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Transportation Safety in Our Region: Your Input Can Help How It Is Addressed

Posted in Explore and Discover on February 28, 2024 at 6:00 am

Safety is something we can all agree is important and a necessity for every human being. No matter where someone is going—to school, work, the grocery store, a park or anywhere—everyone deserves to get to their destination safely. Right now, this is not happening for everyone. See how you can provide input. […]

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Ways to Enjoy Nature & the Outdoors with Birdwatching, Beekeeping & Gardening

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on February 22, 2024 at 6:00 am

If you’d like to start thinking about spring, planning for your garden, and exploring more of what nature has to offer, then the library has a full slate of programs this spring to help you enjoy the outdoors—including your own backyard. You can enjoy birdwatching, beekeeping, and gardening events that will... […]

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Free & Unlimited Streaming Entertainment Means More to Love about the Library

Posted in Explore and Discover on February 14, 2024 at 6:00 am

This time of year is perfect for stay-at-home movie nights, and the library can help you enjoy entertainment for free with your in-district library card! In fact, we offer two free movie streaming services: Hoopla and Kanopy. Add these to our large selection of DVDs and that gives you over 100,000 free movies, TV series, shorts, and documentaries t […]

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Explore the Ice Age Floods That Created the Pacific Northwest’s Breathtaking Geology

Posted in Explore and Discover on February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am

Guest blogger Don Chadbourne shares the story of the Ice Age Floods, which will be the feature of four presentations focusing on different locations and perspectives at SCLD libraries in February. […]

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6 Authors Share New Insights & Fascinating Stories During These Online Author Talks

Posted in News on February 5, 2024 at 6:00 am

The lineup for the SCLD Online Authors Series has an impressive and diverse group of authors and topics in the coming months. Spice up your February by inviting romance into your reading with author Tessa Bailey, dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk.” Be sure to catch the author talk with Jason Mott as he discusses […]

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It’s Here! Our New Mobile App: SCLD Libraries, Get It for iOS & Android

Posted in News on January 31, 2024 at 10:15 am

With the SCLD Libraries app, you can search for books and other materials to place on hold, see what you have checked out from the library, items’ due dates, and when items are waiting for pick up. Link multiple accounts in the app, to keep track of due dates and holds for the whole family. The app also includes […]

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Annual Community Art Show Encourages Imagination & Creativity for All

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on January 25, 2024 at 4:30 am

By Alison Johnson Annual Community Art Show The Annual Community Art Show returns to the library, inviting all to explore being creative. Each year, we get to see the fabulous imaginations of artists. Whether the art is impressively detailed, charming, cute, or wacky, there is always a variety of amazing art to view. This year, […]

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9 Series That Serve Up a Different Kind of Cozy Mystery

Posted in Explore and Discover on January 17, 2024 at 6:00 am

By Abra Cole Getting Cozy January and February are full of short days and cold nights, which make for a natural time to rest (hibernation, anyone?). I think this is a great time to get cozy with a hot cocoa and read a new series. So, I’m focusing on the cozy mystery. For me, cozy […]

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Fall Prevention Classes Help Improve Quality of Life for Those Age 60+

Posted in Explore and Discover on January 10, 2024 at 6:00 am

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Even if there is no injury, falls carry a heavy impact to quality of life. Many older adults fear falling, and if the fear is intense, they may limit their activities and social engagements. This can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and fe […]

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Give Your Business a Boost: A Look at StartUp Spokane’s Free Resources

Posted in Business and Careers, News on January 4, 2024 at 4:30 am

By Stacey Goddard If one of your resolutions for 2024 is to start that small business you’ve been thinking about, the library can help you get started. And if you already have a small business or a nonprofit organization, we can help you grow and reach your goals for the year. A few months ago, […]

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