Library Services offered by King County Library System
Lends materials and offers young adults/children's services as well as voter registration forms at all branches, which are located throughout King County outside the city of Seattle. May also be used as warming or cooling centers during extreme weather.
Lending of Materials: King County Library System (KCLS) has over 4 million items, 60+ online databases, government documents and reference material, and multilingual resources.
Offers Inter-Library Loans through reciprocal use agreements with several other county library systems.
Material loans can also be procured from libraries throughout the U. S. and in other countries.
Programs and Exhibits:
Free programs include musical and dramatic performances, programs relating to job search and writing skills, book groups, investments, parenting and much more.
Other activities include author visits and computer classes.
Speakers are available for presentations on a variety of topics relating to library services.
Young Adult and Children's Services:
Specially trained librarians select material and develop programs for children and teenagers.
Offers story times, puppet shows, family nights, classes, summer reading program and video gaming programs for teens.
Offers specialized children's and teen pages on the website.
Complete, current schedule of story times is also available on the website or call the Answer Line at (425) 462-9600.
The Answer Line: Provides quick answers (calls are limited to 5 minutes) to questions over the telephone.
Subjects include loaned items fines, directory assistance, grammar inquiries and questions pertaining to business, the arts, medicine, government, sports, hard-to-find homework questions and current events.
If unable to answer the question, the line will refer callers to other resources.
Staff can also renew and reserve library materials.
Computer Access:
Offers access to the Internet via branch terminals.
Locations may also offer opportunities to use other software for resumes, newsletters and spreadsheets, as well as hardware such as printers and scanners.
Provides educational software for children.
Voter registration forms are available at all community libraries.
Services available may vary slightly from branch to branch.
Please call for more details and to verify programs.
Printed materials may be available by request in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Punjabi, Persian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.
Libraries may also be visited to escape heat or cold during extreme weather during the day.
Kitsap Regional Library offered at Kitsap Regional Library - Bremerton - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Provides Kitsap residents library services with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a Digital Library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services.
Kitsap Regional Library serves over 200,000 Kitsap residents with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a digital library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services, including a team that brings library materials and services right to the door of our homebound patrons. If you are looking to learn something new or simply make a human connection, we offer a variety of classes and events; for the most up-to-date listing visit our website. Kitsap Regional Library provides access to information and inspiration with over 350,000 items in our physical collection as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and video streaming online at KRL.org. The website allows users to take advantage of free access to dozens of subscription-based research and learning sites such as Consumer Reports, Linked in Learning, and Mango Languages, or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance.
Public Library Services offered at North Olympic Library System - Clallam Bay
Provides public library service for everyone in Clallam County.
Provides full library access to all individuals in Clallam County. The system includes a main library in Port Angeles and branches in Sequim, Forks and Clallam Bay.
Public Library Services offered at North Olympic Library System - Sequim
Provides public library service for everyone in Clallam County.
Provides full library access to all individuals in Clallam County. The system includes a main library in Port Angeles and branches in Sequim, Forks and Clallam Bay.
Public Library Services offered at North Olympic Library System - Forks
Provides public library service for everyone in Clallam County.
Provides full library access to all individuals in Clallam County. The system includes a main library in Port Angeles and branches in Sequim, Forks and Clallam Bay.
Library Services offered at Tacoma Public Library Kobetich Branch
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes. As well as Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma reads together, summer reading club, and book discussion resources.
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes.
Offers the Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma Reads Together, summer reading club, book discussion resources, and computer labs with internet access.
Also provides remote access to full-text articles from hundreds of magazines newspapers and journals; business resources, homework assistance and more.
Kitsap Regional Library offered at Kitsap Regional Library - Bainbridge Island
Provides Kitsap residents library services with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a Digital Library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services.
Kitsap Regional Library serves over 200,000 Kitsap residents with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a digital library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services, including a team that brings library materials and services right to the door of our homebound patrons. If you are looking to learn something new or simply make a human connection, we offer a variety of classes and events; for the most up-to-date listing visit our website. Kitsap Regional Library provides access to information and inspiration with over 350,000 items in our physical collection as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and video streaming online at KRL.org. The website allows users to take advantage of free access to dozens of subscription-based research and learning sites such as Consumer Reports, Linked in Learning, and Mango Languages, or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance.
Provides full library services including: crafts, story times, and puppet shows for children; book, magazine, video, CD, record, sheet music, and large print material check-out; home study; consumer information; reference department; books-on-a-tape; maps; telephone reference for quick information; books for sale; Herald on microfilm; government publications; & NW History & Photo File. Public access to the internet.
Play and Learn Groups offered at Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Wenatchee
Facilitated play groups provide access to high-quality early learning opportunities to thousands of children who are not currently benefiting from formal early learning programs.
