Full-text articles from a wide range of 19th century newspapers.
Over 9,000 interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities for children ages 2-8.
Only available at KCLS libraries
Educational games and apps.
Full-text journals, and reference sources from over 14,000 titles.
Biographies of famous historic and contemporary figures with multimedia and interviews.
Thousands of quizzes, searchable by author, title, award, reading level, and topic. (Enter your school code in the "Keycode" box at the left side of the screen on the AR website to access quizzes.)
Thousands of streaming documentary, archival, how-to, and performance videos from Ken Burns, Rick Steves' Europe, National Geographic, HBO, and more- with a citation tool for bibliographies. Topics include automotive technology, career planning, and others. For technical support, please contact 1-800-322-8755 or visit Access Video's support page with live chat help.
Over 2,000 documentary and how-to videos covering business education, business technology, economics, ethics and business law, finance, accounting and taxation, marketing, and management.
Over 2,500 animated and educational videos covering reading, language, early learning, growing up, homework topics, music and art, people and places, and world languages (Dino Lingo).
Venture capital opportunities for Northwest hi-tech companies funded by Technology Alliance, a statewide network of businesses, research institutions, and industry trade associations.
Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records. Includes U.S. Federal Census from 1790, and the American Genealogical Biographical Index. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page. *Ancestry is available on personal devices from within the library as long as you are logged into the KCLS wifi.
Only available at KCLS libraries
A multimedia guide to the world's endangered species, plants, and fungi.
Interactive museum tours, views of masterworks at brushstroke level detail, and tools to share your own collection online.
Accessible info on allergies, asthma, and kid health.
A wide variety of food and activity choices.
An introduction to touch typing.
Counseling and resources for small and start-up businesses on the Eastside, with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses.
Biographical sketches and magazine articles focusing on nearly 275,000 individuals.
Online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning in young readers in grades pre-K-3.
Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks for kids. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
Articles, illustrations, definitions, and weblinks for young adults. For technical support, please contact edsupport@eb.com or 1-800-621-3900, ext. 7160.
Helping Washington State entrepreneurs start, grow, and finance their businesses through technical assistance, training, and loans.
Easy access to business laws in Washington State from lawforWA.org.
RBdigital magazines provides access to business magazines that will help you stay up-to-date. Current issues of Entrepreneur, The Economist, Fast Company, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Inc., and other business magazines are available.
Video workshops on tax topics for Washington State businesses, from the Washington State Department of Revenue.
A short video on business planning from the Washington State Small Business Development Centers Network.
A U.S. Small Business Administration business planning web presentation from Palo Alto Software.
An index to business plans, many available online, from The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
Career information from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Local Washington State government jobs.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public.
Finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document.
Preschooler games, clips, songs, and things to make with your favorite CBeebies characters.
Information about diseases, conditions, wellness, travelers health, and emergency preparedness from the CDC.
Information about diseases, conditions, wellness, travelers health, and emergency preparedness from the CDC.
Searchable recommendations on editorial style and publishing practices for the digital age including the Chicago Q & A, tools such as sample correspondence and proofreaders marks, and a quick citation guide. For technical support, please contact cmosonline@press.uchicago.edu or 1-877-705-1878.
Automotive diagnostic and repair information for domestic and foreign vehicles including vehicle maintenance tables, step by step repair procedures, repair labor estimating tool, vacuum and wiring diagrams, and ASE test prep quizzes.
America's historic newspaper pages from 1836-1922 and U.S. Newspaper Directory of American newspapers published between 1690-present, chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.
Directory of city and county municipal codes with links to individual city websites, from the Municipal Research and Services Center.
Assistance for small businesses in Seattle's economically distressed communities via connections to Business School Students.
Product reviews, product ratings, product buying advice, and articles from the latest issues of Consumer Reports.
Review and rating information about consumer products.
Articles, maps, photographs, biographies, interviews, and recipes- all focusing on world cultures. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Comprehensive listing of genealogical resources containing links to ethnic group sources, how-to articles, country/geography resources, and more than 200 other categories.
