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The Shoreline Library is now closed Monday, April 16 through Sunday, May 20 for interior renovations. Check Shoreline's location page for information about limited services and updates during the closure. 

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Celebrate Día! Celebrate Día!

Apr 29th | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Burien
Join us for Story Times, a Dia dance party, and a movie to celebrate literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Join us for Story Times, a Dia dance party, and a movie to celebrate literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
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STEM Nonfiction STEM Nonfiction

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STEM-related nonfiction books of interest to teens in grades 6-12.
STEM-related nonfiction books of interest to teens in grades 6-12.
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STEAM Fiction STEAM Fiction

recommended by KCLSKidsNonfictionSTEAM
Fictional stories that have themes related to STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) for children ages 3-12.
Fictional stories that have themes related to STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) for children ages 3-12.
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10 Beloved Dogs in Literature 10 Beloved Dogs in Literature

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The American Kennel Club shares some of their favorite books featuring canine companions.
The American Kennel Club shares some of their favorite books featuring canine companions.
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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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Rhyme On! Online Teen Poetry Contest Rhyme On! Online Teen Poetry Contest

Enter your poem for a chance to win one of three $50 Barnes and Noble gift cards!
Enter your poem for a chance to win one of three $50 Barnes and Noble gift cards!
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Make! Play! Invent! at Your Makerspace Make! Play! Invent! at Your Makerspace

By Coley
The new Bellevue Library ideaX Makerspace is a space for inventive community members to push their creativity to new bounds.
The new Bellevue Library ideaX Makerspace is a space for inventive community members to push their creativity to new bounds.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio, My First Book of Hindi Words by Rina Singh, Stepping Stones a refugee family's journey by Margriet Ruurs, A Loud Whisper An Oromo Story by Sheiko Nagawo
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¡Celebremos Día! / Celebrate Día! ¡Celebremos Día! / Celebrate Día!

Celebrate literacy for children of all linguistic backgrounds with events and reading lists that put a spotlight on diversity.
Celebrate literacy for children of all linguistic backgrounds with events and reading lists that put a spotlight on diversity.
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Shaking Up Shakespeare Shaking Up Shakespeare

By Tandra
Happy birthday, Mr. William Shakespeare! This famous English playwright, poet and dramatist was born around…
Happy birthday, Mr. William Shakespeare! This famous English playwright, poet and dramatist was born around…
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Newcastle Teen Film Contest 2018 Newcastle Teen Film Contest 2018

By Jackie
Announcing the Newcastle Teen Film Contest! If you're in grades 6-12, have some fun making a short film in the City of Newcastle! The…
Announcing the Newcastle Teen Film Contest! If you're in grades 6-12, have some fun making a short film in the City of Newcastle! The…
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Picture Books for Arbor Day Picture Books for Arbor Day

By Katherine
Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have no shortage of beautiful trees and Arbor Day reminds us of how important it is to…
Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have no shortage of beautiful trees and Arbor Day reminds us of how important it is to…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Kids Reading Room on OverDrive Kids Reading Room on OverDrive

You can't go wrong downloading a Wimpy Kid title for your middle-grade reader. Find this and other great reads in our Kids reading room.
You can't go wrong downloading a Wimpy Kid title for your middle-grade reader. Find this and other great reads in our Kids reading room.
Ball Don't Lie, Exit: Pursued by a Bear, and If I Stay
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Tough Topics in Teen Fiction Tough Topics in Teen Fiction

Talk about it. Read about it. Take care of yourself. See our downloadable collection of Tough Topic Reads, available from OverDrive.
Talk about it. Read about it. Take care of yourself. See our downloadable collection of Tough Topic Reads, available from OverDrive.
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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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Hayao Miyazaki Favorite Children’s Books Hayao Miyazaki Favorite Children’s Books

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The acclaimed director of beloved animated films shares his favorite children's books.
The acclaimed director of beloved animated films shares his favorite children's books.
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Librarian Cicely Lewis' #ReadWoke List Librarian Cicely Lewis' #ReadWoke List

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Mississippi School librarian Cicely Lewis shared her #ReadWoke booklist with School Library Journal. Annotations by Cicely Lewis.
Mississippi School librarian Cicely Lewis shared her #ReadWoke booklist with School Library Journal. Annotations by Cicely Lewis.
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New & Interesting for Teens: April 2018 New & Interesting for Teens: April 2018

recommended by KCLSNewReadsTeenAdult
Our top picks in new releases for teens.
Our top picks in new releases for teens.
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New & Interesting for Kids: April 2018 New & Interesting for Kids: April 2018

recommended by KCLSNewReadsKids
Our top picks in new releases for kids.
Our top picks in new releases for kids.
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Autism Awareness Month Reads Autism Awareness Month Reads

recommended by KCLSdiversity
A collection of stories featuring characters on the spectrum.
A collection of stories featuring characters on the spectrum.
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Finish Your Research Paper at Home Finish Your Research Paper at Home

Access fully searchable reference eBooks through the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Access fully searchable reference eBooks through the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

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 Kids, Teens, and… Maker Guides for Kids, Teens, and…

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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