Read U.S. newspapers published in the 19th century.
Read interactive books. Play educational games and solve puzzles. Learn with activities. For children ages 2-8.
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Get the latest data about companies, trades, and products. Follow business trends. Learn about management styles.
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Read full articles from journals or magazines, and books. Choose from thousands of publications.
Watch thousands of streaming videos and documentaries. From names you know like Ken Burns, Rick Steves' Europe, National Geographic, HBO, and more. Learn by doing with thousands of documentary and how-to streaming videos.
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Explore streaming educational videos that are kid-safe and ad-free. With the videos kids want to watch, plus songs and games to educate and entertain. Sesame Street, The Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and thousands more.
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Search billions of records to discover your family story. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name. Build your family tree. Connect with the past in the world's largest collection of online records.
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*You can use Ancestry on your personal device only while connected to KCLS WiFi at a library.
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Interactive museum tours, views of masterworks at brushstroke level detail, and tools to share your own collection online.
Get biographical information that you can rely on for your next paper or project. Connect with accurate and engaging articles, videos, audio, and images. Complete your research with ease on any device.
Build a love of reading and learning in your pre-K-3 young readers. Watch classic video storybooks paired with related nonfiction eBooks. For an overview of the service watch this demonstration video. Click the apple and book icon in the top right corner for the Help tab.
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Find accurate information to help you complete school assignments or explore your interests. Read or listen to articles at a reading level that is right for you. Get articles, images, definitions, and websites from lots of trusted sources.
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Read or listen to articles at a reading level that is right for you. Find facts to finish your homework. Learn a new word. Explore articles, images, definitions, and websites for kids.
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Read or listen to articles at a reading level that is right for you. Find facts to finish your homework or school project. Learn a new word and hear how to pronounce it. Explore articles, images, definitions, and websites for teens.
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Read the latest issues of business magazines.
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An index to business plans, many available online, from The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Get ideas for your business plan. Read plans used to find funding for other small businesses. Find plans in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
Finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document.
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.
Make your communication more clear and accurate with this searchable style guide. Search the latest publishing advice in the Chicago Q&A tool. Find a guide to correspondence and proofreaders' marks. Save time with a quick citation guide. Learn which problematic words and phrases that experts suggest avoiding.
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Save money by learning how to fix and maintain your car. Get step-by-step instructions specific to your year, make, and model.
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Compare the latest gadgets. Find reliable cars. Search for appliances by feature. Check with the experts before making your next purchase. Read product reviews, ratings, buying advice, and articles from the latest issues of Consumer Reports.
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Review and rating information about consumer products.
Learn about what life is like around the world.
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Comprehensive listing of genealogical resources containing links to ethnic group sources, how-to articles, country/geography resources, and more than 200 other categories.
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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.
Get all the resources you need for your next research project in one place. Choose from topic guides about people, places, historical events, books, and current events. Export your citations or save articles to Google or OneDrive. For students in grade K-12 and college.
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Find accurate health information that you can rely on.
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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.
Find contact information for the foundations that are most likely to give you grants. Get results you can't get from Google. Search the directory for thousands of foundation and corporate key decision makers.
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Only available at Redmond Library Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center
Answers to frequently asked questions about genealogy resources.
Read, email, or print nonfiction books and articles. Search for facts in encyclopedias and directories.
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Direct links to individual newspapers for focused Google News Archive searching.
Congressional Record, Federal Register, Bills, legislative calendars, and other searchable government documents.
Discover your family history.
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Search U.S. statistics from thousands of trusted sources. View historical context for data. Create custom data tables. Download and share tables.
For technical support email academictechsupport@cambridge.org
Discover history from ancient times to the current era.
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Hold and due date alerts by text and email. Multiple card manager sends alerts for all of your library cards in one place.
Visit our Due Date and Hold Alerts FAQs for complete details.
Watch movies, TV, music, and comics for your computer or mobile devices. All titles are available with no holds and no waiting. Limit of 10 checkouts each month.
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Watch thousands of films from independent filmmakers and popular producers. Titles include The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS. Also available for Roku.