Articles, maps, charts, primary documents, and teacher lesson plans; all focusing on daily life in world cultures. For technical support, please contact 1-800-368-6868 or techsupport@ABC-CLIO.com.
Engineering and science activities, games, videos, and blogs from real engineers.
Help for individuals with disabilities finding employment and support for employers hiring and retaining workers with disabilities.
Practice driving tests for cars, motorcycles, and the CDL in English and Spanish; VIN decoder tool (find it in the footer at the bottom of any page on Driving-Tests.org) identifies a car's manufacturer, brand, make and model, body style, engine size, assembly plant, and model year using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English for free.
Education and activities encouraging kids to become stewards of their world
Articles, photos, maps, and transcripts from magazines, newspapers, radio and television news programs, and reference books. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Discover which occupations are growing in your area, their salaries, and the training required.
Lessons and experiments around food, space, geology and more.
Articles from over 400 medical journals and consumer and news magazines. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Historical records, including many with digitized images; save and share your family tree; order microfilmed records to view in a local Family History Library; find tips and resources using the Research Wiki; and much more.
Government documents that provide public information about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government.
Guide to creating financial projections for your startup from About.com.
Tips to help you find a job, presented in narrated videos in 中文/Chinese, English, Soomaali/Somali, Español/Spanish, and Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese.
Military records and documents from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam and beyond. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
For fundraisers and grant writers, contact information for over 140,000 foundation and corporate giving programs.
Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center
Information on business law topics from Nolo Press.
Millions of songs from thousands of labels and popular artists; available with no holds and no waiting. Limit of 5 downloads a week/12 hours of streaming daily. For technical support, please visit Freegal's website and select 'Help.'
Frequently asked questions about KCLS student accounts.
Answers to frequently asked questions about genealogy resources.
Cross-searchable full-text reference books on a wide variety of subjects including:
Free public job-training and education programs, support services, and job search assistance.
Direct links to individual newspapers for focused Google News Archive searching.
Congressional Record, Federal Register, Bills, legislative calendars, and other searchable government documents.
Potential funding sources for grant seekers.
Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center
Assessment, referral services, counseling, and hands-on training for small businesses in South King County and North Pierce County areas.
Articles on business growth from Entrepreneur magazine.
Interviews with prominent business leaders on innovation.
Fully-indexed U.S. Census, local and family history collection, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, U.S. Serial Set, PERSI (Periodical Source Index), and more. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
One-on-one counseling and business research for business owners and entrepreneurs throughout southwest King County.
Statistics from thousands of sources including population, migration, health, income, consumer spending, manufacturing, elections, crime, and more.
Full-text articles, multimedia, study units, and history guides covering ancient times through present-day. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
A free online encyclopedia of Washington State history.
Over 500 documentary, educational, and lecture videos covering cooking, photography, language learning, and travel.
Movies, TV, music, and comics for your computer or mobile devices; all titles available with no holds and no waiting. Limit of 10 checkouts/month. For technical support, please log in to hoopla and select 'Submit Feedback' from the bottom of the website, or from the 'Settings' section of the app.
Listings for over 700,000 manufacturers and suppliers.
Free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment.
Strategies to help you ace your next interview, presented in narrated videos in 中文/Chinese, English, Soomaali/Somali, Español/Spanish, and Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese.
Narrated videos highlighting key job skills in 中文/Chinese, English, Soomaali/Somali, Español/Spanish, and Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese.
Small loan assistance for refugees.
Over 26,000 films from hundreds of popular producers such as The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers. Also available for Roku.
Films and TV series that help children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem with integrated Common Sense Media ratings.
Place holds, manage your account.
Short video lessons and practice exercises to work on at your own pace.
Thousands of books, searchable by Lexile or grade level to find a just-right book for every reader.
One-tap access to eBooks, and downloadable audiobooks from OverDrive on your mobile device or eReader. For technical support, visit OverDrive's Libby Help page.
