Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts

Beginning Watercolor at the Richmond Beach Library Wednesday

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

SilverKite Community Arts: Beginning Watercolor at the Richmond Beach Library 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

Wednesday August 10, 2pm. For adults. Free.

With guidance from one of SilverKite's professional teaching artists and your own creative instincts, explore the art of watercolor painting. All supplies provided.

Please register online here or call the library at 206-546-3522.

Sponsored by the King County Library System Foundation.



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Almost Antiques Guild at the Richmond Beach Library

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Almost Antiques Guild at the Richmond Beach Library
Thursday July 28, 2022, 2pm
For adults

If you like collecting and collectibles, this is the group for you! Bring something to show and tell, and hear about what others are collecting.

Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Historical Museum and the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Please register. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed.

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/62be5bcd58568df72734f19a

The Richmond Beach Library is located at 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177


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July Online Book Talk: The Library: A Fragile History

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

July Book Talk: The Library: A Fragile History
July 20, 2022 at 9am PT

Historian Abby Smith Rumsey in conversation with authors Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen.

Register now for this virtual event

Perfect for book lovers, this is a fascinating exploration of the history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age.

Many have decried the perilous state of the library in the 21st century, a situation that was made only worse when public libraries across the world were forced to shut their doors in the face of a global pandemic. 

But across centuries of existence, libraries have faced ruin from war, fire, neglect, and dispersal—only to be reborn again.

In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen trace the extraordinary history of the institution, from the famed collections of the ancient world to the modern public resource of today. 

Along the way, they encounter the librarians, historians, readers, supporters and antagonists that have shaped the library and its offerings over centuries. 

Do libraries last? Register for our book talk to find out from the authors.



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Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens @ the Shoreline Library

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens @ the Shoreline Library!

Mondays - Fridays, 
June 21 - August 26, 2022 
from 1-2pm

Ages 1 to 18.

Nourish your body and brain while you read this summer. Enjoy a FREE lunch and be a Summer Reader!

Healthy HIP Packs (food and snacks for the weekend) will be available on Fridays.

In-person event. Seating is limited. No registration required. Safety guidelines and current protocol followed.

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155  

In partnership with Hunger Intervention Program.



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In person book discussions of Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Join a discussion of the 2022 Lake Forest Park/Richmond Beach/Shoreline READS book, Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown

Discover the true stories of Japanese Americans who, imprisoned by their own government after Pearl Harbor, responded with courage in camps, combat and courtrooms.

  • Tuesday July 19, 6:30pm at the Lake Forest Park Library
  • Wednesday July 20, 6:30pm at the Richmond Beach Library
Please register. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed.

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=facing%20the%20mountain



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Online Adult Programs via the King County Library System Week of June 27, 2022

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Kenmore Library photo by Mike Remarcke
Online Adult Programs via the King County Library System
Week of June 27, 2022
 
King County Library System, (425) 462-9600 or (800) 462-9600 (in Washington State)
E-mail form (English): https://kcls.org/need-help/
E-mail form (Spanish): https://kcls.org/email-us-espanol/
Chat (English): https://kcls.org/using-the-library/chat/
Chat (Spanish): https://kcls.org/chat-espanol/
 
Please visit kcls.org/events to see all events and filter by age level, type of program, and date.
 
Closed captioning is available for online events. Captioning is auto-generated. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request for all events. Contact the library at least seven days before the event if you need accommodation. Send your request to access@kcls.org.
 
Ongoing programs:

Daily Arts Activities by SilverKite!
https://bit.ly/KCLS_SilverKite
Day and topics vary – check the link above for schedule.
Description: For all ages. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Silver Kite Community Arts is offering online inter-generational workshops, talks, social hours and performances FREE for KCLS patrons. We hope that by offering these opportunities, we are providing stimulating creative engagement opportunities and social connection during this challenging time. 
Register at silverkite.us/kcls. You will see "GUEST AREA." Enter KCLS2020 for the password and choose your classes. You will receive an email confirmation with a list of supplies and access instructions before the class.
 
