King County Library System
KCLS Strategic Focus: We create opportunities 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. 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 resourceswww.kcls.org
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Search complete. 3 mentions across 3 episodes found for "King County Library System".
Sep 10, 2026
Paige BrowningHOST
The proclamation comes as the Imagination Library of Washington announced it's restoring service to King County.
Paige BrowningHOST
A celebration is planned for September 25th at the King County Library branch in Tukwila, with a children's story time and, of course, free books.
Paige BrowningHOST
Next time on Seattle Now, it's casual Friday.
Paige BrowningHOST
Beth's Cafe is back to 24/7 service in Seattle, but does Seattle have enough true greasy spoon diners?
David WolbrechtHOST
Yeah.
David WolbrechtHOST
And there's a King County Library book swap.
David WolbrechtHOST
Is that right? Book giveaway? Yes, that's all going to be in the North Lobby.
David WolbrechtHOST
Amazing.
Tio PopescuHOST
So King County, under which Seattle exists, has its own library system.
Tio PopescuHOST
I know that you know this, Katie, but for our listeners who may not be local, the King County Library system has the second most digital checkouts in the entire United States.
Katie CampbellGUEST
Woo.
Tio PopescuHOST
And the fourth-largest digital checkout in the world.