If you're unfamiliar with Amulet, all you have to do is mention the series to any elementary-aged kid in your general area and you'll likely get an enthusiastic recounting of its many virtues— it has adventure! High stakes! A portal to a magical world! Kids taking charge to save a parent! Add in a whole lot of heart and it's easy…
Books that Rock-and-Roll
The KCLS 2018 Summer Reading theme was "Libraries Rock." Despite my literal-minded insistence in booking the Washington State Geological Survey librarian to come give a talk (And yes: we have a geology librarian. How cool is that?) the topic really was music, not geodes. And even if you're like me, and you'd rather read about…
Books to Help You Unplug and Camp Out
Summer is here! Time to unplug and camp out. Camping has provided many memorable experiences for our family, as well as a chance to disconnect from our busy lives and reconnect with each other. Last Fourth of July we made the trip to our favorite spot, Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island. Everything went as planned until we discovered our…
4 Reasons to Try Audiobooks on Libby
View Listening Progress Tap the Time Left label (above the timeline) to cycle through different time displays: total time elapsed in the audiobook, time left in the current chapter, and total progress as a percentage. Change Playback Speed Readers read at different paces, and the same is true for audiobooks. One of the most beloved…
5 Reads for Any Summer Mood
Although most Pacific Northwesterners are happy for sunnier days, the arrival of summer is a double-edged sword. It can mean clear skies and lazy days that last forever or sweltering, stifling heat that sets whole towns and cities on edge. These five books capture both ends of that spectrum and every shade in between. Start…
Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers
Each week, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association shares a list of the top titles sold in independent bookstores around the region. Curious about what your neighbors are reading now? Here are this week's hardcover fiction and nonfiction bestsellers. PNW Indie Fiction Bestsellers The President Is Missing There There A Gentleman in Moscow The Power…
“C” is Not for Cat! (Authors Whose Names Begin With C)
I let my dog pick out books. Polo can’t actually read them, so I limit his search options to things we can download and listen to together. We're working our way slowly through the alphabet of authors, one letter at a time. Sometimes we listen to mysteries or realistic fiction, sometimes history or psychology or biography…
Books for an Intentional Summer Solstice
Connect with this season by hosting a midsummer feast, checking in on your goals for the rest of the year, trying out modern spells, exploring astronomy, enjoying the extra daylight with a yoga salute, and more using ideas and inspiration in these books available at your library.
Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers
Each week, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association shares a list of the top titles sold in independent bookstores around the region. Curious about what your neighbors are reading now? Here are this week's hardcover fiction and nonfiction bestsellers. PNW Indie Fiction Bestsellers The President Is Missing There There A Gentleman in Moscow Warlight The…
Video Tips for the Libby App
Introducing Libby Academy If you've used the Libby App from OverDrive recently, you’ve likely noticed that she's received some fancy upgrades. When opening up the app, you’ll find Libby’s face in the top right corner, representing the options menu. Tapping that icon enables you to switch and add libraries and library cards. Under “Explore the…
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