"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…
Face-to-Face > Facebook
With Facebook and other digital options dominating our means of connecting with others today, the importance of having face-to-face conversations can't be overstated. What are we missing when we only speak with each other through social media channels? Reclaiming Conversation Sherry Turkle makes the case for face-to-face conversation as the "talking…
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…
YA Books To Help You Survive Your Winter Break
The two weeks of winter break are fast approaching and if you're looking for a way to pass the long, dark, cold hours I suggest you check out one of these winter or holiday-inspired books. Each book is set during the winter months and pairs perfectly with a cup of something hot. From tree decorating…
Top Ten Ways to Make KCLS a Part of Your Holiday Celebrations
Note: Gary Wasdin, the former director of King County Library System, left KCLS in March of 2017. King County Library System is a tremendous resource all year round. From the Summer Reading Program to robotics classes to an armful of good books to keep you company on a long weekend, amazing adventures often begin at…
Remembering Pearl Harbor
75 years ago, on December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese aircraft and ships attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Oahu. 2,403 American sailors, soldiers and civilians died; another 1,178 were wounded. On December 8, Congress declared war on Japan, and a few days later, Germany and Italy declared war on the United…
African-American STEM Heroes!
I do a little internal happy dance every time I get a reference question that directly relates to what I'm reading at the moment. This happened recently when a patron asked for children's books on African-American inventors and inventions-- a question that came exactly one day after I read and loved Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super-soaking Stream of Inventions, the story…
Take the Reading Without Walls Challenge
Are you up for a challenge? Since 2008, the Librarian of Congress has selected an author to serve as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The Ambassador works to raise awareness of the importance of young people’s literature. Our current ambassador is Gene Luen Yang, the award-winning author and illustrator of graphic novels including…
Superheroes With A Twist
Most of us have watched the amazing actions of larger-than-life characters like Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Captain America. They fight the bad guys, keep us safe, and set a high standard for hard work, duty, and patriotism. But their lives are also more complicated and similar to ours than we like to think…
“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…
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