Your Next Job
https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/your-next-job
Monday--Friday, 10am-5pm
Description: For adults. Get free one-on-one help with your job and unemployment questions online or by phone. We can help you find your next job or learn new skills.
For speakers of Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.
If you have a question or need help, 206.386.4636.
Register for an appointment at SPL's Your Next Job page:
https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/civics-and-social-services/your-next-job
In partnership with The Seattle Public Library, Sno-Isle Libraries, Seattle Jobs Initiative, Puget Sound Welcome Back Center, Building Our Bridge and Korean Community Service Center.
 
Talk Time
https://bit.ly/KCLS_TalkTime
Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm; Wednesdays, 7-8pm; Thursdays, 10-11am
Description: Practice speaking English with other English language learners online!
Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world, while connecting from home! 
Register with your email and we will send you the link to join the Zoom meeting.
 
Digital Navigator Appointments
https://rooms.kcls.org/appointments/digitalnavigators
Tuesdays, 1:15pm; Thursdays, 10:15am
Description: Meet with one of our staff members online or by phone. Do you need a computer or new or better Internet access at home? Digital Navigators can help you find low-cost options. Digital Navigators can also help you find resources to learn basic computer and internet skills.
Make an appointment online: https://rooms.kcls.org/appointments/digitalnavigators.
Or, call our help line, Ask KCLS, at (800) 462-9600.
 
Questions about Medicare?
https://bit.ly/KCLS_SHIBA
Every other Wednesday, 12-4pm. Please follow the link above for specific dates.
Description: For adults. The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) is a free, unbiased and confidential counseling service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioners (OIC).
SHIBA's trained and impartial volunteers are available to assist consumers with their Medicare related questions.
Register online for a one-hour session that will be conducted over the phone.
 
Plaza Comunitaria-Tutorías para adultos / Tutoring for Adults
https://bit.ly/KCLS_Plaza
Wednesdays, 5-8pm
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Description: Consigue tu certificado oficial de primaria y secundaria de la SEP (Secretaria de Educación Pública de México). Programa gratuito individual en español para personas adultas de cualquier nacionalidad.
* Recibe ayuda virtual de un tutor voluntario
* Estudia desde tu casa y a tu ritmo.
* Programa individual. Empieza en cualquier momento.
* Horarios flexibles.
¿Listo para dar el primer paso? Habla o escríbenos para evaluar tu nivel y registrarte 425.369.3443, tlcid@kcls.org
Horarios en Bellevue Library disponibles solo con cita previa y para tomar tests de nivel o exámenes finales.
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Free virtual tutoring for Spanish-speaking adults seeking to obtain their elementary and/or middle school official diploma from the SEP (Mexican Secretary of Public Education). Individualized program for adults of all nationalities. Study from home. Flexible hours, depending on tutors' availability. 
Testing and final exams are in-person at the Bellevue Library by appointment only.
Call or email to register, 425.369.3443 or tlcid@kcls.org.
 
Genealogy Help with Eastside Genealogical Society
https://bit.ly/KCLS_Genealogy
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Description: Are you just beginning your family history research? Or have you hit a wall in your research? Wherever your ancestors are from, volunteers from Eastside Genealogical Society are waiting to assist with genealogical research.  You can arrange a virtual help appointment by registering here.  You will be contacted via email with a weblink to enter your individual teleconference help session at least 1 hour before your session. Please register at least 24 hours before the help session.
 
Unique programs this week:

SKCGS Genealogy Chat
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/62055d11cafb9b2f008430a9
Monday, June 27, 1-3pm
Description: Chat about genealogy subjects and topics with members of the South King County Genealogical Society. 
For meeting invitations and reminders, https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society.
 
