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ideaX Technology Workshops ideaX Technology Workshops

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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Gear up for Salmon Days! Gear up for Salmon Days!

By Lindsay
The weather has turned a bit chilly, and fall is in the air. This means the return of Washington salmon to local waters! To welcome our fis…
The weather has turned a bit chilly, and fall is in the air. This means the return of Washington salmon to local waters! To welcome our fis…
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National Book Award Longlist: Young Peop… National Book Award Longlist: Young Peop…

recommended by KCLSReads
These are the 10 finalists for the 2017 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
These are the 10 finalists for the 2017 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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Mock Newbery! Mock Newbery!

By Destinee
Each year we invite readers young and old to join us as we ask: What new children's book will win the Newbery Medal? We call it Mock Newber…
Each year we invite readers young and old to join us as we ask: What new children's book will win the Newbery Medal? We call it Mock Newber…
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Robotics, Coding & Tech Robotics, Coding & Tech

Inspire your imagination, cultivate your creativity, and have fun at STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) events.
Inspire your imagination, cultivate your creativity, and have fun at STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) events.
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Books for Children Learning to Read Books for Children Learning to Read

recommended by KCLSKidsGradeLevel
Includes level one beginning readers and picture books with large font size, repeated text, rhyming, and prediction.
Includes level one beginning readers and picture books with large font size, repeated text, rhyming, and prediction.
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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Light Up Your World with E-Textiles Light Up Your World with E-Textiles

By Whitney
Dresses that light up, hats that play music, bracelets that change colors—this is the world of e-textiles! Using materials like conductive …
Dresses that light up, hats that play music, bracelets that change colors—this is the world of e-textiles! Using materials like conductive …
KCLS staff holding signs reading "I'm a welcomer." and "Boulevard Park Library welcomes you" in honor of National Welcoming Week.
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Celebrate Welcoming Week at Your Library… Celebrate Welcoming Week at Your Library…

By Jessica
Welcoming Week is almost here and libraries are working to demonstrate that we are welcoming to everyone, including immigrants and refugees.
Welcoming Week is almost here and libraries are working to demonstrate that we are welcoming to everyone, including immigrants and refugees.
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Diversity & Tolerance in Picture Books Diversity & Tolerance in Picture Books

recommended by VashonChildrensLibrarian
These books portray the struggle for equality in an honest but hopeful way and show families of all types in a positive light.
These books portray the struggle for equality in an honest but hopeful way and show families of all types in a positive light.
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Back to school is here. Back to school is here.

Find test prep eBooks, online practice exams, and college searches through the Testing & Education Resource Center.
Find test prep eBooks, online practice exams, and college searches through the Testing & Education Resource Center.
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Six Things to Do at the Library (Or Onli… Six Things to Do at the Library (Or Onli…

By Whitney
Fall approaches, which means it's time to head back to school. For incoming high school seniors, it's also time to think about what comes n…
Fall approaches, which means it's time to head back to school. For incoming high school seniors, it's also time to think about what comes n…
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Books for Children Learning to Read Books for Children Learning to Read

recommended by KCLSKidsGradeLevel
Includes level one beginning readers and picture books with large font size, repeated text, rhyming, and prediction.
Includes level one beginning readers and picture books with large font size, repeated text, rhyming, and prediction.
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Books About Starting School Books About Starting School

recommended by KCLSKidsSpecialTopics
Counting down the days to the first day school? Check out some books to help get your school adventurer excited and build up some confiden…
Counting down the days to the first day school? Check out some books to help get your school adventurer excited and build up some confiden…
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Tutor.com Tutor.com

Need homework help? Connect with a professional tutor online. Available daily from 2 pm-midnight.
Need homework help? Connect with a professional tutor online. Available daily from 2 pm-midnight.
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Prepare for a Job Search with Resume Bui… Prepare for a Job Search with Resume Bui…

By Whitney
If you're looking for a new job, you know the importance of submitting a resume and cover letter that highlights your experience, skills, a…
If you're looking for a new job, you know the importance of submitting a resume and cover letter that highlights your experience, skills, a…
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10 to Read BEFORE Kindergarten 10 to Read BEFORE Kindergarten

By Katherine
The first day of school is fast approaching and with it a mix of emotions for children and parents.  Whether your child can't wait to start…
The first day of school is fast approaching and with it a mix of emotions for children and parents.  Whether your child can't wait to start…
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Our Night Sky: Streaming Video Our Night Sky: Streaming Video

Learn all about the wonders of our night sky and get a season-by-season guide to stargazing. Stream The Great Courses on hoopla!
Learn all about the wonders of our night sky and get a season-by-season guide to stargazing. Stream The Great Courses on hoopla!
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Books about young activists via The New… Books about young activists via The New…

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Explore books about young activists to help you talk to kids about the recent events in Charlottesville
Explore books about young activists to help you talk to kids about the recent events in Charlottesville
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Books About Starting School Books About Starting School

recommended by KCLSKidsSpecialTopics
Counting down the days to the first day school? Check out some books to help get your school adventurer excited and build confidence.
Counting down the days to the first day school? Check out some books to help get your school adventurer excited and build confidence.

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Tutor.com Tutor.com

Need homework help? Connect with a professional tutor online. Available daily from 2 pm-midnight.
Need homework help? Connect with a professional tutor online. Available daily from 2 pm-midnight.
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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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Opposing Viewpoints Opposing Viewpoints

Your one-stop-destination for information and debate on hot topics like drones and human trafficking from a variety of quality resources.
Your one-stop-destination for information and debate on hot topics like drones and human trafficking from a variety of quality resources.
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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 Kids, Teens, and Famili… Maker Guides for Kids, Teens, and Famili…

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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Beautifully Illustrated Books of 2016 Beautifully Illustrated Books of 2016

recommended by KCLS_RobinH
These deliciously illustrated picture books are a feast for the eyes all year long.
These deliciously illustrated picture books are a feast for the eyes all year long.
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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 Teens Great Summer Reads for Teens

recommended by KCLS_SarahH
Fun summer reads for teens.
Fun summer reads for teens.
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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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