books Archives – Spokane County Library District

From Garden to Plate: Fresh Produce Swaps, Helpful Classes & Resources

Posted in News on July 31, 2024 at 5:25 am

Throughout the months of August and September, you can bring in extra produce (fresh only) from your garden to share with others in the community and take home something different from another garden. Also check out upcoming gardening programs, staff picked booklists, and online resources for gardening. […]

6 Author Talks about Success, Free Will vs Destiny, Hope, History & More

Posted in News on July 24, 2024 at 5:15 am

The lineup for the SCLD Online Authors Series in August and September brings you a bestselling group of authors and multifaceted topics... outer space, college admissions, interspecies friendship, oral histories, open-minded living, free will vs destiny, uncertainty vs control, grief and love... […]

4 Fantastic Online Author Talks for Kids, Teens & Families

Posted in News on June 13, 2024 at 5:30 am

July brings you closer to four fabulous authors of children’s and teens’ literature! These creators of wonderful stories—told though graphic novels, poetry in verse, and illustrated children’s books—make these summer author talks fun online experiences for the whole family to share. […]

Spokane Is Reading’s Community Read for 2024 Is “Perma Red” by Debra Magpie Earling

Posted in News on June 11, 2024 at 6:00 am

For more than 20 years, Spokane Is Reading has hosted an annual community-wide read in which the greater Spokane community has been invited to read and discuss a common book together and hear from the author. This year’s selection is Debra Magpie Earling’s novel "Perma Red," recently named by "The Atlantic" as one of “The Great American Novel […]

Books to Go for Kids: Get Instant Summer Reading Gratification

Posted in News on June 4, 2024 at 6:00 am

When it comes to keeping kids entertained during the summer, we know the best way to do it is with books. But not just any book. Books to Go for kids are high-interest titles that would normally have a long holds queue. However, Books to Go can’t be placed on hold. Instead, when you come into any of our ten libraries or visit LINC, our mobile lib […]

Adventure Begins Onboard LINC: A Magic School Bus Summer Experience

Posted in News on May 30, 2024 at 6:00 am

This summer, you might spot LINC at community festivals and celebrations. I invite you to stop in (and cool down—it’s temperature controlled!) and see what you can find and do while visiting our mobile library. Keep reading to learn more about LINC’s summer activities... […]

Smokey Bear Reading Challenge: Honoring 80 Years of Wildfire Prevention

Posted in News on April 9, 2024 at 6:00 am

To commemorate Smokey’s 80th birthday, we’re teaming up with the USDA Forest Service to introduce the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge on Beanstack. This isn't your run-of-the-mill reading challenge—it's an invitation to explore literature shedding light on wildfire prevention and environmental stewardship. To participate, sign up on Beanstack a […]

8+ Ideas for Unwinding During Stress Awareness Month & All Year Long

Posted in Explore and Discover on April 3, 2024 at 6:00 am

Stress doesn’t just affect the brain. It affects a person’s whole body. The “fight or flight” response can be helpful if you’re in short-term physical danger. But over time, it can damage your health. All the following can cause harmful long-term stress, also known as chronic stress... […]

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

Posted in News 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 […]

Library Giving Day: Inspiring the Joy & Skills of Reading

Posted in News 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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