Spokane County Library District
With 10 full-service libraries and our mobile library, LINC, we serve more than 279,000 residents in Spokane County, Washington.
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- New podcast episode alert! It’s the return of One Star Reviews, but this time we’re talking movies. Catch the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, or our FB page. Links in bio. #booksky #librarysky
- The 3rd part of our new video series is out! Our library workers react to bookish videos on TikTok, and you can catch all 3 parts on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/SpokaneCountyLibrary
- In the latest episode of our podcast, Library Out Loud: SCLD, librarians discuss different ways to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Catch the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, or our Facebook page. Links in bio.
- The Bites & Books Food Drive ends Wed, 4/30! Drop off your nonperishable food items at any library in Spokane County. And a huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far! More info in the link in our bio.
- It's National Library Week and today is Take Action for Libraries Day! The American Library Association has a list of ways you can support libraries, whether you have 5 minutes or more: ala.org/ShowUp.
- It's National Library Week and today is National Library Outreach Day. Did you know we have a whole team who go out into the community, visiting daycares, assisted living centers, and more, including local events? You can even request us to come to you! More info: scld.org/mobile-services/
- Happy National Library Workers Day to our fellow library workers out there! We appreciate you!
- The latest episode of our podcast is out! We talk to Eric from Second Harvest & Cal from Partners INW about food insecurity, our current food drive, and how you can participate. Find the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. #librarysky
- Reposted by Spokane County Library DistrictIt's National Library Week! Help demonstrate that Americans love their libraries and want to see them fully funded by signing this petition! Then, share it so we can reach more Americans like you this week! action.everylibrary.org/fundlibraries
- Reposted by Spokane County Library DistrictHeartbreaking news: The entire staff at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)—about 70 people—has been placed on administrative leave. The IMLS is the federal agency responsible for library funding, and this move puts widely used library services like MeLCat and MeL at risk.
- Our food drive starts today! Drop off your donations at any Spokane County library now through April 30! More info: scld.org/your-food-donations-to-bites-books-helps-turn-the-page-on-hunger/
- Library Giving Day is coming up on 4/1! Your donations go to books that kids will receive for free to keep when they sign up for our Summer Reading program! Plus kids can earn tickets to Spokane soccer games! Catch the full podcast episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or our FaceBook page.
- Reposted by Spokane County Library DistrictPSA that we can support both our independent bookshop AND public library ❤️ They play such a vital role in our local communities, and they both need our support to stay open and keep offering valuable resources. It's not either/or, but both/and 🥰
- We're teaming up with @spokanelibrary.bsky.social, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, Second Harvest Inland Northwest, and @khqlocalnews.bsky.social for a county-wide food drive for the entire month of April! Find out all the info here: ow.ly/B5TF50VjA8p
- The latest episode of our podcast, Library Out Loud: SCLD is out! We discuss Intellectual Freedom and why it’s important to libraries and the public. Catch the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our Facebook page, or our YouTube channel. Links in bio. #librarysky
- Part 2 of our new series, Library Workers React, is out! Watch the full video, along with Part 1, on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.
- We love seeing photos from our events! One parent brought his kiddo to our recent Swifties Celebration & shared their experience on his blog: ow.ly/fveg50V3auh Thanks for sharing, Brent, and we're so glad you & Sloan had fun! More Swifties events happening soon: ow.ly/rVOa50V3aug
- The latest episode of our podcast, Library Out Loud: SCLD is out! Librarians suggest resources and materials to help you survive a watch party that you may not be over the moon about. Find the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, or our Facebook page. Links in bio.
- Help your favorite SCLD library win our annual Puzzle Day challenge! Find out all the deets at bit.ly/puzzle-day-competition.
- Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We have many materials to help you learn about this horrendous part of history, and to commemorate the victims. Find these and more on our shelves or in our catalog at scld.org.
- Our annual community art show is coming soon! Starting 2/1, stop by the library to pick up supplies, turn in your art by 2/28, and then check out the show starting 3/7! Find out all the info in today's blog post: ow.ly/LCZ050UISYr
- It's National Appreciate a Dragon Day, and we've got you covered! Our librarians put together a collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks to help you celebrate! Link in bio.
