Experience the fun of creating at Makerspaces in Federal Way and Bellevue libraries! Makerspaces offer free access to 3D printers, glow forges, Cricut machines, and more. Record an album or podcast in our studio. Or sew your Halloween costume. Not sure where to get started? Join a class or workshop. Watch this video to see all the possibilities at the Bellevue library. https://lnkd.in/gK9wRgsG #makerspace #STEM
King County Library System
Libraries
Issaquah, WA 5,585 followers
Mission: To inspire the people of King County to succeed through ideas, interaction and information.
About us
KCLS Strategic Focus: We will create opportunities through meaningful connections. We will do this by connecting people – individuals at all stages of life, families, communities and organizations – with: • Information and services to navigate life’s complexities and biases. • Equitable avenues to build the skills and knowledge needed for success. • One another to bridge differences and create communities of inclusion and belonging. Continuing Commitment: KCLS remains committed to offering these core assets in alignment with the Strategic Focus. • Helpful and expert staff • Welcoming library spaces and community presence • Responsive programs and services • Diverse collection of books and other resources Mission: To inspire the people of King County to succeed through ideas, interaction and information. Vision: A world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. Values: • Knowledge • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Intellectual Freedom
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http://kcls.org
External link for King County Library System
- Industry
- Libraries
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Issaquah, WA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1942
Locations
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Primary
960 Newport Way NW
Issaquah, WA 98027, US
Employees at King County Library System
Updates
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Elections are right around the corner, and we are helping voters be informed! Attend a voter information event. Learn how to register to vote. Read about your voting rights. Explore voting resources: https://1.kcls.org/3XF3mLF #KCVotes #VoteReady
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KCLS is proud to support Welcoming America with our Welcoming Centers, connecting immigrants, refugees, and new arrivals with local resources across King County. Ambassadors like Gabby can help you prepare for U.S. citizenship, practice a new language, and answer questions about employment, health, housing, and more. Go to https://lnkd.in/gh9hCtn.
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Each library will be closed on one Tuesday or Wednesday in October for staff meetings. Find closure dates by location and learn about service impacts. https://1.kcls.org/3MQsR7H
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Today is National Voter Registration Day. Are you ready for the election? Register or update your registration today at https://1.kcls.org/4d3NUhT. #VoteReady #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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🎵“Sick of running as fast you can? Ever wonder if you’d get there quicker if you were a man?”🎵 Join NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Ali Vitali to discuss her book, “Electable: Why America Hasn’t Put a Woman in the White House…Yet”. Date: Tuesday, September 24 Time: 6:30pm (Online) “Electable” looks at why, even with the number of women who ran for President in 2020, is it hard for a woman to be taken seriously as a presidential contender? Ask your questions, hear stories from the campaign trail, and get Ali’s insights from experience on Capitol Hill and the White House. King County Library System’s Executive Director Heidi Daniel will host the conversation. Visit our event calendar to register! https://lnkd.in/gGaWkVgJ
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Gear up for success! Find free homework help, tutoring, career services, language learning, and much more at your local library. https://lnkd.in/gdsB76XG
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Are you or your family getting ready to go back to school? Gear up for success with KCLS! We offer free homework help, tutoring, career services, language learning, and more. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, your library is here to support all the learners in your life. https://1.kcls.org/3Tfr0x6
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🌟 Unlock the Secrets of Powerful Public Speaking! 🌟 Join Terry Szuplat, Barack Obama’s long-serving speechwriter, as he shares invaluable lessons from his career in his new book, “Say It Well.” Learn the art of public speaking, overcoming anxiety, and more. Thanks to the King County Library System Foundation, 50 attendees will receive a free signed copy of his book! Visit our event calendar to register. https://lnkd.in/ghxD4kAf #PublicSpeaking #Inspiration #SayItWell #TerrySzuplat #FreeBook #EventRegistration
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Join us for author events all summer long! Featured authors include: Sabrina Strings, September 12, online Georgia Dunn, September 14, Kenmore Mercury Stardust, September 17, online Olivia Sua, September 20, Fall City Browse all author events: https://1.kcls.org/4dp93nP