@KCLS

Inspiring the people of King County to succeed through ideas, interaction and information across 50 community libraries.

 King County, WA
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KCLS is no longer regularly posting on X. You can follow us on BlueSky @kcls.org and Threads @kingcountylibrary instead!
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Find us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/kcls.org Find us on Threads: threads.com/@kingcountylibra…
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We're excited to join Seattle Arts and Lectures and @SPLBuzz for summer fun with #BookBingoNW2025! The full board is officially HERE! Pick one up at any KCLS or @SPLBuzz location, or download at our websites. Find all the info: kcls.org/book-bingo/?utm_sou…
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Check out our Fall City branch, selected as the ✨best✨ library of 2025 in 425 Magazine!
425 Magazine@425Magazine1 May 2025
Our May issue has just landed today! 🎉 In it, we're thrilled to give you an exclusive peek at the winners of the Best of 425! 🏆 We've got a few tickets still up for grabs. Hurry and click the link below to claim yours before they're gone! premiermediagroup.ticketspic…
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Mark your calendars! In collaboration with Phenomenal She and @of_mentoring join us for Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration at our Federal Way library. Find all the info: 1.kcls.org/JuneteenthCelebra… #Juneteenth #KCLSEvents #FreedomCelebration
Juneteenth A Freedom Celebration Saturday, June 14, 1:30-4:30PM Federal Way Library In partnership with Game of Life and Phenomenal She. All ages welcome

ALT Juneteenth A Freedom Celebration Saturday, June 14, 1:30-4:30PM Federal Way Library In partnership with Game of Life and Phenomenal She. All ages welcome

A full day of celebration with performances, food, vendors, art and a whole lot of community! Event Kick Off 11:30am-12:15pm Community Resource Fair 12:30-4:30pm Community Leader Forum 12:30-1:30pm With Shaude' Moore, Andrea Caupain and Pastor Joseph S. Bowman IV. Moderated by TraeAnna Holiday of Converge Media. Free Professional Portraits 1:30-3:30pm Basketball Skills and Drills Workshop 1:30-3:30pm Community Mural Experience 2-4pm With Jeneva Marie and friends.

ALT A full day of celebration with performances, food, vendors, art and a whole lot of community! Event Kick Off 11:30am-12:15pm Community Resource Fair 12:30-4:30pm Community Leader Forum 12:30-1:30pm With Shaude' Moore, Andrea Caupain and Pastor Joseph S. Bowman IV. Moderated by TraeAnna Holiday of Converge Media. Free Professional Portraits 1:30-3:30pm Basketball Skills and Drills Workshop 1:30-3:30pm Community Mural Experience 2-4pm With Jeneva Marie and friends.

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Join us at the Bellevue Library for a conversation with Kiku Hughes! #KCLSEvents
Densho@DenshoProject14 May 2025
Join @KCLS and Densho this Saturday for a conversation with Kiku Hughes, author of Displacement! 📅 Saturday, May 17, 2:00-3:30pm PT 📍 In-Person: Bellevue Library 💻 Virtual 📋 More info: densho.org/events/kcls-autho…
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Check out this great round-up of book recommendations and upcoming KCLS events! 👇🏻
So. Seattle Emerald@SoSeaEmerald12 May 2025
📚 New reads, film picks, & free events from your local librarians! From AA&NH/PI Heritage Month book recs to an author talk with the author of "Displacement," @KCLS has South End readers covered this May. Read the full scoop here: soseaem.org/43efOoE #AmReading #BookRecs

South End Scoop: Books & More From KCLS — May 2025

Looking for book recs, free events, or fun ways to celebrate AA&NH/PI Heritage Month? This month’s South End Scoop from KCLS has picks for all ages — plus local author events, film screenings, and...

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Your friendly reminder that we have some awesome ✨prizes and goodies✨ for our Summer Reading Program this year! Mark your calendars for the launch of 🌲Curious Creatures🌲 on June 7 and get ready to read! #SummerReading #KCLS #CuriousCreatures
Summer reading prizes including a clear stadium bag, an eReader and Red Robin Burgers for Books coupons

ALT Summer reading prizes including a clear stadium bag, an eReader and Red Robin Burgers for Books coupons

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Whether you're staying in this weekend or heading out for an adventure, we've got a great lineup for you! (This is also your friendly reminder that hoopla, kanopy and libby are all completely ✨FREE✨ resources you can access with your library card!) #Hoopla #Libby #Kanopy
For the adventurous; Read Washington Wildflower Hikes on Libby, Listen to Deeper Well by Kasey Musgraves on Hoopla, and watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Kanopy