Certification Exam Session
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/62ab479658568df72733242a
Tuesday, June 28, 9-10:30am
Description: In this online session, take a certification exam of your choice. Read Certifications at KCLS to learn what certifications are available, and access learning resources: https://kcls.org/getcertified/
 
Federal Way 320th Between the Covers Book Group
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6245cc72deb0342f00b87c6d
Tuesday, June 28, 1-2:30pm
Description: “The Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert. Gilbert’s sweeping saga of Henry Whittaker and his daughter Alma offers an allegory for the great, rampant heart of the 19th century. Multiple narrative threads weave seamlessly. A brilliant exercise of intellect and imagination. – Kirkus. New members always welcome.
Please register.
You will be emailed a link no later than two hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.two hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.
 
Kahoot! Trivia: Fantastic Beasts
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/62544d04deb0342f00b99931
Tuesday, June 28, 6-7pm
Description: Play trivia featuring the movies, characters, creatures and more from “Fantastic Beasts!”
Please register. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder and email Devon at dlabejo@kcls.org.
Play on Zoom as an individual or as a team with members of your household.
To participate, you will need a computer that allows a split-screen option or two devices-one to run the Zoom app and one to run the Kahoot app.
Upcoming Trivia
* Tuesday, July 5, 6pm: True Crime in the PNW 
* Tuesday, July 12, 6pm: Musicals
* Tuesday, July 19, 6pm: Disney Parks
* Tuesday, July 26: Marvel Villains
 
Medicare Made Clear
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/628bb350bcab4d37009f1cba
Tuesday, June 28, 6:30-7:30pm
Description: Learn about your Medicare options and get your Medicare questions answered. This informative overview covers Medicare parts A, B, C and D.
Please register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdOyorD0pGdSDBTsu_s9PL1t8idTHpAvz
You will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.

Meditative Minds Group
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6298d3fc58568df7273173c5
Friday, July 1, 10-11am
Description: Experience reflective thinking, mindfulness, philosophy, and general meditative practices to expand your inner peace. The benefits of meditation include reduced depression and anxiety, significantly reduced stress, improved physical health, better sleep and boosted mental well-being. 
No prior experience with meditation necessary.
Presented by Therese Paxton of Peer Kent. Therese is a Certified Peer Counselor and meditation teacher.
Join the Zoom Meeting at 
https://zoom.us/j/96075220445?pwd=ZUJYaDJoME0vcWtxV25lcGRBem1SZz09.
Meeting ID: 960 7522 0445
Passcode: Meditate
One tap mobile: +12532158782,,96075220445# US (Tacoma)
Dial by your location: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)



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Lake Forest Park / Richmond Beach / Shoreline READS

Friday, June 24, 2022


Shoreline and Richmond Beach Libraries have joined with Lake Forest Park READS again this year, marking the 17th year of this community literary event. 

Facing the Mountain tells the true stories of Japanese Americans who, imprisoned by their own government after Pearl Harbor, responded with courage in camps, combat, and courtrooms.

Book Discussion at the Lake Forest Park Library

Book Discussion at the Richmond Beach Library

Online Author Event: Daniel James Brown

Sponsored by the City of Lake Forest Park’s Library Advisory Committee, Friends of the Shoreline, Richmond Beach, Lake Forest Park Libraries and Third Place Books.

Third Place Books offers 20% off on this title June 1 through July 31.



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Outdoor Family Story Time at the Shoreline Library on Tuesdays

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Outdoor Family Story Time at the Shoreline Library Tuesdays at 12:30pm in June and July.
  • June 21 
  • June 28
  • July 5
  • July 12
  • July 19
Join Miss Laurie for stories and songs outside at the front entrance of the Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155.

This is under the roof but still outdoors. Please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or mat to sit on. 



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African Showcase at Cromwell Park Amphitheater June 26

Gansango Dance Company

African Showcase at Cromwell Park Amphitheater 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 on Sunday, June 26, 3:30pm. Family program, all ages welcome.

Presented by Gansango Dance Company

Travel to Africa for a day! Join this talented group of musicians and dancers as they interweave contemporary and traditional West African dance with drumming, song, and audience participation. Come clap your hands, move your feet, or bring a blanket or chair and simply sit back in the park to enjoy.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, you can check the status of our Cromwell Park programs on our Events Calendar and the Shoreline Library Facebook page, or by calling 206-362-7550.

