Blog Archives: January 2019

Approachable Body Positive Fitness Resources for Beginners

By RachealJanuary 30, 2019

Body positive books and videos for beginners that focus on the more fun and functional benefits of exercise.

Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers

By EmilyJanuary 30, 2019

Check out the top titles selling in independent bookstores around the Pacific Northwest.

Picture Books to Look Forward to in 2019

By LindsayJanuary 28, 2019

Here are some great picture books coming to a King County Library near you in 2019.

Why Public Libraries Matter More than Ever in the Information Age

By Lisa G. RosenblumJanuary 25, 2019

Occasionally, someone unfamiliar with KCLS will say to me “Why do we need libraries when we have the Internet?”

Pacific Northwest Indie Bestsellers

By EmilyJanuary 23, 2019

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 Where the Crawdads Sing Unsheltered There There Devotions A Gentleman in Moscow…

Marie Kondo’s Tidying Method Sparks Controversy About Books

By KCLS SocialJanuary 18, 2019

What is the ideal number of books to have at home? Whether you prefer a home with just a few books on the shelf or stacks piled high, your public library is here to help make access to books (and lots of other cool stuff!) more equitable.