KING COUNTY, Wash. — The recent bomb cyclone that swept through western Washington left hundreds of thousands without power, prompting many to seek refuge in King County libraries. These libraries, ...

Book Bingo is back for summer 2026. Readers have until 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 to submit a card with bingo or blackout.

Heidi Daniel, who assumed the position of executive director at the King County Library System in March, sat down to talk about what ignited her love for the library, her career leading up to this ...

Today’s libraries are a far cry from the silent hideaways of the past. They’ve become bustling hubs of their communities, preserving space for quiet reflection, while offering a wide variety of ...

King County Library System’s library cards just got a makeover, with seven new designs made by local artists. These cards are shown at the library system's Bellevue branch on Feb. 28. (Ivy Ceballo / ...

Step into the Federal Way Library and you may find a young entrepreneur recording a podcast in a soundproof studio or a class learning how to make greeting cards with a laser cutter, students studying ...

A welcoming center at a public library in King County, Wash., which calls libraries places “where people live, learn, and connect with each other.” (Photo: King County Library System) It probably ...