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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! […]

15+ Entertaining & Educational Events for Kids, Teens & Families in October

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

Our October programs for kids, teens, and families promise good times, including some slightly spooky fun, collaborative and educational activities, and high energy, engaging programs. You can find all library events in the latest issue of ENGAGE. Plus, all our programs are offered free of charge. […]

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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... […]

The Benefits & Importance of Play & Learn Storytime for Young Children

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

Storytime at the library is a fun experience with books and also so much more. It’s a time for parents and caregivers to start their young children on the path to a lifelong love of reading and learning. First up... […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

4 Fantastic Online Author Talks for Kids, Teens & Families

Posted in News on June 13, 2024 at 5:30 am

July brings you closer to four fabulous authors of children’s and teens’ literature! These creators of wonderful stories—told though graphic novels, poetry in verse, and illustrated children’s books—make these summer author talks fun online experiences for the whole family to share. […]

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 […]

Books to Go for Kids: Get Instant Summer Reading Gratification

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

When it comes to keeping kids entertained during the summer, we know the best way to do it is with books. But not just any book. Books to Go for kids are high-interest titles that would normally have a long holds queue. However, Books to Go can’t be placed on hold. Instead, when you come into any of our ten libraries or visit LINC, our mobile lib […]

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