King County Library, serving an area of 1,150,000 residents, has a collection of 3,100,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 240,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 154,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 660 employees, of whom 176 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises41 branch libraries, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $6,300,000. Patrons make 3,900,000 visits annually, and check out materials 16,800,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
960 Newport Way Nw, Issaquah Washington 98027
Telephone
425-396-3233
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Belfair) Belfair's North Mason Timberland Library
(Enumclaw) Enumclaw Public Library
(Everett) Everett Public Library
(Port Hadlock) Jefferson County Rural Library District
(Issaquah) King County Library
(Seattle) King County Library System
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01/09 Coming to The Issaquah area
Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival Warrenton OR April26 Crab and seafood as well as entertainment. Listen to the Astoria HS Jazz Band on Sunday.
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee WA April1-May5 A delicious part of the Apple Blossom Festival is the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Food Fair.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
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