Self paced tutorials on software and computer skills, web design, computer programming, video editing, project coordinating, business management, job and career paths, marketing, and so much more. For technical support, please contact 1-888-335-9632 or visit Lynda.com's support page. **Please note that if you change your library card number you will lose access to your saved playlists under your previous library card account.**
Language learning lessons with reading/writing/listening components. For technical support, please contact 1-877-626-4611 or visit Mango’s support page.
Games, worksheets, and apps in a wide range of math topics.
Information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand, from the National Library of Medicine.
Directory of over 245 million global down to homebased businesses with data for over 100 million executives, 1,000 First Research industry reports, company financial searching capability, KBR Key Business Ratios and Industry Norms, Nielsen Demographics, Nielsen Popfacts, Prizm market segmentation, consumer lifestyle by zip code, Indeed job listings, and directory information for over 250 million residences with previously associated addresses and relatives. Download up to 20,000 records at a time.
On October 1, 2018, access to Microsoft Imagine Academy through KCLS will no longer be available. Please complete your training and download or print any transcripts you need before that date.
Online training from Microsoft, including lesson plans for Basic Computing and Office 2013. You will need to set up a free Microsoft Live ID. [ Quick Start Guide ]
On October 1, 2018, access to Microsoft Imagine Academy through KCLS will no longer be available. Please complete your training and download or print any transcripts you need before that date.
Online training from Microsoft, including lesson plans for Basic Computing and Office 2013. You will need to set up a free Microsoft Live ID. [ Quick Start Guide ]
Matches service members' military experience to civilian occupations.
Investing data and reports on 23000+ mutual funds, 7000+ stocks, and investment management tools. Online training sessions and Financial Literacy webcasts are available. For technical support, please contact 1-866-229-9449 or libraryservices@morningstar.com.
Basic math games, activities, and resources.
Model of a balanced plate, with all of the yummy food groups.
Information about space from NASA, including games and activities in English and Spanish.
Vast array of records held by the National Archives, including military service files, immigration and arrival records, land records, and more.
Articles from the New York Times (1980-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Articles from New York Daily Times (1851-1857) and New York Times (1857-to three years before current year). For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Articles, guides, and case studies for small businesses.
Full-text articles from a wide range of historical newspapers. For technical support, please contact AccessCS@newspaperarchive.com.
Primary sources to assist with genealogy research.
Regular email alerts highlighting new titles in over 20 genres and subjects.
Art education and games including topics ranging in collage, landscape painting, digital photography, sculpture, and more.
Health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institute on Aging.
Reading recommendations, author read-alikes, theme-oriented book lists, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles. For guides and training materials please visit Novelist's support page.
Philanthropic history and announced gifts of corporations, foundations, and individuals, searchable by giving interests and amounts.
Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Center
Profiles of over 800 occupations including required training and education, earnings, job prospects, and working conditions, from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Games that take you on a dive deep into the ocean to explore, rescue, and protect the creatures who live there.
Educational games and activities that teach Spanish.
Tools developed by Stephen P. Morse to simplify searches in several websites, including the Ellis Island and Castle Garden passenger lists.
Articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and web links on current events and popular debate subjects.
eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and streaming video for your computer, mobile device, or eReader. For technical support, please open OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'
Children’s eBooks, audiobooks, and more, available anytime, anywhere- all you need is a library card. For technical support, please open OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'
Teen eBooks for your computer, mobile device, or eReader. For technical support, please open OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'
Children’s movies, available anytime, anywhere- all you need is a library card. For technical support using OverDrive, please open the service's website or app and select 'Help.'
Definitions, pronunciations, and word histories. For technical support, please contact 1-800-334-4249 ext. 6484 or oxfordonline@oup.com. Oxford English Dictionary Online: A Short Guide
Games with your PBS Kids favorites like Curious George, Wild Kratts, Daniel Tiger, and Peg + Cat!
Fun math and science games, videos, and activities with Peep and his friends!
An article on financial projections from INC magazine.
Find information and resources for nonprofits, fundraising, and philanthropy.
