The King County Library in Kingsgate has a great selection of books, periodicals, computers and programs for all. A parking lot solely for the library makes for easy access to the building, so you can spend more time in the library and less time looking for a parking space. Programs include children's story time and writing workshops.
The King County Library System operates the Sammamish Library, which is located on city property in the 30-acre Sammamish Commons. In January 2010, the Sammamish Library opened its doors at this location with 15,000 new books, CDs, movies, magazines and other materials. The branch has more than 100,000 library materials and residents are known for attending its events and using services. The library, a parternship between the city and county, offers visitors 19,500 square feet of space, including meetings rooms and an open study area with tables. The total space is nearly twice the size of the old library building, which opened in 1998 and was located one mile away.
The library offers story times for kids, including sessions in Spanish and Hindi, a teen writing group, classes for people learning English and a book club for adults. The library also has computer classes.
There is a children's section, a larger meeting room and the main study area which has a fireplace, tables, cushioned chairs and views through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Friends of Sammamish Library, a community group, supports programs for young people and adults by selling used books and holding fundraisers.
Key Center Pierce County Library on Key Peninsula Highway offers a variety of materials and resources to community members, including 24-hour access to the library's online catalog, Internet access, and educational events and programs. Members can check out up to 100 books, DVDs and other materials at one time. Free passes to Tacoma Art Museum and Children’s Museum of Tacoma are also available.
Woodinville Library is part of the King County Library System. It is open daily and features a vast collection of books, databases, magazines, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, audio books and computer stations. The library also hosts a variety of programs and events, including readings, lectures, children’s programs and computer instruction.
