Civics & Social Services

We can help you find assistance and connect with community

You can come to the Library for free information about how to get housing, help finding a job and more. We also offer free classes and other resources to help people who want to become U.S. citizens or learn English.

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2020 Census

We offer resources and information sessions to help you complete your 2020 census form. By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census, and you can respond online, by phone or by mail.

COVID-19 Resources

Find resources to support communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.

Elections 2020

Find out what you need to know about voting and elections in King County.

Immigrant & Refugee Services

We help immigrants and people preparing for citizenship with programs and media in English and other languages.

Job Resources

Looking for a job? Free job and career development resources are available!

Kids Café

Free meals and snacks are available for kids and teens in need after school during the school year and all summer long at select branches.

Legal Resources

Get help from trusted sources and find online resource to help you navigate civil lawsuits and other legal issues.

Support for those who were formerly incarcerated

Resources for the Formerly Incarcerated

We offer court-involved individuals, and their families, information and resources to help during and after incarceration.

Social Services & Help for Those in Need

Our Community Resource Specialist can help you find shelter, mental health counseling, job training, food assistance, legal help, domestic violence support or medical help. We also loan Wi-Fi hotspots and books to those living in encampments.

Tax Help

We partner with AARP and The United Way of King County to offer free Tax Help, however in 2020 our partners have suspended in-person Tax Help until further notice.

Veterans Services

We sometimes offer drop-in help for U.S. military veterans who are currently homeless or living on low incomes.

Your Next Job

Get free one-on-one help with job and unemployment questions. Disponible también en español. “您的下一份工作”服务也用中文进行。

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