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Life After High School Resources Life After High School Resources

recommended by DMYA
Websites, databases, and other online resources to help with college and career exploration, financial aid, and scholarships.
Websites, databases, and other online resources to help with college and career exploration, financial aid, and scholarships.
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Meet Yuyi Morales on September 30! Meet Yuyi Morales on September 30!

By Racheal
Fans of Yuyi Morales rejoice! KCLS and Third Place Books are teaming up to bring the beloved author and illustrator to Lake Forest Park on…
Fans of Yuyi Morales rejoice! KCLS and Third Place Books are teaming up to bring the beloved author and illustrator to Lake Forest Park on…
Sitting in My Box, Not A Box, and Mabel and Sam at Home books
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Cardboard Challenge Cardboard Challenge

By Destinee
Don't just recycle cardboard boxes -- play with them!  You can get together with friends and host a Cardboard Challenge using resources...
Don't just recycle cardboard boxes -- play with them!  You can get together with friends and host a Cardboard Challenge using resources...
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Prep for State Testing with Tutor.com Prep for State Testing with Tutor.com

By Jackie
Help your child get ready for Washington State testing with Tutor.com! Test prep help is available for students in grades 3 - 8 and 10 -…
Help your child get ready for Washington State testing with Tutor.com! Test prep help is available for students in grades 3 - 8 and 10 -…
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Subscribe to Library News for Educators Subscribe to Library News for Educators

Get tips and tools from KCLS librarians to support student success, for educators, parents & caregivers.
Get tips and tools from KCLS librarians to support student success, for educators, parents & caregivers.
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ideaX: Art, Technology, and Design ideaX: Art, Technology, and Design

Explore your creativity at the library with electronics, robotics, game design, music creation, 3D design, and more.
Explore your creativity at the library with electronics, robotics, game design, music creation, 3D design, and more.
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Meet Author/Illustrator Yuyi Morales Meet Author/Illustrator Yuyi Morales

Sep 30th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Third Place Books
Join celebrated children's author and illustrator Yuyi Morales as she discusses her new book, Dreamers.
Join celebrated children's author and illustrator Yuyi Morales as she discusses her new book, Dreamers.
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National Welcoming Week National Welcoming Week

By Jessica
Celebrate bringing together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents and raising awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone.
Celebrate bringing together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents and raising awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone.
WA Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna, Dreamers by Yuyi Morales, and My American Girls film
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National Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month

By Teresa
KCLS celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of Latinos to our communities through various community events.
KCLS celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of Latinos to our communities through various community events.
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National Welcoming Week Reads National Welcoming Week Reads

recommended by KCLSdiversity
Books featuring immigrant and refugee stories that help raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone this National Welcoming Week.
Books featuring immigrant and refugee stories that help raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone this National Welcoming Week.
High school graduates in caps and gowns hugging with Life After High School text overlay
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Life After High School Life After High School

Learn about college admissions, how to interview, how to write a resume, and more at your local library.
Learn about college admissions, how to interview, how to write a resume, and more at your local library.
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Back to School Test Preparation Back to School Test Preparation

Prepare for achievement this fall with test eBooks, online practice exams, and college searches in Testing & Education Reference Center.
Prepare for achievement this fall with test eBooks, online practice exams, and college searches in Testing & Education Reference Center.
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A World of Wizardry Awaits A World of Wizardry Awaits

Various locations
Discover magic at your library and help us build a world of wizardry inspired by the works of J. K. Rowling.
Discover magic at your library and help us build a world of wizardry inspired by the works of J. K. Rowling.
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Becoming American Film Series Becoming American Film Series

Join us for one or all programs in this 6-week documentary film and discussion series on our immigration experience.
Join us for one or all programs in this 6-week documentary film and discussion series on our immigration experience.
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Launchpad Tablets for Early Learning Launchpad Tablets for Early Learning