ALT For the adventurous; Read Washington Wildflower Hikes on Libby, Listen to Deeper Well by Kasey Musgraves on Hoopla, and watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Kanopy

For those celebrating mom: Read Listen to Your Mom by Ann Imig on Libby, Listen to the Mamma Mia Soundtrack on Hoopla and Watch Mother's Day on Kanopy

ALT For those celebrating mom: Read Listen to Your Mom by Ann Imig on Libby, Listen to the Mamma Mia Soundtrack on Hoopla and Watch Mother's Day on Kanopy

For those who like to stay in; Read Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry on Libby, Listen to Rumors by Fleetwood Mac on Hoopla, and Watch 13 Going on 30 on Kanopy

ALT For those who like to stay in; Read Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry on Libby, Listen to Rumors by Fleetwood Mac on Hoopla, and Watch 13 Going on 30 on Kanopy

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In Federal Way, join Christine Smart, Makerspace librarian, for Intro to Sewing where you'll learn everything from how to thread the machine to how to sew in a straight line! Registration for the next open class begins on May 20, set your reminders now! #KCLSEvents #Makerspaces
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Congratulations to Seattle author @tessahulls for her Pulitzer Prize win on her first book! Find the book at KCLS: 1.kcls.org/FeedingGhosts

Feeding Ghosts — King County Library System

Feeding Ghosts — Hulls, Tessa, 1984- — "Tessa Hulls tells the story of three generations of women: her Chinese grandmother, Sun Yi; her mother, Rose; and herself. In doing so, she examines the...

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The Seattle Times
@seattletimes5 May 2025
A Seattle author has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for memoir or autobiography for her first graphic novel, a mammoth project of investigation and creation that took her nearly a decade to complete. st.news/3GEdQ9j

Seattle author wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for her first book

Tessa Hulls earned the prestigious award for her graphic novel “Feeding Ghosts.”

seattletimes.com
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Starting June 7 we're launching our brand new Summer Reading Program - Curious Creatures! Pick up your Welcome Kit complete with: 📚 A free book! 🍔A @redrobinburgers Books for Burgers coupon! And more surprises! Get all the info at kcls.org/summer/?utm_source=… #KCLSEvents
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Check Out Washington with our Discovery Pass Kit! 🏞️ 🌲1 Washington State Discover Pass 📚 3 pocket naturalist field guides 🗺️ 1 detailed map 🔭 Binoculars Your next outdoor escape is just a checkout away! 🍃🌿 #KCLS #ExploreWA #NatureLovers
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🌍 Celebrate Earth Week with KCLS! 🌿 Discover books, events, and activities that inspire a greener future, available at your library and online. 🌱📚 Explore now at kcls.org/earth-week 💚 #EarthWeek #KCLS
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📚 Did you know? Each year, Best Books showcases top reading recommendations from staff across the King County Library System! 📖 Check out the 2024 Best Books: kcls.org/best-books #KCLSBestBooks #ReadWithKCLS
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🚀 Dive into 50 days of AI discovery at Microsoft AI Skills Fest! Now through May 28, 2025, level up your AI skills and shape the future. 🔗 Register now: 1.kcls.org/MAIF25 #AISkillsFest #MicrosoftAI #KCLS
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Happy #NationalLibraryWeek! 📚✨ Libraries are one of the last free spaces for everyone, a place for learning, creativity, and community. From books and Story Time to tech access and free classes, your library is here to help you grow! #KCLS #NationalLibraryWeek #LibraryLove
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April is Poetry Month! 📖✨ Let words stir emotions, and tell stories that resonate. Whether you’re a poet or a poetry lover, celebrate the power of verse with us! Share your favorite poem or a line that moves you. 🖋️❤️ #PoetryMonth2025 #KCLS
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Create & Innovate at the Makerspace!🛠️✨ Enjoy free access to 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, sound recording equipment, and more. Check out KCLS.org for classes and events. #KCLS #Makerspace #CreateAndInnovate
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🌧️ Severe Weather Alert: If you or someone you know needs shelter during severe weather in Seattle & King County, find overnight & daytime options through the Regional Homelessness Authority. 🔗 More info: 1.kcls.org/KCRHA #SevereWeather #KingCounty #KCLS
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