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Health in Plain Terms: Local Events and Resources
Your local library can be a valuable resource for finding health information that you need in the form that you need it. Many libraries have information in differnt languages and formats, such as large print. They also have "Ask a Librarian" services to help you get what you need.
Libraries in the Puget Sound Region
King County Library System
Kitsap Regional Library
Pierce County Library
Seattle Public Library
Sno-Isle Libraries
Timberland Regional Library
Library Systems
King County Library System
43 public libraries throughout King County
Recommended Health & Medicine Websites
Includes links to resources on various health topics.
Resources for People with Limited Hearing and/or Vision
Information on library locations where you’ll find text-enlarging machines and devices for converting printed text to speech. are available at the Kirkland and Bellevue libraries.
World Languages Collection
Details on library resources and materials available in different languages.
Computer Classes
Schedule of upcoming computer training.
Ask a Librarian
Chat, homework help, email, telephone assistance.
Kitsap Regional Library
9 libraries throughout Kitsap County
Health Resources
Includes local resources for health information.
Computer Classes
A list of computer classes offered through the library.
Ask a Librarian
Most popular questions, email, telephone assistance
Pierce County Library
17 branches and three bookmobiles throughout Pierce County
Health and Medicine Web Links
Links to local and other online resources
Language Communities
Information on library resources available in different languages.
Seattle Public Library
Central Library, 26 neighborhood libraries, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library and Mobile Services throughout the City of Seattle
Health & Medicine Resources
Selected websites and online library resources.
Help in Other Languages
Information about finding resources and library staff assistance in a variety of languages.
Calendar of Computer Classes
Listing of upcoming classes
Ask a Librarian
Online chat, telephone, email assistance
Sno-Isle Libraries
21 Libraries plus the Bookmobile throughout Snohomish and Island counties
Oak Harbor Consumer Health Reference Center
Specializes in Health, Medicine and General Reference. Thirty-minute individualized computer training sessions are available every morning before the library opens. Advanced reservations are required. For more information or to schedule a training, contact Mary Campbell, 360-675-5115.
Health and Medicine Resources
Web links and recommendations for finding health information
Languages Collections
Libraries provide materials in a variety of different languages depending the on the populations served. Check individual library websites for details.
Ask a Librarian
Email, live chat, telephone assistance
Timberland Regional Library
27 community libraries, 5 cooperative library centers, and 2 library kiosks in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties.
Health and Medicine Internet Resources
Suggested resources for a variety of health topics
Health Databases
Links to health databases that you can access through the library system.
Ask a Librarian
Telephone, email, live chat assistance
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Let us know what you think. If you have other useful tools or information that you believe would be of value to share with people to manage personal health more easily and effectively, let us know. If you find any of these resources particularly helpful or if you have questions or concerns, send us your comments.
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