Welcome to the latest edition of Humans of Libraryland, where we dish on the lives of the folks who work for your public library! What keeps us awake at night? What makes us happy? What kind of weird hijinks do we get up to when we're not at the library? And why are the books…
hoopla Film School: Fashion Films!
Greetings, and welcome to another session of hoopla Film School! The world of fashion has always been inspired by the world of film. From the arrival of the classic Little Black Dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's to the advent of androgynous women's clothing following the release of Annie Hall, countless style moments have been launched by the wardrobes of characters in…
Sitting Still? Not on Preschool Fitness Day!
Today, January 27, 2017 is National Preschool Fitness Day! And what better way to celebrate than "read" some good books? That's just what we did at Family Story Time today. Starting with Hop, Hop, Jump! by Lauren Thompson We stood up, sat down, stretched, wiggled, waggled, and of course hopped and jumped. This book has large colorful…
A Chocolate Intervention!
I love chocolate, it is probably my favorite food. I am discriminating, I only eat dark chocolate, but beyond that I love it all. Add nuts, caramel, sea salt, chili peppers, or just about any other add-in (no ants, please) and I am there! Now comes the rub. I recently learned about the sordid history…
Watch, Read, Explore: STEM for Adults
Up for a challenge? Me too! The 2017 Reading Challenge is here and I am in it to win it. KCLS is introducing 10 to Try, a year-long challenge that encourages us to connect with other readers as we explore new reading categories. There is also an exciting grand prize on the table: tickets to…
5 Easy Ways to Find a STEM Book
Are you tackling our 10 to Try reading challenge this year? For me, one of the hardest categories is Read a Book About STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). I'll talk more about my personal reading preferences and reading STEM later in the month, but I want to focus this post on something else: how to…
Girls Gone Activist
Girls can make a difference! The recent Women's March on Washington and marches throughout the nation motivated women of all ages to take action. Enjoy these true stories about ordinary girls who made an impact and inspire young readers to take action for causes they care about. For the Right to Learn When one thinks of girls who have made an…
Get to Know YA Book Awards
You may have heard of the Newbery and Caldecott Medals for children's literature, but did you know there are similar awards for young adult literature? As part of the Youth Media Awards from the American Library Association, over 20 awards and even more honors are handed out to books, authors, and other media for youth…
Cinephiles Rejoice: 25 Films Added to the National Film Registry!
If you're a bibliophile, you probably already think the Library of Congress is incredible. But did you know that the Library of Congress (LOC) is also an excellent resource for cinephiles? Prime example: the Library of Congress has a National Film Registry, which adds to its list 25 films each year, "showcasing the range and diversity of…
2016 in Review
Note: Gary Wasdin, the former director of King County Library System, left KCLS in March of 2017. It’s hard to believe 2017 is already here. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering ”Where did the time go?” Apparently, it went to the library. Last year, our staff was very busy providing library services throughout the…
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