Over 45 library programs in October for many interests, every age

FOR ADULTS
 

SCLD has over 30 library programs and events for adults in October, covering a variety of interests. Online author talks include Leigh Bardugo, Malala Yousafzai, Philippa Gregory, and Michael Bungay Stanier. Classes for various crafts and hobbies dive into cooking, genealogy, preserving memories, quilting, gardening, and more.
Options for fascinating, informative, and useful presentations and workshops cover topics such as fire safety (all ages), making your vote count locally, restrictive property covenants, the Veterans History Project, wonderful and weird objects in museums, and the criminalization of rural disadvantage.

Two financial workshops led by BECU educators help people manage their money and prevent fraud. SNAP Spokane instructors offer unbiased information about the major aspects of the home-buying process. For anyone searching for a job or changing career, WorkSource coaches share their expertise during drop-in hours. Find out how ChatGPT for Your Small Business can revolutionize social media and marketing efforts.

When clothes and other textiles need repairs—torn jeans, fallen hems, ripped seams, small tears—they can be fixed during Mend-It Café. Get information about physical and mental health services and pick up some free swag at the WSU Health Education Fair at Cheney Library. Sessions for preventing falls for older adults and Medicare open enrollment are taking pace in October. Find a supportive atmosphere with activities for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers during Memory Café. Check out several informative dementia sessions for caregivers and community members.

Find out more about these upcoming events and more at scld.org/oct-adults-events.
 

 

Kids of all ages can find engaging programs at our libraries this fall. Along with weekly Play & Learn Storytimes, early learners and families can attend the STA Touch-a-Bus Storytime. Also, non-scary costumes are welcome at Spooktacular Storytime.

Families and people of all ages are invited to touch a fire truck and walk through a fire safety house during the Fire Prevention Week event. Ciencia en español: programación / Science in Spanish: Coding is for kids ages 6–10 who speak Spanish and their families. Kids can help crack The Case of the Missing Book and explore Games & Crafts from Around the World, as well as treats.

Our STEAM programs for kids—focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math—include creating art with tin foil or yarn, building with LEGOs, and other engaging after-school activities.

Teens have the opportunity to train as volunteers for the Veterans History Project, create useful things with 3D printing, stop by the RPG Club for gaming adventures, and ignite their imagination with STEAM.

Explore these library programs and more at scld.org/oct-kids-events.
 
Spokane County Library District provides resources, experiences, and places that empower people to learn, explore, and succeed. The District operates 10 libraries that include Airway Heights, Argonne, Cheney, Deer Park, Fairfield, Medical Lake, Moran Prairie, North Spokane, Otis Orchards, and Spokane Valley as well as the mobile library LINC. District library cards are free to Spokane County residents.

For more information about our libraries and programs, please visit scld.org or call 509.893.8200.