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The Boulevard Park Library will close for remodeling beginning on Sunday, June 24. Read more about this project on Boulevard Park's news page.

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Fun Prizes Make Kids Summer Reading Rock Fun Prizes Make Kids Summer Reading Rock

By Katherine
Summer Reading runs June 1-August 31, and I must say, with great programs, great prizes, and great fun it rocks!
Summer Reading runs June 1-August 31, and I must say, with great programs, great prizes, and great fun it rocks!
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Free Tickets to Your Favorite Things! Free Tickets to Your Favorite Things!

By Rachel
You can win basketball, water park, football, zoo, and MoPop tickets for reading or listening to anything you want in Teen Summer Reading!
You can win basketball, water park, football, zoo, and MoPop tickets for reading or listening to anything you want in Teen Summer Reading!
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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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Summer Meals at the Library Summer Meals at the Library

By Maren
Free meals for children and teen are available at 12 library locations this summer. No registration is required.
Free meals for children and teen are available at 12 library locations this summer. No registration is required.
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Libraries Rock Reads for Grades 4-6 Libraries Rock Reads for Grades 4-6

recommended by KCLSSummerReading
Books suggested for readers in grades 4-6 that connect with this year's Summer Reading theme, Libraries Rock.
Books suggested for readers in grades 4-6 that connect with this year's Summer Reading theme, Libraries Rock.
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Libraries Rock Reads for Grades K-3 Libraries Rock Reads for Grades K-3

recommended by KCLSSummerReading
Books suggested for readers in grades K-3 that connect with this year's Summer Reading theme, Libraries Rock.
Books suggested for readers in grades K-3 that connect with this year's Summer Reading theme, Libraries Rock.
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Summer Reading for All Summer Reading for All

Read and have fun at your library this summer: for kids, teens, and adults!
Read and have fun at your library this summer: for kids, teens, and adults!
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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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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!
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Narrator Spotlight: Bahni Turpin Narrator Spotlight: Bahni Turpin

By Destinee
My number one absolute favorite audiobook narrator is Bahni Turpin. Ms. Turpin narrates books for all ages in all genres. As a voice actor…
My number one absolute favorite audiobook narrator is Bahni Turpin. Ms. Turpin narrates books for all ages in all genres. As a voice actor…
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Parents Digital Magazine Parents Digital Magazine

Get tips to slow down and live it up this summer in the latest issue of Parents magazine- instantly download it on RBdigital Magazines!
Get tips to slow down and live it up this summer in the latest issue of Parents magazine- instantly download it on RBdigital Magazines!
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YA Books for Mental Health Awareness YA Books for Mental Health Awareness

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Browse young adult books that tackle the topic of mental health.
Browse young adult books that tackle the topic of mental health.
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Free Museum Passes with a Library Card! Free Museum Passes with a Library Card!

By Destinee
Did you know you can use your KCLS library card to get free passes to 3 kid-friendly local museums? Click on Books & More, and then click…
Did you know you can use your KCLS library card to get free passes to 3 kid-friendly local museums? Click on Books & More, and then click...
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Barbershop Books Barbershop Books

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
Barbershop Books aims to connect young boys with engaging books, read more outside of school, and identify as readers. Browse their faves!
Barbershop Books aims to connect young boys with engaging books, read more outside of school, and identify as readers. Browse their faves!
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STEM Nonfiction STEM Nonfiction

recommended by KCLSTeenGrade
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

recommended by KCLSSocialMedia
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.

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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