SCLD – Spokane County Library District – adults

As Online Book Club Shutters, Try These Other Opportunities for Great Reads

Posted in News on December 5, 2024 at 11:30 am

The SCLD Online Book Club is coming to an end. Find a variety of interactive and exciting ways to connect and find new reads with these alternatives. […]

Kanopy Gives You Free Streaming Movies & TV Shows at Home & on the Go

Posted in News on December 4, 2024 at 7:00 am

These colder months are the perfect time to find cozy activities to do at home. If you have a regular movie night or are thinking of adding a film-viewing event to your holiday season, check out Kanopy for free streaming from the library. […]

Stay Warm While Exploring Cool Things: Family Museum Passes from the Library

Posted in News on November 13, 2024 at 7:00 am

When the weather turns colder, finding warm, dry outings and activities can be challenging. A visit to your library could be a good solution. Along with books, STEM kits for kids, and even things to borrow, such as a daylight lamp, you can get free passes to your next destination... […]

Tags: adults, art, kids, MAC, Mobius, museum, parents, science, teens, tweens

New Things to Check Out: Tabletop RPGs for Kids, Teens & Adults

Posted in News on October 9, 2024 at 6:00 am

Spokane County Library District was awarded a grant to bring tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) to our community. You can now explore new worlds, embark on grand adventures, and solve cozy mysteries—made possible with your library card! […]

Voter Ballot Box Locations & Helpful Information for Residents

Posted in News on September 25, 2024 at 7:00 am

Voter ballot boxes are located at each of our libraries. The websites we share in this post provide useful information for voters and residents of Spokane County, including new residents. […]

Experience the Spokane Symphony This Season with a Free Pass

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

We have Spokane Symphony Passes for the fall season, sponsored by the Library Foundation of Spokane County with an in-kind match from Spokane Symphony. See how you can reserve passes today... […]

New Things: Borrow Small Appliances, Tools, Sports Equipment & Gear for Entertainment

Posted in News on September 4, 2024 at 6:00 am

Our Library of Things is a collection of items that can be reserved and checked out at no cost. To bolster this collection, the Library Foundation of Spokane County held a fundraising campaign in 2023 that resulted in generous donations from the community and a dozen new things that are ready to be borrowed... […]

Kanopy’s Big Movie Watch Features a Captivating Film Based on True Events

Posted in News on September 3, 2024 at 6:00 am

Big Movie Watch If you’re looking for a feel-good movie with a dash of nostalgia and a whole lot of heart, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game is a must-watch! Based on true events, the film centers on the captivating story of Roger Sharpe, a GQ journalist and real-life pinball wizard who, in 1976, […]

Tags: adults, documentary, films, Kanopy, movies, teens

Seize September: Create, Learn & Thrive with These Library Programs

Posted in News on August 21, 2024 at 5:30 am

September offers weekly storytimes for early learners and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) programs for kids, tweens, and teens. Adult programs in September include creative and do-it-yourself workshops, gardening classes, Medicare help sessions, and programs for health, wellness, and support. If you are thinking abo […]

Discover Amazing Local Geology & Help Scientists Study Medical Lake’s Water

Posted in News on August 6, 2024 at 6:00 am

You are invited to walk along the Medical Lake trail as we chat about the natural science and history of the beautiful lake. The evolution of restoring the lake from a nearly eutrophic (almost dead) lake has been a remarkable story... […]

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