"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
By BettinaNovember 29, 2016
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!
By RachealNovember 27, 2016
Browse a handful of books featuring scientists, engineers, surgeons, and astronauts whose brains and perseverance have changed the world.
Milestones for Kids
By DestineeNovember 23, 2016
Reading can help your child through big transitions.
Must… Escape… from the Holidays!
By KatharineNovember 23, 2016
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!
By BettinaNovember 21, 2016
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
By HopeNovember 18, 2016
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?
By JackieNovember 15, 2016
This winter, tweens and teens can learn how to build and launch a rocket into orbit at KCLS libraries.
Get Out of The Rut and Write Faster
By DeborahNovember 2, 2016
Our own published author shares writing tips and resources that can help you get your ideas on the page.
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