Library News: October 2023

[View this email in your browser]( [King County Library System]( Library News: October 2023   Director's Blog The King County Library System is excited to launch a campaign this month called Celebrate the Freedom to Read. While the campaign ties in with a nationwide Banned Books Week, October 1-7, KCLS is focusing not on particular books or challenges but on the public library’s critical role of building communities and offering deep and broad access to ideas and information. Our message is a positive one, focused on choice: All patrons have the right to read, view and/or listen to items of their own choosing, within the law, and to get engaged and connected with their local library. [Read more](   Upcoming Library Events [Tutoring and Homework Help at Study Zone Plus]( Need help with your homework? Connect to homework help and services for students in grades K-12. Help is available online and in person.  We Recommend [Terrifying Tales Short Story Contest]( Submit your story by October 21. We will announce the winners and publish their stories online by October 31.  [Staff List]( [New in Horror: Fall]( Get on the edge of your seat! Here are our top horror picks in recent releases.   [King County Library System on Facebook]( [King County Library System on Twitter]( [King County Library System on Instagram]( [King County Library System on Youtube](   [Terms of Use]( [Privacy Statement]( [Accessibility Statement]( You have received this email because you use King County Library System or you signed up to receive emails on our website. You can [unsubscribe or update your preferences]( at any time. King County Library System Administrative Offices 960 Newport Way NW Issaquah, WA 98027 Have a question? [Contact Us.]( Powered by BiblioCommons