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King County Library System presents usage growth, programs and "freedom to read" outreach to Lake Forest Park council
Summary
King County Library System managers and the Lake Forest Park Library Advisory Committee updated the council on rising library usage, upcoming programs, regional operations and an October campaign to celebrate intellectual freedom.
Representatives from the King County Library System and the Lake Forest Park Library Advisory Committee presented usage data, programs and historical background to the Lake Forest Park City Council on July 10, 2025.
Alice Darnton, regional manager for the King County Library System (KCLS), said KCLS operates 50 branches and that Lake Forest Park’s branch is in the Alder region; she noted that, "since the pandemic, use of the Lake Forest Park Library continues to go up," and presented year‑over‑year increases in foot traffic, active accounts and checkouts. Darnton said the system’s "Curiosity Isn't Quiet" campaign is intended to reinforce the…
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