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Civic Lab Online: What is an AI Chatbot?

Posted on August 3, 2023 at 4:30 am

About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. What is […]

Spokane Is Reading Selects Kim Fu’s Short-Story Collection Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century

Posted on July 19, 2023 at 6:00 am

For more than twenty years, Spokane is Reading has hosted an annual community-wide read in which the greater Spokane community is invited to read and discuss a common book together and hear from the author. This year’s selection is Kim Fu’s short-story collection, Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century, winner of the winner of the 2023 Pacif […]

STA Zero-Fare Rider’s License Offers Free, Unlimited Bus Rides for Youth

Posted on June 29, 2023 at 4:00 am

New from Spokane Transit, the STA Rider’s License offers unlimited free bus rides, year-round, for youth ages 6–18 (kids under age 6 already ride free). Some facts about the STA Rider’s License... […]

Kindly Ever After Adventures for Kids Focus on Cooperation, Kindness, Empathy & Friendship

Posted on June 28, 2023 at 6:00 am

Kindly Ever After Adventures with Page Turner JULY 2–AUGUST 31 For ages 4–9 Let your imagination run wild this summer with Page Turner Adventures! Meet Storyologist Page Turner—a cross between Mary Poppins and Indiana Jones! Page loves transforming kids into Junior Storyologists and sending them on adventures to collect, tell, and write stori […]

City of Airway Heights Places Propositions for Library & Fire/EMS Services on the August Ballot

Posted on June 6, 2023 at 6:00 am

The following information has been provided by the city of Airway Heights. What’s the issue? Airway Heights is facing challenges to provide services residents want and others that they need. Specifically, residents want and love their library. They also need an improved fire and EMS response. Emergency call volumes have increased 172% in 10 years […]

All Together Now: A Summer of Friendship, Kindness & Unity

Posted on May 31, 2023 at 6:00 am

Friendship, kindness, and unity encompass this year’s summer reading theme of All Together Now. Explore our programs and events below to see what you can do at our libraries and in neighborhood parks. As you grow and strengthen friendships, show kindness, and build unity this summer, we encourage you to read, explore, and have fun at our librarie […]

The Grand Opening of Spokane Valley Library: All Are Welcome

Posted on May 30, 2023 at 6:00 am

We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new Spokane Valley Library at 22 N Herald Road on Saturday, June 17, 2023. We will hold a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30am with the doors opening to the public at 10am. All are welcome. We invite you to start the summer season with us at this celebratory event. […]

Parkside Books: Now Open for Borrowing at Liberty Lake Regional Park

Posted on May 24, 2023 at 6:00 am

What is Parkside Books? Parkside Books, located at Liberty Lake Regional Park, is a seasonal lending location that offers a diverse collection of books for all ages that anyone can borrow to read. Inside the Liberty Lake Regional Park Business Office (3707 S Zephyr Rd, Liberty Lake), Parkside Books serves those visiting the Spokane County […]

New Catalog Has Improved Searching, Browsing & Features You Can Customize

Posted on May 11, 2023 at 4:00 am

The library has a new catalog with a fresh look and loads of useful features to help you find books and materials. Let’s take a look at some of these features and how you can save time with searches and discovering materials you want to check out... […]

New Read-Along Books for Kids Offer Built-In Audio Along with Page-Turning Fun!

Posted on April 25, 2023 at 6:00 am

By Sheri Boggs With summer just around the corner, many families are looking for convenient, inexpensive ways to keep the kids entertained and engaged. That’s why we’re excited to share the launch of a new collection that ticks all the boxes. Read-Along books (or simply, Read-Alongs) are regular hardcover children’s books with a sturdy audio […]

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