If you’ve got a cat, small dog, hamster or other small pet, why not create a cardboard castle for them? Don’t they all love to be in a box, anyway? Spokane Public Library has hosted several Cat Castle events, where … Continued →
April 12 is celebrated every year in schools and libraries all over the world as D.E.A.R. Day – Drop Everything and Read! It’s an annual reminder to make reading for fun a priority in our lives! Why April 12? It’s … Continued →
I really hope you have a few crayons lying around because this Tuesday, March 31, is National Crayon Day! I’ll give a few resources that can make this day a learning time as well as an artsy time. While this … Continued →
I have a four-year-old who normally goes to daycare while my husband and I work full-time. We are now in social isolation together learning a new rhythm to life. This presents us with the privilege and responsibility of facilitating more … Continued →
In times like these, it is encouraging to see organizations coming together to support their communities! While the library offers a ton of awesome resources for free, check out these free resources from organizations all over the world. Reading and … Continued →
You may be experiencing some cabin fever or be seeking distraction with everything going on in the world. Keep yourself busy with a variety of digital resources from the library. Early Learners/Kids/Teens Kanopy Kids | Kanopy Kids has great choices for … Continued →
Beginning August 2019, Spokane Public Library will no longer charge late fines on overdue materials! You can check out as many items as you want. You can place holds on 80 items at a time. High-demand items and DVDs check out … Continued →
Sign up for Summer Reading for free online at spl.northwestreads.org, June 1–August 31. All ages are welcome to sign up: babies to senior citizens! Kids will earn prizes at 5 and 10 hours as well as a free book after completing 15 hours … Continued →
Staff Picks: Kids Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love Love by Matt de la Peña The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld Imagine by Raúl Colón Staff Picks: Fiction The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai There There by … Continued →
Welcome to Spokane Public Library. Your special student library card gives you access to all kinds of materials to help you grow and learn as a student. We are so excited to have you look around. Whether you want to … Continued →
Learn the basics of music theory at Spokane Public Library, with free music lessons. Learning to play a musical instrument can raise a child’s IQ and improve reading and social skills. And it’s not just for kids, if you’re an adult … Continued →
This week we launched an exciting new program. Starting in mid-August, all newborns born at area hospitals (Deaconess, Sacred Heart, Holy Family and the Spokane Midwives Birthing Center) will go home with their very own Spokane Public Library card and a … Continued →
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