‘Curious Creatures’ Summer Reading Program launch party at the Burien Library on Friday, June 13

All are invited to King County Library’s System’s (KCLS) Curious Creatures Summer Reading Program launch party at the Burien Library this Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. 

KCLS Executive Director Heidi Daniel and Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling will be in attendance handing out prizes.

And get your cameras ready for a rare sighting of Curious Creatures at the event.

Readers can sign up for the Curious Creatures Summer Reading Program at the launch party and pick up a free, limited-edition Welcome Kit to get started. The kit includes a free book, a Red Robin “Burgers for Books” coupon and more surprises.

Attendees can also enjoy fun games, get creative with arts and crafts activities, capture the moment at the photo booth, and spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes.

Event Timeline:

• 4 p.m.: Guests arrive.
• 4-4:15 p.m.: Executive Director Heidi Daniel and Mayor Schilling will be spinning the prize wheel.
• 4-5:30 p.m.: Games, arts and crafts, photo booth, prize wheel, and more!

Curious Creatures is KCLS’ all-new Summer Reading Program for youth ages 17 and under.

The program runs from June 7 to Aug. 31, 2025.

Readers set their own goals and may win finisher prizes when they complete them by Aug. 31.

Finisher prizes include:

• Seattle Storm ticket vouchers
• Stadium bags
• Water bottles
• Tote bags

Readers who complete their goals may also enter into a drawing at their local library to win one of 50 Kobo Clara Color eReaders and other special prizes, courtesy of Rakuten Kobo.

Curious? Get all the details at kcls.org/summer.

Event Details

• WHAT: Curious Creatures Summer Reading Program Launch Party
• WHEN: Friday, June 13, 2025, 4-5:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Burien Library: 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166 (map below)

About King County Library System

Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Supporting the communities of King County (outside the city of Seattle), KCLS has 50 libraries and serves approximately 1.6 million people. In 2024, residents checked out 10.3 million digital eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive, making KCLS the second-highest digital circulating library system in the U.S.