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Spring’s Here! April Programs Are for Exploring, Reading, Learning & Growing

Posted on March 20, 2025 at 4:00 am

There's so much to do at the library for adults, teens, kids, and families. Check out our line-up for exploring, reading, learning, and growing. […]

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Your Food Donations to Bites & Books Helps Turn the Page on Hunger

Posted on March 18, 2025 at 6:00 am

We’re launching a county-wide food drive for the entire month of April: Bites and Books – Turning the Page on Hunger. Every library in Spokane County will collect non-perishable food. Bring canned or packaged non-perishable food to any library during the month of April. […]

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New Passes at the Library! Attend a Velocity or Zephyr Soccer Match

Posted on March 14, 2025 at 10:15 am

Spokane County Library District is excited to announce a new addition to our Museum & Cultural Pass program! In partnership with United Soccer League (USL) Spokane and sponsored by The Library Foundation of Spokane County, SCLD is now offering free passes to professional soccer matches to watch two local football clubs (FC), Spokane Velocity FC and […]

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Share Your Input: What’s on the Horizon for Spokane County’s Transportation System?

Posted on March 12, 2025 at 6:30 am

Horizon 2050 is one of our region’s most important plans, guiding transportation planning and projects for all of Spokane County. By sharing your ideas and concerns, you ensure that your area’s needs are identified and recognized and also help demonstrate where fiscal investments should be directed. Learn how you can get involved. […]

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6 Spectacular Author Talks: Don’t Miss Jennifer Weiner, Jodi Picoult & Others

Posted on March 6, 2025 at 4:00 am

The SCLD Online Authors Series brings you six author talks. . . Learn about a business strategy to fix what’s not working with Dan Heath, discover fun, humorous novels with emotional depth by Jennifer Weiner, explore a story of female playwrights and what they must do to share their art by Jodi Picoult, and more... […]

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Explore Terrific Things to Do in March: Art, Music, Reading & More

Posted on February 20, 2025 at 4:00 am

For All Ages Explore the Community Art Show: Celebrate Your Community at our libraries and online, March 7–31. View art created by local artists of all ages in the community, displayed in our libraries. You can also see a digital collection of selected art from artists across Spokane County. Enjoy Irish music performed by Floating […]

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Read Across America: The Reading Challenge for Kids & Their Families

Posted on February 19, 2025 at 6:00 am

Reading can take you anywhere! Students in grades K–5 and their families are invited to "Read Across America" during March to explore new places they’d like to go and others they have already visited. Learn more to start a new reading adventure! […]

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Unlock Cultural Experiences: Free Museum & Cultural Passes for You & Your Family

Posted on February 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Museum & Cultural Passes Return: We thank you for your patience while our staff worked to implement a new online system for our museum and cultural passes. Learn more... […]

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Get Rewarded for Learning! Kids’ Game Quest Challenge Includes Fun Prizes

Posted on February 14, 2025 at 7:30 am

The Game Quest Challenge: Kids and teens ages 2–14 can read, play, and watch to earn points toward a variety of awesome prizes provided by KSPS PBS! Track your reading and activities on Beanstack to earn points for prizes. The challenge starts Saturday, February 15, and runs through Thursday, May 15, 2025. […]

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Wow! Over 1 Million Checkouts of Digital Reads with Libby in 2024

Posted on February 12, 2025 at 6:00 am

We’re thrilled to announce that our library customers have surpassed 1 million digital checkouts in 2024 on the Libby app and on OverDrive. This landmark number underscores our community’s embrace and continuing adoption of digital reading. SCLD meets our readers where they are to offer easy access to beloved stories, popular authors, and trend […]

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