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The Boy Who Runs
Foreign Soil and Other Stories
The Book of Isaias
The Black Maria
A Nation of Nations
In the Country We Love
The Refugees
Refuge
Never Look an American in the Eye: A Memoir of Flying Turtles, Colonial Ghosts, and the Making of a Nigerian American
The Mortifications
Two White Rabbits
The Journey
Lucky Boy
How May I Help You?
How Dare the Sun Rise
Night Sky With Exit Wounds

National Welcoming Week

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Explore immigrant and refugee stories that raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone.

Robotics, Coding & Tech

Inspire your imagination, cultivate your creativity, and have fun at STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) events.

Back to School

Donate to the KCLS Foundation to help kids and teens this school year.

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Life After High School

Learn about college admissions, how to interview, how to write a resume, and more at your local library.

Know Your History

Explore history, with a focus on local topics, from the Evergreen State in World War I to Seattle's locks and ship canal.

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Six Things to Do at the Library (Or Onli… Six Things to Do at the Library (Or Onli…

By Whitney
Fall approaches, which means it's time to head back to school. For incoming high school seniors, it's also time to think about what comes n…
Fall approaches, which means it's time to head back to school. For incoming high school seniors, it's also time to think about what comes n…
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Back to School Back to School

Back to school isn't so bad with stories of how other kids survived.
Back to school isn't so bad with stories of how other kids survived.
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Light Up Your World with E-Textiles Light Up Your World with E-Textiles

By Whitney
Dresses that light up, hats that play music, bracelets that change colors—this is the world of e-textiles! Using materials like conductive …
Dresses that light up, hats that play music, bracelets that change colors—this is the world of e-textiles! Using materials like conductive …
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National Book Award Longlist: Young Peop… National Book Award Longlist: Young Peop…

recommended by KCLSReads
These are the 10 finalists for the 2017 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
These are the 10 finalists for the 2017 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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Diversity & Tolerance in Picture Books Diversity & Tolerance in Picture Books

recommended by VashonChildrensLibrarian
These books portray the struggle for equality in an honest but hopeful way and show families of all types in a positive light.
These books portray the struggle for equality in an honest but hopeful way and show families of all types in a positive light.
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Humans of Libraryland: The Driving Libra… Humans of Libraryland: The Driving Libra…

By Hope
Welcome to another edition of Humans of Libraryland, where I get to introduce you to some of the spectacular folks who work for your public…
Welcome to another edition of Humans of Libraryland, where I get to introduce you to some of the spectacular folks who work for your public…
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Everyone's Talking About It Everyone's Talking About It

Come to the library and explore issues that people are talking about in our communities, from earthquakes to homelessness and much more.
Come to the library and explore issues that people are talking about in our communities, from earthquakes to homelessness and much more.
Screenshot of the new OverDrive app called Libby.
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12 Tips for Getting the Most out of Libb… 12 Tips for Getting the Most out of Libb…

By KCLS Downloads
The new interface, simple one-tap experience, and all-in-one shelf have made finding your next great read easier and faster than ever. Here ar…
The new interface, simple one-tap experience, and all-in-one shelf have made finding your next great read easier and faster than ever. Here ar…
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Repair Café Repair Café

Don't toss your broken lamp, ripped jeans, or busted chair! Save money and keep items out of the landfill with free help at Repair Café!
Don't toss your broken lamp, ripped jeans, or busted chair! Save money and keep items out of the landfill with free help at Repair Café!
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Contest: Latin Identity Through Words Contest: Latin Identity Through Words

By Teresa
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) with a festive contest of live literature on the theme: "Latin identity through words.” T…
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) with a festive contest of live literature on the theme: "Latin identity through words.” T…
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Staff Picks

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Banned Comics: Very Graphic Novels Banned Comics: Very Graphic Novels

By KCLS Social
During Banned Books Week, libraries across the country celebrate intellectual freedom, one of KCLS' guiding values. Calls to ban books cont…
During Banned Books Week, libraries across the country celebrate intellectual freedom, one of KCLS' guiding values. Calls to ban books cont…
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Gear up for Salmon Days! Gear up for Salmon Days!

By Lindsay
The weather has turned a bit chilly, and fall is in the air. This means the return of Washington salmon to local waters! To welcome our fis…
The weather has turned a bit chilly, and fall is in the air. This means the return of Washington salmon to local waters! To welcome our fis…
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Banned Books Week Downloads Banned Books Week Downloads

Celebrate the freedom to read by reading a banned book in eBook or downloadable audiobook format from OverDrive.
Celebrate the freedom to read by reading a banned book in eBook or downloadable audiobook format from OverDrive.
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Waiting for John Green... Waiting for John Green...

We dare you not to cry.
We dare you not to cry.
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You'll Float Too!: IT Read Alikes You'll Float Too!: IT Read Alikes

Turn on all the lights before braving these hair-raising reads.
Turn on all the lights before braving these hair-raising reads.
Build your kit. Take action by building an emergency preparedness kit. Get tips at: ready.gov/kit #NatlPrep
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Ready for Emergencies? Ready for Emergencies?

By Keiko
September is National Preparedness Month. It is a great time to reflect upon our emergency preparations. Water, shelter, and communication …
September is National Preparedness Month. It is a great time to reflect upon our emergency preparations. Water, shelter, and communication …
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Savory Soup Books Savory Soup Books

By Katherine
The leaves are turning, the temperatures are dropping and it's finally raining! Time to put away the grill and pull out the soup pot. Turn this…
The leaves are turning, the temperatures are dropping and it's finally raining! Time to put away the grill and pull out the soup pot. Turn this…
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National Book Award Longlist: Nonfiction National Book Award Longlist: Nonfiction

recommended by KCLSReads
These are the 10 finalists for the 2017 National Book Award for Nonfiction.
These are the 10 finalists for the 2017 National Book Award for Nonfiction.
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And the Winner Is...Women! And the Winner Is...Women!

By Jenny
The 69th Annual "Prime-Time" Emmy Awards were presented this past weekend. The title of the show may have lost a bit of its relevance over …
The 69th Annual "Prime-Time" Emmy Awards were presented this past weekend. The title of the show may have lost a bit of its relevance over …
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National Book Award Longlist: Fiction National Book Award Longlist: Fiction

recommended by KCLSReads
These are the finalists for the 2017 National Book Award for Fiction.
These are the finalists for the 2017 National Book Award for Fiction.
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KCLS Recommends: Historical Fiction - Am… KCLS Recommends: Historical Fiction - Am…

recommended by KCLSRecommends
Stories set during the history of the United States from the colonial period to the end of the 20th century.
Stories set during the history of the United States from the colonial period to the end of the 20th century.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Downloads Hispanic Heritage Month Downloads

Books about Hispanic and Latino American experiences that recognize their contributions to the United States and celebrates heritage.
Books about Hispanic and Latino American experiences that recognize their contributions to the United States and celebrates heritage.
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