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The Shoreline Library is now closed Monday, April 16 through Sunday, May 20 for interior renovations. Check Shoreline's location page for information about limited services and updates during the closure. 

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Wonder by R.J. Palacio, My First Book of Hindi Words by Rina Singh, Stepping Stones a refugee family's journey by Margriet Ruurs, A Loud Whisper An Oromo Story by Sheiko Nagawo Wonder by R.J. Palacio, My First Book of Hindi Words by Rina Singh, Stepping Stones a refugee family's journey by Margriet Ruurs, A Loud Whisper An Oromo Story by Sheiko Nagawo

¡Celebremos Día! / Celebrate Día!

Celebrate literacy for children of all linguistic backgrounds with events and reading lists that put a spotlight on diversity.

The World's Finest Cinema

Now streaming free with your library card. Available on the App Store, Google Play, and Roku.

Personalized Recommendations

Get a list of books chosen just for you and find your perfect BookMatch!

Rhyme On! Online Teen Poetry Contest

Enter your poem for a chance to win one of three $50 Barnes and Noble gift cards!

A Boy Called Bat
The Question of the Felonious Friend
On the Edge of Gone
On the Spectrum
Best Boy
My Autistic Awakening
The Eagle Tree
The Reason I Jump
Language Arts
Things I Should Have Known
Why Johnny Doesn't Flap
Rules
No Ordinary Love
Girl in the Dark
Same but Different
My Brother Charlie

Autism Awareness Month Reads

recommended by KCLSdiversity

A collection of stories featuring characters on the spectrum.

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  • New Fiction

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Día: Bilingual Books / libros bilingües Día: Bilingual Books / libros bilingües

recommended by KCLS_Hola
Bilingual Children's Day/Book Day resources and books. / Recursos bilingües del Día de los niños y de los libros.
Bilingual Children's Day/Book Day resources and books. / Recursos bilingües del Día de los niños y de los libros.
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Celebrate Día! Celebrate Día!

Apr 29th | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Burien
Join us for Story Times, a Dia dance party, and a movie to celebrate literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Join us for Story Times, a Dia dance party, and a movie to celebrate literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
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Multicultural Books for DIA Multicultural Books for DIA

recommended by KCLS_Hola
DIA is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. This list features books for children and teens.
DIA is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. This list features books for children and teens.
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Celebrate DÍA, Children's Day/Book Day! Celebrate DÍA, Children's Day/Book Day!

By Teresa
Join KCLS in celebrating children, multiculturalism, and the importance of reading during the 8th Annual DÍA – Children’s Day/Book Day!
Join KCLS in celebrating children, multiculturalism, and the importance of reading during the 8th Annual DÍA – Children’s Day/Book Day!
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Playing With Words & Music Playing With Words & Music

Various locations
Celebrate spring with music, art, rhymes, poetry, stories and more at free events.
Celebrate spring with music, art, rhymes, poetry, stories and more at free events.
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Need job training help? Need job training help?

Various locations
Get help starting a résumé, searching and applying for jobs, and learning new job skills while receiving unemployment benefits.
Get help starting a résumé, searching and applying for jobs, and learning new job skills while receiving unemployment benefits.
Calavera de la Catrina, by Posada
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Bellevue Art Museum Passes Bellevue Art Museum Passes

By Lindsay
The Bellevue Art Museum has an exhibit opening April 13, 2018 that is a must see. Printmaker José Guadalupe Posada’s (1852-1913) work will…
The Bellevue Art Museum has an exhibit opening April 13, 2018 that is a must see. Printmaker José Guadalupe Posada’s (1852-1913) work will…
When everyone's talking about it, we can make a difference. '63 Boycott: a documentary.
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Everyone's Talking About It Everyone's Talking About It

Join us for author visits, community conversations, and film series on topics from race to water scarcity to social justice.
Join us for author visits, community conversations, and film series on topics from race to water scarcity to social justice.
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What is Grouped Search? What is Grouped Search?

