No Changes for Library Services After State Announcement On May 13

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Libraries continue to open for visits or curbside pickup. The state announcement on May 13 does not affect our services. Our mask requirements have not changed.

Everyone still needs to wear a mask at all times inside the library. This is because there is no fail-safe way for staff to know who has been vaccinated and who has not. Even vaccinated people need to wear a mask during their visit. Your mask must cover your nose and mouth. Vented masks, bandanas, and neck gaiters are not acceptable.

You don't need to wear a mask while using contactless services outside the library. Masks are not required while waiting in line and picking up items at Curbside to Go or Express Holds.

Staff will continue to wear masks.

Learn more about our current health rules to prepare for your visit. Get answers to frequently asked health and safety questions below.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Open to anyone ages five-adult, but prizes can only be awarded to King County residents. You do not need a King County Library System library card to enter. 

  • DIA celebra la literatura infantil, las familias, la lectura y la diversidad multicultural. 

    El Día del niño y del libro (también conocido como DÍA o Diversidad en acción) comenzó hace 28 años. Pat Mora, escritora mexicano-estadounidense introdujo esta celebración en los Estados Unidos en 1996. El Día del niño y del libro enfatiza la importancia de leer en el / los idiomas de la familia y preservar la/s cultura/s de origen a través de los libros. 

    ¡Gracias a nuestros socios! 

  • The reading challenge is part of our yearlong Celebrate the Freedom to Read campaign. Celebrate our freedom by collectively reading or listening to 1 million minutes. 

  • Book Group Kits are bags containing 10 copies of the same book that you can check out and use for your book clubs or other groups.

    1. Follow the link for Rosetta Stone on our Databases page in a browser. Enter your library card number and password.
    2. Select Rosetta Stone Library Solution from the list.
    3. Create an account with your email address and a password. Select a language to learn. You can only learn one language with the Rosetta Stone.
    4. On your mobile device, download the Rosetta Stone app from your provider’s store. You can follow the link in the “View available apps” section on our Databases
    5. Open the app and select “Log In” underneath the blue “Get Started” button.
    6. Select “Work or School” for the account type.
    7. Enter the email address you used to create your Rosetta Stone account for the user name. Enter the password you created. On Android devices, choose Next.
    8. Enter the Workspace ID on Apple devices and when prompted for Android device. The workspace ID is s9225476.
    9. Choose Sign In for iOS or Next for Android.
    10. Start learning!
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