The library is hosting three more programs on Sundays at Cromwell Park Amphitheater this summer. Mark your calendars: 

The Zaniac Comedy Show at Cromwell Park!
Sunday, July 17, 3:30pm

Sounds Waves at Cromwell Park
Sunday, August 14, 3:30pm

Family Dance Party at Cromwell Park! 
Sunday, August 28, 3:30pm 



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IN-PERSON Adult and All Ages Programs at the Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Richmond Beach, and Shoreline Libraries

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Lake Forest Park Library on the lower level of Town Center

IN-PERSON Adult and All Ages Programs at the
Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Richmond Beach, and Shoreline Libraries
June - July 2022

  • Kenmore Library, 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA, 98028. (425) 486-8747
  • Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, 98155. (206) 362-8860
  • Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, WA, 98177. (206) 546-3522
  • Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline, WA, 98155. (206) 362-7550

Please visit kcls.org/events to see all events and filter by age level, type of program, and date.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event.

All in-person events currently require registration to enable us to follow safety guidelines. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Community READS Book Discussion at the Lake Forest Park Library
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/62826b667a5c6b3600023307
Tuesday, July 19, 6:30-8pm
Description: Join a discussion of the 2022 Lake Forest Park/Richmond Beach/Shoreline READS book, “Facing the Mountain” by Daniel James Brown. Discover the true stories of Japanese Americans who, imprisoned by their own government after Pearl Harbor, responded with courage in camps, combat and courtrooms.
Please register. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed.

Community READS Book Discussion at the Richmond Beach Library
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6283bd80d2263e300030c2e5
Wednesday, July 20, 6:30-8pm
Description: Join a discussion of the 2022 Lake Forest Park/Richmond Beach/Shoreline READS book, “Facing the Mountain” by Daniel James Brown. Discover the true stories of Japanese Americans who, imprisoned by their own government after Pearl Harbor, responded with courage in camps, combat and courtrooms.
Please register. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed.

SilverKite Arts: Beginning Watercolor at the Kenmore Library
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/629f84a8d2263e30003319a6
Thursday, July 21, 2-3pm
Description: With guidance from one of SilverKite's professional teaching artists and your own creative instincts, explore the art of watercolor painting.
Sponsored by the King County Library System Foundation.
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Family art workshop at Richmond Beach Library

Friday, May 27, 2022

Forest collage from a previous workshop

Birds, Wings, and Other Things Art Workshop at the Richmond Beach Library

Saturday June 4, 2022 at 10:30am
Richmond Beach Library
Ages 5 and older, tweens, teens and adults

Bring the whole family and help us decorate the library by turning our large mural into a bird’s eye view of the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. 

Working with professional artist Ann Blanch, use your imagination to create birds and winged creatures flying above the beach and water. 

All materials provided. After the display period, art will be returned to the participants to keep. Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library. 

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King County Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program begins June 1

Thursday, May 26, 2022

ISSAQUAH, WA – MAY 25, 2022 – The King County Library System (KCLS) encourages King County residents of all ages to participate in its annual Summer Reading Program from June 1 to August 31, 2022. 
 
Participants ages 5 and older are invited to track minutes spent reading during the summer, with a 500-minute halfway goal and a 1,000-minute final goal. 
Preschoolers (ages newborn to 5) may complete a series of early literacy activities with assistance from their parents or caregivers.

Visit kcls.org/summer for more information, including reading recommendations and a list of events; the website will launch on June 1 when the program begins.

Participants may read anything they choose to, and reading to someone else or listening to an audiobook counts toward reading minutes. 

  • Use the Beanstack app to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and log reading hours. Or, 
  • Starting June 1, patrons may pick up a reading log at their library to track hours instead.

Residents may also participate in fun and educational activities all summer long, such as arts and crafts workshops, music and magic programs, outdoor StoryWalks, STEM learning opportunities and a variety of literary events. 

