July 2023
425 Business Magazine, "King County Library System executive director to retire"
Spirit 105.3, "Library 101: Get free travel resources at KCLS"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — July"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: July"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: July Picks"
June 2023
KONG, "Morning News: Summer Reading at the King County Library System"
The Seattle Medium, "King County Library System Celebrates Juneteenth"
Fox 13, "Some King County libraries to increase hours of operation starting July 9"
Spirit 105.3, "Library 101: The King County Library System Offers More Than Just Books"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — June"
The Courier-Herald, "Enumclaw, KCLS hosts Story Walk ribbon cutting"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: June"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: June Picks"
Seattle's Child, "Library summer reading programs ready for 2023"
May 2023
Vashon Maury-Island Beachcomber, "Readers, rejoice: Vashon Library boosts hours of operation"
King 5 News, "King County Libraries increasing hours"
Fox 13, "King County Library System getting rid of late fees"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — May"
King 5 News, "Attend a KCLS watch party to win Kraken tickets"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: May"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: May Picks"
April 2023
King 5 News, "King County Library System ending late fines"
Federal Way Mirror, "Free financial education workshops available at Federal Way 320th Library"
King 5 News, "Seattle Kraken watch parties at KCLS"
King 5 News, "Evening "King County Library System free repair event"
Northwest Prime Time, "Pioneers in Aging"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — April"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: April"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: April Picks"
Voice of the Valley, "King County Library System Named Finalist for 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service"
March 2023
Renton Reporter, "Time for spring! Sustainable Renton teams with library on garden planning"
Seattle Medium, "KD Hall joins King County Library System as director of communications and marketing"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — March"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: March"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: March Picks"
February 2023
ParentMap, "Amazing and Free Library Services Every Seattle-Area Family Should Know About"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: February"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: February Picks"
January 2023
The Courier-Herald, "King County Library System among top five digital circulating libraries in the world"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — January"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: January"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: January Picks"
December 2022
Seattle's Child, "KCLS’ Best Books of 2022"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: December"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: December Picks"
November 2022
Mercer Island Reporter, "Friends of the Mercer Island Library book sale on tap"
Crossings TV, "Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Business Awards Winners"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — November"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: November"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: November Picks"
October 2022
The Stranger, "Pacific Northwest Ghosts Are Not All That Dark"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — October"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: October"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: October Picks"
September 2022
GeekWire, "These volunteers are building cell towers to bring the internet to everyone — and they need help"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — September"
Federal Way Mirror, "Federal Way Library gets its own ‘Makerspace’"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: September"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: September Picks"
August 2022
Washington Trails Association, "How libraries are building a path to the outdoors"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — August"
Renton Reporter, "Explore the trees: Children gather at Lake Wilderness for sensory tree tour"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: August"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: August Picks"
Washington Psychiatric Association, "The King County Library System leads the way in community support services with Peers in Libraries partnership"
July 2022
KOMO 4 News, "King County Library System extends hours for cooling stations"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — July"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: July"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: July Picks"
June 2022
KUOW Radio, "Teen volunteers bring the magic of the library online"
South Seattle Emerald, "South End Scoop: Books & More from the King County Library System — June"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: June"
425 Magazine, "Reading with KCLS: June Picks"
May 2022
Shoreline Area News, "King County Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program begins June 1"
Kent Reporter, "Use your King County library card to explore the outdoors"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: May"
425 Magazine, "Your May reading list"
April 2022
La Raza del Noroeste,"KCLS celebrates multicultural literacy with Día"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: April"
425 Magazine, "Your April reading list"
March 2022
Library Journal, "Equity at all levels"
Variety, "Brandi Carlile Gives a Rocket Boost to Elton John’s Oscar-Viewing AIDS Benefit"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: March"
425 Magazine, "Your March reading list"
February 2022
Federal Way Mirror, "King County libraries curate book collections for the community"
KOMO Seattle Refined, "A book for every reader: Expand your knowledge of Black authors, history, and ideas"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: February"
