Bellevue Library will be closed from July 13-15 for plumbing repairs. Holds will be extended for pickup after the library reopens. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Our 2025 Annual Report is live! Highlights include: • across the board, our engagement numbers grew • 23 million items checked out, resulting in over $145 million in savings to residents • expanded world language programs And so much more! Read the full report at kcls.org/annual-reports/.

We're so incredibly proud to be your library system, King County. We had a wonderful time celebrating with everyone at the Seattle Pride Parade yesterday; thanks for bringing such great energy! #ReadWithPride

Looking for recommendations on what to read for each Book Bingo category? Want to relive the pure bliss of going to a Scholastic Book Fair? Join us at the Tukwila Library for a Book Bingo Book Fair on Sunday, June 21! Find all the info at bit.ly/BookBingoFair.

Have you checked out our refreshed website yet? We designed the new experience for how our patrons actually use the site and to make it easier to find what you're looking for. Explore the new features at kcls.org and find out more about what has changed at bit.ly/KCLSWebsiteRefresh.

This summer, all KCLS locations will close for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day. During holiday closures, online library services are available, and book drops remain open.

Kenmore Library will be closed for HVAC system replacement and roof repairs from May 15-29. Visit bit.ly/KenmoreClosure to find out what to expect during the library's closure.

🤝 Sunday, May 3 @ 1pm (at Redmond Senior & Community Center): WE ARE NOT STRANGERS, by Josh Tuininga, presented by KCLS (we'll be vending!) @kcls.org

We're proud to join more than 140 library systems for One Book One Coast! We're reading "They Called Us Enemy," by George Takei, about his imprisonment in American concentration camps during WWII. Borrow the book, discover important local history, and more at kcls.org/news/one-book-one-coast/.

April is also Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month and Autism Awareness Month! Check out titles written by and about these communities at bit.ly/AprilBooklists.

Celebrate Deaf History Month with us this April at one of our ASL Story Times! Find more info about ASL Story Times at bit.ly/ASLStoryTimeApril. Can't make it? Check out titles that honor the rich linguistic diversity of the Deaf community at bit.ly/DeafHistoryKCLS.

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. We celebrate the lives of transgender people who are able to live authentically, while also acknowledging that not every trans person can or wants to be visible. Find books by and about transgender and non-binary people on our booklist: bit.ly/TDOVKCLS.

This spring, libraries in each KCLS region will have a one-day closure for a staff learning day. During closures, you can return books using the exterior drop. Public Wi-Fi will be available outside the building. For more info, visit https://kcls.org/news/library-closures-for-spring-staff-days/.

Many KCLS locations are closed or have abbreviated hours today due to inclement weather. Closures will be updated throughout the day on our website: https://bit.ly/KCLSLocations.

Tax season got you down? We're here to help! Print tax forms, get one-on-one assistance, and find out if you qualify for exemptions, all for free at KCLS. Find resources near you at https://kcls.org/tax-help/.

Carnation, Fall City, and North Bend Library will be closed today, Thursday, March 12, due to weather-related power outages. For up-to-date information on KCLS locations, visit our website: https://bit.ly/KCLSLocations.

We love seeing you love KCLS Rewind! Sign up now: kcls.org/kcls-rewind/.

Join us for a conversation and Q&A featuring Indigenous authors and climate specialists on Saturday, March 14, at the Muckleshoot Library. This event is co-created with the Muckleshoot Tribal College and Children of the Setting Sun Productions. For more information, visit bit.ly/HonoringTheLand.

Today is Holi or the "Festival of Colors," a Hindu tradition that marks the beginning of spring. People celebrate Holi with dancing, food, and throwing colored powders called "gulal." Check out our kids' booklist to learn more: bit.ly/HoliReads.

Remember when reading got you free pizza? We're bringing it back! Sign up online at kcls.org/kcls-rewind or in person at your library. A huge thank you to the King County Library System Foundation for making our '90s dreams come true and to Pagliacci Pizza for their generosity!

Happy Women's History Month! This month we reflect on the resilience, achievements, and contributions of the women who have shaped our world. Find stories of women who support both people and the planet in our booklist: bit.ly/WomensHistoryReads.

The Bellevue Library will be closed March 7–8, with limited computer availability on March 6 after 3pm, for the KCLS Foundation's Literary Lions Gala: https://www.kclsfoundation.org/llg2026.

Today is Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance. We honor the Japanese Americans forcibly incarcerated during World War II. Visit Bellevue Library to see the art installation "Emerging Radiance: Honoring the Nikkei Farmers of Bellevue" and check out our booklist: bit.ly/DayOfRemembranceReads.

Ramadan starts today at sundown and will last through March 19. Muslims observe this holy month as a time of spiritual growth and self-discipline. Discover the traditions, heritage, and history of Ramadan with our booklist: bit.ly/RamadanBooklist.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at one of our many Lunar New Year events! Listen to a story, learn a new craft (or recipe!) or watch a performance. Find all the events on our website at bit.ly/KCLSLunarNewYear.

