TAG: teens

Libby Reads November Pick: The Fascinating Tale “The Village Beyond the Mist”

Posted in News on November 18, 2025 at 6:00 am

Libby Reads is a global eBook club for families—and it's completely free! Readers around the world can enjoy the same featured book at the same time, with no wait lists and no holds. All you need is your library card. Read and listen, November 18–December 2, with no holds and no waiting. The November book is "The Village Beyond the Mist," writt […]

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Fresh for November: New Games, Crafts & Adventures for Kids & Teens

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

November is a great month to explore your imagination and creativity, to learn about the world, and to play games and discover new things. Check out these activities and programs from the library for early learners, kids and their families, and teens. […]

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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 […]

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15+ Creative, Hands-On & Entertaining Programs for Kids, Teens, Families in October

Posted in News on September 17, 2025 at 6:00 am

Along with cooler weather and bright, crisp autumn leaves, October is filled with engaging, interactive library programs for early learners, kids and families, and teens. Check out our special storytimes, games, crafts, RPG adventures, and more. […]

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Find Creative, Inspiring & Helpful Library Programs for You in September

Posted in News on August 20, 2025 at 6:00 am

September programs, workshops, and events for adults provide a variety of opportunities for lifelong learning. Plus, kids can stop by the library for after-school activities, to solve a mystery, and even eat a snack. Explore the opportunities and see what you can do! Some library programs have a limited number of seats, so sign up soon. […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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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Level Up with Our Online Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages

Posted in News on May 28, 2025 at 6:00 am

Our Online Summer Reading Challenge “Level Up at Your Library” is for everyone—adults, teens, kids, and even infants and preschoolers. The challenge includes giveaways and prizes as well as the many benefits of reading. Start tracking your reading on Sunday, June 1 and through August 31. […]

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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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