Facilitated play groups provide access to high-quality early learning opportunities to thousands of children who are not currently benefiting from formal early learning programs. The majority of Washington children under five are in the regular informal care of parents family members, friends, or neighbors (FFNs), and do not attend formal child care programs, especially children in communities of color, low-income families and refugee/immigrant communities. Increasing access to high-quality play groups will strengthen our ability to support all families in this critical phase of child development, and get Washington closer to its goal to have 90% of children ready for kindergarten when they enter. Facilitated play groups support early brain development and kindergarten readiness: play group curriculum is based on the latest research in early childhood brain development and family engagement; play groups give parents and informal caregivers a free, accessible place to meet other families and get support; and sessions are held weekly in community spaces in the child’s own neighborhood and language.
Kitsap Regional Library offered at Kitsap Regional Library - Kingston
Provides Kitsap residents library services with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a Digital Library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services.
Kitsap Regional Library serves over 200,000 Kitsap residents with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a digital library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services, including a team that brings library materials and services right to the door of our homebound patrons. If you are looking to learn something new or simply make a human connection, we offer a variety of classes and events; for the most up-to-date listing visit our website. Kitsap Regional Library provides access to information and inspiration with over 350,000 items in our physical collection as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and video streaming online at KRL.org. The website allows users to take advantage of free access to dozens of subscription-based research and learning sites such as Consumer Reports, Linked in Learning, and Mango Languages, or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance.
Library Services offered at Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes. As well as Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma reads together, summer reading club, and book discussion resources.
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes.
Offers the Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma Reads Together, summer reading club, book discussion resources, and computer labs with internet access.
Also provides remote access to full-text articles from hundreds of magazines newspapers and journals; business resources, homework assistance and more.
Library Services offered at Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill Branch
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes. As well as Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma reads together, summer reading club, and book discussion resources.
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes.
Offers the Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma Reads Together, summer reading club, book discussion resources, and computer labs with internet access.
Also provides remote access to full-text articles from hundreds of magazines newspapers and journals; business resources, homework assistance and more.
Kitsap Regional Library offered at Kitsap Regional Library - Manchester
Provides Kitsap residents library services with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a Digital Library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services.
Kitsap Regional Library serves over 200,000 Kitsap residents with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a digital library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services, including a team that brings library materials and services right to the door of our homebound patrons. If you are looking to learn something new or simply make a human connection, we offer a variety of classes and events; for the most up-to-date listing visit our website. Kitsap Regional Library provides access to information and inspiration with over 350,000 items in our physical collection as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and video streaming online at KRL.org. The website allows users to take advantage of free access to dozens of subscription-based research and learning sites such as Consumer Reports, Linked in Learning, and Mango Languages, or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance.
Children's Storytime offered at San Juan Island Library
Stories, rhymes and finger plays are presented and children and caregivers have a chance to socialize.
Two programs are offered. Preschool Storytime takes place Friday mornings from 10:30-11:30am with stories followed by activities. Lapsit and Linger for Infants and Toddlers takes place Thursday mornings from 10-11am. Stories, rhymes and finger plays are presented and children and caregivers have a chance to socialize. Call for information on locations.
Library Services offered at Whitman County Library
Offers books, books on CD/tape, downloadable audio and E-Reader Books, movies, and CD's for check-out along with internet and wireless access use at individual libraries. See website for list of all libraries.
Offers books, books on CD/tape, downloadable audio and E-Reader Books, movies, and CD's for check-out along with internet and wireless access use at individual libraries. See website for list of all libraries.
Kitsap Regional Library offered at Kitsap Regional Library - Silverdale
Provides Kitsap residents library services with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a Digital Library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services.
Kitsap Regional Library serves over 200,000 Kitsap residents with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a digital library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services, including a team that brings library materials and services right to the door of our homebound patrons. If you are looking to learn something new or simply make a human connection, we offer a variety of classes and events; for the most up-to-date listing visit our website. Kitsap Regional Library provides access to information and inspiration with over 350,000 items in our physical collection as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and video streaming online at KRL.org. The website allows users to take advantage of free access to dozens of subscription-based research and learning sites such as Consumer Reports, Linked in Learning, and Mango Languages, or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance.
PREPARES: Pregnancy and Parent Support offered at Catholic Charities Serving Central WA in Yakima
Offers assistance with essential needs and develops supportive, nurturing relationships to walk the journey with young families in need.
Offers assistance with essential needs and develops supportive, nurturing relationships to walk the journey with young families in need.
PREPARES Baby Supply Bags: provides basic baby supplies, based on the age of the child and can include diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, books, and toys.
Family Companions: provide an opportunity for a pregnant or parenting family to be matched with a trained family companion volunteer who gives the family ongoing support and encouragement. Find comfort and guidance with the support of a family companion who has walked the path of parenthood and empathize with its joys and struggles.
Play and Learn Groups: facilitates play groups to support early brain development and kindergarten readiness: play group curriculum is based on the latest research in early childhood brain development and family engagement. Play groups give parents and informal caregivers a free, accessible place to meet other families and get support. Sessions are held weekly in community spaces in the child’s own neighborhood and language.