By KCLS Catalog
In February, you'll see a new feature added to catalog searches.  Grouped search is designed to improve the search experience for you by...
In February, you'll see a new feature added to catalog searches.  Grouped search is designed to improve the search experience for you by...
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Start Your Own Business Start Your Own Business

By KCLS Social
Do you dream of starting your own business? At the King County Library System (KCLS), you can start the journey towards becoming your own…
Do you dream of starting your own business? At the King County Library System (KCLS), you can start the journey towards becoming your own…
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Staff Picks

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10 To Try: What Staff Are Reading! 10 To Try: What Staff Are Reading!

By Racheal
Of all the categories in the 10 to Try reading challenge, "Read a Book Recommended by KCLS Staff" is one we never have a problem with...
Of all the categories in the 10 to Try reading challenge, "Read a Book Recommended by KCLS Staff" is one we never have a problem with...
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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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5 Movies to Stream on Kanopy 5 Movies to Stream on Kanopy

By KCLS Social
Movie night just got better with Kanopy. This new streaming video service offers a wide selection of classic cinema, indie films, and…
Movie night just got better with Kanopy. This new streaming video service offers a wide selection of classic cinema, indie films, and…
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10 to Try Read Along: A Title Longer… 10 to Try Read Along: A Title Longer…

By Emily
As I mentioned when I wrote about it in March, Read A Book With a Title Longer Than Four Words is one of the trickier 10 to Try categories…
As I mentioned when I wrote about it in March, Read A Book With a Title Longer Than Four Words is one of the trickier 10 to Try categories…
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PBS's The Great American Read PBS's The Great American Read

recommended by KCLSReads
Help PBS choose America's favorite book!
Help PBS choose America's favorite book!
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10 to Try: Books Set in Antarctica 10 to Try: Books Set in Antarctica

recommended by KCLSEmilyC
Looking for a book set in a place you've never been? Unless you're one of a lucky few, these titles set on the southernmost continent…
Looking for a book set in a place you've never been? Unless you're one of a lucky few, these titles set on the southernmost continent...
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#OwnVoices: Authors with Autism #OwnVoices: Authors with Autism

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Read memoirs, nonfiction, and fiction books written by authors on the autism spectrum.
Read memoirs, nonfiction, and fiction books written by authors on the autism spectrum.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Engagement
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So You're Watching the Royal Wedding So You're Watching the Royal Wedding

By Peggy
Ah, royal weddings. The glamour. The spectacle. The speculation. And this time, all of it is amplified due to the swoon-worthy love story…
Ah, royal weddings. The glamour. The spectacle. The speculation. And this time, all of it is amplified due to the swoon-worthy love story…
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If You Liked Westworld If You Liked Westworld

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Books that explore robot uprisings, consciousness, and artificial intelligence ethics often set in virtual worlds and near-future wild West.
Books that explore robot uprisings, consciousness, and artificial intelligence ethics often set in virtual worlds and near-future wild West.
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20 Books by Women that Changed the World 20 Books by Women that Changed the World

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Read the most influential works by women as chosen by academic booksellers, publishers, librarians, and educators for #AcademicBookWeek.
Read the most influential works by women as chosen by academic booksellers, publishers, librarians, and educators for #AcademicBookWeek.
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While you wait for A Higher Loyalty While you wait for A Higher Loyalty

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
If you're interested in reading A Higher Loyalty by James Comey but want a title with fewer holds while you wait, you may enjoy these…
If you're interested in reading A Higher Loyalty by James Comey but want a title with fewer holds while you wait, you may enjoy these…
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New Day NW Picks, April 2018 New Day NW Picks, April 2018

recommended by KCLSEmilyC
New books for spring! Recommended on New Day NW on April 18, 2018.
New books for spring! Recommended on New Day NW on April 18, 2018.
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