music Archives – Spokane County Library District

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

Posted in News 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 […]

A Closer Look at hoopla: Digital Books, Music, Movies, TV & the Borrow Limit

Posted in News on February 4, 2025 at 7:00 am

Content available on hoopla includes digital audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies, television shows, and BingePasses. The borrow limit is related to the pay model for this service. Learn more today! […]

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 […]

Marvelous Books, Music & Movies to Explore for Goat Yoga, Trivia & Tea Blending

Posted in Explore and Discover on March 2, 2022 at 6:00 am

By Sheri Boggs Did you know that for every library program we offer there are often dozens, sometimes hundreds, of related books, CDs, DVDs, and digital resources available from the library? Here are just some of the materials you can check out to get ready for upcoming programs, explore after attending, or dive into when […]

10 Ideas for a Wonderful Winter (& to Conquer the Doldrums)

Posted in Explore and Discover on January 27, 2022 at 7:00 am

Wintertime can be beautiful, calming, and quiet. But it can also bring on the doldrums. Here are some ideas that you could try to help lift your mood. […]

Book Gift Ideas You Can Check Out at the Library Before You Buy

Posted in Explore and Discover on December 8, 2021 at 6:00 am

The holiday season is when I love to give books as presents to family and friends. I read a wide variety of titles throughout the year, and inevitably, as I’m reading, I’ll think of someone who will also enjoy the book. So, I’ve complied this list of books that could make great gifts for your loved ones too. I’ve sorted them into interests […]

Life, Love and Gimbap: Cookbooks, Music, Movies and Fantastic Reads

Posted in Explore and Discover on April 28, 2021 at 6:00 am

BY SUSAN GOERTZ I had never eaten gimbap before I was invited by a high school friend to her home to try one of her Korean mother’s specialties. I was very excited. Then, I was shocked to learn that this popular sushi-style rice dish included hotdogs. Aren’t hotdogs as “American” as apple pie?! This introduction […]

’Tis the season for streaming holiday music from hoopla

Posted in Explore and Discover on December 2, 2020 at 6:00 am

By Gwendolyn Haley It’s a contentious and potentially divisive subject: When does the Christmas and holiday music season start? Is it okay to play holiday music before Thanksgiving? Before Halloween? In July!? Personally, I find that my preference for holiday music depends upon the year. Sometimes I am fully ready to dive in as soon […]

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Escape screen time this winter

Posted in Explore and Discover on November 25, 2020 at 6:00 am

BY MELISSA RHOADES Several excellent virtual library programs are happening this winter, and we hope to see you at them! We also hope you’re taking breaks from screen time—especially if you’re one of the many people currently working, socializing, and playing virtually these days. Screen time is any time spent in front of a television, […]

Dance Apocalyptic: A pandemic playlist & more

Posted in Explore and Discover on November 3, 2020 at 6:00 am

By Susan Goertz Lately, random songs have been popping into my head, often playing on loop, until I give in altogether and play the same track 20 times in a row while dancing in my pajamas. Maybe you are experiencing something similar. (No judgment. All feelings deserve to be felt.) With a quick online search, […]

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