In November, we have two 3D printing programs to help you get into the holiday spirit! Kids, teens, & families can design a festive ornament on 11/7 (registration is now open!), and adults & teens can design a unique gift tag on 11/17 (registration opens 10/20). More info in the link in our bio.

Today is Let Freedom Read Day! This day is a part of Banned Books Week and asks people to to take action to help defend books from censorship. Find out more at bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-read-day/

Deer Park Library will be closed today, Friday, 10/9, due to mechanical issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

In November, local author Beverly Lionberger Hodgins will visit speak at several of our libraries about regional history and her book, "The Shipyard Agent: Augusta Clawson and the Women Welders of World War II." Find out when this program will be at your library in the link in our bio.

During our SCLD Online Authors Series author talk with David Epstein on Tue, 10/13, you can enter to win a copy of his book, Inside the Box! Register to view the live event, submit questions to the author, and enter to win the book: libraryc.org/scld/210715

Today is World Octopus Day! We have lots of materials to help you learn about and celebrate these interesting creatures. Find these and more in our catalog at scld.org.

In November, adults & teens 16+ can learn about the Glowforge laser cutter & engraver at North Spokane Library & how to design & create custom holiday ornaments with it. Registration for the 11/4 program begins at 6pm tonight, & at 2pm on 10/17 for the 11/14 session. More info in link in bio.

Ever wondered how your credit score is calculated? During our Understanding Your Credit Report & Score program on Mon, 10/19, we'll discuss the factors that impact your score, how to build or improve it, common credit myths that may be holding you back, & more. Register at the link in our bio.

Cheney Library will open at 12pm today, 10/6, due to building issues. Storytime for today has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Cheney Library will be closing at 6pm tonight, Mon, 10/5. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Get help understanding business startup considerations, including questions about legal issues, taxes, funding, & more during our online How to Start a Business program on Thu, 10/15. Register today at the link in our bio.

El sábado 24 de octubre, los niños de 1.º a 5.º grado y sus familias podrán explorar la electricidad como científicos... ¡científicos que hablan español! Este programa está dirigido a niños que comprenden el español hablado y están dispuestos a intentar hablarlo. Inscribirse en link en bio.

It's Banned Books Week! This year’s theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” You can find all 11 of the top challenged books of 2025 in our catalog at scld.org. How many of them have you read?

We've got more free Homebuyer Education Seminars happening soon! Register for a 1-day session happening next Sat, 10/10, at Moran Prairie Library, or a 2-evening session on Wed & Thu, 10/21 & 10/22, at Spokane Valley Library. Register today at the link in our bio.

ICYMI: This year's Spokane Is Reading title selection is One Two Three by Laurie Frankel. This Wed, 10/7, Laurie will read from her book and answer questions from the audience at 1pm at Spokane Valley Library and at 7pm at Central Library. More info in the link in our bio.

The WSU Extension Master Gardeners Plant Clinic program is happening today from 1-5pm at Cheney Library! Stop by for gardening tips like plant problem diagnosis, pest identification, & more! More info in the link in our bio.

Did you catch our latest eNewsletter? It features booklists, seed-saving tips, & more! Check it out here: https://ow.ly/gnxX50ZSVkj Subscribe to our eNewsletters here: https://ow.ly/FHXz50ZSVkl

There are lots of cool things happening this weekend! There's the Veteran Resource Fair & Stand Down, The Deer Park Market Fall Festival, Spokane County Fire District 9 Demo Day, and more! We hope to see you there!

Some slightly spooky & full of fun events are coming in October for kids & teens! We'll have Book Character Costume Parties, Coding Club, Teen D&D Guild, Mission: SEALAB, Spooktacular Storytime, Take It Apart, & more! Find out when these are happening at your library here: https://ow.ly/LCfY50ZSttt

We have several health & wellness programs happening in October! You'll find information on Medicare Open Enrollment, dementia, how to prevent a fall, Memory Café programs, and more. Find all our upcoming health & wellness programs here: https://ow.ly/R6zg50YlpZi

In the latest episode of Library Out Loud: SCLD, we chat about the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Spokane, upcoming library programs with Alzheimer's Association, and more. Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, or our Facebook page. Links in bio.

October’s golden glow shines on these amazing authors! Register, submit questions, and view more SCLD Online Authors Series author talks here: https://ow.ly/8t1W50ZSpvS

It's International Day for #UniversalAccessToInformation! Libraries are strong proponents of freedom of, & access to, information. This year's theme is "Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The role of access to Information in addressing Information Disorder" https://ow.ly/N2XI50ZRefW

It's World Rivers Day! Learn about and celebrate rivers with these materials and more on our shelves or in our catalog at scld.org.

Our Literacy Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers program on Sat, 10/10, demonstrates how teachers and caregivers can use the books you read in class to develop literacy activities to extend a child's learning. Register today at the link in our bio.

There are a few spots left for our Cheese Tasting & Book Pairing programs in October! Try samples from local cheese shops, and get suggestions for books and movies that pair well with each variety. Register ASAP at the link in our bio.

Looking for some fun things to do with the family this weekend? There's Spokane Greek Fest, Valleyfest, South Perry Street Fair, Battlegrounds Native Arts Market, El Mercadito, and more! We hope to see you there!

Only one week left of our Quilting Arts Open Hours in The Lab at North Spokane Library! Check out the link in our bio for open hours and more info.

Upcoming SCLD Online Authors Series author talks in October and November are packed with fabulous writers. Find out when they'll be having online talks in today's blog post in the link in our bio.

Today is International Day of Sign Languages. We have plenty of materials to help you celebrate the day! Find these and more on our shelves or in our catalog at scld.org.