I was so excited to check the hold shelf the other day and see Love, the newest picture book by Newbery award winner Matt de la Peña, waiting for me. An author I love AND a fresh, shiny new book? Heaven! When I got it home and had a chance to sit down with it…
This is Not the Victorian Era: Teen Books Written by Female Authors
A new study just came out from the Universities of California and Illinois citing that female representation in fiction was better during the Victorian Era than it is today. Researchers found that "women authors wrote 50 percent of works published in English in 1850, but that percentage had dropped to just 25 percent by 1950.…
Baking with Attitude
Baking seems like such a pleasant hobby. Mixing sugar and spice and everything nice to make a sweet treat must be a calm and relaxing undertaking, right? But what if you’re feeling a little rebellious? What if you want to break the baking status quo? Whether you need to let off some steam in the…
2017: A Year in Review
Every spring, King County Library System presents its annual report to the Board of Trustees. Our “Year in Review” is a compilation of stories, statistics, and patron feedback that provides a glimpse of the wide array of programs, services, and resources that KCLS offers, and demonstrates the impact to our communities to ensure transparency and…
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tales for Adults
Let’s face it, being a grown-up isn’t always so much fun. With work, bills, long commutes, and chores, some days I can’t help but dream of returning to the carefree days of childhood. Luckily, books have a special kind of magic that can take us anywhere, anytime. So, if you need to escape into a…
Lesser Known Love Stories
Today is the day for confessions of the heart and friends, I have a confession. I can't hold it in any longer. I, Jenna the librarian, am a romance reader. I love them - from the meet-cutes to the marriages of convenience, from the sweet first kiss to the steamier scenes, from the misunderstandings to…
Rock On at Your Library
If you've explored trails and parks here in Western Washington, chances are you may have seen some colorful rocks dotting the landscape. Whether they feature children's book superstars or a simple word or phrase, rock painting, hiding, and hunting is a new fad that's taken off. This all reportedly began when a Massachusetts woman left a rock…
Should Scarlett Get a Second Chance?
A literary romance question for all time. If the story of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara of Gone with the Wind had continued, would Rhett have given Scarlett a second chance? I won't disclose the outcome of Alexandra Ripley's 1991 sequel, Scarlett, but I am curious what you think. Would Scarlett have won Rhett back or will their love be forever…
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): What to Know
Reliable information to navigate what has changed and what's in store for DACA recipients and other impacted folks in Washington State.
5 Craft Books for Book Lovers
Breathe new life into old books by transforming them into beautiful art with book-themed craft books from your library.
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