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! […]
Tags: adults, games, kids, Library of Things, parents, role-playing, teens, tweens
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... […]
Tags: adults, cultural passes, culture, kids, Spokane Symphony, teens
Posted in News on September 3, 2024 at 6:00 am
Big Movie Watch If you’re looking for a feel-good movie with a dash of nostalgia and a whole lot of heart, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game is a must-watch! Based on true events, the film centers on the captivating story of Roger Sharpe, a GQ journalist and real-life pinball wizard who, in 1976, […]
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 […]
Tags: adults, events, kids, nonprofits, programs, teens, tweens, workshops
Posted in News on August 6, 2024 at 6:00 am
You are invited to walk along the Medical Lake trail as we chat about the natural science and history of the beautiful lake. The evolution of restoring the lake from a nearly eutrophic (almost dead) lake has been a remarkable story... […]
Tags: adults, citizen scientist, ecology, environmental, geo-walk, geology, teens, tweens, walks
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 3, 2024 at 6:00 am
Stress doesn’t just affect the brain. It affects a person’s whole body. The “fight or flight” response can be helpful if you’re in short-term physical danger. But over time, it can damage your health. All the following can cause harmful long-term stress, also known as chronic stress... […]
Tags: adults, books, connection, exercise, humor, parents, positive, reading, screen time, sleep, stress, teens, writing
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 7, 2024 at 6:00 am
March is a wonderful time to learn a new skill or fall back in love with an old favorite. To inspire your crafting muse, visit your library to see an art show! You can see and hear two Irish music groups at our libraries to help fuel your creativity. Take a workshop or check out something from our Library of Things or... […]
Tags: adults, art, community, crafting, creativebug, creativity, Flipster, hobbies, kids, parents, reading, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 14, 2024 at 6:00 am
This time of year is perfect for stay-at-home movie nights, and the library can help you enjoy entertainment for free with your in-district library card! In fact, we offer two free movie streaming services: Hoopla and Kanopy. Add these to our large selection of DVDs and that gives you over 100,000 free movies, TV series, shorts, and documentaries t […]
Tags: adults, documentaries, film, hoopla, Kanopy, kids, movies, parents, streaming, teens, television, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 20, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Melissa Rhoades You’ve probably heard the saying “your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” Well, that applies to both my eating and reading habits. I tend to gather far more books than I have time to read. As the book stacks grow in my house, so does my sense of defeat and inadequacy. I […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, graphic novels, history, illustration, illustrations, kids, memoir, nonfiction, parents, reading, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 6, 2023 at 6:00 am
Experience the joy of making with the library’s digital resource: Creativebug. It offers free, online art and craft classes that you can watch anytime, anywhere. All you need to explore your creativity is... […]
Tags: adults, crafting, crafts, creativebug, decorations, gifts, holidays, kids, online classes, parents, teens, tweens, video classes