KCLS is now offering Seattle Aquarium passes in addition to various museums. When I visited the aquarium in March, a dedicated team of volunteers personally guided us through many of the marine animals' way of living. I was fascinated by the baby squids released to the ocean as they were born, and was impressed by the…
Free Test Prep with a Library Card!
Get ready for exams using your KCLS library card! Click on the "Online Library" tab at the top of any page of KCLS.org, and then click on "Education Reference Center" in the menu. Or just go right to Testing and Education Reference Center. Before you open the page, you will be asked to log in…
Ready for Emergencies?
September is National Preparedness Month. It is a great time to reflect upon our emergency preparations. Water, shelter, and communication are the three basic necessities we can start with for numerous emergencies, such as natural disasters, a pandemic of diseases, and terrorism. Library Events KCLS offers Emergency Preparedness classes and a workshop in which you…
Library Card Sign-up: 3 Reasons Why You Want to Do It
September is the month when many new people are moving into the area. Invite your new neighbors and friends to register for a library card for three main reasons: information, connections, and contributions! INFORMATION: The first, most obvious and indisputable reason to get a library card is for free access to information: books (both in print…
Overwhelmed by Technology? Here’s Help!
For those of us born before electronic gadgets became major tools of our daily life, I think it is only natural to be sometimes overwhelmed by technology. So, resources from KCLS, such as books, computer classes (in person and online) and more about buying new electronics, using them, and even disposing of them are introduced…
Renovated Anderson School
McMenamins is known for restoring historic buildings with artistic decorations, not just for their brewery/restaurant business... so I heard before but I didn't know what it was really like to experience it until I happened to visit there late December afternoon in 2016. Anderson School in Bothell is vibrant with renovation. Construction is ongoing in…
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Get a KCLS Library Card
The library is a bridge to the world!! When my coworker Paul was a boy, he was fascinated by going to the airport to look at the flight information boards of all the international departures and arrivals. So many planes came from and went all over the world, making him imagine those unknown countries. Libraries are even better than…
Happy 150th Birthday to H.G. Wells!
In celebration of H.G. Wells’ 150th birthday, we present the list of movies based on his creations available from the KCLS collection. Since five of the movies are on Hoopla, you don’t even have to be on a wait list! Wells was born on September 21, 1866 in the United Kingdom. He was the author of many extraordinary…
Art in Libraries: 101 (or more) Reasons to Visit Your Libraries in Person
Ever marveled at a piece of art in front of your eyes during your library visit? Ever wonder about the stories behind the amazing art pieces in and out of your library? Local artist Benjamin Moore co-created the glass sculpture pictured left. This is a ceiling installment over the quiet area at Kirkland Library. Moore studied with…
Elephants to Fleas!
Last month, Ringling Brothers held their last show with elephants. Ringling Brothers are the most prominent circus enterprise featuring elephants performances in the US. We are truly happy that those noble animals don't have to suffer for their work anymore. That being said, for our own selfish reasons, many of us will miss seeing their elegant…
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