community Archives – Spokane County Library District

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

Posted in News 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. […]

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

Posted in News 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. […]

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

Posted in News 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... […]

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

Posted in News 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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30+ Library Events: Get Creative, Empowered & Informed in February

Posted in News on January 22, 2025 at 6:00 am

February library events include submissions to the Community Art Show, creative programs, informative presentations, and empowering classes. See what you can do and learn in our libraries and online. […]

Create & Submit Art to the Annual Art Show: Celebrate Your Community

Posted in News on January 21, 2025 at 6:00 am

We are excited to announce the return of the annual Community Art Show, an event that brings together the creativity of all ages in the community. The theme for 2025 is "Celebrate Your Community." Everyone of all ages can express what makes their community unique and special. Learn more today! […]

As Online Book Club Shutters, Try These Other Opportunities for Great Reads

Posted in News on December 5, 2024 at 11:30 am

The SCLD Online Book Club is coming to an end. Find a variety of interactive and exciting ways to connect and find new reads with these alternatives. […]

Spokane Symphony’s Education & Community Programs & Student Discounts Shine Bright

Posted in News on November 6, 2024 at 7:00 am

Orchestral music can nurture the human spirit and enhance the quality of life. Spokane Symphony provides high quality, professional orchestral performances, enriching and transforming our community through music. The symphony also provides free and discounted tickets for students and has several educational and community programs benefitting the co […]

New Things: Borrow Small Appliances, Tools, Sports Equipment & Gear for Entertainment

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

Our Library of Things is a collection of items that can be reserved and checked out at no cost. To bolster this collection, the Library Foundation of Spokane County held a fundraising campaign in 2023 that resulted in generous donations from the community and a dozen new things that are ready to be borrowed... […]

Vitalant Blood Drive: Nonprofit Urges Community to Donate This Summer

Posted in News on July 10, 2024 at 6:00 am

Vitalant works with regional blood donors, local hospitals, and community organizations like Spokane County Library District to coordinate the complex logistics of ensuring blood is available for whoever needs it, whenever it’s needed, during every season. Help us save lives this summer! Sign up for one of two blood drives for adults at Spokane V […]