King County Library System Foundation

Did you know that starting October 10th, the Issaquah Library will have a Curiosity Collection that includes power tools, hiking gear, games, and even an ice cream maker?

Your gift helps the Foundation fund this program and many other creative ideas that librarians bring to life across King County.

Right now, every gift is doubled thanks to $10,000 in matching funds.

Donate today: kclsfoundation.org/creativitystartshere

The KCLS Foundation is hiring an Executive Assistant!

If you love libraries and want your work to support an organization making a difference across King County, this could be a great opportunity to bring your skills to the KCLS Foundation.

🔗 Learn more and apply at kclsfoundation.org/careers

Your local library is a place for creativity to flourish.

Foundation-funded programs give people of all ages opportunities to learn something new. Your gift helps librarians bring creative programs to communities across King County.

Right now, your gift can go twice as far. With $10,000 in matching funds available, every dollar you give will be doubled.

Creativity Starts Here.

Donate today at
kclsfoundation.org/creativitystartshere

Tickets are now on sale for KCLS Foundation’s Trivia Night for Libraries!

Join us Friday, October 16, at Pickering Barn in Issaquah for team trivia, food and drinks, raffle prizes, professional pumpkin carving, and a visit from the new, Foundation-funded Library2Go Bookmobile.

Trivia is played in teams of up to six, but you do not need a full team to participate. Come with friends, register with a smaller group, or join individually.

Proceeds support libraries and communities across King County.

Get your tickets at kclsfoundation.org/trivia-night

Save the date! Trivia Night for Libraries is coming to Pickering Barn in Issaquah on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Join KCLS Foundation for a fall evening of team trivia, food and drinks, raffle prizes, carved pumpkins, and community connection in support of libraries across King County.

Tickets go on sale August 1. Sign up now to receive event updates at kclsfoundation.org/trivia-night

Author nominations are now open for the 2027 Literary Lions Gala!

We’re inviting readers and supporters to help select the authors who will be honored at next year’s gala. Put forward your favorite authors for the chance to see them recognized on March 6, 2027.

Submit your nominations here: kclsfoundation.org/author-nominations

KCLS staff and supporters had a great time cheering on the Seattle Storm at yesterday’s Commissioner’s Cup home opener! Thank you, Seattle Storm, for welcoming us and highlighting our partnership on the big screen. We’re excited to keep cheering on the Storm throughout the Commissioner’s Cup and beyond. Go Storm!

We’re so proud that the KCLS Foundation has been selected as the Seattle Storm’s 2026 Commissioner’s Cup beneficiary!

KCLS staff will be at the Storm’s Commissioner’s Cup home opener on June 3 as we celebrate 10 years of partnership and cheer on the team throughout Cup play. Join us in rooting for the Seattle Storm now through June 30!

Go Storm!

Big news! We’re so grateful to the Seattle Storm for selecting KCLS Foundation as their 2026 Commissioner’s Cup beneficiary and for continuing to champion Summer Reading across King County.

A new 3D printer is coming to the King County Library System Federal Way Makerspace, thanks to a generous donation secured by a local Eagle Scout!

Drop in for a 3D Printer Build Party on Tuesday, May 26, from 5–7:30pm at the Federal Way Library. See the new printer get assembled, watch 3D printing in action, ask questions, and make something to take home while supplies last.

This program is made possible by the KCLS Foundation. Registration not required.