Parents as Teachers (PAT): develops curricula, trains early childhood professionals, and certifies parent educators to work with parents to provide them with parenting support and information on their developing child. Vision: All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Library Services offered at Everett Public Library
Provides full library services.
Provides full library services including: crafts, story times, and puppet shows for children; book, magazine, video, CD, record, sheet music, and large print material check-out; home study; consumer information; reference department; books-on-a-tape; maps; telephone reference for quick information; books for sale; Herald on microfilm; government publications; & NW History & Photo File. Public access to the internet.
Library Services offered at Burlington Public Library
Provides public library services.
Provides public library services for Burlington area residents. The Burlington Public Library is a department of the city government. To apply for a library card and check out materials from the library bring 2 forms of ID, one picture ID and one with an address, and complete an application. Library cards are free to people who live or own businesses within Burlington City Limits. No Library card necessary to use materials in the library, work on the computer, use the Internet, or attend events and storytimes.
Kitsap Regional Library offered at Kitsap Regional Library - Little Boston
Provides Kitsap residents library services with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a Digital Library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services.
Kitsap Regional Library serves over 200,000 Kitsap residents with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a digital library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services, including a team that brings library materials and services right to the door of our homebound patrons. If you are looking to learn something new or simply make a human connection, we offer a variety of classes and events; for the most up-to-date listing visit our website. Kitsap Regional Library provides access to information and inspiration with over 350,000 items in our physical collection as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and video streaming online at KRL.org. The website allows users to take advantage of free access to dozens of subscription-based research and learning sites such as Consumer Reports, Linked in Learning, and Mango Languages, or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance.
Library Services offered at Puyallup Public Library
Loans books, videos, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, books on tape, audio tapes and other materials. Also offers adult computer classes, conducts storytimes for children, and provides programs for adults, teens and children.
Loans books, videos, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, books on tape, audio tapes and other materials.
Also offers adult computer classes, and job finding workshops on resumés, interviewing and job searching.
Conducts storytimes for children, and provides programs for adults, teens and children.
Provides outreach services to homebound adults.
Also has services available in Spanish.
Library Services offered at San Juan Island Library
Offers a range of services which are designed to meet the information and learning needs of all users from babies to elders.
Offers a range of activities and services which are designed to meet the information and learning needs of patrons and to facilitate their enjoyment of library resources. Included are reference services, programs which introduce and encourage reading, services which enable people who cannot access the facility to utilize library resources and special collections which provide access to a broad spectrum of general and specialized book and non-book material as well as reading material in alternative formats. Computers are available for use, with on site assistance in using computers, photocopier/printer, and 3D printer.
Kitsap Regional Library offered at Kitsap Regional Library - Bremerton - Sylvan Way
Provides Kitsap residents library services with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a Digital Library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services.
Kitsap Regional Library serves over 200,000 Kitsap residents with 9 locations across Kitsap County and a digital library at KRL.org. The library offers a variety of outreach services, including a team that brings library materials and services right to the door of our homebound patrons. If you are looking to learn something new or simply make a human connection, we offer a variety of classes and events; for the most up-to-date listing visit our website. Kitsap Regional Library provides access to information and inspiration with over 350,000 items in our physical collection as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and video streaming online at KRL.org. The website allows users to take advantage of free access to dozens of subscription-based research and learning sites such as Consumer Reports, Linked in Learning, and Mango Languages, or make an appointment for one-on-one assistance.
Library Materials and Services offered by Seattle Public Library
Loans books, videos, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, books on tape, and other materials at library locations throughout the city of Seattle; Provides public access to a variety of computer resources and programs.
Loans library materials, including:
- Books and magazines
- Newspapers
- CDs, DVDs and videos
- Books on CD, and other materials
- Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots.
Provides public access to a variety of computer resources, including:
- Internet
- Word processing
- Printers
- Searchable online databases
Offers story times, children's programming, teen activities and adult book discussion groups among its many services.
Among all locations of The Seattle Public Library, 400 programs are offered per month, as publicized on the Library website calendar.
Delivers reading materials to:
- Nursing homes and retirement homes
- Facilities for children and adults with mental, physical or emotional disabilities
- Day care centers
- Senior centers
Home service is set up on a regularly-scheduled basis for homebound individuals with an illness of six months duration or longer.
Books-by-mail service is available for people who meet the criteria for home service.
These services are available in Seattle only.
Libraries may also be visited to escape heat or cold during extreme weather during the day.
Library Services offered at Tacoma Public Library Wheelock Branch
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes. As well as Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma reads together, summer reading club, and book discussion resources.
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes.
Offers the Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma Reads Together, summer reading club, book discussion resources, and computer labs with internet access.
Also provides remote access to full-text articles from hundreds of magazines newspapers and journals; business resources, homework assistance and more.