National Children’s Day (DÍA) to be Celebrated at King County Library System’s Burien Library DÍA promotes reading diverse literature ISSAQUAH, Wa. — April 23, 2018 – Serving residents within 39 cities of its large and diverse service area, King County Library System (KCLS) will emphasize the importance of literacy for children from all backgrounds on…
KCLS Opens its First Makerspace with a Grand Opening Celebration
Any King County Library System (KCLS) cardholder will be able to create electronic circuits, make a robot, learn to code, craft with a 3-D pen, mix up a beat for a song, or learn other new technical or creative skills at the new Bellevue Library ideaX Makerspace starting Saturday, April 14. The KCLS Bellevue Library…
Tukwila Library Nominated for Environmental Leadership
ISSAQUAH, WA – March 2, 2018 – King County Library System’s (KCLS) Tukwila Library was selected as a finalist for a 2018 Sustainability Leadership Award by the conservation organization, Sustainable Seattle. Nominated in the “Built Environment: Innovative Projects” category for its newest library construction, KCLS will be recognized and celebrated along with other “green” leaders…
Newcomers’ Literary Introduction to the Pacific Northwest
ISSAQUAH, Wa. – February 27, 2018 – The “Seattle Freeze” describes a belief that it is difficult to meet people in Seattle if you are new to the area, but if you are native to the Northwest, a Seattle freeze in nothing more than an opportune time to read and recharge. Nevertheless, King County Library…
Talking with Lisa Rosenblum, the new Director of the King County Library System
Learn a bit about new KCLS Director, Lisa Rosenblum, in an informal Q & A with Seattle Review of Books Co-Founder and Editor Peter Constant: Talking with Lisa Rosenblum, the new Director of the King County Library System by Paul Constant Earlier this month, Lisa Rosenblum had her first day on the job as the…