Happy Black History Month! This year marks the 100th anniversary of celebrating Black history in the United States. Read about Black and African American history and stories of resistance from our booklist here: bit.ly/KCLSBHMReads.

Join our facilities team as a Project Manager! KCLS is looking for highly organized, detail-oriented applicants to help guide facilities projects. Learn more about the position and apply before Thursday, 1/22: bit.ly/facilitiespm.

Celebrate the unveiling of the refreshed Sammamish Library children's area this Thursday, January 8 at 10:30am! Join us for a ribbon-cutting and special Story Time with the artist behind the refresh (and one of our library cards), Bethany Fackrell. Find more info at bit.ly/sammamishchildrensarea.

Anything we forgot to add? Let us know in the replies. 👇 #2026InsAndOuts #InsAndOuts

Today is the start of Kwanzaa! The African American and Pan-African holiday focuses on seven principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith. Find books about Kwanzaa traditions here: bit.ly/kwanzaareads.

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating this week! Whether you're spending time with family and friends or finding joy in your own way, we hope you experience the love and generosity of the holiday. Find stories about holiday traditions from around the world: bit.ly/kclschristmasbooklist.

The KCLS Board of Trustees approved our 2026 Budget, which goes into effect January 1, 2026. Check out our finalized strategic priorities, revenue overview and more at kcls.org/budget/.

We just hit 11 million digital loans in 2025! This huge milestone is thanks to all of you who enjoy KCLS's digital resources. Looking forward to millions more in 2026. 🥳 📚

The best holiday gift is a KCLS library card! Get one today and find out more at the link in our bio.

Tonight marks the start of Hannukkah (or Chanukah)! The eight-day Jewish celebration known the "Festival of Lights" is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, food, games and gifts. Explore our holiday booklist here: bit.ly/KCLSHanukkahReads.

Update: The Thursday 12/11 event at Snoqualmie Library, "Weaving Cedar Reindeer with the Snoqualmie Tribe" has been cancelled due to area flooding and will be rescheduled.

Tonight’s talk with Bethany Fackrell, “Salmon and the Snoqualmie: a Tribal Member’s Perspective” at Fall City Library has been cancelled due to flooding in the area. KCLS plans to reschedule the event.

Apply to be our Collection Management Services Project Specialist! Build and improve processes with your strong administrative and planning skills and serve as a resource for community library staff. Find a full list of qualifications at bit.ly/CMSProjectSpecialist. Applications close on 12/11/25.

Weave a Cedar bark reindeer with the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe next Thursday, 12/11, at the Snoqualmie Library! Find out more: bit.ly/cedarweaving. Can't make it? Visit the North Bend, Fall City, or Snoqualmie Libraries before 12/11 to see artifacts, learn about the Lushootseed language, and more!

Discover a new favorite book! Check out these reviews from KCLS staff in the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/king-county-library-system-staff-share-their-favorite-books-of-2025/

Our Best Books lists are live! Find great recommendations from King County Library System's knowledgeable staff at kcls.org/best-books/.

Make comics with a pro at White Center Library next week! Learn about Michelle Jing Chan's journey to become a full-time author-illustrator and her viral comics. Then join in for a comic-making activity. Registration is required for this event and space is limited. Sign up at bit.ly/michellejingchan

Join us at the Sammamish Library this Sunday for a special guest story time! Celebrate Native American and Snoqualmie (sdukʷalbixʷ) traditions and culture through stories and songs with library card artist Bethany Fackrell. Learn more about the event at bit.ly/nahmstorytime.

We've extended the deadline for our patron engagement survey. Let us know what's important to you by November 24 for a chance to win a $50 gift card! Take the survey: thepollingplace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Did you know that you can record your own music at the library? Stop by our Federal Way Makerspace this Saturday for a Sound Booth Open House and stick around for pro tips in our "Music Business Fundamentals for Teens" event. Find the information for both events at our website: bit.ly/fwsoundbooth.

Today marks the start of Trans Awareness Week. We take this time to celebrate and uplift our trans community and advocate for a world in which trans people are no longer targeted. Read stories about transgender identity and the fight for trans rights: bit.ly/transawarenessbooklist.

Our Bellevue Library is turning 100! Join us for an anniversary celebration this Saturday: bit.ly/celebratebellevue100.

Good news! Our weekly patron printing allowance has increased to $5. Learn more at bit.ly/freeprintingincrease.

Veterans Day is an opportunity to show thanks and learn about ways we can better support our community members who have served. Check out books by and about veterans: https://bit.ly/veteransdaybooklist.

Want to boost your resume by getting certified? Do it for free with KCLS! We've partnered with the Washington State Library to offer self-paced certification prep courses and exam vouchers. Explore the process and list of current exams and courses available at kcls.org/getcertified/.