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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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Announcing Our 2019 Reading Challenge!

Don't forget to include reading in your New Year's resolutions! Check out our annual reading challenge 10 to Try for inspiration.

Season of Stories and Songs

Various locations

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

Best Books 2018

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

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.

Need help picking perfect holiday gifts?

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

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Holiday Picture Books Holiday Picture Books

recommended by LibrLdyMapleValley
Our Maple Valley Children's Librarian complied this diverse list of holiday and winter books for a family's new holiday tradition.
Our Maple Valley Children's Librarian complied this diverse list of holiday and winter books for a family's new holiday tradition.
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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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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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National Book Awards for Young People National Book Awards for Young People

recommended by KCLSReads
Browse 10 books nominated as the best published in the US- the 2018 finalists for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
Browse 10 books nominated as the best published in the US- the 2018 finalists for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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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…
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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

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New Year, New Books New Year, New Books

By The Desk Set Podcast
Learn how the library can support your New Year's resolutions, hear about books we're looking forward to, and learn about 10 to Try 2019.
Learn how the library can support your New Year's resolutions, hear about books we're looking forward to, and learn about 10 to Try 2019.
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Michelle Obama: By the Book via NYT Michelle Obama: By the Book via NYT

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Former first lady Michelle Obama shares her favorite books and current reading with The New York Times.
Former first lady Michelle Obama shares her favorite books and current reading with The New York Times.
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Gingerbread Houses Gingerbread Houses

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Get inspired to make a beautiful gingerbread house this holiday season with these books.
Get inspired to make a beautiful gingerbread house this holiday season with these books.
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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.
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If you liked... Dumplin' If you liked... Dumplin'

recommended by KCLSReads
You might also like these realistic contemporary coming-of-age stories that share Dumplin's funny, warm-hearted feeling.
You might also like these realistic contemporary coming-of-age stories that share Dumplin's funny, warm-hearted feeling.
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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.
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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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.
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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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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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