Your Empress Of Information Says: Keep Cool With A Hot Book This Summer

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, Burien Library Well it appears that summer finally decided to arrive, and with it comes one of the best times of year to keep cool by reading a hot book! Just don’t... [Read more]

VIDEO: Area Residents Read The Declaration Of Independence

The mailman delivered our latest gizmo gadget (a state of the art Ultra Flip HD Camera) a few weeks back and we thought “what the flip should we do with this ding-dang newfangled thingamabob?” Out... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: New Owners Moving Burien Books To Olde Burien

Story and Photo by Janet Grella “I’m extremely passionate about books and history and I care deeply for continuing with the small independent shops that help preserve the cultural enrichment... [Read more]

Your Empress Of Information Appreciates These Longer Days

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, 
Burien Library As each day grows longer, I am happy for the increased hours of sun, as it provides more light to read by! DID YOU KNOW? You can learn a language... [Read more]

Burien Little Theatre Holding FREE Reading Of “Graceland” Saturday

Our friends at Burien Little Theater would like our Readers to know that they’re hosting a free Saturday afternoon reading of “Graceland,” a short comedy about two Elvis fanatics vying... [Read more]

Your Empress Of Information's April Edition: Nonprofits, Census & More

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, 
Burien Library Happy spring to all my sprouting B-Town Book Buds out there! DID YOU KNOW? April is Nonprofit Service Month! Nonprofits & Grantseekers –... [Read more]

Empress Of Information Says: Thank You Voters For Approving Prop. 1!

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, 
Burien Library Happy nearly-springtime to all those B-Town Bookworms out there! DID YOU KNOW? Voters Approve Levy Lid Lift for libraries!! Thanks to dedicated... [Read more]

Glendale Lutheran School Book Sale Fundraiser Is Feb. 27th

Burien’s Glendale Lutheran School is holding a book sale fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 27th from 9am to 2pm at their gymnasium at 13455 Second Ave SW. All books will be priced at just 50¢ or less,... [Read more]

Residents Air Concerns Over Library's Plans For White Center & Boulevard Park Branches

by Ralph Nichols Although Puget Sound Park no longer is under consideration as a potential site for a new King County library, White Center and Boulevard Park residents remain concerned about the future... [Read more]

Your Empress Of Information Says Happy Holidays To All!

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, 
Burien Library Happy Holidays to each and every one of our fine bookworms out there! Can you believe it’s almost 2010? (and isn’t that the “Year... [Read more]

Your Empress Of Information Says: Be Thankful For Books!

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, 
Burien Library All King County Libraries will be Closed Thursday, Nov. 26th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. DID YOU KNOW? The King County Library System offers a... [Read more]

Heard Of “Speed Dating”? How About “Read Dating”? It’s Coming To Burien Oct. 12th

Heard of Speed Dating? How about Read Dating?The King County Library System is hosting an evening of fun, books and possibly romance at 7pm on Monday, Oct. 12th at Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub in Burien.... [Read more]

Your Empress Of Information Says: “You Can Book A Library Meeting Room Online!”

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, 
Burien Library Have you visited the new Burien Library yet? Do you have a group who would like to meet at the Library? Did you know you can book a meeting room online? ... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Burien Press!

There’s nothing like curling up with a newspaper and a cup o’ joe at your neighborhood (and we do mean neighborhood) coffee shop. That combination has sprung forth on SW 152nd, across from... [Read more]

Your Empress Of Information Says: “Slather Up & Read A Great Book!”

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, 
Burien Library Summer is here dear Readers, which means it’s time to slather yourself with gobs of SPF750, cover your nose with zinc oxide, then find a shady... [Read more]

Empress Of Information Says: New Library Opens Saturday!

by Marilee A. Cogswell
Manager, 
Burien Library

The Grand Opening of the beautiful new Burien Library will be this Saturday, June 13th beginning at 10am!

The Library (along with the new Town Square) will open its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony, programs throughout the day, food, giveaways, story times, building tours, and lots more! The new library also features an automated materials handling machine that will check your items in, give you a receipt, and sort the item for shelving. Check out www.kcls.org/bond/groundbreakings.cfm for all the details. Our new address is 400 SW 152nd Street…

Library Closes May 16th; To Re-Open 6/13 In New Building

The Burien Library will be closed beginning May 16 in preparation for the move to their new building at Burien Town Square.

However, the large meeting room will be open for holds pickup, returns and Choice Reads only through June 9th.

The grand opening of the new Burien Library building will be Saturday, June 13th at 10am. The new branch will be located at 400 SW 152nd Street in the same building as the new city hall in the Burien Town Square complex…

Your Empress Of Information Says "Look To Your Library"

by Marilee A. Cogswell
Manager, 
Burien Library

As everyone has shown time and time again, we’re a strong community here in Burien, whether we’re using our beloved library or whacking invasive weeds in a local park or helping neighbors in need, and the month of May will show everyone just how strong we are with this upcoming, helpful, community-oriented event:

‘Look to Your Library’ job-hunting help from May 1st – May 8th at ALL KCLS Libraries!

Playwright’s Fest & Free Readings On Tap For BLT In May

Burien Little Theatre has released its May schedule, which will include readings from winners of the Bill & Peggy Hunt’s Playwright’s Festival. BLT will also feature “Recession Pricing”... [Read more]