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Click on the 'Support' link at the bottom of the Kanopy landing page after you have logged in.
Watch a streaming collection of age-appropriate films and TV series selected for kids. Finding the right video is easy using Common Sense Media ratings. Titles selected help children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem. Set up a personalized PIN to keep your kids inside Kanopy Kids.
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Click on the 'Support' link at the bottom of the main Kanopy page after you have logged in.
Place holds, manage your account.
Short video lessons and practice exercises to work on at your own pace.
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.
Learn job and technology skills at your own pace. Take online tutorials on topics like:
This service is limited to about 150 simultaneous users.
If you change your library card number you will lose any playlists you saved with your previous card.
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Learn a new language at your own pace. Practice reading, writing, and listening in online lessons. Customize your lessons by choosing the topics that you're interested in. Take your learning with you on your mobile device.
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Information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand, from the National Library of Medicine.
Stay current with investing data and reports. Find mutual fund and stock data and portfolio analysis. Get up-to-date financial news and commentary. Analyze holdings and exposure with the Portfolio X-Ray Tool. Learn about personal finance topics like stocks or retirement.
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If this service is not fully accessible to you, please contact Ask KCLS to discuss alternate options.
Vast array of records held by the National Archives, including military service files, immigration and arrival records, land records, and more.
Read articles from the New York Times (1980-present).
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Articles, guides, and case studies for small businesses.
Read articles from over 400 years of newspapers. Explore family history, small-town events, and news from around the world.
For technical support, contact AccessCS@newspaperarchive.com.
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Primary sources to assist with genealogy research.
Regular email alerts highlighting new titles in a variety of genres and subjects.
Find your next reading recommendation. Get read-alikes, books that are similar to another book you like. Research an author or book. Explore themed book lists. Get discussion guides for your book group. Read articles about books and authors.
Learn how to get the most out of Novelist on the service's support page.
Tools developed by Stephen P. Morse to simplify searches in several websites, including the Ellis Island and Castle Garden passenger lists.
Explore both sides of an issue. Use statistics and primary sources to weigh pros and cons. Read articles written from diverse perspectives to understand others better.
Read eBooks and downloadable audiobooks or stream videos. Available on your computer, mobile device, or eReader.
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Find the right eBook for your kids. Reading is easy on your computer, mobile device, or eReader. Customize the font size, spacing, or use a different font including dyslexic.
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Open OverDrive's website or app and select 'Help.'
Find your next book on your computer, mobile device, or eReader.
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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, open the service's website or app and select 'Help.'
Search for definitions. Learn how to pronounce words. Explore word histories.
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Find information and resources for nonprofits, fundraising, and philanthropy.
Read newspapers from around the world in many languages. Newspapers include up to 3 months of back coverage. Log in* to PressReader to share or print articles.
*You will need to log in to use the site. Even if you're in King County Library System (KCLS) library or connected to KCLS WiFi.
To log in:
1. Click on “Sign in” on the upper right corner of the PressReader site.
2. Select the library card icon.
3. Enter your library card barcode number and PIN.
4. 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.
For technical support, visit PressReader's support page.
Learn a language in personalized courses that you can take at your own pace. Practice words and phrases that are used in work such as food service and healthcare. Choose your "home language" to learn a new language in the same language that you use at home. For all ages.
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Aprende un idioma con cursos personalizados que puedes tomar a tu propio ritmo. Practica palabras y frases que se utilizan en el trabajo, como en el servicio de comida y atención médica. Elija su "idioma nativo" para aprender un nuevo idioma. Para todas las edades.
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Read poetry, prose, and drama. Find works of literary criticism, essays, author biographies, reviews, and interviews. Listen to contemporary poets read their own or favorite poems.
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Read articles from thousands of magazines, journals, and newspapers.
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Find articles, reports, and books about PTSD and other effects of trauma. Search for specific symptoms or diagnostic codes.
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Find legal forms, research guides, podcasts, services, and more.
Listen to audiobooks and read magazines on your computer and mobile device.
