reading Archives – Spokane County Library District

Get Rewarded for Learning! Kids’ Fall Game Quest Challenge Includes Fun Prizes

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

Kids and teens ages 2–14 can read, play, and watch to earn points toward a variety of prizes provided by KSPS PBS! Track your reading and activities to earn points for prizes. You can pick up prizes from any local library, while supplies last. Get started today! […]

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The Looking Glass: An Interview with Spokane Is Reading Author Tananarive Due

Posted in News on October 7, 2025 at 6:30 am

Guest post by Sharma Shields Tananarive Due’s award-winning horror novel The Reformatory is this year’s selection for Spokane Is Reading. You’re invited to a live watch party for a virtual talk with Tananarive Due about her book The Reformatory on Thursday, October 23, 1pm at Spokane Valley Library or 7pm at Central Library (get event […]

July’s Big Library Read: A Mystical Family Saga About the Power of Stories

Posted in News on July 15, 2025 at 6:00 am

The Big Library Read is July 17–31. Libby’s free, global digital book club let's you borrow with no holds and no waiting, starting July 17! Available through Libby and OverDrive, "The Storyteller's Death" is July's Big Library Read. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Big Library Read: Insightful, Lyrical Memoir with No Holds, No Waiting

Posted in News on May 13, 2025 at 6:00 am

Borrow the Big Library Read with no holds and no waiting, available through Libby and OverDrive. May 15-29, we're reading the memoir "Uncommon Measure" by NAtalie Hodges. It is is an insightful and lyrical exploration of music, time, and self-discovery--a virtuosic debut from a gifted violinist searching for a new mode of artistic becoming. […]

Spring’s Here! April Programs Are for Exploring, Reading, Learning & Growing

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

There's so much to do at the library for adults, teens, kids, and families. Check out our line-up for exploring, reading, learning, and growing. […]

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! […]

Wow! Over 1 Million Checkouts of Digital Reads with Libby in 2024

Posted in News on February 12, 2025 at 6:00 am

We’re thrilled to announce that our library customers have surpassed 1 million digital checkouts in 2024 on the Libby app and on OverDrive. This landmark number underscores our community’s embrace and continuing adoption of digital reading. SCLD meets our readers where they are to offer easy access to beloved stories, popular authors, and trend […]

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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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