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Expand Your Strategies & Skills with New Board Games for Kids, Teens & Families

Posted on December 4, 2025 at 4:00 am

We’ve added two dozen tabletop board and card games to our library catalog. This collection offers a great way to try games before you buy. And they’re for anyone who just wants to add some variety to family game time. All you need is your library card to borrow a game. […]

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Discover the Heart of Wildlife Rescue with a Cat Tales Wildlife Center Family Pass

Posted on November 25, 2025 at 6:00 am

Spokane County Library District is now offering Family Passes for free admission to a unique wildlife rescue and education center in the PNW. Find out more. . . […]

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20+ Festive, Helpful & Creative Events in December at the Library

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 6:00 am

During this busy time of year, we hope you take a moment to explore and enjoy your interests at your local library. December is filled with holiday joy, crafts, activities, games, and more at our libraries, with events and workshops for all ages, adults, teens, kids and families, as well as early learners. […]

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Libby Reads November Pick: The Fascinating Tale “The Village Beyond the Mist”

Posted on November 18, 2025 at 6:00 am

Libby Reads is a global eBook club for families—and it's completely free! Readers around the world can enjoy the same featured book at the same time, with no wait lists and no holds. All you need is your library card. Read and listen, November 18–December 2, with no holds and no waiting. The November book is "The Village Beyond the Mist," writt […]

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Try Technology for Free at the Library: Record Podcasts, Videos & More

Posted on November 12, 2025 at 6:00 am

Spokane Valley Library is home to The STCU Studio, an audio-visual space that includes equipment, technology, and editing capabilities for your creative projects. The space includes a control room and well-equipped recording space where you can explore your creative ideas for video recording, photography, podcasts, and sound production. Find out ho […]

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Which November Library Programs Will You Love Most This Year?

Posted on October 23, 2025 at 4:00 am

You’ll find a variety of events and workshops for adults at the library in November. Get creative, find holiday inspiration, and dive into a new hobby. Our sessions offering helpful and supportive ideas and information continue. Hear authors discussing their books and projects, including one happening in the Palouse. Plus, if you've been consider […]

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

Posted on October 22, 2025 at 6:00 am

Kids and teens ages 2–14 can read, play, and watch to earn points toward a variety of prizes provided by KSPS PBS! Track your reading and activities to earn points for prizes. You can pick up prizes from any local library, while supplies last. Get started today! […]

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Fresh for November: New Games, Crafts & Adventures for Kids & Teens

Posted on October 21, 2025 at 6:00 am

November is a great month to explore your imagination and creativity, to learn about the world, and to play games and discover new things. Check out these activities and programs from the library for early learners, kids and their families, and teens. […]

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The Looking Glass: An Interview with Spokane Is Reading Author Tananarive Due

Posted on October 7, 2025 at 6:30 am

Guest post by Sharma Shields Tananarive Due’s award-winning horror novel The Reformatory is this year’s selection for Spokane Is Reading. You’re invited to a live watch party for a virtual talk with Tananarive Due about her book The Reformatory on Thursday, October 23, 1pm at Spokane Valley Library or 7pm at Central Library (get event […]

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In-Person Payments for County Property Tax Available in North Spokane & Spokane Valley

Posted on October 1, 2025 at 6:00 am

The Spokane County Treasurer’s Office is accepting in-person payments of property taxes at North Spokane Library (44 E Hawthorne Rd) in October. No appointment is needed. Learn more about dates and times... […]

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