Posted 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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Tags: business, entrepreneur, nonprofit, resources, small business, startup
Posted on December 28, 2023 at 4:00 am
By Jane Baker A library is defined as a building or room containing collections of books, magazines, and other materials for people to read, borrow, or reference. Those who visit our libraries regularly often have warmer descriptions, such as “my happy place” or “heaven on earth.” The range of descriptions in between the dictionary definiti […]
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Tags: community, events, milestones
Posted on December 14, 2023 at 4:30 am
By Gwendolyn Haley As we usher in the new year, SCLD is thrilled to announce our enthusiastic participation in the “Where We Come From” Winter Reading Challenge, sponsored by Beanstack. You’re invited to sign up for this exciting literary journey, happening January 1–31. The challenge is to read at least 300 minutes throughout the m […]
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Tags: adults, Beanstack, books, challenge, kids, parents, reading, stories, teachers, teens, tracker, tweens
Posted on November 14, 2023 at 6:00 am
Spokane County Commissioners are now accepting applications for a Spokane County Library District Board of Trustees position. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Trustees are unpaid volunteers and serve five-year terms. Current Trustee and Chair John Craig’s second term expires on December 31, 2023. Spokane County Library Dist […]
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Tags: application, Board of Trustees, Spokane County, volunteer
Posted on November 8, 2023 at 6:00 am
LEGO bricks have long been beloved by kids and adults alike for their versatility and endless creative possibilities. But did you know that these colorful building blocks can also serve as the perfect medium for stop-motion animation? You can sign up for a stop-motion animation workshop, submit your video creation to our movie screening, and celebr […]
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Tags: adults, call for submissions, creative, Families, imagination, kids, LEGO, movie screening, parents, stop-motion, submissions, teens, tweens, videos
Posted on October 26, 2023 at 4:00 am
By Crystal Miller Note: This is an update to a previous post. A crisis can occur at any point in life, whether it stems from a natural disaster, a health emergency, or interpersonal trauma. It can affect many aspects of life, including financial needs, emotional health, physical health, and mental health, among others. It is […]
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Tags: agencies, children, community, crisis, domestic violence, healthcare, help, helpful, helplines, LGBT, LGBTQ, mental health, natural disaster, parents, preparedness, prevention, resources, services, suicide, veterans, websites
Posted on October 5, 2023 at 6:00 am
In an exciting development for the business community in the Spokane region, Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library have come together to take over and revitalize StartUp Spokane, a program originally created by Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) to support local entrepreneurs and foster business growth. This strategic partnersh […]
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Tags: adults, business, entrepreneurs, resources, small businesses, startups
Posted on September 26, 2023 at 6:00 am
There are options available for earning a high school diploma—no matter how old you are or when you last worked on a school assignment. One of those options is a new program at the library—Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School. See if this program might be a good fit for you or someone you know... […]
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Tags: adult, Adult Education, adults, diploma, education, Excel Adult High School, graduate, graduation, high school, higher education, learning, online
Posted on September 18, 2023 at 6:00 am
This year, the Spokane Writers Conference has grown and we’ve partnered with Spokane Public Library to bring you the biggest conference yet, offering informative and creative approaches to writing and revision as well as insights into the processes for getting your work published. If you enjoy writing, have an idea for a book you want […]
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Tags: adults, annual writers conference, conference, free, Spokane Writers Conference, writing
Posted on August 29, 2023 at 2:45 pm
Locations Spokane County Library District’s seed library locations are: Check for gardening programs on our online events calendar. How Do Seed Libraries Work? You borrow from a selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds during the year, plant them in your garden, and watch them grow. When it’s time to harvest, collect some seeds to […]
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Tags: classes, events, flowers, food, fruit, gardener, gardening, growing, herbs, seed lending, seed libraries, seed library, urban farming, vegetables