Federal Way Mirror, "KCLS unveils new exterior library lockers at 4 King County libraries"
425 Magazine, "Your February reading list"
January 2022
King 5 News: New Day Northwest, "Cozy up this winter with these five recommended books"
The Seattle Medium, "King County Library System partners with Public Health—Seattle & King County to host vaccine clinics at libraries"
KOMO 4 News, "Free at-home COVID-19 tests at KCLS"
Shoreline Area News, "King County Library System patrons checked out nearly 8 million digital titles in 2021"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: January"
425 Magazine, "Your January reading list"
December 2021
Seattle's Child, "KCLS Staff Picks: 2021 Best Books for adults, kids"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: December"
425 Magazine, "KCLS' Best Books of 2021"
Bellevue Downtown Association, "Bellevue Library empowers community through creative learning"
Shoreline Area News, "Angie Miraflor joins the King County Library System as deputy director of public services"
425 Magazine, "Your December reading list"
November 2021
ThriftBooks, "Celebrate Family Literacy Month with these tips"
Shoreline Area News, "King County Library System's Digital Navigators"
Shoreline Area News, "Your Next Job—free one-on-one help from the King County Library System"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: November"
425 Magazine, "Your November reading list"
October 2021
Shoreline Area News, "King County Library System and FEMA partnership makes registering for Funeral Assistance easier"
Seattle's Child, "Book Corner: October"
425 Magazine, "Your October reading list"
September 2021
Shoreline Area News, "Online Adult Programs available every week via the King County Library System"
The Seattle Medium, "King County Library System offers a multitude of student resources"
Library Journal, "Work in Progress: workforce development in public libraries"
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: When an accidental find becomes a family favorite"
425 Magazine, "Your September reading list"
August 2021
Shoreline Area News, "Vaccination clinic at Shoreline Library Tuesday"
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: ‘The Day You Begin,’ is perfect for back to school"
425 Magazine, "Your August reading list"
July 2021
King 5 News: New Day Northwest, "Craving an adventure? Dive into one of these travel-themed books!"
Kent Reporter, "Voters can drop off ballots at Panther Lake Library in Kent"
Seattle's Child, "Emily's Picks: 'B is for Baby’ is a sweet and fun story"
425 Magazine, "Your July reading list"
Mercer Island Reporter, "Mercer Island Library will turn a new page in its history with July 7 reopening"
June 2021
KOMO 4 News, "Issaquah Highlands reach scorching 116 degrees, knocks out power for thousands"
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: ‘Night Owl,’ a sweet picture book with silly sounds"
Shoreline Area News, "Celebrate Juneteenth: Journeys of remembrance"
Shoreline Area News, "Library Summer Reading Program for ages 5 and up"
425 Magazine, "Your June reading list"
May 2021
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: ‘Goodnight, Veggies’ is a wonderful bedtime story"
South Seattle Emerald, "Skyway Library opens on May 4"
425 Magazine, "Your May reading list"
April 2021
Mercer Island Reporter, "Mercer Island Library keeps the community connected during the pandemic"
La Raza del Noroeste, "KCLS celebrates 25 years of Día to promote multicultural literacy for all children"
King 5 News: New Day Northwest, "Five beginner-friendly poets"
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: A silly lesson for preschoolers, and poetry for parents"
Federal Way Mirror, "Federal Way 320th Library to reopen to public April 7"
Q13 News, "News at 4"
425 Magazine, "Your April reading list"
March 2021
KOMO 4 News: Seattle Refined, "Need a good book? Five recommendations from the King County Library System"
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: Story of unlikely friendship is also a great way to learn letters"
KNKX Radio: All Things Considered, "A trip to the library in Kent as it reopens for indoor visits"
425 Magazine, "KCLS Foundation hosts virtual Literary Lions Gala"
425 Magazine, "Your March reading list"
February 2021
KING 5 News, "Some King County Libraries reopening"
The Seattle Times, "King County Library System to open some branches for in-person service in March"
B-Town Blog: "Thanks to a grant, you can now access free Wi-Fi outside Burien & Boulevard Park libraries"
Dexinger, "Kent Panther Lake Library by Fivedot"
KING 5 News: New Day Northwest, "Romance novel recommendations from King County Library System"
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: Tale of 2 bunnies is also a lesson in friendship"
Public News Service, "Libraries seek congressional relief while providing pandemic support"
425 Magazine, "Your February reading list"
January 2021
The Seattle Times, "King County Library System sets digital download record"
The Seattle Times, "Looking for your next job? Seattle Public Library’s jobs search program, launched during the pandemic, aims to help"
Shoreline Area News, "King county libraries upgrade air systems for COVID safety for employees and patrons"
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: ‘Why Do We Cry?' A lovely exploration of feelings"
425 Magazine, "Your January reading list"
December 2020
Shoreline Area News, "King County Library System will use grants to help at-risk populations"
The Courier-Herald, "KCLS named five-Star Library by Library Journal"
Seattle's Child, "My favorite books of 2020, for children and adults"
Seattle's Child, "Emily's Picks: A charming Hanukkah read for families"
Library Technology Guides, "Urban Libraries Council honors KCLS with 2020 Innovation Award"
Publisher's Weekly, "The top 10 library stories of 2020"
KIRO 7 News, "News at 6am"
425 Magazine, "Your December reading list"
425 Magazine, "KCLS' favorite titles of 2020"
November 2020
Publisher's Weekly, "Penguin Random House acquires Simon & Schuster"
Shoreline Area News, "KCLS expands K-12 student resources with Study Zone Plus"
Seattle's Child: "Emily's Picks: 2 tales of magic and adventure"
KUOW Radio, "When can we go into the library again? Not soon. Here's why."
