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Five Books That Shaped Melinda Gates
Activist, philanthropist, and first-time author Melinda Gates shares five books that influenced her.
Four Must-Read Australian Mysteries for Crime Fiction Fans
Most mystery readers are familiar at least some of the many, many mysteries series set in the United Kingdom, but what about criminals down under? These four compelling mysteries will introduce you to the world of Australian crime fiction.
Connect with Social Services at Your Library Online
You may be able to get help with services like reduced fare ORCA cards, housing, and job training from community agencies at your library.
Boost Your Do-It-Yourself Skills at the Library
Learn new skills to make your next home improvement project a success or develop a satisfying new hobby with workshops and online resources.
3 Novels About Royalty for Fans of Victoria and The Crown
If you're a fan of the Netflix series The Crown, PBS's Victoria, or just can't get enough of Duchess Meghan, here are three royalty-themed books to check out. The Royal We (also in eBook, large print, and downloadable audiobook) is a sort of alternate history of Will and Kate: what if Kate was baseball-loving American exchange student who accidentally fell for…
Resources for New Parents
Your local library offers amazing programs and resources for new parents and caregivers. All of the programs and resources at the King County Library System are always free! Story Times for Children Develop future book lovers by joining us for Story Time! Free Story Times are available at your local library year-round. Fiestas Fiestas are…
Now Live: Website Software Update
Your library website (kcls.org) is upgrading to a new software version on April 3. This update is focused heavily on the backend tools that power our website and will not bring many changes to your experience using the site. Here's what to expect.
Read a Book about Family
On this episode of The Desk Set, we're talking about books about families, including how we make families and what it means to be part of one. Journalist Angela Garbes joins us to discuss her book Like A Mother: A Feminist Journey Through The Science And Culture Of Pregnancy. Then we chat with Laurie Frankel, author of This…
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