ICS Library Catalog

KCLS Catalog

CURBSIDE CHECK OUT! See the video with instructions about how to put books on hold in Teams or click here for directions. Not sure what book you want? Use the Surprise Me form and Mrs. Peterson will pick 3 books for you! You will get an email from Ms. Peterson or Ms. Franke when your books are ready. 

Your student ID gives you access to even more amazing resources from the King County Library System! 

• Make sure you are in the KCLS Student Portal (kcls.org/students).
• DO NOT log in using the black "Log In/MY KCLS" button!
• When are ready to access materials (books or databases) you will be prompted to enter a Log In/Password.
• Your library account or card number is 414 + your LWSD student ID number for example: 4141234567
• Your PIN or password is the last 4 digits of your LWSD student ID number

For more information visit the LWSD Resources page.

LWSD ebooks are now available for check out via Sora from Overdrive! Use this link for directions on how to access the very latest and best books available to LWSD secondary students.

So many great books here and no long holds lists like at KCLS. You can download the Sora app to read on your mobile device or kindle! You can even get a head start on all Battle of the Books titles! Need more information? Click here. Email Ms. Peterson if you need help.

Download a PDF for more info about LWSD ebooks

Click here for the LWSD Database Links. From home, students will need usernames and passwords to access these databases. Links and passwords are on the Library Teams Research & Citations channel under files. Instructions for accessing KCLS databases are there as well. Parents may contact Mrs. Peterson for more information.

Please email Mrs. Peterson if you are having issues with your laptop. Depending on the problem, we may be able to troubleshoot for a fix quickly or submit a HelpDesk ticket for you.

Need immediate assistance? Contact the Family Technology Access Support Team. They are available 24x7 at (425) 936-1322 or ftaccess@lwsd.org   

For more information and tech FAQ's please visit the LWSD Technology Help Page  and more detailed information is in the Laptop Handbook. Once in person school resumes, students may stop by the library for drop-in laptop help. 

We encourage students to register your password in the event you have difficulty logging in to your student account. Process is simple and quick! We can help you reset your password in the library, but doing this process ahead of time will mean you're never locked out! Locked out? Here's the link to access Password Recovery.

Laptop Insurance

The district is working with Worth Ave Group to offer students optional insurance for laptops. More information about insurance can be found on the Worth insurance portal. Laptop repairs can be expensive, please review the laptop handbook for more information.

Laptop Opt Out

A parent or guardian may opt out from checking out a district laptop if they have a preferred device already available for the student’s schoolwork that better meets personal circumstances. Please note that LWSD student laptops may at times offer additional resources or closer alignment of software experiences between teacher and student.

Student/Parent Laptop Agreement Form

Students in Grades 6 and 9, and new ICS students: Please download and sign the appropriate copy of the Student/Parent Laptop Agreement Form and drop it off at the school or email to Mrs. Peterson. Forms can be found on the LWSD Technology Page.

Need help finding just the right book? Here are some links to get you started. Please note that since we are a middle and high school library, not all books on these lists are right for every student. Check the age level recommendations to make sure a book is right for you.

Evergreen Teen Book Awards List

KCLS New & Interesting Books List

What Should I Read Next Bookfinder

YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults List

YALSA's College-Bound Reading List

Library of Congress (Read.gov)

We Need Diverse Books

And don't forget to follow the library on Instagram at mrs.peterson_librarian or Twitter @Mrs.PetersonLib

click here to go to the ics battle page!

Battle of the Books is a cooperative effort between Inglewood, Rose Hill, Kirkland, Finn Hill, Evergreen, Redmond, International Community, Kamiakin and Timberline Middle Schools. This program allows 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in each school to work together as a team and challenge other schools to correctly answer questions about the selected books. The goal is to encourage students at all reading levels to engage in teamwork while reading some of the best in children’s literature. Challenge questions are based on specific and factual information within the books.

The ICS building challenge will be held before Spring Break 2021, with the top team from each middle school proceeding to the Lake Washington School District challenge in mid-April. Given our virtual learning situation, some details still need to be finalized. We will post updates when we know them.

click here to go to the project lit student page

Project LIT is a different kind of book club for ICS High School students with a focus on diversity, bias, and other relevant social issues. The books are amazing reads in themselves--I can't wait to talk about them with you! Please use the link above for more information.

Project LIT is for high school only for the first round. Middle school: try BOB for now! There is definitely some overlap in the types of books we are reading. Several BOB titles are 2020-21 Project LIT selections too. Middle school Project LIT group will start in March 2021. Stay tuned for more information!

Do you use Common Sense Media? CSM has always been a great resource to provide age-based media reviews for families for books, movies, apps & technology and more. They now have added some thoughtful coronavirus resources for parents as well. Look for the link on the top-right of the main Parent Resource Page.

Want some reading suggestions for your student during this unexpected time at home? Use the "Need to Read" tab above for reading suggestions and best books lists. I have 4 years of book recommendations on my Instagram and Twitter accounts as well. Instagram: mrs.peterson_librarian or Twitter @MrsPetersonLib

Please contact me if you have questions or need further resources.

Amber Peterson 

KCLS has many resources for students! Follow these links to learn more!

• Online Resources PDF
• Info and Links from KCLS Librarians

To use your student ID to access KCLS resources follow these directions carefully:

• Make sure you are in the KCLS Student Portal (kcls.org/students).
• DO NOT log in using the black "Log In/MY KCLS" button!
• When are ready to access materials (books or databases) you will be prompted to enter a Log In/Password.
• Your library account or card number is 414 + your LWSD student ID number for example: 4141234567
• Your PIN or password is the last 4 digits of your LWSD student ID number.