On January 16, I will celebrate my one-year anniversary as KCLS’ Executive Director, a wide-ranging job in more ways than one. Coming from New York City, where I rarely needed a car, I’ve been struck by the sheer size of King County during visits to our community libraries. From Skykomish and Richmond Beach in the…
Five Stars, Best Books and KCLS’ Commitment to Intellectual Freedom
Library Journal recently announced its 2018 Star Libraries as rated by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services. In the category Libraries with Annual Expenditures Exceeding $30M, KCLS was one of only five libraries nationally to receive five Stars, gaining one Star between 2017 and 2018.
Boeing Awards Major Grant to Support KCLS’ ideaX and STEAM Programs
I am excited to announce that the King County Library System has been awarded a generous $80,000 grant from The Boeing Company to expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) programs in south King County. Secured by the King County Library System Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising arm of KCLS, the highly-competitive grant will support…
KCLS Supports Citizen Engagement During Election Season and Year-round
The first Tuesday in November is Election Day—a consequential day for our democracy when citizens have a voice in determining the outcome of issues that will impact their lives. King County residents made their voices heard in 1942 when they voted to establish the King County Rural Library District. In 2004, voters were heard again…
School Is Back in Session and KCLS Is Ready to Help
It's fall and a busy time for teachers, students, and parents. It is also a great time to remind residents that King County Library System (KCLS) has a host of programs, services, and resources to make the back-to-school transition easier. KCLS has long collaborated with schools to support education and bolster learning, and our Student…
Net Neutrality: What It Means for Libraries
I would like to focus this month on an issue that is of great importance to libraries and the patrons we serve. In 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) repealed “net neutrality” rules that were previously in place to ensure that consumers have equal access to web-based content. The rules prohibited internet service providers (ISP…
KCLS Expanding its Role as a Community Partner
With summer in full swing, it seems an excellent time to celebrate KCLS communities throughout the county and the many ways the Library System brings people together to learn, grow, and engage with others. Visit any of our 48 libraries and you will notice not only an expansive collection of books, movies, and materials but also…
KCLS: Focusing on Knowledge, Equity and Inclusion
As a public institution, the King County Library System serves people of all ages, abilities, genders, ethnicities, cultures and economic backgrounds. The values that guide our work—knowledge, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and intellectual freedom—ensure that patrons have equal access to our libraries and that all feel welcome. Demonstrating our values means addressing the needs and interests…
Summer—and Summer Reading—is Finally Here
Summertime. What a welcome word! For the King County Library System, it’s time for Summer Reading and we’re pulling out all the stops. The theme this year, Libraries Rock, includes a line-up of programs and activities to ensure that patrons of all ages come together for a summer of fun and exploration, and to help…
Growth, Knowledge, Learning at your Library
Spring is the time of year when many of us focus on growth and renewal, reinvigorated to cultivate our interests or explore new ones. Last spring, King County Library System adopted a new strategic focus that renews KCLS’ commitment to its patrons. Our refreshed mission — to inspire the people of King County to succeed…
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