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.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

The Caregiver Support Center offers an opportunity for unpaid caregivers, helping an adult in Kitsap County, to meet with a case manager, check out books from a lending library, and obtain brochures, tip sheets, and resource lists at no cost. Unpaid caregivers may also inquire about scholarship eligibility for caregiver training, education, or workshop opportunities.

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.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.

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.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.

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.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.

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.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.

Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including: - Computers, laptops, wifi connection - Printing, scanning, faxing, copying - Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines - Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms - One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs) - Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services - Basic computer and tech help - Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more - Job search help and tools - STEAM programs and education resources - Access to partner programs & services (varies) - Early childhood education programming - Reference & research help.

Provides trained librarians prepared to help find the information and resources patrons need.   Chat service is available 6 days a week. Email is available 24 hours daily.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

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.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.

Timberland library card holders can use the kiosk to: - Search the online library catalog and place holds on books, DVDs, CDs and other materials and request that holds be delivered to the Kiosk for pickup. - Search the library's online reference databases, including online magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and many others. - Search the TRL web site for information about upcoming activities and programs at TRL libraries. - Contact the Timberland "Ask A Librarian" service by email and online chat to ask a reference question or to ask for help with their library cards or with checking out materials. - Pick up and check out holds that have been delivered to the Kiosk. Library card holders can use the TRL library catalog from home, school, office or another Timberland library to place a hold on an item for pickup at this location.

Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases. Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library. Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms. Call your local library to see what services are available.