Get a Communication Skills for Business (CSB) Certification This exam will test your communication skills--as well as other soft skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity--in a professional or business environment. We recommend the standard path to certification. Standard Path to Certification Learn, practice, and certify. Learn Read more about the exam, and download a…
Local Bestsellers for November 22
By EmilyNovember 25, 2020
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. Local Fiction Bestsellers for November 22, 2020 Rhythm of War The Cold Millions Anxious People The…
Teen Book Horoscope: Sagittarius
By RachelNovember 25, 2020
Welcome to your teen book horoscope. In this blog series, I look at the current zodiac sign and suggest books based on the traits and characteristics associated with that sign. This month we look at Sagittarius, the zodiac sign for people born November 23 - December 21. Symbol: Archer Character Traits: Adventurous, down for…
Feed Drop: Cristina Henríquez
By The Desk Set podcastNovember 24, 2020
Cristina Henríquez, author of The Book of Unknown Americans, joins us for a conversation about: Immigrant experiences Writing a novel with multiple voices to avoid the "single story" Research while writing historical fiction National Book Awards judging process The Book of Unknown Americans The Book of Unknown Americans Listen A transcript of this episode is…
KCLS provides silver linings during the pandemic
By Lisa G. RosenblumNovember 24, 2020
The King County Library System is maintaining public service at a high level while adhering to coronavirus public health guidelines.
Tuesday Teen Recommendations: Queer, There, and Everywhere
By KCLSAmyNovember 24, 2020
Every week we will have a guest teen reviewer sharing a book, movie, or music recommendation available through the library. This week's guest post is by a 10th grader at the Shoreline Library. Enjoy this teen-recommended title!
Feed Drop: Terese Marie Mailhot in Conversation with Sara Ortiz
By The Desk Set podcastNovember 19, 2020
In this bonus listen, we're sharing a recording of a live event. Enjoy this conversation with Terese Marie Mailhot, author of Heart Berries. Terese was joined by Sara Marie Ortiz, Manager of Native Education at Highline Schools. Listen A transcript of this episode is available at the end of the show notes. Watch You can…
Feed drop: Nancy Pearl
By The Desk Set podcastNovember 19, 2020
In this bonus listen, we're sharing a recording of a live event. Emily talked to super librarian Nancy Pearl about her new book, The Writer's Library, what she learned talking to writers about their reading lives, her pandemic reads, and more. Listen A transcript of this episode is available at the end of the show notes. Watch…
Local Bestsellers for November 15, 2020
By EmilyNovember 18, 2020
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. Local Fiction Bestsellers for November 15, 2020 The Cold Millions The Searcher The Law of Innocence…
Tuesday Teen Recommendations: The Roosevelts
By KCLSAmyNovember 17, 2020
Every week we will have a guest teen reviewer sharing a book, movie, or music recommendation available through the library. This week's guest post is by a 10th grader at the Shoreline Library. Enjoy this teen-recommended title!
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