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Discover Amazing Local Geology & Help Scientists Study Medical Lake’s Water

Posted in News on August 6, 2024 at 6:00 am

You are invited to walk along the Medical Lake trail as we chat about the natural science and history of the beautiful lake. The evolution of restoring the lake from a nearly eutrophic (almost dead) lake has been a remarkable story... […]

3 New Online Resources Offer Enjoyable, Educational Content for Early Learners

Posted in News on July 2, 2024 at 5:00 am

Our Digital Library has three new online resources for young children and their educators that make learning enjoyable and entertainment educational. BookFlix and Just for Kids both have educational and entertaining content for young children. Scholastic Teachables is a resource for parents and adults who teach children, pre-kindergarten through gr […]

Expo ’74 Celebration Continues in July with Exhibits at Libraries & Online

Posted in News on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 am

We’re excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1974 World’s Fair throughout the month of July. At the time of Expo ’74, Spokane was the smallest city to host a World’s Fair. Expo ’74 was also the first environmentally themed World’s Fair and had the motto of ‘Progress Without Pollution.’ Eight of our libraries are. . . […]

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Books to Go for Kids: Get Instant Summer Reading Gratification

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

When it comes to keeping kids entertained during the summer, we know the best way to do it is with books. But not just any book. Books to Go for kids are high-interest titles that would normally have a long holds queue. However, Books to Go can’t be placed on hold. Instead, when you come into any of our ten libraries or visit LINC, our mobile lib […]

Creating a More Dementia-Friendly Community: Insights, Resources & Information Sessions

Posted in News on May 28, 2024 at 6:00 am

As a society, the way we talk about someone with dementia is quite different than the way we talk about someone with cancer or heart disease, for example. But it is possible to have a full, meaningful life with dementia. We are offering Dementia Friends Information Sessions at nine SCLD libraries between June and September. You can also... […]

June Brings Expo ’74 Conversations, Gardening, Hiking, Creative Activities & More

Posted in News on May 22, 2024 at 6:00 am

There's a lot going on at our libraries and out in the community in June. See what new adventures and experiences you can find. […]

New Stay Sharp Kits: More Activities to Help Support Those Facing Memory Loss

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on May 16, 2024 at 6:30 am

The library has eight new, themed Stay Sharp Kits available to check out, making a total of 19 different themed kits in our collection. Stay Sharp Kits have been put together with activities that can be used with individuals who are experiencing memory loss or other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other memory disorde […]

8+ Ideas for Unwinding During Stress Awareness Month & All Year Long

Posted in Explore and Discover on April 3, 2024 at 6:00 am

Stress doesn’t just affect the brain. It affects a person’s whole body. The “fight or flight” response can be helpful if you’re in short-term physical danger. But over time, it can damage your health. All the following can cause harmful long-term stress, also known as chronic stress... […]

Share Your Memorabilia & Memories of Expo ’74 During the 50th Anniversary Celebration

Posted in News on March 27, 2024 at 6:00 am

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Expo '74, the library invites you to drop off your memorabilia and photos at any of our library locations for our July exhibit. Items are being collected April 1–May 10. If you have Expo ’74 stories and memories to share, then the library would also like to video record and share them online. Learn more […]

Bad Decision Books: Just-One-More-Page Reading of Irresistible Stories

Posted in Explore and Discover on March 21, 2024 at 6:00 am

What was the last book that you made a bad decision in order to read? I’m not asking about the book that made you put off cleaning out the refrigerator. Nearly any book could do that. I’m asking about the last book that made you spectacularly late for work or miss a whole night’s sleep... that magnitude of bad decision. I asked this question […]