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Creating a More Dementia-Friendly Community: Insights, Resources & Information Sessions

Posted on May 28, 2024 at 6:00 am

As a society, the way we talk about someone with dementia is quite different than the way we talk about someone with cancer or heart disease, for example. But it is possible to have a full, meaningful life with dementia. We are offering Dementia Friends Information Sessions at nine SCLD libraries between June and September. You can also... […]

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June Brings Expo ’74 Conversations, Gardening, Hiking, Creative Activities & More

Posted on May 22, 2024 at 6:00 am

There's a lot going on at our libraries and out in the community in June. See what new adventures and experiences you can find. […]

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New Stay Sharp Kits: More Activities to Help Support Those Facing Memory Loss

Posted on May 16, 2024 at 6:30 am

Contents of "Stay Sharp Kit: Let's Move" which can be checked out from Spokane County Library District The library has eight new, themed Stay Sharp Kits available to check out, making a total of 19 different themed kits in our collection. Stay Sharp Kits have been put together with activities that can be used with individuals who are experiencing memory loss or other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other memory disorde […]

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Celebrating Local Businesses: Share Your Favorite to Enter Our Prize Drawing

Posted on April 17, 2024 at 6:00 am

By Crystal Miller May is National Small Business Month, and Spokane County Library District (SCLD) is celebrating local small businesses in our communities with programs and prize drawings throughout the month. This celebration promotes the entrepreneurial spirit found throughout Spokane County and recognizes the small businesses and entrepreneurs […]

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Share Your Memorabilia & Memories of Expo ’74 During the 50th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on March 27, 2024 at 6:00 am

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Expo '74, the library invites you to drop off your memorabilia and photos at any of our library locations for our July exhibit. Items are being collected April 1–May 10. If you have Expo ’74 stories and memories to share, then the library would also like to video record and share them online. Learn more […]

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Library Giving Day: Inspiring the Joy & Skills of Reading

Posted on March 26, 2024 at 6:00 am

To boost the library’s Summer Reading Program, the Library Foundation of Spokane County is fundraising to give books to kids and teens in Spokane County to kick off summer reading. You can give the gift of reading. The goal is to raise enough funds during Library Giving Day so that each youth who registers for summer reading can choose one from a […]

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Ways to Enjoy Nature & the Outdoors with Birdwatching, Beekeeping & Gardening

Posted on February 22, 2024 at 6:00 am

If you’d like to start thinking about spring, planning for your garden, and exploring more of what nature has to offer, then the library has a full slate of programs this spring to help you enjoy the outdoors—including your own backyard. You can enjoy birdwatching, beekeeping, and gardening events that will... […]

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6 Authors Share New Insights & Fascinating Stories During These Online Author Talks

Posted on February 5, 2024 at 6:00 am

The lineup for the SCLD Online Authors Series has an impressive and diverse group of authors and topics in the coming months. Spice up your February by inviting romance into your reading with author Tessa Bailey, dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk.” Be sure to catch the author talk with Jason Mott as he discusses […]

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It’s Here! Our New Mobile App: SCLD Libraries, Get It for iOS & Android

Posted on January 31, 2024 at 10:15 am

With the SCLD Libraries app, you can search for books and other materials to place on hold, see what you have checked out from the library, items’ due dates, and when items are waiting for pick up. Link multiple accounts in the app, to keep track of due dates and holds for the whole family. The app also includes […]

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Give Your Business a Boost: A Look at StartUp Spokane’s Free Resources

Posted on January 4, 2024 at 4:30 am

By Stacey Goddard If one of your resolutions for 2024 is to start that small business you’ve been thinking about, the library can help you get started. And if you already have a small business or a nonprofit organization, we can help you grow and reach your goals for the year. A few months ago, […]

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