There are both in-person and online events to attend this year, as KCLS continues to expand in-person programming in the wake of the pandemic.

Patrons who read for at least 500 minutes, or complete 25 early learning activities, will be commemorated on their library’s Community Board and will receive a KCLS Reader patch featuring artwork by local artist Erin Wallace

Participants who make it to the 1,000-minute mark, or complete 50 early learning activities, will also be celebrated on their library’s Community Board and will receive a KCLS Reader journal featuring Wallace’s artwork. Prizes have been made possible by the KCLS Foundation and will be available while supplies last.


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King county libraries to wipe out late fees on May 4 under Fresh Start program

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Richmond Beach Library photo by Steven H. Robinson
On May 4, the King County Library System (KCLS) will clear late fines for all patrons with a new initiative called A Fresh Start for All

This one-time waiver gives patrons a fresh start on their account and enables access to all KCLS materials. 

A Fresh Start for All was approved by the KCLS Board of Trustees on April 27, 2022.

The coronavirus pandemic placed many hardships on King County communities. 

To help patrons, KCLS temporarily stopped assessing late fines in March 2020. The System also lifted electronic access on blocked accounts during this time so patrons could still download digital materials.

KCLS will return to pre-pandemic circulation practices on September 15, and will start assessing late fines again at that time. After their accounts have been cleared on May 4, patrons will have until September 15 to return items before late fines resume.

KCLS is also introducing a new automatic renewal service on September 15. KCLS will automatically renew holds for patrons if their items are eligible for renewal. This will allow patrons to keep their materials longer without accruing late fines. Patrons may opt out of this service if they choose to.

Late fines add up when a patron does not return library materials by the due date. Late fines over $25 lead to a blocked account. A blocked account limits access to library services, books and other materials.

Lost fees are different from late fines. If library materials are more than 30 days overdue, they are considered lost. A Fresh Start for All will not apply to these fees; under state law, KCLS cannot waive lost fees. On May 4, the System will begin processing lost fees again. KCLS will mail billing notices to accounts with over $25 in fees. Patrons will have until September 15 to return items or pay fees before accounts are blocked.

Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. In 2021, residents checked out 7.8 million digital eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive, making KCLS the fourth-highest digital circulating library system in the world and the highest per capita in the U.S. 



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Preschool Story Time in person at the Shoreline Library

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Preschool Story Time in person at the Shoreline Library

Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 1:15 or 2:15pm

Ages 3-5.

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills.

Please register online at kcls.org/events or call the library at 206-362-7550. 

To help ensure safety, story time will be limited to 10 families, up to 25 people total. Please register the total number of people you are bringing, including adult.

You must register separately for each story time you would like to attend.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th, Shoreline WA 98155



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KCLS celebrates multicultural literacy with Día - Children's Book Day

Saturday, April 23, 2022


The King County Library System (KCLS) invites residents to celebrate Día, also known as Children’s Day / Book Day (El Día del niño y del libro). Brought to the U.S. in 1996 by Mexican American author Pat Mora, Día is a nationally recognized initiative that connects children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures through activities at libraries and schools.

The year-round initiative is a daily commitment to advance literacy development for all children that culminates on April 30. KCLS will honor Día from April 24 to 30 with online programming and events, as well as curated reading lists that highlight diversity. 

Special virtual events include Author Talks and Story Times with local celebrities — Univision Anchors Paula Lamas and Jaime Méndez—a flamenco dance performance, book clubs and more. Visit kcls.org/dia for a full list of programming and events.

“KCLS celebrates culture, heritage and language as powerful tools to strengthen King County communities,” stated KCLS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Dominica Myers. 
“We invite children and families from all backgrounds to participate in our Día programming, and hope it helps inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning.”


About King County Library System
Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Serving the communities of King County (outside the city of Seattle), KCLS has 50 libraries and over 1.3 million cardholders.



