Kent Library Closed for Repairs

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Updated 4/4/22: Kent Library is Open After Repairs

A fire in the book drop at the Kent Library resulted in smoke and water damage in the building. The Kent Library is closed for repairs.

Holds and Print Pickup 

All holds that were ready for pickup at Kent have been marked as damaged. Patrons with holds ready for pickup at the Kent Library have been placed at the top of the holds queues. We will get you the next available copy as soon as possible. These holds will automatically be sent to the Kent Panther Lake Library. 

If you previously selected Kent as the pickup location for any holds, they will be sent to Kent Panther Lake. Want to pick up your holds at another location during the closure? You can update pick-up locations in your account. For assistance, please call Ask KCLS at (425) 462-9600 or (800) 462-9600.  

You will not be able to select Kent as a pickup location for future holds or prints until the library reopens. 

Returns 

An external book drop is available for returning materials at the Kent Library. Please know that we are not currently collecting late fees. 

Wi-Fi

Wireless internet access is unavailable. 

Related FAQs

  • Wi-Fi remains on, during normal library hours, until further notice. Connectivity outside the library building varies by location. Comcast has some low-cost options for people without internet access at home.

  • By their very nature, public Wi-Fi networks are not secure.

    If security is important to you, we suggest connecting to a VPN or limiting your Wi-Fi use to non-critical email and basic web surfing.

    To increase security, use firewall and antivirus software, keep your operating system up to date, turn file sharing off, and encrypt sensitive files.

  • Free Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) is available at all of our libraries. No password is needed to connect.

    Using your computer's network utilities, look for the Wi-Fi network named "kcls.org Wireless."

    Due to the variety of computer systems, library staff may not be able to help visitors configure their own equipment.

View more about Wi-Fi

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