Feel Good Friday: Pet of the Month, a Library Milestone, and Guaranteed College Admission

Meet the Pet of the Month

Bellevue-headquartered Seattle Humane has shared with 425 its Pet of the Month: a 4-year-old terrier/pit bull mix named Fia. The organization describes Fia as a pup who simply wants to be your friend, whether that’s shown by joining you on some sort of adventure or cuddling on the couch. (You can expect her to do a happy dance whenever you come home, too.) She knows how to do a few tricks — “sit” and “wait” among them — and is always game for road trips and swimming sessions. She’s currently living with a foster family; those interested in being her prospective parents can name her adoption fee. Learn more about her here.

North America’s Largest Library Materials-Sorting System Opens in Renton

The King County Library System this week unveiled its new $5.2- million Central Sorting facility in Renton — making it the largest materials-sorting facility of its kind in North America. Learn more about the new state-of-the-art project here.

Western Expands Guaranteed-Admission Program to Every State High School

To qualify for guaranteed admission, students must attend a Washington high school, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, and be on track to complete state graduation requirements. Get more details here.

3 Books That Capture the Power of Summer

Picked for you by King County Library System librarian Jenna Zarzycki, these three books shine a light on the transformative power of summer. See her recs here.

Everything Youth Eastside Services’ Laura Hitchcock Does in a Day

Hitchcock was initially named interim CEO of YES in January and was eventually announced as the permanent successor during the organization’s annual fundraising breakfast held in May. Get to know her here.