In the Humans of Libraryland blog series, we introduce the people who work at your public library. Meet Reference Maven, Karla from Issaquah!
Oh, The Horror! 9 Creepy Graphic Novels
It's about that time again where I go out of the way to try and scare the pants off myself. As the days cool and force me inside- Wait, no. Let's try that again- As the days cool and give me a reason to not feel bad about being inside (there, better), my tastes change to…
Announcing Our Mock Newbery Winner!
Find out which children's book was crowned our local Mock Newbery winner.
Books I Would Give My 16-Year-Old Self
One of the many perks of being a teen services librarian is getting to inspire teens to read for fun, not just because they have too. When you’re in high school you have so much “required reading” for school that it's daunting to even think about reading, let alone reading something YOU want to. So…
How to Become a Library Power User
Are you always stopping by your nearest library? Do you often push that holds limit? Is your stack of to-be-read library books in danger of toppling over? You just might be a library power user. If you're already there or just want to step up your library game, we've got some insider tips for how…
Gloomy Tunes For Gloomy Days
I know, I know...we're not even a week into fall and here I am, already raring to go with an autumn-themed blog post. But I can't help it! I live for fall. Even though the sun is sure to eke out a couple more 70 degree days this month, I'm already making preparations for my favorite season: leafing through cookbooks…
Four Atmospheric Autumn Reads
I love autumn. I love cardigan weather and listening to the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack and curling up on a brisk day with a book in hand. But not just any book will do. I want something that screams "fall." Something that evokes the colors of the season, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot and…
One-night stands: afraid of the dark
It's that time of year again, when the seasons change and things start to get spooky. I love this time of year, and I usually like to read some horror to get me in the mood for Halloween. However, I'm also kind of a wimp, so when I'm reading horror, I often like to get…
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Get a KCLS Library Card
The library is a bridge to the world!! When my coworker Paul was a boy, he was fascinated by going to the airport to look at the flight information boards of all the international departures and arrivals. So many planes came from and went all over the world, making him imagine those unknown countries. Libraries are even better than…
Three Genre-Bending YA Novels
Why stick to just one genre when you could mix multiple genres into one fantastic book? While experimenting with different genres isn't a new concept, there have been some standout titles as of late that breath new life into some of the standard young adult fiction tropes. Check out one of the books below or…
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