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Teen Summer Reading Teen Summer Reading

Read and have fun at your library this summer!
Read and have fun at your library this summer!
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Kids Summer Reading Kids Summer Reading

Read and have fun at your library this summer!
Read and have fun at your library this summer!
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SAT/ACT Test Prep Tutors are Here to Hel… SAT/ACT Test Prep Tutors are Here to Hel…

By Jackie
Biting your fingernails in dread when you think about taking the SAT or the ACT? Come sit down with tutors at three libraries this summer w…
Biting your fingernails in dread when you think about taking the SAT or the ACT? Come sit down with tutors at three libraries this summer w…
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Summer Meals at the Library Summer Meals at the Library

By Maren
Stop by the library for FREE meals this summer. As a part of our summer reading program, Build a Better World, the King County Library Syst…
Stop by the library for FREE meals this summer. As a part of our summer reading program, Build a Better World, the King County Library Syst…
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Do Wordless Books Count as Reading? Do Wordless Books Count as Reading?

By Destinee
Yes! They do! Every spring I visit elementary schools to tell kids about Summer Reading at KCLS. I urge kids to use our reading log to keep…
Yes! They do! Every spring I visit elementary schools to tell kids about Summer Reading at KCLS. I urge kids to use our reading log to keep…
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Summer Reading Events Summer Reading Events

Build a Better World is the theme for Summer Reading, which runs June 1-August 31. Check our calendar for programs!
Build a Better World is the theme for Summer Reading, which runs June 1-August 31. Check our calendar for programs!
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Teen Poetry Contest Winners Teen Poetry Contest Winners

The winners of the Rhyme On poetry contest have been announced!
The winners of the Rhyme On poetry contest have been announced!
Read the winning entries
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Meet Your Librarians: Robin Meet Your Librarians: Robin

Robin is a children's librarian with a silly sense of humor who isn't afraid to lead a crowd in song and dance. Follow what she's reading!
Robin is a children's librarian with a silly sense of humor who isn't afraid to lead a crowd in song and dance. Follow what she's reading!
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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 o…
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 o…
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Teen Summer Reading: iPads, Tacos, and B… Teen Summer Reading: iPads, Tacos, and B…

By Rachel
What do iPads, tacos and basketball have to do with KCLS Teen Summer Reading? These are some of the prizes you can win this year if you par…
What do iPads, tacos and basketball have to do with KCLS Teen Summer Reading? These are some of the prizes you can win this year if you par…
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Gearing Up for Summer Reading Gearing Up for Summer Reading

By Sharon
What is an incredibly effective way to keep your child’s mind active and growing this summer?  Reading for fun. No kidding! Research shows …
What is an incredibly effective way to keep your child’s mind active and growing this summer?  Reading for fun. No kidding! Research shows …
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Stress & Anxiety Help for Kids & Teens Stress & Anxiety Help for Kids & Teens

recommended by AuburnLibraryTeen
These books can help kids and teens learn to manage stress and anxiety.
These books can help kids and teens learn to manage stress and anxiety.
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The Best Database You're Not Using The Best Database You're Not Using

By Destinee
Testing & Education Reference Center is an amazingly useful resource. It's especially great for students, job seekers, and anyone preparing…
Testing & Education Reference Center is an amazingly useful resource. It's especially great for students, job seekers, and anyone preparing…
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What are you reading? What are you reading?

Readers talk about what and why they're reading this summer.
Readers talk about what and why they're reading this summer.
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What Book Did Teens Vote "The Best"? What Book Did Teens Vote "The Best"?

By Rachel
The 2017 winner of the Evergreen Teen Book Award was announced recently and I could not be happier! The winner this year is: The Crossover …
The 2017 winner of the Evergreen Teen Book Award was announced recently and I could not be happier! The winner this year is: The Crossover …
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Talking About Race With Children Talking About Race With Children

recommended by VashonChildrensLibrarian
These picture books can be a great tool to open the conversation with a child, or to respond to questions about race.
These picture books can be a great tool to open the conversation with a child, or to respond to questions about race.
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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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Kids.gov Kids.gov

Visit Kids.gov, a government portal for students in grades Kindergarten through middle school.
Visit Kids.gov, a government portal for students in grades Kindergarten through middle school.
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Meet Your Librarians: Robbin Meet Your Librarians: Robbin

Robbin is a children's librarian who speaks fluent child. She's a frequent visitor to Planet Preschool and enjoys a good Hokey Pokey.
Robbin is a children's librarian who speaks fluent child. She's a frequent visitor to Planet Preschool and enjoys a good Hokey Pokey.

Databases

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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.
Online Resource

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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