By Jackie
Looking for a fun new way to teach your child important early learning skills? Try a Playaway Launchpad tablet at your local library!
Looking for a fun new way to teach your child important early learning skills? Try a Playaway Launchpad tablet at your local library!
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Refugee Stories in Picture Books Refugee Stories in Picture Books

recommended by LibrarianDeb
Gently told but not sugar-coated books to help non-refugee children talk about and understand the refugee experience they are hearing about.
Gently told but not sugar-coated books to help non-refugee children talk about and understand the refugee experience they are hearing about.
From Far Away by Robert Munsch
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Refugee Stories for Children Refugee Stories for Children

recommended by LibrarianDest
Books for children who want to know more about the experiences of refugees around the world.
Books for children who want to know more about the experiences of refugees around the world.
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New in Your Catalog: Grouped Search New in Your Catalog: Grouped Search

By KCLS Catalog
Browse the different formats available for each title in just one place- find what you're looking for faster with the new grouped search.
Browse the different formats available for each title in just one place- find what you're looking for faster with the new grouped search.
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Free Seattle Aquarium Passes Free Seattle Aquarium Passes

By Keiko
KCLS is now offering Seattle Aquarium passes in addition to various museums. When I visited the aquarium in March, a dedicated team of…
KCLS is now offering Seattle Aquarium passes in addition to various museums. When I visited the aquarium in March, a dedicated team of…
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Gardening: Growing Food at Home Gardening: Growing Food at Home

recommended by MissRobinH
Learning about vegetables and other homegrown foods can be silly STEM fun!
Learning about vegetables and other homegrown foods can be silly STEM fun!

Databases

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Opposing Viewpoints Opposing Viewpoints

Access statistics and primary sources to inform opinions and read articles written from diverse perspectives to better understand others.
Access statistics and primary sources to inform opinions and read articles written from diverse perspectives to better understand others.
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Feeling the pressure of test prep? Feeling the pressure of test prep?

Connect with a professional tutor online for help in over 40 subjects, plus practice quizzes. Available daily, 2 pm-midnight on Tutor.com.
Connect with a professional tutor online for help in over 40 subjects, plus practice quizzes. Available daily, 2 pm-midnight on Tutor.com.
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Listen to Music Online Listen to Music Online

In 1990, the best summer road trip album was Flood by They Might Be Giants. Access this artist and thousands more in Freegal and hoopla.
In 1990, the best summer road trip album was Flood by They Might Be Giants. Access this artist and thousands more in Freegal and hoopla.
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Daily Life Through History Daily Life Through History

Log in for fascinating facts like: if you were wealthy and fell ill during the Middle Ages, you might be given medicine made with gold.
Log in for fascinating facts like: if you were wealthy and fell ill during the Middle Ages, you might be given medicine made with gold.
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Biography in Context Biography in Context

Hypatia of Alexandria was the only female mathematician in ancient Egypt. Log in to get to know interesting people from the past!
Hypatia of Alexandria was the only female mathematician in ancient Egypt. Log in to get to know interesting people from the past!
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Country Facts from Culturegrams Country Facts from Culturegrams

In 2009, Samoa switched from driving on the right to the left, hoping Samoans living in Australia or New Zealand would send used cars home.
In 2009, Samoa switched from driving on the right to the left, hoping Samoans living in Australia or New Zealand would send used cars home.
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Biography in Context Biography in Context

Martin Luther King's grandfather started the church where his father was pastor. Search biographical sketches & articles to learn more!
Martin Luther King's grandfather started the church where his father was pastor. Search biographical sketches & articles to learn more!
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ProQuest Research Library ProQuest Research Library

Martin Luther King's name was originally Michael. Find out why it changed by searching articles from 1,000s of magazines and newspapers.
Martin Luther King's name was originally Michael. Find out why it changed by searching articles from 1,000s of magazines and newspapers.
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Historical Statistics of the U.S. Historical Statistics of the U.S.

