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Cover art collage of books by authors featured at KCLS this summer: Queen Sugar, Becoming a Citizen Activist, Salad Days, Her Beautiful Brain, Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue, America's First Daughter, The Gene Machine, Will Your Way Back, The Shelf Life of Ashes, Caleb's Crossing, Alba Nuova, and The Nowhere Man Cover art collage of books by authors featured at KCLS this summer: Queen Sugar, Becoming a Citizen Activist, Salad Days, Her Beautiful Brain, Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue, America's First Daughter, The Gene Machine, Will Your Way Back, The Shelf Life of Ashes, Caleb's Crossing, Alba Nuova, and The Nowhere Man

Summer Author Events

Catch up on your reading, meet the authors of some fascinating fiction and nonfiction titles, and get inspired to pick up your next read!

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Everyone's Talking About It

From pop culture to pot and elections, join us for free talks and workshops about topics that matter.

Collage of cover images and historical ephemera: Trailblazers, Help, Seattle Walks, Walking Washington's History, woman holding a vote for women sign, and The Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual, music performers Collage of cover images and historical ephemera: Trailblazers, Help, Seattle Walks, Walking Washington's History, woman holding a vote for women sign, and The Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual, music performers

Know Your History

Explore history, with a focus on local topics, from the history of women at the Boeing company to the history of hip hop in the Northwest!

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Zinio Digital Magazines

Explore hundreds of digital magazine titles- all with no return dates- available to download now!

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10 to Try

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

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Kids & Teens

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Meet Picture Book Creator Toni Yuly Meet Picture Book Creator Toni Yuly

Join Toni Yuly, author and illustrator Early Bird, Night Owl, Cat Nap and The Jelly Bean Tree, as she shares stories, ideas, and creativity.
Join Toni Yuly, author and illustrator Early Bird, Night Owl, Cat Nap and The Jelly Bean Tree, as she shares stories, ideas, and creativity.
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Gearing Up for Summer Reading Gearing Up for Summer Reading

By Sharon
What is an incredibly effective way to keep your child’s mind active and growing this summer?  Reading for fun. No kidding! Research shows …
What is an incredibly effective way to keep your child’s mind active and growing this summer?  Reading for fun. No kidding! Research shows …
Night Night, Groot
Pandora
Places to Be
The Way Home in the Night
Be Quiet!
Not Quite Narwhal
Staff List

New & Interesting for Kids: May 2017 New & Interesting for Kids: May 2017

recommended by KCLS Librarians New Reads Children
Our top picks in recent releases for kids.
Our top picks in recent releases for kids.
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STARS Workshops STARS Workshops

Attend free STARS (State Training & Registry System) workshops for parents and those who work in childcare and early education.
Attend free STARS (State Training & Registry System) workshops for parents and those who work in childcare and early education.
Maker Lab
The Big Book of Hacks
Makey Makey
Littlebits
The Big Book of Makerspace Projects
Project Teen
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Maker Guides for Kids, Teens, and Famili… Maker Guides for Kids, Teens, and Famili…

recommended by KCLS_SarahH
The maker movement urges people to learn by doing, making, and tinkering-- including kids and teens!
The maker movement urges people to learn by doing, making, and tinkering-- including kids and teens!
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Explore

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Website Navigation Changes Website Navigation Changes

By KCLS Catalog
The week of May 22 you'll see navigation changes rolled out to the KCLS website. Here's what you need to know. Searching  Click on Search t…
The week of May 22 you'll see navigation changes rolled out to the KCLS website. Here's what you need to know. Searching  Click on Search t…
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Humans of Libraryland: Astro-tastic Jack… Humans of Libraryland: Astro-tastic Jack…

By Hope
Welcome to the next edition of Humans of Libraryland, where we explore the lives and personalities of the people who work at *your* public …
Welcome to the next edition of Humans of Libraryland, where we explore the lives and personalities of the people who work at *your* public …
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Summer Reading Kickoff Events Summer Reading Kickoff Events

Summer Reading is for everyone- join us for fun activities for all ages to kick-off a summer of reading!
Summer Reading is for everyone- join us for fun activities for all ages to kick-off a summer of reading!
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Meet Author Mary Ann Gwinn Meet Author Mary Ann Gwinn

Seattle Times Lit Life columnist and former book editor Mary Ann Gwinn shares stories about books, authors and a career in reading.
Seattle Times Lit Life columnist and former book editor Mary Ann Gwinn shares stories about books, authors and a career in reading.
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Fake News: Check the Supporting Sources Fake News: Check the Supporting Sources

