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Using the Library

The King County Library System, with 43 community libraries serving residents in King County, is committed to opening minds, sparking curiosity and providing an intellectual adventure for all ages.

What you can find at KCLS

Books	Online Info. Databases
Magazines	Business Resources
Newspapers	Multilingual Materials
Videos, DVDs, CDs	Government Documents
eBooks	Computers & Internet Access
MP3 Players	Wireless Internet Connections
Books on Tape/CD	Knowledgeable and Caring Staff
	...and more!

Library Locations and Hours
Many KCLS Community libraries are open seven days a week. Check for a complete listing of hours and directions to your nearest library.

Meeting Rooms
KCLS provides free meeting rooms for community use. Meeting rooms may be reserved by any group for non-commercial purposes, although preference is given to library-sponsored programs.

Library Holidays
Find out about any upcoming holiday-related library closures

Library Cards
A library card allows you to check out materials for a specified amount of time and access information on the Internet from www.kcls.org. Library cards are available to anyone living in the areas served by KCLS.

Your Account
Place holds on library materials, renew library materials, cancel or freeze holds, change your PIN and more!

Using the KCLS Catalog
There are many ways to use the library catalog. Each of the help pages will give you tips on using the catalog, managing your library account and searching for specific items.

Purchase Suggestions & Interlibrary Loans
Request an item not in the KCLS Catalog.

Borrowing Items
Find out about loan periods, borrowing policies, library fines and more!

Computers & Internet
Reserve a computer online, find out about our Internet filtering policies and learn how to use free wireless access in all branches.

Adaptive Equipment
To help make items accessible to patrons with disabilities, KCLS provides options such as audio and large-print books, special assistive devices and delivery of library materials.

Library Policies
View our policy guidelines about borrowing, security, privacy and more. Find specific policy information about our facilities and about computers and the Internet.

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Last Updated: January 22, 2008