Combined coverage from over 30 Puget Sound community newspapers.
Fact sheets for US Presidents including speeches, appointments, and notable events.
Full view newspapers from 120+ countries with 60+ languages represented. Newspapers include up to 3 months of back coverage. For technical support, please visit PressReader's support page. Even if you are in a KCLS library/using KCLS WiFi, please click on “Sign in” on the upper right corner of the PressReader site, select the library card icon, and enter your library card barcode number and PIN for full access to the site's content. Select King County Library System as your library. You will see a green coffee cup icon on the top left side of the PressReader site when you are logged in.
Language learning lessons in 80 languages with live native speaker teachers, movies, music, ESL/citizenship prep in 51 languages, and courses for children, health care workers, and K-12 teachers. To track your progress, create a pronunciator account in addition to logging in with your KCLS library card and PIN. A quick start video tutorial is available. For technical support, please contact 1-800-328-1776 or support@pronunciator.com or visit pronunciator's support page.
Clases para aprender hasta 80 idiomas con profesores nativos en vivo, películas, música, preparación de inglés como lengua extranjera (ESL) y ciudadanía en 51 idiomas, cursos para niños, profesionales de la salud y maestros de K-12 (Kindergarten a grado 12). Para registrar su progreso, cree una cuenta con pronunciador además de iniciar una sesión con su tarjeta de las bibliotecas KCLS y su PIN. Hay disponible un video tutorial de inicio rápido. Para obtener asistencia técnica, comuníquese al 1-800-328-1776 o support@pronunciator.com o visite la página de soporte de pronunciator.
Over 180,000 full-text literary works, plus criticism, essays, author biographies, reviews, and interviews. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Articles on a diverse range of topics from 4,100+ magazines, journals, and newspapers including ABI Business Trade & Industry Articles (ABI/Inform), The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, US Newsstream, and US West Newsstand. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Find legal forms, research guides, podcasts, services and more.
Industry-approved training in basic computer skills, customer service skills, forklift operation, and warehouse/distribution logistics.
Downloadable audiobooks and magazines for your computer and mobile device. For technical support, please contact yoursupport@recordedbooks.com or 1-877-77-AUDIO.
Downloadable audiobooks and magazines for your computer and mobile device. For technical support, please contact yoursupport@recordedbooks.com or 1-877-77-AUDIO.
Business and residential listings of US and Canadian companies, US residences, US job/internship searches (from Indeed.com), and new movers/homeowners (from US Consumers & Lifestyles). Download up to 250 records at a time. Instructional webcasts on growing a business and video tutorials are available. For technical support, please contact 1-800-808-1113 or reference@infogroup.com.
Services and employment resources for formerly incarcerated individuals, from the Employment Security Department.
Small business news from the Reuters news agency.
An overview of Marketing from the Small Business Administration.
Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns from1867-1970, detailing street blocks and building numbers. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Financial assistance programs from the Small Business Association.
Science and math for middle and high school levels. Includes diagrams, science experiments, essays, definitions, biographies, ebooks, and lesson plans. For technical support, please contact 1-800-322-8755 or visit Science Online's support page.
Free downloadable application used like Legos to code online.
Directory of groups, organizations, and events in the Seattle area.
Articles on business, construction, real estate, money, technology, architecture, and the environment.
Short-term training programs including automotive, office occupations, welding, construction, health unit coordinator, forklift operator, and electronics assembly worker.
Free one-on-one business counseling and workshops to help clients grow or start a business. Make an appointment to meet with an experienced business professional at the Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, or Shoreline libraries. Free legal resources for business owners.
Consultations with SBI students for business owners developing business plans.
Educational games, videos, and coloring pages with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more!
Learn the instruments of the orchestra, the basics of reading and composing music, and play rhythm games.
Articles on reading, language arts, current events, science, social studies, history, health, and technology from over 2,200 sources. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Resources for starting and running your own small business, from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A collection of online business ratio calculators from Bankrate.com.
In person, online, and print resources available at your library to save you time and money at every stage of your business.
