Like Amulet, these graphic novels are in full color and have elements of adventure or fantasy while focusing on kids' lives and concerns.
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…
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…
KCLS: Focusing on Knowledge, Equity and Inclusion
As a public institution, the King County Library System serves people of all ages, abilities, genders, ethnicities, cultures and economic backgrounds. The values that guide our work—knowledge, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and intellectual freedom—ensure that patrons have equal access to our libraries and that all feel welcome. Demonstrating our values means addressing the needs and interests…
Bees and Trees: Novels for Nature Lovers
Love trees? Read these! Summer is upon us and it's time to get outside and enjoy all that longer, warmer days have to offer. There are so many great ways to spend time outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, whether finding a new hiking trail, biking, camping, sunbathing, or any other number of fun summer activities…
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Level 2
PowerPoint is presentation software that allows you to create dynamic presentations. You can use text, pictures, charts, animation, or videos to create slideshow presentations for school (book reports, science fairs, etc.); work (project proposals, reports, etc.); or to communicate some type of information or story. In Microsoft PowerPoint - Level 2 class you will learn…
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Level 1
Learn the basics of PowerPoint, and work on a small project.
5 Tips for a Successful Book Group
Get the most out of your next book group discussion with these tips from our Readers' Services Specialist.
Many Narrators, One Audiobook
One of the most important things to consider when looking for your next great audiobook is the narrator. While there are incredible narrators out there who can make listeners think they're listening to a roomful of characters (staff raved about the amazing Bahni Turpin in another post) I'm always impressed when I find a full cast…
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