Open Hours Changing at Some Libraries on January 2

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On January 2, open hours will change at some libraries in Southwest King County. These locations will be open for 2-3 more hours each week. They will stay open later a few days each week. Open hours will also begin later on Saturdays at some of these libraries. Preview new hours below.

Des Moines

Day of the week Current hours (December 2022) New hours (January 2, 2023)
Monday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Tuesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Wednesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Thursday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Friday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Saturday  Closed  Closed
Sunday  11am-6pm  11am-6pm
Total open hours each week  42  45

 

Federal Way

Day of the week Current hours (December 2022) New hours (January 2, 2023)
Monday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Tuesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Wednesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Thursday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Friday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Saturday  10am-5pm  11am-6pm
Sunday  Closed  Closed
Total open hours each week  42  45

 

Federal Way 320th

Day of the week Current hours (December 2022) New hours (January 2, 2023)
Monday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Tuesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Wednesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Thursday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Friday  Closed  Closed
Saturday  Closed  Closed
Sunday  11am-6pm  11am-6pm
Total open hours each week  35  37

 

Valley View

Day of the week Current hours (December 2022) New hours (January 2, 2023)
Monday  Closed  Closed
Tuesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Wednesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Thursday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Friday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Saturday  10am-5pm  11am-6pm
Sunday  Closed  Closed
Total open hours each week  35  37

 

Woodmont

Day of the week Current hours (December 2022) New hours (January 2, 2023)
Monday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Tuesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Wednesday  1-8pm  1-8pm
Thursday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Friday  10am-5pm  10am-6pm
Saturday  10am-5pm  11am-6pm
Sunday  Closed  Closed
Total open hours each week  42  45

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are in the middle of a massive recruitment process. As staff levels continue to increase, hours will gradually expand throughout the summer.

  • What changes do you want to see at your library? How can we better meet your needs? Go to our comment form, opens a new window to share your suggestions. 

  •  King County Library System (KCLS) libraries are closed on the following holidays each year:

    • New Year’s Day
    • Martin Luther King’s Birthday
    • Presidents’ Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Veterans Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Native American Heritage Day
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day

    Check individual location pages, opens a new window for current dates specific to your local library. Holiday and closure information is posted on individual location pages. Look for the "Holidays & Closures" box and select "View all Holidays & Closures" to expand the list.

    How Holidays Impact Services

    You can still use some contactless and online services while we're closed. Find out how the holidays impact services.

    Customer Service

    Ask KCLS staff are unavailable for email, chat, or phone calls on holidays. Staff are unavailable to respond to questions on our social media accounts.
     

    Digital Access

    You will continue to have access to your online account and digital collections. You can download eBooks, stream music and movies, and more. Find digital services that you can use while libraries are closed.
     

    Returns and Locker Holds

    Book drops and Self-Check-in stations are open on holidays. You can return items to book drops while we are closed.
     
    Lockers are available as a hold pickup option at select library locations. Lockers are available 24/7. If your holds are ready to be collected from a locker, you can pick them up on a holiday.
     

    Your Next Library Visit

    Find hours and services offered at your library on your library's location page.
  • Your activities in the space will be open to all library visitors.
    You may not collect fees.
    You may not sell products or services.
    Your reservation may be cancelled if you're more than 30 minutes late.

  • Yes, room 2A/B is open for use during Service Center open hours.