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Discover Free Summer Fun: Level Up at Your Library with Programs for Every Age

Posted in News on June 4, 2025 at 6:00 am

This year’s Summer Reading theme “Level Up at Your Library” is based around puzzles and games. Everyone is encouraged to check out games, crafts, and events at our libraries for kids and families, tweens and teens, and adults. Plus, catch live author talks and track your reading for giveaways and prizes. […]

K–12 Summer Series Has Inspiring Author Talks for Kids, Teens & Families

Posted in News on June 3, 2025 at 6:00 am

Get ready for an exciting summer of storytelling, creativity, and inspiration. Our summer series lineup features four incredible authors who have captivated readers of all ages. Each event offers a unique opportunity for K–12 students, educators, and book lovers to hear directly from these acclaimed authors about their writing journeys, creative […]

Our June Events Help You Get Creative, Head Outdoors & Find Useful Knowledge

Posted in News on May 14, 2025 at 6:00 am

Our lineup of events for adults in June offers a variety of topics to explore, including authors and books, creative and inspiring, gardening and the outdoors, health, wellness and support, and small business. […]

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What Will You Explore? May Events Include Gardening, Wellness & Chocolate

Posted in News on April 16, 2025 at 6:00 am

Our event calendar for the month of May is packed with programs and presentations for adults, businesses and entrepreneurs, teens, kids and families, and even our youngest learners. Explore what you can create, learn, and explore at your library! […]

Explore Terrific Things to Do in March: Art, Music, Reading & More

Posted in News on February 20, 2025 at 4:00 am

For All Ages Explore the Community Art Show: Celebrate Your Community at our libraries and online, March 7–31. View art created by local artists of all ages in the community, displayed in our libraries. You can also see a digital collection of selected art from artists across Spokane County. Enjoy Irish music performed by Floating […]

Read Across America: The Reading Challenge for Kids & Their Families

Posted in News on February 19, 2025 at 6:00 am

Reading can take you anywhere! Students in grades K–5 and their families are invited to "Read Across America" during March to explore new places they’d like to go and others they have already visited. Learn more to start a new reading adventure! […]

A Closer Look at hoopla: Digital Books, Music, Movies, TV & the Borrow Limit

Posted in News on February 4, 2025 at 7:00 am

Content available on hoopla includes digital audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies, television shows, and BingePasses. The borrow limit is related to the pay model for this service. Learn more today! […]

30+ Library Events: Get Creative, Empowered & Informed in February

Posted in News on January 22, 2025 at 6:00 am

February library events include submissions to the Community Art Show, creative programs, informative presentations, and empowering classes. See what you can do and learn in our libraries and online. […]

Create & Submit Art to the Annual Art Show: Celebrate Your Community

Posted in News on January 21, 2025 at 6:00 am

We are excited to announce the return of the annual Community Art Show, an event that brings together the creativity of all ages in the community. The theme for 2025 is "Celebrate Your Community." Everyone of all ages can express what makes their community unique and special. Learn more today! […]

Reading & The Brain: How Kids Learn to Read & Decodable Books That Help

Posted in News on January 8, 2025 at 6:00 am

Learning to read is learning to break a complex code. Decodable readers differ from traditional early readers in that the majority of the words in the book contain only letter sounds and sight words that the children have been directly taught at the beginning. Learn more and borrow decodables from the library. […]

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