Statistics from thousands of sources.
Statistics from thousands of sources.
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Oxford English Dictionary Oxford English Dictionary

Definitions, pronunciations, and word histories.
Definitions, pronunciations, and word histories.
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Science Online Science Online

Science fair season is here. This resource will support those experiments from hypothesis to conclusion.
Science fair season is here. This resource will support those experiments from hypothesis to conclusion.
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Britannica Britannica

Encyclopedia, primary sources, and a bilingual dictionary in one source, frequently updated. Save your materials with custom citations.
Encyclopedia, primary sources, and a bilingual dictionary in one source, frequently updated. Save your materials with custom citations.
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CultureGrams CultureGrams

State and country projects made easy, no typing necessary. Travel the world through videos, recipes, photo gallery, and famous people.
State and country projects made easy, no typing necessary. Travel the world through videos, recipes, photo gallery, and famous people.

Librarian Picks

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Maker Guides for All Ages Maker Guides for All Ages

recommended by KCLS_SarahH
The maker movement urges people to learn by doing, making, and tinkering-- including kids and teens!
The maker movement urges people to learn by doing, making, and tinkering-- including kids and teens!
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Family audiobooks for long car trips Family audiobooks for long car trips

recommended by AUChildrens1
Are we there yet? Here are some books that should keep everyone interested and make the miles pass quickly.
Are we there yet? Here are some books that should keep everyone interested and make the miles pass quickly.
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Infographics for Kids & Teens Infographics for Kids & Teens

recommended by KCLS_SarahH
Use these books to practice understanding and interpreting factual information for a fun way to improve your information literacy.
Use these books to practice understanding and interpreting factual information for a fun way to improve your information literacy.
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Poetry of Life Poetry of Life

recommended by KCLS_RobinH
Animals, bugs, and baby ducks: clever poems and brilliant artwork combine to teach children about the world around us.
Animals, bugs, and baby ducks: clever poems and brilliant artwork combine to teach children about the world around us.
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Monstrously Good Reads Monstrously Good Reads

recommended by AUChildrens1
Get in a spooky mood with these books full of monsters and other creepy things. Many are also available as eBooks and audiobooks. For Presc…
Get in a spooky mood with these books full of monsters and other creepy things. Many are also available as eBooks and audiobooks. For Presc…
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The Lighter Side of Presidents The Lighter Side of Presidents

recommended by KCLS_SarahH
History doesn't have to be dry! Enjoy some hilarious presidential facts for young readers.
History doesn't have to be dry! Enjoy some hilarious presidential facts for young readers.
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Great Summer Reads for Kids & Tweens Great Summer Reads for Kids & Tweens

recommended by KCLS_RobinH
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Grab a new title to exercise your imagination.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Grab a new title to exercise your imagination.
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Get Growing! Gardening with Kids Get Growing! Gardening with Kids

recommended by KCLS_RobinH
Whether planting a school garden or digging in a small container at home, a child's curiosity grows with every sprout.
Whether planting a school garden or digging in a small container at home, a child's curiosity grows with every sprout.
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What's all the hoopla? What's all the hoopla?

Did you know you can stream thousands of free movies, TV shows, music and comics? Compatible with mobile devices and computers.
Did you know you can stream thousands of free movies, TV shows, music and comics? Compatible with mobile devices and computers.
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Butt Kicking Princesses! Butt Kicking Princesses!

recommended by KCLS_SarahH
Tired of tiaras and teacups? Here's a booklist filled with feisty princesses who won't wait around for a prince to save them.
Tired of tiaras and teacups? Here's a booklist filled with feisty princesses who won't wait around for a prince to save them.
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Impulse Items Impulse Items

recommended by KCLS_SarahH
Attention-grabbing true books for tweens and teens, excellent for tempting reluctant readers.
Attention-grabbing true books for tweens and teens, excellent for tempting reluctant readers.
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Family Matters Family Matters

recommended by KCLS_RobbinP
Stories about families that range from awful or humorous to heartwarming, for grades 4-8.
Stories about families that range from awful or humorous to heartwarming, for grades 4-8.
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