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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.

Arts & Tech Fest

Experiment with technology and art in classes, demos, and sampler stations designed especially for adults in midlife and beyond.

What happened to Lizzie Lovett? #biglibraryread What happened to Lizzie Lovett? #biglibraryread

Big Library Read

Popular girl Lizzie Lovett’s disappearance is the one fascinating mystery her sleepy town has ever had. Read it now without placing a hold.

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.

Filipino American History Month Reads

recommended by KCLS Librarians Diversity

October is Filipino American History Month. Find newer titles and authentic voices featuring both American-born and immigrant experiences.

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STARS Workshops STARS Workshops

Various locations
Register for free STARS (State Training & Registry System) workshops.
Register for free STARS (State Training & Registry System) workshops.
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Contest: Fall for Fiction Reading Challe… Contest: Fall for Fiction Reading Challe…

By Ellen
This autumn, get caught up in the thrill of a new book! We are so excited to be having award-winning authors E. Lockhart and Deb Caletti sp…
This autumn, get caught up in the thrill of a new book! We are so excited to be having award-winning authors E. Lockhart and Deb Caletti sp…
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Life After High School Life After High School

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

Join us for a series of fun and interactive events by teens for teens. Food, entertainment, prizes, and more! Sponsored by KCLS Foundation.
Join us for a series of fun and interactive events by teens for teens. Food, entertainment, prizes, and more! Sponsored by KCLS Foundation.
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Get to Know E. Lockhart Get to Know E. Lockhart

By Whitney
Young adult author E. Lockhart will be making an appearance at the Covington Library on Saturday, November 4 at 2 pm in conversation with a…
Young adult author E. Lockhart will be making an appearance at the Covington Library on Saturday, November 4 at 2 pm in conversation with a…
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An Evening with Naveed Jamali An Evening with Naveed Jamali

Oct 19th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Covington
MSNBC commentator and author of How to Catch a Russian Spy Naveed Jamali shares the story of his time as an unlikely double agent.
MSNBC commentator and author of How to Catch a Russian Spy Naveed Jamali shares the story of his time as an unlikely double agent.
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Kindle Enhancements Coming to OverDrive Kindle Enhancements Coming to OverDrive

By KCLS Downloads
OverDrive has been working closely with Amazon to improve the browsing and borrowing experience for Kindle users. Below is a summary of the…
OverDrive has been working closely with Amazon to improve the browsing and borrowing experience for Kindle users. Below is a summary of the…
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Accessible Voting Centers Accessible Voting Centers

Oct 31st | 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Bellevue Library
Trained staff and assistive devices are coming to the Bellevue Library to help voters with disabilities cast a private, independent ballot.
Trained staff and assistive devices are coming to the Bellevue Library to help voters with disabilities cast a private, independent ballot.
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A Readable Feast: Diwali Treats! A Readable Feast: Diwali Treats!

By Hope
Welcome back to A Readable Feast, where I convince my wonderful coworkers to share their most treasured recipes with us! This time around I…
Welcome back to A Readable Feast, where I convince my wonderful coworkers to share their most treasured recipes with us! This time around I…
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Learn Excel, Word & More with Lynda.com! Learn Excel, Word & More with Lynda.com!

By Racheal
Are you new to Excel, Word, Outlook, or other Microsoft software? Or perhaps you just need to do a little brushing up for a job interview? …
Are you new to Excel, Word, Outlook, or other Microsoft software? Or perhaps you just need to do a little brushing up for a job interview? …
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Staff Picks

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Washington Apples! Washington Apples!

By Diana
Ah, Fall. Return of the rain, and...new, crispy Washington apples! Sinking your teeth into a crunchy local apple may inspire you to conside…
Ah, Fall. Return of the rain, and...new, crispy Washington apples! Sinking your teeth into a crunchy local apple may inspire you to conside…
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#MeToo #MeToo

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Read stories from survivors and books that address sexual harassment.
Read stories from survivors and books that address sexual harassment.
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Women of NASA Women of NASA

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Read about the contributions of women to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Read about the contributions of women to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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2017 Washington Book Award 2017 Washington Book Award

recommended by KCLSReads
The winners of the 2017 Washington State Book Awards given by the Washington Center for the Book.
The winners of the 2017 Washington State Book Awards given by the Washington Center for the Book.
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Wimpy Librarian Challenge 2017 Wimpy Librarian Challenge 2017

By Jenna
I am prone to nightmares. Give me a horror book and I’ll show you lights on and hiding under the covers until dawn the next day. It wasn’t …
I am prone to nightmares. Give me a horror book and I’ll show you lights on and hiding under the covers until dawn the next day. It wasn’t …
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11 Books Celebrities Love 11 Books Celebrities Love

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Real Simple magazine shares a list of books with famous fans.
Real Simple magazine shares a list of books with famous fans.
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Bill Gates' 10 Favorite Books Bill Gates' 10 Favorite Books

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
The New York Times shares Bill Gates' 10 favorite books of all time.
The New York Times shares Bill Gates' 10 favorite books of all time.
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10 to Try Check-in: October 10 to Try Check-in: October

By Emily
October is gorgeous in the Pacific Northwest. We get sunny but crisp days interspersed with the rainy gray that I'm grateful for after such…
October is gorgeous in the Pacific Northwest. We get sunny but crisp days interspersed with the rainy gray that I'm grateful for after such…
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Today's Native America Today's Native America

recommended by KCLS Librarians Diversity
Stories, history and culture of Indigenous peoples of America through authentic voices and a contemporary lens.
Stories, history and culture of Indigenous peoples of America through authentic voices and a contemporary lens.
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Kazuo Ishiguro: Nobel Prize Winner! Kazuo Ishiguro: Nobel Prize Winner!

By Destinee
I read The Remains of the Day in high school and it kind of blew my mind. When it was assigned, I probably groaned about having to read a b…
I read The Remains of the Day in high school and it kind of blew my mind. When it was assigned, I probably groaned about having to read a b…
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Best Cookbooks of Fall 2017 via Bon Appe… Best Cookbooks of Fall 2017 via Bon Appe…

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Bon Appetit Magazine suggests cookbooks to check out this Fall
Bon Appetit Magazine suggests cookbooks to check out this Fall
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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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