Seattle's Child, "Library update: Seattle, King County add services"
The Seattle Times, "When will Seattle Public Library and King County Library System reopen their doors?"
425 Magazine, "Your November reading list"
Seattle Weekly, "King County Library System hires director of diversity, equity and inclusion"
October 2020
KIRO 7 News, "News at Noon"
Bellevue Reporter, "Despite COVID-19, King County libraries still put on a show"
The Courier-Herald, "County Elections places ballot drop box at Black Diamond library"
Seattle's Child, 'Emily's Picks: A simple, sweet, bilingual story for kids"
425 Magazine, "Your October reading list"
Snoqualmie Valley Record, "North Bend book sale goes digital"
September 2020
South Seattle Emerald, "Stay-at-home, read-at-home with KCLS: life goes on"
Seattle's Child, "Lights! Camera! KCLS honors film-fest winners"
KING 5 News: New Day Northwest, "Get cozy and curl up! Fall reading recommendations from Emily Calkins"
Seattle's Child, "Emily's Picks: A deeply moving tale, plus a dreamy, wordless one"
425 Magazine, "Your September reading list"
August 2020
Library Technology Guides, "Ken Ryals named new executive director of the King County Library System Foundation"
South Seattle Emerald, "Stay-at-home, read-at-home with KCLS: Curbside to Go is open!"
Seattle's Child, "Emily's Picks: Books to read with (or without) kids"
KOMO 4 News Radio, "Do you miss going to the library?"
425 Magazine, "Your August reading list"
July 2020
The Courier-Herald, "Your library can help you 'borrow' a free Discover Pass"
KUOW Radio: Stand With the Facts, "Community solutions to combat misinformation"
The Seattle Medium, "King County partners with King County libraries to distribute face coverings"
South Seattle Emerald, "Stay-at-home, read-at-home with KCLS: summer of imagination"
Mercer Island Reporter, "KCLS' Mercer Island branch offers 'Curbside to Go' services"
The Woodinville Weekly, "Carnation library one of four to get Wi-Fi hotspots"
425 Magazine, "Your July reading list"
South Seattle Emerald, "Stay-at-home, read-at-home with KCLS: Black Lives Matter"
Seattle's Child, "Emily's Picks: A charming book about sharing, a title to soothe a sleepless mom"
June 2020
The Courier-Herald, "Enumclaw library materials available with Curbside to Go"
South Seattle Emerald, "Stay-at-home, read-at-home with KCLS: celebrating pride"
Shoreline Area News, "Lake Forest Park woman wins in adult division of KCLS poster contest"
The Seattle Times, "King County Library System resumes book return—and plans to have curbside pickup in July—at selected locations"
KING 5 News: New Day Northwest, "Five excellent reads by Black authors"
The Woodinville Weekly, "King County libraries moves Summer Reading Program online"
The Seattle Times, "What's it like to be 9 and longing to go to the playground amid the pandemic? This young poet tells us."
Snoqualmie Valley Record, "King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure"
Publisher's Weekly, "Changes loom as public libraries begin to reopen"
Seattle's Child, "Emily’s Picks: A book to help you talk about race with kids"
Cityvision Magazine, "Connect Forte: King County Library System adapts its librarian hotline to better serve its homebound communities"
425 Magazine, "Your June reading list"
