Newsroom

Your source for King County Library System (KCLS) news, information and more.

Media Inquiries

Sarah Thomas, Public Relations Specialist
(425) 369-3277
sjthomas@kcls.org

 

Facts and Figures

Executive Director: Heidi Daniel

Founded in: 1942

Total Number of Libraries: 50

Service Area: King County (outside the city of Seattle)

Population Served: Nearly 1.6 million

Awards:

Second-Highest Digital Circulating Library in the U.S. (2022): OverDrive
KCLS patrons downloaded 7.9 million eBooks and audiobooks.

Library of the Year (2011): Gale/Library Journal
National recognition for service to community, creativity, leadership and innovation.

Community

Annual Reports

Check out our annual reports to see major milestones and accomplishments. 

History

Learn more about KCLS' 81-year-old history. Or take a closer look into your community's library.

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