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... […]
Tags: adults, author talk, books, reading, SCLD Online Authors Series, teens, virtual
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! […]
Tags: adults, art, author event, blood drive, business, create, dementia, hikes, home buying, Medicare, prevent falling, SCLD Online Authors Series, volunteer
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 […]
Tags: adults, blood drive, community
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... […]
Tags: adults, businesses, exhibit, programs, workshops
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... […]
Tags: adults, aging, ALTCEW, dementia, Dementia Friends, memory
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. […]
Tags: adults, business, dementia, events, expo 74, gardening, hikes
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 […]
Tags: adults, Alzheimer's, dementia, Library of Things, memory loss, stay sharp kit
Posted in News on April 17, 2024 at 6:00 am
By Crystal Miller May is National Small Business Month, and Spokane County Library District (SCLD) is celebrating local small businesses in our communities with programs and prize drawings throughout the month. This celebration promotes the entrepreneurial spirit found throughout Spokane County and recognizes the small businesses and entrepreneurs […]
Tags: adults, business, community, local business, prize drawing
Posted in News on April 9, 2024 at 6:00 am
To commemorate Smokey’s 80th birthday, we’re teaming up with the USDA Forest Service to introduce the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge on Beanstack. This isn't your run-of-the-mill reading challenge—it's an invitation to explore literature shedding light on wildfire prevention and environmental stewardship. To participate, sign up on Beanstack a […]
Tags: adults, books, kids, reading, reading challenge, Smokey Bear, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 3, 2024 at 6:00 am
Stress doesn’t just affect the brain. It affects a person’s whole body. The “fight or flight” response can be helpful if you’re in short-term physical danger. But over time, it can damage your health. All the following can cause harmful long-term stress, also known as chronic stress... […]
Tags: adults, books, connection, exercise, humor, parents, positive, reading, screen time, sleep, stress, teens, writing