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Library Out Loud: SCLD is a podcast where we talk about all the things you can do and find at the library. We chat with community partners, authors, our librarians, and others in the community.

Our topics often cover how our libraries and community partners can help the communities we serve. We talk about books and other materials you can borrow, upcoming events you can attend, free services you can get at our libraries and from our partners, and during “Librarians Answer,” we discuss questions that our customers ask us.

Library Out Loud: SCLD is available in both audio and video formats. You can watch and listen on the following platforms as well as below.

Recent Podcast Episodes

2026 Library Levy Highlight What is a library levy and why are we asking Spokane County residents to vote on one in the upcoming election? Catch the full episode of our podcast here: https://youtu.be/vXlbvMgRP0Y
2026 Library Levy Highlight
July 7, 2026 1:16pm
What is a library levy and why are we asking Spokane County residents to vote on one in the upcoming election? Catch the full episode of our podcast here: https://youtu.be/vXlbvMgRP0Y 2026 Library Levy Highlight

2026 Library Levy Highlight

SpokaneCountyLibrary July 7, 2026 1:16pm

In this episode, we talk about levies, the upcoming library levy, how it will affect the library, and how it will affect library customers. LEARN MORE Library Levy Proposition: Public Information Open House programs: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=library%20levy&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 139—2026 Library Levy

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 139—2026 Library Levy

SpokaneCountyLibrary July 7, 2026 10:00am

In this episode, we chat with Janelle Braithwait and Cindy Lundberg from the May Hutton Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), about the NSDAR and events in the community celebrating America's 250th. LEARN MORE America's 250th events at SCLD: https://scld.org/250th-events Daughters of the American Revolution website: https://www.dar.org/ May Hutton chapter website: https://www.mayhuttondar.org/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 138—America's 250th Anniversary

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 138—America's 250th Anniversary

SpokaneCountyLibrary June 23, 2026 10:37am

In this episode, we discuss all things summer reading, including our summer reading challenge for all ages, as well as summer reading programs. LEARN MORE Summer Reading Challenge: https://www.scld.org/summer-reading-challenge-track-your-reading-for-rewards-prize-drawings/ Summer Reading Programs: https://www.scld.org/unearth-a-story-at-the-library-with-fun-summer-reading-events-activities/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 137—Summer Reading: Unearth a Story

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 137—Summer Reading: Unearth a Story

SpokaneCountyLibrary June 9, 2026 10:00am

In this episode, we chat with Jill Reeves from the City of Spokane about her role as Waste Reduction Education Coordinator, the 2026 School-Cycle Supply Drive, and how you can donate or volunteer. LEARN MORE School-Cycle Supply Drive at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=supply%20drive&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0 (event calendar link for all months) School-Cycle Supply Drive on Art Salvage's website: https://www.artsalvagespokane.com/schoolcycle Volunteer for the drive: https://ambassadors.spokanecountysolidwaste.org/need/detail/?need_id=1177847 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 136—School-Cycle Supply Drive

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 136—School-Cycle Supply Drive

SpokaneCountyLibrary May 26, 2026 10:00am

In this episode, we chat with Aaron Miley, a Security Analyst in the healthcare industry, about AI, concerns surrounding AI, and the upcoming programs he's presenting at the library about AI. LEARN MORE AI events at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=artificial%20intelligence&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 135—Artificial Intelligence & You

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 135—Artificial Intelligence & You

SpokaneCountyLibrary May 12, 2026 9:45am

In this episode, we chat with Alyssa Bashor, Business Development Specialist at Spokane Transit Authority, about the STA's Opportunity Reduced Fare pilot program and more. LEARN MORE STA website: https://www.spokanetransit.com/ Opportunity Reduced Fare: https://www.spokanetransit.com/opportunity/ All Reduced Fares: https://www.spokanetransit.com/reducedfare/ STA programs at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=open%20house%20opportunity&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 134—STA Opportunity Reduced Fare Open Houses

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 134—STA Opportunity Reduced Fare Open Houses

SpokaneCountyLibrary April 28, 2026 10:00am

In this episode, we discuss our Library of Things, including new items you can check out like a pasta maker, podcast mic pack, and more! LEARN MORE Library of Things on our website: https://www.scld.org/library-of-things/ Ask a Librarian form: https://www.scld.org/connect/ask-a-librarian/ Donate to the Library Foundation of Spokane County: https://www.supportscld.org/ways-to-give/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 133—New Library of Things Items

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 133—New Library of Things Items

SpokaneCountyLibrary April 14, 2026 10:01am

In this episode, we chat with Lisa & Janae from Cat Tales Wildlife Center about the center, their education and rescue efforts, the passes you can get through the library, and more! LEARN MORE Cat Tales Wildlife Center website: https://www.cattales.org/ Cat Tales family passes through SCLD: https://www.scld.org/museum-cultural-passes/#cat-tales FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 132—Cat Tales Wildlife Center Family Passes

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 132—Cat Tales Wildlife Center Family Passes

SpokaneCountyLibrary March 31, 2026 10:23am

In this episode, we chat with author Dan Gemeinhart about his book, Spike’s Zagtastic Day, as well as his other books, what inspires him to write, and more. LEARN MORE Buy Spike's Zagtastic Day: https://www.brightdogstudio.com/product-page-1/spike-s-zagtastic-day-1 Get Spike's Zagtastic Day from the library: https://catalog.scld.org/Record/a872093?searchId=17206483&recordIndex=1&page=1&referred=resultIndex Dan Gemeinhart's website: https://dangemeinhart.com/index.html FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 131—Spike’s Zagtastic Day with Dan Gemeinhart

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 131—Spike’s Zagtastic Day with Dan Gemeinhart

SpokaneCountyLibrary March 17, 2026 10:00am

Have you heard of Mend-It Café? We chat about it in our recent podcast episode. Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/tEGE24KTrSE Mend-It Café Highlight

Mend-It Café Highlight

SpokaneCountyLibrary March 3, 2026 12:54pm

In this episode, we chat with Mend-It Café Manager Erin Bietz about what the program is, what you can expect at a Café, and how you can get involved with Spokane Zero Waste and the Mend-It Café. LEARN MORE Spokane Zero Waste's Mend-It Café webpage: https://www.spokanezerowaste.org/mend-it-cafe Mend-It Café programs at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=Mend-It%20Cafe&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 130—Mend-It Café

Library Out Loud: SCLD Episode 130—Mend-It Café

SpokaneCountyLibrary March 3, 2026 11:01am

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