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Read magazines and listen to audiobooks on your computer and mobile device. There is a checkout limit for current issues of The Economist and National Geographic. Older copies of these titles have no checkout limit.
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Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, locate people, and search for jobs. Get accurate company and residential data for the U.S. and Canada.
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Download up to 250 records at a time.
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Find large scale maps of Washington cities and towns. Explore detailed views that show street blocks and building numbers. Maps range from 1867-1970.
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Access to Science Online will end at 11:59 pm on September 30.
Find diagrams, science experiments, essays, definitions, biographies, ebooks, and lesson plans. Supports middle and high school level science and math.
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Read the latest editions of this daily newspaper online. Stay current on local business, money, and real estate news.
If this service is not fully accessible to you, please contact Ask KCLS to discuss alternate options.
Find sources for your school report or project. Read articles and eBooks written for students in grades K-8. Search for downloadable eBooks by grade level or subject. Export your citations or save articles to Google or Classroom.
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In person, online, and print resources available at your library to save you time and money at every stage of your business.
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.
Prepare for school or job success. Study for school admission, civil service, postal, firefighter, healthcare, cosmetology, military, and other career exams with eBooks and practice tests. Search for schools. Explore careers. Find out how to write a stronger resume.
Log in with your library card number and PIN. Then, create a Testing and Education Reference Center account to use all features.
Watch 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.
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Get one-on-one, real-time tutoring. Submit an essay or math problem for review. Prepare for the SAT, ACT, AP, or graduate school entrance exams. For adults. Available via chat and audio.
Tutor.com is available 24/7 but live tutoring is only available from 2 pm-midnight daily.
For a list of session limits, subjects you can get help with, and tools for teachers view our Tutor.com FAQs.
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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. Disponible en chat y audio. Tutor.com está disponible 24/7 pero las tutorías individualizadas solo están disponibles de 2 pm - medianoche.
Para obtener una lista de los límites de las sesiones, las materias con las que puede obtener ayuda y las herramientas para maestros, visite Tutor.com FAQs.
Para soporte técnico, contacte librarysupport@tutor.com o visite centro de ayuda en la parte inferior de cada página de Tutor.com. Tutor.com no puede ayudarle a recuperar su PIN. Si olvidó su PIN, debe comunicarse con una biblioteca de KCLS o Ask KCLS para recibir ayuda. Hay Videos tutoriales de SBAC disponibles para estudiantes y padres.
Tutoría individual en tiempo real a través de chat y audio para adultos.Tutor.com is está disponible 24/7 pero las tutorías individualizadas solo están disponibles de 2 pm - medianoche.
Para obtener una lista de los límites de las sesiones, las materias con las que puede obtener ayuda y las herramientas para maestros, visite Tutor.com FAQs.
Para soporte técnico, contacte librarysupport@tutor.com o visite centro de ayuda en la parte inferior de cada página de Tutor.com. Tutor.com no puede ayudarle a recuperar su PIN. Si olvidó su PIN, debe comunicarse con una biblioteca de KCLS o Ask KCLS para recibir ayuda
Get one-on-one, real-time tutoring. Submit an essay or math problem for review. Prepare for the SBAC, SAT, ACT, or AP exams. For students in grades K-12, entry-level college, and adult learners. Available via chat and audio.
Tutor.com is available 24/7 but live tutoring is only available from 2 pm-midnight daily.
For a list of session limits, subjects you can get help with, and tools for teachers view our Tutor.com FAQs.
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Tutor.com cannot help you retrieve your PIN. If you forgot your PIN you must contact a KCLS library or Ask KCLS for help.
State and county genealogy websites developed by volunteers.
Get stock analysis from Value Line. Value Line works best in Google Chrome. It is not supported in Safari.
Read articles from the Wall Street Journal (1984-present).
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Coverage of news pertaining to small business success.
Access to historical Washington State newspapers through the Washington State Library. To access some of these resources you may need a Washington State Library card.
Read articles from the Washington Post (1987-present).
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Consumer tips, plus instructions for resolving consumer complaints.
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.
Locate books and other items in libraries around the world. Find the exact edition you're looking for with a precise search tool.
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