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Shorewood High School librarian helps students create a student-run book club

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Shorewood librarian Amanda Workman
“Our students are doing so much reading with ‘free choice.’ It’s really more authentic reading.” - Amanda Workman

Story and photos by Mary Jo Heller

Amanda Workman, Librarian at Shorewood High School, (formerly from Parkwood) was asked by students at the beginning of this year to start a book club run by the students. Her answer? “Of course!”

The bigger question was where to procure multiple copies of any book.

When she conferenced with the English teachers, she again received a round of approval. Teachers assign a “whole class novel,” which is still valid, but they also wanted to do something different by supplementing that whole class book with smaller, community-based book clubs. 

However, the same question prevailed: where to find the funds.

Amanda noted that the new library system allows everyone to see what all Shoreline libraries are holding. They could borrow copies from other secondary schools, which still wasn’t enough. 

Enter the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. Amanda sought and was awarded a grant, along with other monies, amounting to $900.

Anasimos Argaw, left, and Amiel Samson, right
Students searched, voted on, and chose six different titles of diverse authors, with diverse styles. 

“This project allows students to continue their own book club, while also helping to fund the new classroom initiatives.
"Students will have more buy-in with what they are reading in the classroom, will connect to stories from different perspectives, expand their view, and be given the opportunity to build a community of readers. 
"These books also bring more representation and reflect our community more accurately.” (Amanda Workman)

David White at desk, Payton Beam standing
Four copies of each title were purchased. Those, along with other Shoreline District copies, public library copies, and personal purchased copies, were enough for the small groups. 

“After two years of being apart, students wanted a chance to build a community of book lovers. They wanted the opportunity to read together and have a place for discussion. 

"Once the group came together they decided that they wanted more recent, popular books to read, as well as books from different perspectives than what they had been reading in the classroom.“ said Amanda.

The book club meets for forty minutes at noon with their lunch. About ten students arrive, although Amanda says it rotates according to what book is read. 

Song of Achilles, for example, is very popular. It was featured on BookTok (similar to TikToc, but for books.)

“The students have been brilliant with questions at book club. It is a beautiful new perception of reading,” Amanda says. "For example, the student asked the author of Hollow Kingdom to speak to them- and she did- over zoom!"
 
Now that volunteers are allowed back in the building, Amanda is thinking about having a possible book fair, capitalizing on the new book club zest for reading.



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KCLS and Third Place Books present Jason Mott

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

 
Author Voices with Jason Mott

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/62314194e2696b2f009b0a7e

Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 7:30-8:30pm

Join a virtual discussion with Jason Mott, author of Hell of a Book, winner of the 2021 National Book Award for fiction. Moderated by Sean Goode, Executive Director of Choose 180.

Available for purchase from Third Place Books

Sponsored by the King County Library System Foundation and part of the Author Voices series.

Please register at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/author-voices-jason-mott/register

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jason Mott lives in southeastern North Carolina. He has a BFA in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry, both from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. His poetry and fiction have appeared in various literary journals. He was nominated for a 2009 Pushcart Prize award and Entertainment Weekly listed him as one of their 10 “New Hollywood: Next Wave” people to watch.

He is the author of two poetry collections: We Call This Thing Between Us Love and “…hide behind me…” He is the author of three novels: The Returned, The Wonder of All Things, and The Crossing.

The Returned, Jason’s debut novel, was adapted by Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B, in association with Brillstein Entertainment and ABC. It aired on the ABC network under the title “Resurrection.”

Jason’s fourth novel, Hell Of A Book, was released in the summer of 2021, and received the 2021 National Book Award for fiction. It’s a story that goes to the heart of racism, police violence, and the hidden costs exacted upon Black Americans, and America as a whole.

Sean Goode is a nonprofit leader who is driven by his mantra, “possibilities over problems," which was born out of his lived experience growing up in overwhelmingly challenging circumstances. Through his stewardship of the nationally recognized nonprofit, CHOOSE 180, he has worked to decriminalize youthful behavior and transform the systems that have historically harmed marginalized communities.