- In today's blog post, guest Sean Jonz from @alzassociation.bsky.social, Washington State Chapter, shares information on Alzheimer's and dementia, including 10 habits that are good for your brain health. Check it out! ow.ly/tCqo50UGzC3
- Looking for ways to help those who have been affected by the wildfires in CA? Check out this list from Associated Press: ow.ly/cU9150UEAhj. It’s also a great time to prepare for an unexpected emergency. Our librarians have put together a collection to help you do just that: ow.ly/V6kz50UEAhk
- Introducing our new fun video series, Library Workers React! Watch the full first episode on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.
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- Reposted by Spokane County Library DistrictTake action against book bans today at www.bookbanpetition.us
- January is Slow Cooker Month! We have so many materials to help you slow cook to your heart's content! Find these and more on our shelves or in our catalog at scld.org.
- It's National Bean Day! There are so many things you can make with beans! You can find the books seen here and many more about beans on our shelves or in our catalog at scld.org. #booksky #librarysky
- Happy National Bird Day! We don’t have any birds at the library, but we do have plenty of books to help you celebrate the day! #booksky #librarysky
- The data is in! Here are the top adult, kids, and teen book checkouts of 2024 at our libraries! Which ones have you read? #booksky #librarysky
- The latest episode of Library Out Loud: SCLD is out! We talk to SCORE Spokane Mentors about their services for small businesses & upcoming programs they’re hosting at the library. Catch the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, & YouTube. Links in bio. #librarysky
- Reposted by Spokane County Library Districtjust a reminder that your local library has more than just books! many also have dvds, cds, video games, internet hot spots, grindr hookup spots, chupacabras, streaming services, ebooks, audio books, skibidi toilets, gateways to the shadow realm, and so much more! maybe it's time for a visit! ❤️📚❤️📚❤️📚
- Hello friends! What are you reading on this final weekend of 2024? #FridayReads #BookSky #LibrarySky
- Reposted by Spokane County Library District"Whether a major metropolitan library, a midsize suburban library, or a teeny rural library, here’s what Americans were picking up across the country in 2024, based on over 40 different public library lists." bookriot.com/the-most-pop...
- Reposted by Spokane County Library DistrictLibraries are so cute. Please get the Libby and Hoopla app on your phone and the Kanopy app for your TV. It makes the libraries so happy and you can access books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, tv shows, and joy. YOU GET FREE JOY
- December is Learn a Foreign Language Month! Not only do we have language-learning materials, we also have free digital resources to help you learn a language, as well as a World Language collection, with popular books in different languages! Find out more at scld.org.
- The latest episode of our podcast is out! We discuss some community events, like Spokane Homeless Connect, CHAS mobile clinic visits to the library, and a food drive. Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Facebook, or YouTube. Links in bio. #booksky #librarysky
- Reposted by Spokane County Library DistrictWe invite filmmakers & artists of all skill levels to celebrate Public Domain Day on January 24, 2024, by creating & uploading short films using materials from the public domain! 📆 Deadline: Jan 17, 2025 💰 First prize: $1,500 👉 Details: blog.archive.org/2024/12/16/2...
- Reposted by Spokane County Library DistrictYou don’t have “too many books.” You have a perfectly curated library.
- Parents, teachers, and caregivers! Librarians Mary Ellen & Sheri share some new fantastic picture books in our next Picture Book Chat. Watch it at 1pm Wed, 12/18, on our Facebook page: ow.ly/Lshj50GtxWD
- Reposted by Spokane County Library DistrictJoin South Perry Together (business and neighborhood association) this Saturday, Dec 7, 5-8pm at Pacific to Palouse on the back patio for a drink and snacks. First drink is on them! If you want to get more involved in the neighborhood, a meeting from 5-5:30 to elect board members for 2025.
- We've started two Starter Packs! Please let us know if you know accounts we should add! Public Libraries Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/EEbbga4 Academic & Special Libraries Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/CURbvspat://did:plc:tpdutgr6qmrztu7zc2mcxg75/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lcdov7cgl22o
- The latest episode of our podcast is out! On this episode, librarians give suggestions for parents whose kids are uninterested in reading. Catch the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, or our Facebook page. Links in bio. #librarysky #booksky #librarytalk
