King County Library System sets record for digital book borrowing

The King County Library System (KCLS) says it set a record for digital borrowing with more than 10,344,354 eBooks, magazines, and audiobooks checked out in 2024.

The record marks a 16.7 percent increase in the last year (more than 1.4 million titles).

KCLS says it’s the second-highest digital circulating library in the U.S. and fourth in the world.

“This achievement belongs to our patrons — it’s a testament to the power of our community of readers, listeners, and learners across King County,” said KCLS Executive Director Heidi Daniel.

KCLS says the top five digital titles in 2024 were:

1. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer” by Jeff Kinney

2. “The Women” by Kristin Hannah

3. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros

4. “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros

5. “Happy Place” by Emily Henry

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