John Sheller

This new article from @TheOklahoman_ lays out clearly what many library patrons may not understand: that for every e-book you want to borrow, there are a lot of restrictions placed on libraries in order to get it to you. Read the full article: buff.ly/sYH3qiL

King County Library System staff share their favorite books of 2025 seattletimes.com/entertainment/…

State library launches new certification portal for library cardholders lyndentribune.com/news/whatcom-n…

How Seattle, King County libraries get books into your hands seattletimes.com/seattle-news/h…

"Libraries usually pay more than $65 for a two-year license on an e-book, which the average American would pay $12.99 for, and upwards of $100 for e-audiobooks. A print book that costs libraries less than $15 can be loaned out until it falls apart." denverpost.com/2025/05/25/den…

“Facing the Change: What the Loss of Federal Funding Means for Washington Libraries” presented last Friday at the #WLA2025 conference in Tacoma. washstatelib.libguides.com/federalfunding…

📚✨ KCLS Renton Library has been named one of Seattle Met’s Favorite Libraries in the Metropolitan Area! 🎉🏆 We’re honored to be recognized as a beloved community space. Read the full article: 1.kcls.org/AC25 #KCLS #RentonLibrary #SeattleMet #FavoriteLibrary 📖💙

Washington libraries concerned over Trump's executive order king5.com/video/news/loc…

@KCLS announced that patrons have set a new record for digital borrowing: more than 10,344,354 eBooks, magazines, and audiobooks were checked out in 2024. Read more here: bit.ly/4hldf9V

I had a chance to connect with some of my youngest constituents and lead story time at the Sammamish Library! Thank you to all the families that showed up and to @KCLS for having me.

✨KCLS surpassed 10.3 million digital checkouts in 2024! As an independent library system, we rank #2 in the US and #4 in the world for the most digital checkouts, all thanks to YOU! Stay curious, view our digital library: KCLS.org #KCLS #PublicLibraries

Earlier this month a few of our staff members had the chance to visit the wonderful Makerspace at the Federal Way Library branch of @KCLS. Here's a lovely pic capturing stellar KCLS staff members, Christine, Makerspace Librarian, and Maggie, Adult Services Librarian.

Fuel your curiosity! 🌍📖 Discover Best Nonfiction Books, curated to inform and inspire. ✨ ➡️ Learn more at kcls.org/best-books #BestBooks #KCLS #LocalLibrary #PublicLibraries #BookTok

January 13 is Korean American Day, first established in 2003 to commemorate the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the U.S. Check out Korean Story Times with @KCLS every Saturday from 2 - 3 p.m. at the Renton Highlands Library. More info: kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/674e22f…

📚✨ Discover the Best Books in Spanish, selected just for you. -- 📚✨ Descubre los Mejores Libros en Español, seleccionados especialmente para ti. ➡️ Encuéntralos en kcls.org/mejores-libros… #BestBooks #KCLS #LocalLibrary #PublicLibraries #BookTok

What is your favorite book genre? 📚✨ Comment below. Our local library staff has shared their top picks, now we want to hear yours! 😎 ➡️ Explore the Best Books of the Year: kcls.org/best-books #BestBooks #KCLS #LocalLibrary #PublicLibraries #BookTok

Check out our Best Books of the year, handpicked by your local library staff just for you! 😎📚 ➡️ Explore the excitement at kcls.org/best-books #BestBooks #KCLS #LocalLibrary #PublicLibraries #BookTok

Happy Thanksgiving! Please remember all libraries will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28. We will reopen on Friday, November 29. 😄 Please check our website for hours and location information.

Today, @PSETalk will have a resource hub from 11:30 am –  5 pm in Issaquah at Tiger Mountain Country Store. Customers can get support like charging for small devices, Wi-Fi, beverages, and snacks. Please note that the PSE website has the most updated restoration information.

Join us at your local libraries to get warm, recharge your devices, use our WI-FI, and more. Visit kcls.org for updates on your local library opening times and closures. Hours may continue to be impacted by weather events, today and through the weekend.