KCLS Adult Events

News, events and updates from your local library. [View this email in your browser]( Meeting Rooms Now Open [Entrance to KCLS meeting room]( You are now able to book meeting rooms at most libraries. Visit our website to: - Find a map of library locations with reservable meeting rooms. - Book a meeting room. - Read our updated meeting room use policy. [Learn more]( Fresh Start KCLS cleared late fines for all patrons on May 4. This one-time waiver clears your late-fine balances, enabling access to all library materials. KCLS will resume assessing late fines on September 15. [Learn more]( Pioneers in Aging: Lunch 'n Learn Author Talks [Three adults talking and smiling]( Join this series, featuring nationally known authors and experts. They will discuss ageism, managing grief, dementia-friendly communities and other topics. Mondays in May, 12pm [Register]( U.S. Census Records: 1950 [Black and white photo of a family of three with a dog]( The U.S. Census records from 1950 have just been released. This is the first census to include the Baby Boom generation. Janice Lovelace, a local genealogist and researcher, will discuss some unique aspects of the 1950 Census. Tuesday, May 10, 6:30pm [Learn more]( The All-Electric Home [Windmills on rolling hills with a dusky sky]( Find out how to electrify your home. Learn about modern, high-efficiency electric solutions, and how these compare to gas appliances. The program includes information on ductless and ducted heat pumps. Wednesday, May 11, 6:30pm [Sign up]( Washington State Day Trips: Top Destinations [Purple sea star in a bed of kelp]( Learn about top outdoor destinations within a couple of hours of Seattle! Local travel guide Scott Isom will share some of his favorite nearby adventures, including well-known destinations plus a few hidden gems. Saturday, May 14, 11am [Explore]( Intellectual Freedom, Libraries and You [Black and white photo of a book covered in lock and chains]( Who gets to decide what you are allowed to think? What is intellectual freedom? Join Deborah Caldwell-Stone, of the [ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom]( for a discussion of book-banning efforts and challenges, locally and nationally. Wednesday, May 18, 6:30pm [Register]( 2021 KCLS Annual Report [Multi colored abstract book spines]( Read KCLS' Annual Report to learn about our purpose-driven year. [Read the report]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [YouTube]( King County Library System 960 Newport Way NW • Issaquah, WA 98027 • 425.369.3200 This email was sent to: {EMAIL}. Why did I get this? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( [Privacy policy]( Copyright © 2022 King County Library System, All rights reserved.