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.
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Library Services offered at Pierce County Library South Hill
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
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.
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Library Services offered at Tacoma Public Library Moore 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.
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Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Anderson Island
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
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.
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Library Services offered at Tacoma Public Library South Tacoma 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.
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Library Services offered at Winlock Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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Library Services offered at Packwood Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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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.
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Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Milton/Edgewood
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
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.
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Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Summit
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
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.
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Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Buckley
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
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.
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Library Services offered at Centralia Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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Library Services offered at Lacey Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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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.
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Timberland Regional Library Kiosk offered at Toledo Kiosk
Kiosk is equipped with two computer stations. One computer provides access to the TRL library catalog, web site, and reference databases. The second computer allows patrons to check out their holds that have been delivered to the location.
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.
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Library Services offered at Westport Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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Library Services offered at McCleary Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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Library Services offered at Naselle Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. This location has access to the building even if staff not present.
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.
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Library Services offered at Evergreen Branch
Provides 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.
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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.
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Library Services offered at Salkum Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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Library Services offered at Elma Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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Public Library offered at Jefferson County Library District
Provides all residents with free and equal access to the diversity of publicly available ideas and information.
Provides all residents with free and equal access to the diversity of publicly available ideas and information.
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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.
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Library Services offered at Chehalis Timberland Library Vernetta Smith Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
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.
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