John Sheller
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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:
oklahoman.com
As libraries work to upgrade and diversify offerings in the digital age, many have to carefully navigate publisher restrictions and budget limitations
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King County Library System staff share their favorite books of 2025 https://t.co/3nk1mQfeL5
seattletimes.com
KCLS staff reveal the books that made them laugh, cry, gasp and stay up way too late this year.
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State library launches new certification portal for library cardholders https://t.co/GI3e01GWJi
lyndentribune.com
Nooksack River Bridge maintenance scheduled in Everson
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How Seattle, King County libraries get books into your hands https://t.co/klLHIIJQDd
seattletimes.com
At hidden hubs for the Seattle Public Library and King County Library systems, thousands of books a day begin their journeys across the region.
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"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
The boom in e-book popularity is accompanied by a rise in cost, forcing some Colorado libraries to limit who can access their highly sought-after digital collections.
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“Facing the Change: What the Loss of Federal Funding Means for Washington Libraries” presented last Friday at the #WLA2025 conference in Tacoma. https://t.co/BTrZRLA5Gh
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📚✨ 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: https://t.co/mxUvovKrYI
#KCLS #RentonLibrary #SeattleMet #FavoriteLibrary 📖💙
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Washington libraries concerned over Trump's executive order https://t.co/h2ZzVw2zQf
king5.com
The executive order will eliminate the federal agency that supports libraries and museums across the United States.
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@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:
425business.com
More than 10,344,354 eBooks, magazines, and audiobooks were checked out in 2024 — a 16.7% jump from 2023.
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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.
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✨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: https://t.co/GyVGhcChIq
#KCLS #PublicLibraries
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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.
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Fuel your curiosity! 🌍📖 Discover Best Nonfiction Books, curated to inform and inspire. ✨ ➡️ Learn more at https://t.co/O3JzBW4nPk
#BestBooks #KCLS #LocalLibrary #PublicLibraries #BookTok
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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: https://t.co/JndfX7yYzJ
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📚✨ Discover the Best Books in Spanish, selected just for you. -- 📚✨ Descubre los Mejores Libros en Español, seleccionados especialmente para ti. ➡️ Encuéntralos en https://t.co/b65xyJoN4X
#BestBooks #KCLS #LocalLibrary #PublicLibraries #BookTok
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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: https://t.co/O3JzBW4nPk
#BestBooks #KCLS #LocalLibrary #PublicLibraries #BookTok
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Check out our Best Books of the year, handpicked by your local library staff just for you! 😎📚 ➡️ Explore the excitement at https://t.co/O3JzBW4nPk
#BestBooks #KCLS #LocalLibrary #PublicLibraries #BookTok
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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.
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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.
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Join us at your local libraries to get warm, recharge your devices, use our WI-FI, and more. Visit https://t.co/OIgwbchz4H for updates on your local library opening times and closures. Hours may continue to be impacted by weather events, today and through the weekend.
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