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King county libraries to increase hours of operation

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Shoreline, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Richmond Beach
By Steven H. Robinson, Jerry Pickard, KCLS, Steven H. Robinson

ISSAQUAH, WA — FEBRUARY 18, 2022 — Starting Sunday, February 27, 2022 the King County Library System (KCLS) will increase hours of operation by 18% System-wide. Hours of operation will vary by location. 

Local King county libraries are Richmond Beach, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore. Find updated hours on library location pages with KCLS’ location finder map.

Nearly all libraries will add a day of service to their schedules, including Sundays and Mondays. This will ensure that patrons have access to a community library seven days a week in each region. In addition, all KCLS libraries will be open later into the evenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and earlier on other days of the week to serve as many King County residents as possible.

“KCLS is excited to expand in-building services and hours again as we work to get back to pre-pandemic levels,” stated KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. “We will continue to address our patrons’ evolving needs and increase in-building access when and where it is needed most.”

Following state and public health mandates and guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, KCLS has been operating on modified hours. KCLS has continued to serve King County communities in a variety of ways throughout the pandemic. 

The System acted swiftly to add new contactless services such as external library lockers, Curbside to Go pickup and virtual programming in the early stages of the pandemic, while steadily expanding in-building services. All 50 libraries opened to the public again in July 2021.

About the King County Library System: Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Serving the communities of King County (outside the city of Seattle), KCLS has 50 libraries and 1.2 million cardholders. 


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Using Screen Time to Support Creative Hobbies

Monday, January 31, 2022


Using Screen Time to Support Creative Hobbies - From Woodwork to Threadwork, Online Sources Help Your Projects from Idea Phase to Global Sharing

Wednesday, February 2, 2-3pm
For adults. Presented by Bridget of Gentle Tech Help via the King County Library System (KCLS)

Artists, hobbyists and makers of all types are often unaware of the online resources available to enrich and support their craft. Especially during the cold, dark winter, spending screen time in the right places to gather ideas, get inspired and acquire tools can start your next project off on a strong footing.

Additionally, learn how taking and using the right kinds of photos can help tell the story of your work, Seriously, people don’t know what it takes to make what you make unless they can see it! We’ll end with info about how to share that work online locally or globally and a brief dip into selling online.

Please register

You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.

Closed captioning is available for online events. Captioning is auto-generated. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request for all events. Contact the library at least seven days before the event if you need accommodation. Send your request to access@kcls.org.



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King County Library System patrons checked out nearly 8 million digital titles in 2021

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Shoreline Library photo by Steven H. Robinson

ISSAQUAH, WA — King County Library System (KCLS) patrons checked out 7,868,850 digital titles in 2021 through OverDrive, a digital reading platform used by KCLS. OverDrive’s 2021 statistics identify KCLS as the No. 2 digital circulating library in the U.S. and No. 4 in the world. KCLS’ per capita usage remains the highest of any library system in the U.S.

In another record-setting year, OverDrive’s 2021 data shows that readers continue to turn to digital content they can access and enjoy from home during the ongoing pandemic. In total, readers across the globe checked out 506 million eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines through OverDrive.

“It is wonderful to watch our digital readership grow each year,” stated KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. “We will continue to invest in digital content to meet our patrons’ needs and expand access to information in all forms.”

A KCLS library card or eCard allows patrons to access to the System’s electronic materials, which include streaming films, eBooks, audiobooks, online magazines, research databases, student resources, small business resources and more.

KCLS’ Top Five Digital Titles in 2021:
  • “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah
  • “A Promised Land” by Barack Obama
  • “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End” by Jeff Kinney
  • “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig
  • “Talking to Strangers” by Malcolm Gladwell

To view KCLS’ electronic downloads in real time, check out OverDrive’s digital circulation dashboard.

Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Serving the communities of King County (outside the city of Seattle), KCLS has 50 libraries and 1.2 million cardholders. In 2011, KCLS was named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal.



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