activities Archives – Spokane County Library District

Get Rewarded for Learning! Kids’ Fall Game Quest Challenge Includes Fun Prizes

Posted in News on October 22, 2025 at 6:00 am

Kids and teens ages 2–14 can read, play, and watch to earn points toward a variety of prizes provided by KSPS PBS! Track your reading and activities to earn points for prizes. You can pick up prizes from any local library, while supplies last. Get started today! […]

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Fresh for November: New Games, Crafts & Adventures for Kids & Teens

Posted in News on October 21, 2025 at 6:00 am

November is a great month to explore your imagination and creativity, to learn about the world, and to play games and discover new things. Check out these activities and programs from the library for early learners, kids and their families, and teens. […]

Discover Free Summer Fun: Level Up at Your Library with Programs for Every Age

Posted in News on June 4, 2025 at 6:00 am

This year’s Summer Reading theme “Level Up at Your Library” is based around puzzles and games. Everyone is encouraged to check out games, crafts, and events at our libraries for kids and families, tweens and teens, and adults. Plus, catch live author talks and track your reading for giveaways and prizes. […]

Enjoy Merry & Bright Events for Every Age in December

Posted in News on November 20, 2024 at 7:00 am

Our libraries have December library events and workshops for adults, families, kids, and teens filled with festive creativity, knowledge, and experiences. Check them out! […]

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Enjoy Quality Time with Your Family & Friends with Cold Weather Activities

Posted in Explore and Discover on November 29, 2023 at 6:00 am

By Alison Johnson Winter is a great time to curl up under a blanket with a hot cup of tea and a great book—especially if my dog is curled up too and warming my feet. But if you have an active family with young people like mine, then you might need to have some activities […]

50 Summer Activities to Explore in Your Backyard, Around Town & the PNW

Posted in Explore and Discover on July 5, 2023 at 6:00 am

By Abra Cole We are in the full swing of summer. And before you know it, we will be swinging back toward fall, crisp leaves, hot cocoa, and (dare I say it) snowy weather. But before that happens, we have summer fun awaiting us. I’ve compiled a list of 50 summertime ideas for things to […]

Time for STEAM: Exploring the Great Outdoors & Trying New Activities for All Ages

Posted in Explore and Discover on March 9, 2022 at 6:00 am

By Alison Johnson Spring is just a few weeks away! I am looking forward to getting outside and enjoying some sunshine. If, for you, spring is all about sunshine and projects, the library has some great STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources and programs to get the whole family learning and creating both […]

New STEM Explorer Kits offer hands-on activities for students in grades K–5

Posted in News on February 22, 2021 at 6:00 am

BY GWENDOLYN HALEY You may have already checked out the Ready for School with STEM kits for younger children (ages 3–5) from the library. Or perhaps you’ve borrowed our Snap Circuits set for elementary school students. We have heard positive reviews from library customers for both of these kits. In response, we are pleased to […]

Seriously fun things to do on cold, snowy days

Posted in Explore and Discover on December 30, 2020 at 6:00 am

By Alison Johnson I know it may be hard to believe, but there are times when a marathon of Disney movies or Doctor Who is just not appealing. Sometimes I am so tired of being inside, that even if it is cold and snowy, I just have to get outside and do something. I think […]

Let’s go outside! Wintertime play & activities for everyone

Posted in Explore and Discover on December 17, 2020 at 6:00 am

By Abra Cole Winter officially starts next week on December 21. This fall, we’ve already had below freezing temperatures and snow. And in the months ahead, we can expect even more snowy days and below freezing cold. I propose the following idea: there is no reason to shelter inside until spring! As the Norwegians say: […]

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