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Summer Reading Challenge: Track Your Reading for Rewards & Prize Drawings
Posted in News on May 28, 2026 at 4:00 am
Dig into a summer of reading and discovery! This year’s dinosaur-themed challenge invites readers of all ages to explore new worlds, uncover hidden gems, and track their reading online with Beanstack. This online reading challenge is for everyone—adults, families, teens, kids, and even babies. Log your reading, earn digital badges, and complete […]
Tags: adults, family, kids, parents, reading, reading challenge, Summer reading, teens
Celebrate & Explore History & the Practical Arts for America’s 250th Anniversary
Posted in News on May 27, 2026 at 6:00 am
You’re invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The year 2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This anniversary brings us an opportunity to reflect on USA’s past, present, and future. We hope you to take advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity to focus on the importance […]
Unearth a Story at the Library with Fun Summer Reading Events & Activities
Posted in News on May 26, 2026 at 6:00 am
Summer Reading is all about exploration and discovery as you "Unearth a Story" at the library. Check out these fun events and activities for kids and families, tweens, and teens. […]
Tags: kids, parents, Summer reading, teens, tweens
Bring Gently Used School Supplies to the Library to Give Them a Second Life
Posted in News on May 6, 2026 at 6:00 am
Now through July, donate gently used and new school supplies at any SCLD library for the 2026 School-Cycle Supply Drive. […]
Tags: community
Find More Opportunities for Exploration with Summer Family Museum Passes
Posted in News on May 5, 2026 at 6:00 am
More Family Museum Passes means more opportunities for you to experience local venues this summer! Passes for the Inland Northwest Rail Museum are returning, giving train and history enthusiasts and anyone just learning about trains an enriching experience. New this summer, extra passes to Mobius Discovery Center are available. Now more families ca […]
STA Reduced Fare Open House: Partnerships Are How a Great Community Moves
Posted in News on May 4, 2026 at 6:00 am
Guest post: Spokane Transit Authority (STA) shares information about the new Opportunity Reduced Fare pilot program, Youth Ride Free, and Summer of Soccer. During the STA open house at the library, you can learn about Reduced Fare programs, get a Connect card, and ask any questions you have about STA. […]
Tags: bus fare, buses, community, open house, reduced fare, Spokane Transit, STA
The Largest Book Club on the West Coast & Other Amazing Author Talks in May
Posted in News on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 am
One Book, One Coast is a shared community reading program across the West Coast with over 190 libraries participating in Washington, Oregon, and California. You’re invited to read the graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy and view the live, online author talk with author George Takei. The memoir recounts George’s childhood imprisonment in America […]
Tags: adults, author talk, book, community, reading, teens, tweens
Enjoy Music & a Picnic. Explore Birding Walks. Find the Beat with VR.
Posted in News on April 21, 2026 at 6:00 am
Spring is the perfect time for exploring nature, digging in the garden, and having a picnic. Explore engaging activities and more happening at our libraries and outdoors. These May event highlights are just a few that you may want to add to your spring to-do list. […]
Spokane County Library District Seeking Pro & Con Committee Members
Posted in News on April 13, 2026 at 6:00 am
SCLD is seeking volunteers to serve on pro or con committees related to SCLD’s levy ballot proposition appearing on the August 4, 2026, Special Election ballot. Committee members will be required to prepare “for” or “against” statements for the Spokane County Local Voters’ Pamphlet. […]
Your Food Donations to Bites & Books Helps Turn the Page on Hunger
Posted in News on March 30, 2026 at 6:00 am
Every library in Spokane County is collecting nonperishable food for Bites and Books – Turning the Page on Hunger. This county-wide food drive is the entire month of April. Bring canned or packaged non-perishable food to any library during the month of April. Donations of peanut butter and cereal are always appreciated. Your generosity does make […]
Tags: community, food drive, food insecurity
