TAG: community
Bring Gently Used School Supplies to the Library to Give Them a Second Life
Posted in News on May 6, 2026 at 6:00 am
Now through July, donate gently used and new school supplies at any SCLD library for the 2026 School-Cycle Supply Drive. […]
Tags: community
STA Reduced Fare Open House: Partnerships Are How a Great Community Moves
Posted in News on May 4, 2026 at 6:00 am
Guest post: Spokane Transit Authority (STA) shares information about the new Opportunity Reduced Fare pilot program, Youth Ride Free, and Summer of Soccer. During the STA open house at the library, you can learn about Reduced Fare programs, get a Connect card, and ask any questions you have about STA. […]
Tags: bus fare, buses, community, open house, reduced fare, Spokane Transit, STA
The Largest Book Club on the West Coast & Other Amazing Author Talks in May
Posted in News on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 am
One Book, One Coast is a shared community reading program across the West Coast with over 190 libraries participating in Washington, Oregon, and California. You’re invited to read the graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy and view the live, online author talk with author George Takei. The memoir recounts George’s childhood imprisonment in America […]
Tags: adults, author talk, book, community, reading, teens, tweens
Your Food Donations to Bites & Books Helps Turn the Page on Hunger
Posted in News on March 30, 2026 at 6:00 am
Every library in Spokane County is collecting nonperishable food for Bites and Books – Turning the Page on Hunger. This county-wide food drive is the entire month of April. Bring canned or packaged non-perishable food to any library during the month of April. Donations of peanut butter and cereal are always appreciated. Your generosity does make […]
Tags: community, food drive, food insecurity
6 April Library Events That Boost Knowledge & Offer Cheerful Activities
Posted in News on March 18, 2026 at 6:23 am
SCLD is offering an array of library programs and workshops for every age in April. Check out these highlights that bolster knowledge and have cheerful activities. […]
Tags: adults, community, family, kids, parents, teens, tweens
Local Author & Teacher Ty Brown Shares Spokane History in Two Talks
Posted in News on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
By Janet Hacker-Brumley, SCLD librarian Local History Presentations This year celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. When discussing local history with a customer at Argonne Library, they recommended the history books by Ty Brown, local author and teacher. Based on that suggestion, we were able to bring Brown to the library to discuss two differ […]
Tags: adults, author talk, book, community, local
Treat Yourself in March with an Exploration of Music, Art, Stories, Hobbies & More
Posted in News on February 18, 2026 at 6:00 am
Take time out from the everyday bustle this March to explore events at our libraries and offered online for all ages, adults, as well as families, kids, and teens. […]
Planned Closure of Argonne Library for an HVAC Replacement Project
Posted in News on February 17, 2026 at 6:00 am
Closure Notice: Argonne Library will be closed for an HVAC replacement project beginning Monday, March 2, with plans to reopen Saturday, June 6. We apologize for the inconvenience. Other SCLD locations, including Spokane Valley Library, are open during this time for browsing and library events, including weekly storytimes. […]
Tags: community, library closure
New Cultural Pass for the Award-Winning Spokane Civic Theatre
Posted in News on January 21, 2026 at 6:30 am
SCLD has partnered with Spokane Civic Theatre to share with you the talented artists’ performances at our local theatre. SCLD has passes available for the 2026 performances of Emma, POTUS, The Glass Menagerie, Squalor, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Find out more about these cultural passes today! […]
Tags: adults, community, cultural passes, passes
Spokane Is Reading Presents Tananarive Due’s ‘The Reformatory’
Posted in News on June 26, 2025 at 4:30 am
Spokane Is Reading announces author Tananarive Due and her novel 'The Reformatory' for this year’s community-wide reading event! You’re invited to read the book, learn more about Due, and attend the free author events. […]
Tags: adults, book, community, reading, spokane is reading, teens
