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School Is In: Helpful Digital Resources for Research, Studying & Homework

November 19, 2021

Now that school is in full swing, homework assignments for many students have started in earnest. Whatever the age of the student, and whether it’s you or someone in your household, we have some great digital resources to help get you through the school year.

Young woman studying with a laptop, pen, and notebook

New Digital Resources from Gale: What Success Will You Gain with Knowledge?

September 8, 2021

We have new digital resources from Gale that offer an abundance of information and tools for businesses, students, and anyone doing research or looking for general knowledge.

Back-to-School Digital Resources to Help Student Learning Soar

September 30, 2020

By Gwendolyn Haley Whether students are going to school in person, online, or a combination of the two, Spokane County Library District is here to support their learning with tools and resources. Students can access a wealth of free resources online within our Digital Library by using their library card. Getting a library card is […]

Digital Library: Making the most of the online resources

March 26, 2020

When you are learning, working, or relaxing at home, you’ll find that we have digital resources to save you money and help you learn and have some fun. To get the most out of our digital resources, visit our Digital Library web page. There, you’ll see a drop-down list of categories in the upper right-side […]

Library insider: Helping your child research for school papers and projects

November 13, 2019

By Dana Mannino I always know when it’s research paper season. The first clue is that my work calendar explodes. For my work as a librarian, I offer research workshops to area high schools that aren’t fortunate enough to have their own library. Somehow all the requests for workshops come in at once. The second […]

Library Hack: What’s a Teen To Do?

January 14, 2015

By Sheri Boggs A moment for embarrassing self-disclosure: it’s been a long time since I was a teen. A really super long time. The Spokane Valley Library was my branch, and although I loved books and spent a lot of time there, I couldn’t wait to grow up and move away. Which is pretty much […]

Civic Lab Online: What is an AI Chatbot?

August 3, 2023

About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. What is […]

Dementia in the Family: Helpful Books, Useful Resources & Weekly Memory Care Programs

July 26, 2023

Dementia is a term that encompasses several diseases that affect the brain and cause memory issues. Unfortunately, dementia isn’t uncommon for our aging population. A common misconception is that extreme memory loss and forgetfulness is a regular symptom of aging. However…

New Catalog Has Improved Searching, Browsing & Features You Can Customize

May 11, 2023

The library has a new catalog with a fresh look and loads of useful features to help you find books and materials. Let’s take a look at some of these features and how you can save time with searches and discovering materials you want to check out…

15 Minutes of Community Science Can Make a World of Difference

February 2, 2023

When you hear someone say that that something is “for the birds,” they mean it is foolish and not to be taken too seriously. This month, the Great Backyard Bird Count on February 17–20 invites everyone to do something for the birds that isn’t foolish, is in fact helpful, and could be quite fascinating…