By Megan
So you know what fake news is, and have learned to read beyond the headline. But your detective work does not stop there. Good news article…
So you know what fake news is, and have learned to read beyond the headline. But your detective work does not stop there. Good news article…
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Staff Picks

Cover art collage of books by authors featured at KCLS this summer: Queen Sugar, Becoming a Citizen Activist, Salad Days, Her Beautiful Brain, Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue, America's First Daughter, The Gene Machine, Will Your Way Back, The Shelf Life of Ashes, Caleb's Crossing, Alba Nuova, and The Nowhere Man
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Books Featured at Summer Author Events Books Featured at Summer Author Events

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Check out these books and then meet the authors at KCLS libraries this summer!
Check out these books and then meet the authors at KCLS libraries this summer!
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Page to Screen eBooks & Audiobooks Page to Screen eBooks & Audiobooks

Enjoy a big-screen-worthy story: download an eBook or audiobook that has been made into a movie!
Enjoy a big-screen-worthy story: download an eBook or audiobook that has been made into a movie!
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10 to Try: May is for Mysteries 10 to Try: May is for Mysteries

By Jenna
I am not the biggest mystery fan. I know - this is blasphemy when May is Mystery month and one is a librarian who is supposed to love ALL t…
I am not the biggest mystery fan. I know - this is blasphemy when May is Mystery month and one is a librarian who is supposed to love ALL t…
The Best American Travel Writing 2016
Brief Encounters
Crush
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Excellent 2016 Essay Collections Excellent 2016 Essay Collections

recommended by KCLSReads
Looking for an essay collection for the 2017 10 to Try reading challenge? Here are our top picks from 2016.
Looking for an essay collection for the 2017 10 to Try reading challenge? Here are our top picks from 2016.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
Acceptance
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If You Liked Twin Peaks If You Liked Twin Peaks

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Try these literary works containing eye-patched amnesiacs, haunted hotels, existential detectives and other Lynchian elements.
Try these literary works containing eye-patched amnesiacs, haunted hotels, existential detectives and other Lynchian elements.
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For Fans of 'Get Out' For Fans of 'Get Out'

By Jessica
SPOILERS AHEAD-- IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN GET OUT YET, AVERT YOUR EYES!  Okay, everyone, you've been warned. This is now a spoiler zone, so let…
SPOILERS AHEAD-- IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN GET OUT YET, AVERT YOUR EYES!  Okay, everyone, you've been warned. This is now a spoiler zone, so let…
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10 To Try - Graphic Novels with Lynda Ba… 10 To Try - Graphic Novels with Lynda Ba…

By Jennifer
I don't think of myself as someone who reads comics or graphic novels, yet I am someone who faithfully clipped Ernie Pook's Comeek by Lynda…
I don't think of myself as someone who reads comics or graphic novels, yet I am someone who faithfully clipped Ernie Pook's Comeek by Lynda…
All Over but the Shoutin'
Evicted
$2.00 A Day
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If You Liked... Hillbilly Elegy If You Liked... Hillbilly Elegy

recommended by KCLSReads
You'll like these titles that offer insightful looks into poverty, class, and culture in the United States.
You'll like these titles that offer insightful looks into poverty, class, and culture in the United States.
Say You're One of Them
Toughest Indian in the World
A Manual for Cleaning Women
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eBook Short Story Collections eBook Short Story Collections

recommended by KCLSeBooks
Need a one-sitting read? Choose a story from one of our favorite short story collections.
Need a one-sitting read? Choose a story from one of our favorite short story collections.
10 to Try 2017 Reading Challenge
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10 to Try Check-In: May 10 to Try Check-In: May

By Emily
Confession: I didn't really think 10 to Try was going to  "work" for me. I read pretty broadly already (it's kind of my job, after all), so…
Confession: I didn't really think 10 to Try was going to  "work" for me. I read pretty broadly already (it's kind of my job, after all), so…
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NW Natural History - Discover, Uncover,… NW Natural History - Discover, Uncover,…

By Andy
July 5 is the unofficial start of summer hereabouts.  Between now and then, as you enjoy the comforting patter of occasional showers (and h…
July 5 is the unofficial start of summer hereabouts.  Between now and then, as you enjoy the comforting patter of occasional showers (and h…
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Get Your Mind On Your Money! Get Your Mind On Your Money!

By Megan
Are you an expert investor looking for the resources to decide how to re-balance your stock portfolio? Have you got some savings and are th…
Are you an expert investor looking for the resources to decide how to re-balance your stock portfolio? Have you got some savings and are th…
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