We've put together a list of resources for the Spokane Complex Fire, including where to get help and give help.
Due to unhealthy air quality, we have suspended curbside services and outdoor activities at our libraries as well as visits from our Mobile Services team.
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 28, 2024 at 6:00 am
Safety is something we can all agree is important and a necessity for every human being. No matter where someone is going—to school, work, the grocery store, a park or anywhere—everyone deserves to get to their destination safely. Right now, this is not happening for everyone. See how you can provide input. […]
Tags: accident, biking, community, death, fatal, impaired driving, injury, input, regional safety action plan, safety, Spokane Regional Transportation Council, SRTC, traffic, transportation, vehicles, walking
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 14, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Jane Baker The first time I heard the term forest bathing, my immediate thought was “I bet those pine needles hurt!” All kidding aside, forest bathing is a relatively recent term (with science behind it) that gives us a good reason to go take a walk. In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, […]
Tags: active, adults, books, digital library, forest bathing, seniors, tai chi, Udemy, walking
Posted in News on May 11, 2022 at 6:00 am
We now have triple the number of Check Out Washington Discover Pass backpacks available for library customers to borrow! Find adventures and new experiences in Washington State Parks with the Check Out Washington Discover Pass backpack, which includes... […]
Tags: #CheckOutWA, adults, adventure, backpack, binoculars, Check Out Washington, Discover Pass, Families, field guide, hiking, kids, Library of Things, outdoors, parents, parking, state parks, teens, walking, Washington, Washington State Parks