With summer in full swing, it seems an excellent time to celebrate KCLS communities throughout the county and the many ways the Library System brings people together to learn, grow, and engage with others. Visit any of our 48 libraries and you will notice not only an expansive collection of books, movies, and materials but also…
Humans of Libraryland: The Library Virtuoso
Welcome back to Humans of Libraryland, where we explore the lives and personalities of the people who work at your public library! What are our favorite summertime activities? (Probably reading, if we're being honest.) Are there really gremlins who live in our computing equipment and only behave when library staff is watching? (I mean, it's my…
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 OTHER WOMAN A Gentleman in Moscow There There The President Is…
Win the House Cup!
Current Standing (updated 11/23/18) Horned Serpent: 950 Pukwudgie: 1120 Thunderbird: 1295 Wampus: 1130 A World of Wizardry just wouldn't feel complete without a house cup. Just like Hogwarts students, Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry students can earn points for their accomplishments. After the Welcome Ceremony on September 1, ages 11 and older can earn points…
What To Do Before Certification Exam Day
You've put in a lot of work to prepare for your Certification Exam with resources from KCLS, and now exam day is almost here! Before your Certification Exam Day, you must complete these final important steps: Get a free Certiport account to log in to the Console 8 test software Don’t have one? Get one…
Launchpad Tablets for Early Learning
Looking for a fun new way to teach your child important early learning skills? Try a Playaway Launchpad tablet at your local KCLS library! The tablets are best for ages 3 - 5 (Preschool - Kindergarten). Each one has a different theme and apps designed to teach skills in that subject. Here are three examples…
Construction Everywhere!
Find information about road construction, traffic, street safety and driving habits.
10 Body Positive Beach Reads
Fat activist Virgie Tovar has been widely quoted as saying "all anyone needs to have a beach body is a beach and a body." Tovar acknowledges the pressure many people feel to look a certain way in order to enjoy summer fun in public spaces, and then subverts and challenges that expectation. If you're looking for…
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 There There Clock Dance A Gentleman in Moscow The President Is Missing…
Books for Grown-Up American Girl Fans
For many readers who grew up in the 1990s, the American Girl series was the absolute coolest thing around. I remember being so excited the day I got my very own Molly doll. She had brown hair and wore glasses, just like me! My excitement only grew as I read through the book series that…
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