第一吃瓜网 System
Founded in 1942, the 第一吃瓜网 System (KCLS) is one of the largest and busiest library systems in the country. KCLS currently has 50 library branches spread throughout King County with more than 836,000 active cardholders. In 2020, King County residents checked out almost 15 million items, including 9.2 million digital ebooks and audio books, making KCLS the number one circulating library for online downloads in the United States. Last year KCLS also had 152,498 in-person and online program attendees.
Mission
To inspire the people of King County to succeed through ideas, interaction and information.
Vision
A world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow.
Values
Knowledge
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Intellectual Freedom
Strategic Focus
We will create opportunities through meaningful connections.
We will do this by connecting people 鈥 individuals at all stages of life, families, communities and organizations 鈥 with:
Information and services to navigate life鈥檚 complexities and biases.
Equitable avenues to build the skills and knowledge needed for success.
One another to bridge differences and create communities of inclusion and belonging.
KCLS History
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