SCLD – Spokane County Library District

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. […]

These Online Resources Offer Useful & Creative Help During the Holidays

Posted in News on December 3, 2024 at 7:00 am

For many, the holiday season requires some preparation and work, including shopping, decorating, and crafting (not necessarily in that order). Your local library has online resources to help you this season and all year long. Check these out... […]

3 New Online Resources Offer Enjoyable, Educational Content for Early Learners

Posted in News on July 2, 2024 at 5:00 am

Our Digital Library has three new online resources for young children and their educators that make learning enjoyable and entertainment educational. BookFlix and Just for Kids both have educational and entertaining content for young children. Scholastic Teachables is a resource for parents and adults who teach children, pre-kindergarten through gr […]

Dementia in the Family: Helpful Books, Useful Resources & Weekly Memory Care Programs

Posted in Explore and Discover on July 26, 2023 at 6:00 am

Dementia is a term that encompasses several diseases that affect the brain and cause memory issues. Unfortunately, dementia isn’t uncommon for our aging population. A common misconception is that extreme memory loss and forgetfulness is a regular symptom of aging. However... […]

JobNow: Live Coaching & Online Help for Your Job Search or Career Change Is a Click Away

Posted in Business and Careers, News on December 7, 2022 at 4:30 am

By Crystal Miller What Is JobNow? JobNow from Brainfuse is a one-stop resource for job seekers and anyone looking to change up their career. This online resource can be accessed while you are in any of our 10 libraries. And with an in-district library card, you can access JobNow from home or on the go, […]

Finding or Switching Your Career? Check Out These Free Assessment Tools

Posted in Business and Careers on September 8, 2022 at 6:30 am

By Stacey Goddard What do you want to be when you grow up? Just about everyone is asked this question countless times when they’re young. When I was a child, I always had a ready answer, and I spent a lot of time playacting as a child. One month I wanted to be a doctor, […]

Level Up Your Nerd Quotient with 6 Superhero Research Tips & Our Digital Resources

Posted in Explore and Discover on April 28, 2022 at 4:45 am

... To find cool things like this, you need high-level searching skills! But you don’t need to be a librarian to memorize a list of the Valar (the demi-god like beings from Tolkien’s The Silmarillion). Here is a step-by-step guide to nerding out with some super research skills. […]

Get Personalized Help at the Library on a Variety of Topics, Plus Test Proctoring

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 13, 2022 at 6:00 am

By Crystal Miller Two library services are up and running again: Book a Librarian with in-person appointments and test proctoring services! Book a Librarian Book-a-Librarian appointments are once again available in person. Over the last two years, we have had to scale this service back due to the pandemic. We have been offering our Book-a-Librarian […]

Discover New Things & Research Your Interests with These Online Resources from Gale

Posted in Explore and Discover on January 5, 2022 at 6:00 am

By Sheri Boggs From mild curiosity to intensive study, research can come from a variety of impulses. Our Digital Library offers a suite of online resources from Gale that are exceptional for learning more about whatever interests you, including personal, academic, and professional topics. Gale General OneFile This online resource has a database con […]

School Is In: Helpful Digital Resources for Research, Studying & Homework

Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on November 19, 2021 at 6:00 am

Now that school is in full swing, homework assignments for many students have started in earnest. Whatever the age of the student, and whether it’s you or someone in your household, we have some great digital resources to help get you through the school year. […]

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