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

January 4, 2024

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, […]

2023 Library Recap: A Year of Milestones, Progress & Innovation

December 28, 2023

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 definition […]

10 Reasons to Try (and Love) Graphic Nonfiction Books

December 20, 2023

By Melissa Rhoades You’ve probably heard the saying “your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” Well, that applies to both my eating and reading habits. I tend to gather far more books than I have time to read. As the book stacks grow in my house, so does my sense of defeat and inadequacy. I […]

Uplifting, Inspiring Stories from the Past Year at Your Library

December 13, 2023

Photo: Rogue Heart Media By Dana Mannino Whenever someone sends the library a thank you note, praises library staff in a comment card, or shares some verbal kudos, we enter that interaction into a database (it’s a very librarian thing to do) so that all staff can see it, making sure those who are being […]

Mother and daughter enjoying reading a book together relaxing in the autumn leaves at the park

Finding Fall Picture Books: Good Reads for the Holidays & Every Day

October 11, 2023

Autumn is a beautiful time. Deciduous trees make their colorful transformations. Cooler temperatures prevail. People revel in steaming beverages and cuddly sweaters.

Autumn is also the time when seasonal children’s books are especially popular for check out. Even with over 100 picture book titles that come up in our catalog for searches for autumn, fall titles start fluttering off the shelves in August. I offer some alternative titles from what you may find in a search for autumn books that are great to share with your family this time of year.

7th Annual Spokane Writers Conference: 2 Days of Writing & Publishing Workshops for Adults

September 18, 2023

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 […]

Microorganisms, Machine Learning & More: Check Out Fascinating Books on STEM Topics for Adults

September 13, 2023

I’m still lousy at science and math, but my interest in how these fields affect the world around me has grown. I’ve come to learn that you don’t have to be good at STEM to enjoy discovering some of the latest advances in these fields. So as summer winds down and children get ready to dive back into STEM at school, why not dive in with them?

Take & Give: Seed Library

August 29, 2023

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 […]

Still Golden: Little Golden Books Are 81 Years Old & Going Strong

Do you remember your first Little Golden Book? The Little Golden Book series is a uniquely American success story. Launched at a time when the nation had barely emerged from the Great Depression and was deeply embroiled in World War II, the philosophy behind the 25¢ books was to give working-class parents an affordable way to have engaging books at home. In the past few months, we have added close to 60 new Little Golden Book titles to the library’s collection, with more coming each week.

Sky-Watching Spectacular: Get Ready & View the 2023 Solar Eclipse at the Library

August 22, 2023

On October 14, 2023, sky-watchers around the world will be treated to the spectacular sight of an annular solar eclipse. During this celestial event, the moon will pass between Earth and the sun, creating a stunning ring of fire as the sun’s outer edges remain visible around the dark moon. Learn about and safely enjoy this breathtaking celestial event and marvel at the wonders of the universe at the library.