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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.
Marie Kondo’s Tidying Method Sparks Controversy About Books
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.
10 Popular Databases to Start Using Now
Get more out of your next search by using these popular databases.
Online Book Groups You’ll Want to Join
Joining a book group can be a fun way to connect with a community of readers, experience new perspectives, and discover books you might not otherwise have read. You can find a book group at a KCLS library near you or get inspired to read along with your favorite celebrity-curated book group online. 1. Emma Roberts…
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…
10 TV Shows Starring Asian Americans
These shows challenge stereotypes and feature strong character development arcs or depth of relationships in multifaceted representations of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences.
5 Movies to Stream on Kanopy
Looking for ideas on what to watch? Here are five films I'm excited to try this month.
#LoseHateNotWeight in the New Year
For many, the new year is a fresh opportunity to reflect on personal values and goals. It can also be a time of year when you might encounter an increased number of marketing messages from the diet and fitness industries. If these messages don't align with your personal values or reflect your lived experiences, it…
Jolabokaflod: an Icelandic Reading Tradition
In recent years, a meme about an Icelandic reading tradition went viral. The image featured the following text: "In Iceland, books are exchanged on Christmas Eve, and you spend the rest of the night reading. People generally take their books to bed along with some chocolate. How cozy and wonderful does that sound?" The reading…
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