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New Streaming Film Collections on Kanopy for Your Viewing Delight

Posted in News on June 11, 2025 at 6:00 am

Kanopy streaming movies, documentaries, and TV series. Free with an in-district SCLD library card. Our digital resource Kanopy offers quality, thoughtful entertainment with streaming movies, documentaries, and TV series. We introduced Kanopy in 2023 with variety of different collections and later added the Kids collection. We’ve now expanded this offering to include the Family Friendly Collection and Streaming in Spanish Collection. Ideas for […]

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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! […]

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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! […]

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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. […]

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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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Kanopy Gives You Free Streaming Movies & TV Shows at Home & on the Go

Posted in News on December 4, 2024 at 7:00 am

These colder months are the perfect time to find cozy activities to do at home. If you have a regular movie night or are thinking of adding a film-viewing event to your holiday season, check out Kanopy for free streaming from the library. […]

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Stay Warm While Exploring Cool Things: Family Museum Passes from the Library

Posted in News on November 13, 2024 at 7:00 am

When the weather turns colder, finding warm, dry outings and activities can be challenging. A visit to your library could be a good solution. Along with books, STEM kits for kids, and even things to borrow, such as a daylight lamp, you can get free passes to your next destination... […]

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Spokane Symphony’s Education & Community Programs & Student Discounts Shine Bright

Posted in News on November 6, 2024 at 7:00 am

The Spokane Symphony with Musical Director James Lowe Orchestral music can nurture the human spirit and enhance the quality of life. Spokane Symphony provides high quality, professional orchestral performances, enriching and transforming our community through music. The symphony also provides free and discounted tickets for students and has several educational and community programs benefitting the co […]

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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! […]

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