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.

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. 🥳 📚

#OnThisDay in 1965, the Des Moines Library, first in the state to be partially financed by matching federal funds, was dedicated. historylink.org/File/20217

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

#OnThisDay in 2001, Santa Claus opened the innovative "storefront library" known as Library Connection @ Crossroads in East Bellevue. www.historylink.org/File/20143

#OnThisDay in 1999, the Redmond Regional Library, then the King County Library System's second-largest library, was dedicated. historylink.org/File/20215

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_...

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

Today is the deadline to register to vote online or by mail; you can register in-person until Nov. 4.

Find fact-based, nonpartisan resources to make voting easy and empowering at https://kcls.org/elections/.

#OnThisDay in 1995, the Kirkland Library opened in its new location, adjacent to its old location in Peter Kirk Park. https://historylink.org/File/20147

#OnThisDay in 2012, the Lake Forest Park Library celebrated its grand reopening. https://historylink.org/File/20200