"On the First Day of Shopping, Old Santa said to me..." Want to give your favorite teens and tweens a gift more fun than underwear? Here are some suggestions: Mighty Jack (graphic novel) by Ben Hatke Mighty Jack I thought that nothing would ever supplant my fangirl love of Hatke's Zita the Space Girl, but Mighty…
Crafting With Nature
The natural beauty of Washington State will never cease to astonish me. Even in these damp and dreary winter months, I love to take walks in the woods and marvel at the velvety moss, the bizarre, otherworldly-looking mushrooms, and the stark beauty of bare trees. Another thing I love about these off-season nature walks? The forest…
African-American STEM Heroes!
Browse a handful of books featuring scientists, engineers, surgeons, and astronauts whose brains and perseverance have changed the world.
“Firsts” for Kids
Many parents rejoice in documenting their child's milestones. First tooth! First steps! First day of school! Did you know that reading and talking about first experiences before they happen can ease a child's anxieties and help them process new experiences? Here are some fun books about those great leaps forward that make us grown-ups proud…
Must… Escape… from the Holidays!
I don’t mean to complain. I love holidays. I love big get-togethers. But I need – NEED! – my alone-time. So, when this time of year rolls around, full of fun and frolic and family and friends all round, I plan to get away. Seriously away, regularly, just for a short time. Not wanting to miss…
hoopla Film School: New York, New York!
Hop a train to hoopla and revel in the neon-lit sleaze and grime of one of the city's most notorious ages!
Humans of Libraryland: Solving the Unsolvable
Get to know your library staff better through interviews. Introducing one of our intrepid technical staff whose job it is to keep our library system savvy: Melissa Falgout!
Want to Launch a Rocket into Space?
This winter, tweens and teens can learn how to build and launch a rocket into orbit at KCLS libraries.
Books I’m Grateful For
We're coming up on Thanksgiving season. That time of year where we take a moment (in between football, turkey, and making sure Aunt June doesn't hit the booze too hard) and give a thought to the good things in our lives. I have always been one of those book geeks that you see Buzzfeed make…
Get Out of The Rut and Write Faster
Our own published author shares writing tips and resources that can help you get your ideas on the page.
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