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The Seahawk's defensive end was spotted on social with a diverse stack of books on topics like feminism and activism in pro sports.
The Seahawk's defensive end was spotted on social with a diverse stack of books on topics like feminism and activism in pro sports.
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Summer Bucket List Summer Bucket List

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These are the titles we can't wait to read (and listen to) before crossing them off of our list in these remaining weeks of outdoor reading…
These are the titles we can't wait to read (and listen to) before crossing them off of our list in these remaining weeks of outdoor reading…
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Books About Travel to Spark Wanderlust Books About Travel to Spark Wanderlust

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Get acquainted with a country or culture by reading literature set against the pulse of a foreign city. Recommended reading and annotations…
Get acquainted with a country or culture by reading literature set against the pulse of a foreign city. Recommended reading and annotations…
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Stephen King Recommends, Part 2! Stephen King Recommends, Part 2!

By Racheal
We're here with another round of book recommendations from the King of Horror! These are the books he's tweetrf about to his 3.6 million fo…
We're here with another round of book recommendations from the King of Horror! These are the books he's tweetrf about to his 3.6 million fo…
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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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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

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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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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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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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