Information on people and places, history, and culture from the collection.
Current and historical demographic data from the United States presented in easily downloadable maps and tables. For technical support, please contact 1-800-334-4249 ext. 6484 or oxfordonline@oup.com.
Access to all of the online resources that KCLS offers with a Student Account connected to your student ID.
Need homework help? Students in grades K-12 can get free help at the library from volunteer tutors.
Play art games, write stories, and upload and share art with other kids around the world.
IRS forms, publications, videos, and articles for business owners.
Manufacturers and suppliers in over 67,000 categories.
Video storybooks and read-alongs for readers in grades K-6, including some in Spanish and French. Teachers may not use their personal library card number for classroom use. For technical support, please contact 1-416-781-4010 or info@tumblebooks.com.
One-on-one, real-time tutoring via chat and audio in a variety of subjects. Tutor.com is available 24/7 but live tutoring is only available from 2 pm-midnight daily.
Services include:
For technical support, please contact librarysupport@tutor.com or visit Tutor.com’s help center located at the bottom of each page in the Tutor.com FAQ section. Tutor.com cannot help you retrieve your PIN If you forgot your PIN you must contact a KCLS library or Ask KCLS for help.
Tutorías individualizadas en tiempo real via chat para estudiantes de K-12, de nivel inicial universitario y estudiantes adultos en varias materias. Tutor.com está disponible 24/7 pero las tutorías individualizadas solo están disponibles de 2 pm - medianoche.
Los servicios incluyen:
• Cursos de práctica ACT / SAT
• Cursos AP
• tutores bilingües
• ayuda para la universidad
• corrección de documentos, en tiempo real y sin cita previa
• ayuda con las habilidades del idioma inglés
• Tutorías de MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint
• desarrollo de habilidades de refuerzo
• videos sobre fundamentos de educación básica
• preparación para el test SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) del estado de Washington. (seleccione "Otras herramientas" (“Other Tools”) en la parte superior del menú del sitio Tutor.com y "Preparación para SBAC" (“Prep for the SBAC").
Para obtener asistencia técnica, contacte librarysupport@tutor.com o visite el centro de ayuda de Tutor.com en la parte inferior de cada página de Tutor.com, en la sección Preguntas frecuentes (FAQ). Tenga en cuenta que Tutor.com no puede ayudarle a recuperar su número clave (PIN). Si olvidó su número clave (PIN), debe comunicarse con una biblioteca de KCLS o solicitar ayuda de Ask KCLS.
Business and economic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Low or no-cost legal services for entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
State and county genealogy websites developed by volunteers.
Official job site of the United States Federal Government.
Stock analysis from Value Line.
Business development training and support for individuals with limited resources.
Online and in-person resources to use to find out if you qualify for assistance from the Employment Security Department.
Career and employment resources for America's veterans and separating service members from the US Department of Labor.
Articles from the Wall Street Journal (1984-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Coverage of news pertaining to small business success.
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs from the Department of Labor & Industries.
Washington's one-stop source for education and career planning.
Access to historical Washington State newspapers through the Washington State Library.
Articles from the Washington Post (1987-present). Tip: To see the most current complete articles, do an "Advanced Search," search by publication date and specific date range (enter the current date - current date), and select "Full Text" only. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.
Consumer tips, plus instructions for resolving consumer complaints.
Job training programs and career centers.
Guides to starting and licensing a business from the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Network of microloan providers in Washington State.
State agency requirements and processes for new and existing business owners, from the Washington State Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance.
Washington's one-stop source for education and career planning. (En Español)
What to do if you have lost your job.
Job leads, job search workshops, retraining, self-employment help, and direct access to employers for job seekers.
Volunteer-based site that aims to provide an information page for every country in the world.
Precise, powerful search of books, articles, dissertations and theses, eBooks, government documents, art museum images, and other print and electronic resources from hundreds of libraries around the world.
Contracting opportunities with the Washington State Department of Transportation.
A small business blog from The New York Times.
Detailed information about the performance of over 24 million active businesses.
