adults Archives – Spokane County Library District

6 Author Talks about Success, Free Will vs Destiny, Hope, History & More

Posted in News on July 24, 2024 at 5:15 am

The lineup for the SCLD Online Authors Series in August and September brings you a bestselling group of authors and multifaceted topics... outer space, college admissions, interspecies friendship, oral histories, open-minded living, free will vs destiny, uncertainty vs control, grief and love... […]

August Events for Adults: Create, Explore Nature, Gain Insights & Get Support

Posted in News on July 17, 2024 at 5:00 am

August is a great time to explore new things, see what you can create, and even get your taste buds dancing. All of this you can do for free at the library. Sign up today! […]

Become a Reading Buddy Volunteer to Help a Child This Fall

Posted in News on July 16, 2024 at 6:00 am

You can help a child improve their reading skills and gain confidence as a reader. If you love reading and enjoy spending time with kids, consider signing up to volunteer. The Reading Buddy Program pairs volunteers, as mentors, with elementary school students in grades 1–5. The goal of the program is to support and sustain students’ reading lev […]

Vitalant Blood Drive: Nonprofit Urges Community to Donate This Summer

Posted in News on July 10, 2024 at 6:00 am

Vitalant works with regional blood donors, local hospitals, and community organizations like Spokane County Library District to coordinate the complex logistics of ensuring blood is available for whoever needs it, whenever it’s needed, during every season. Help us save lives this summer! Sign up for one of two blood drives for adults at Spokane V […]

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Celebrate, Create, Enjoy & Gain Knowledge at the Library in July

Posted in News on June 18, 2024 at 6:00 am

July is often the perfect time for travel, staycations, and celebrations. It is also a great time to explore your creativity, find new avenues for entertainment, and dive into informative topics that you’ve been meaning to learn more about. Throughout the month of July, we’re celebrating... […]

Spokane Is Reading’s Community Read for 2024 Is “Perma Red” by Debra Magpie Earling

Posted in News on June 11, 2024 at 6:00 am

For more than 20 years, Spokane Is Reading has hosted an annual community-wide read in which the greater Spokane community has been invited to read and discuss a common book together and hear from the author. This year’s selection is Debra Magpie Earling’s novel "Perma Red," recently named by "The Atlantic" as one of “The Great American Novel […]

Adventure Begins at Your Library: Summer Events, Activities & A Reading Challenge

Posted in News on June 5, 2024 at 6:00 am

The theme for this year’s Summer Reading events, activities, and reading challenge is Adventure Begins at Your Library. We invite you to visit your library to explore a great selection of books found on library shelves and in our digital collections for our Summer Reading Challenge, as well as with our programs and events with something for every […]

Creating a More Dementia-Friendly Community: Insights, Resources & Information Sessions

Posted in News on May 28, 2024 at 6:00 am

As a society, the way we talk about someone with dementia is quite different than the way we talk about someone with cancer or heart disease, for example. But it is possible to have a full, meaningful life with dementia. We are offering Dementia Friends Information Sessions at nine SCLD libraries between June and September. You can also... […]

June Brings Expo ’74 Conversations, Gardening, Hiking, Creative Activities & More

Posted in News on May 22, 2024 at 6:00 am

There's a lot going on at our libraries and out in the community in June. See what new adventures and experiences you can find. […]

New Stay Sharp Kits: More Activities to Help Support Those Facing Memory Loss

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on May 16, 2024 at 6:30 am

The library has eight new, themed Stay Sharp Kits available to check out, making a total of 19 different themed kits in our collection. Stay Sharp Kits have been put together with activities that can be used with individuals who are experiencing memory loss or other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other memory disorde […]

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