Library Out Loud: SCLD

In this episode, we chat about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, what it is, how parents can sign their kids up, the importance of reading, and more. LEARN MOREDolly Parton's Imagination Library website: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ See if the Imagination Library is available in your area: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook...

In this episode, we chat with Lynda Keenan and Charles Hansen from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society about how to get started researching your genealogy, what to expect at one of our Genealogy Drop-In sessions at the library, and more! LEARN MOREEastern Washington Genealogical Society website: https://ewgsi.org/Genealogy programs at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=gen...

In this episode, we chat with Sean Jonz and Jordan Hunter about the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Spokane, upcoming library programs with Alzheimer's Association, and more! LEARN MOREHealth & Wellness events at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?cid=19016&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=19016&ct=67275&inc=0 Alzheimer’s Association – Washington State Chapter: https...

In this episode, we chat with Charlie Bouck, the owner of Herbal Expeditions, about survival skills, foraging, and the program he's hosting with the library. LEARN MOREHerbal Expeditions website: https://herbalexpeditions.net/Survival Skills Hike: Let's Go Foraging! program on 9/26: https://scld.libcal.com/event/16252953The Forager's Guide to Wild Foods in our catalog: https://catalog....

In this episode, we share some of the library's free digital resources that focus on lifelong learning. LEARN MORECreativebug: https://www.scld.org/digital_downloads/creativebug/LinkedIn Learning: https://www.scld.org/digital_downloads/linkedin-learning/Udemy: https://www.scld.org/digital_downloads/udemy/All our digital resources: https://www.scld.org/digital-library/Book a Librarian: https://...

In this episode, we talk about levies, the upcoming library levy, how it will affect the library, and how it will affect library customers. LEARN MORELibrary Levy Proposition: Public Information Open House programs: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=library%20levy&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCou...

In this episode, we chat with Janelle Braithwait and Cindy Lundberg from the May Hutton Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), about the NSDAR and events in the community celebrating America's 250th. LEARN MOREAmerica's 250th events at SCLD: https://scld.org/250th-events Daughters of the American Revolution website: https://www.dar.org/ May Hutton chapter...

In this episode, we discuss all things summer reading, including our summer reading challenge for all ages, as well as summer reading programs. LEARN MORESummer Reading Challenge: https://www.scld.org/summer-reading-challenge-track-your-reading-for-rewards-prize-drawings/Summer Reading Programs: https://www.scld.org/unearth-a-story-at-the-library-with-fun-summer-reading-events-activities/FIND US O...

In this episode, we chat with Jill Reeves from the City of Spokane about her role as Waste Reduction Education Coordinator, the 2026 School-Cycle Supply Drive, and how you can donate or volunteer. LEARN MORESchool-Cycle Supply Drive at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=supply%20drive&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0 (event calendar link for all months) School-Cycle Suppl...

In this episode, we chat with Aaron Miley, a Security Analyst in the healthcare industry, about AI, concerns surrounding AI, and the upcoming programs he's presenting at the library about AI.LEARN MOREAI events at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=artificial%20intelligence&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://face...

In this episode, we chat with Alyssa Bashor, Business Development Specialist at Spokane Transit Authority, about the STA's Opportunity Reduced Fare pilot program, and more. LEARN MORESTA website: https://www.spokanetransit.com/ Opportunity Reduced Fare: https://www.spokanetransit.com/opportunity/ All Reduced Fares: https://www.spokanetransit.com/reducedfare/ STA programs at SCLD: https://scld....

In this episode, we discuss our Library of Things, including new items you can check out like a pasta maker, podcast mic pack, and more! LEARN MORELibrary of Things on our website: https://www.scld.org/library-of-things/ Ask a Librarian form: https://www.scld.org/connect/ask-a-librarian/Donate to the Library Foundation of Spokane County: https://www.supportscld.org/ways-to-give/FIND US ONLINE Webs...

In this episode, we chat with Lisa & Janae from Cat Tales Wildlife Center about the center, the education, the passes you can get through the library, and more! LEARN MORECat Tales Wildlife Center website: https://www.cattales.org/ Cat Tales family passes through SCLD: https://www.scld.org/museum-cultural-passes/#cat-tales FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com...

In this episode, we chat with author Dan Gemeinhart about his book, Spike’s Zagtastic Day, as well as his other books, what inspires him to write, and more. LEARN MOREBuy Spike's Zagtastic Day: https://www.brightdogstudio.com/product-page-1/spike-s-zagtastic-day-1 Get Spike's Zagtastic Day from the library: https://catalog.scld.org/Record/a872093?searchId=17206483&recordIndex=1&pag...

In this episode, we chat with Mend-It Café Manager Erin Bietz about what the program is, what you can expect at a Café, and how you can get involved with Spokane Zero Waste and the Mend-It Café. LEARN MORESpokane Zero Waste's Mend-It Café webpage: https://www.spokanezerowaste.org/mend-it-cafe Mend-It Café programs at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=Mend-It%20Cafe&cid=19...

In this episode, we talk to Literacy Program Coordinator Melanie Boerner about our Reading Buddy program. Find out how you can volunteer to help a child improve their reading skills & gain confidence as a reader. LEARN MOREReading Buddy info: https://www.scld.org/reading-buddy-program/Upcoming Reading Buddy Volunteer Orientation sessions: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=readi...

In this episode, we talk about our upcoming 2026 Annual Community Art Show! Learn how you can participate and when you can view the art show. LEARN MOREArt show page on our website: https://www.scld.org/virtual-art-show/ Hobbies & crafts digital resources: https://www.scld.org/creativity-resources Arts & crafts in our catalog: https://catalog.scld.org/Search/Results?lookfor="arts+craf...

In this episode, we're sharing more one star reviews of popular movies and seeing if we can guess each other's movies! Inspired by Fowlerville District Library: https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ (@fowlervillelibrary on TikTok)FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https:/...

On this episode, we talk with Public Services Manager Stacey Goddard about the library's free digital resources for job & career help. LEARN MOREOur digital resources: https://www.scld.org/digital-library/ Digital resources for job & career help: https://www.scld.org/digital-library/?sort=Career%20Job%20HelpWorkSource Spokane: https://worksourcespokane.com/FIND US ONLINE Website: https...

On this episode, we talk with Public Services Manager Stacey Goddard about the library's free digital resources for businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and start-ups. LEARN MOREOur digital resources: https://www.scld.org/digital-library/ Digital resources for business & nonprofits: https://www.scld.org/digital-library/?sort=BusinessBook a Librarian: https://www.scld.org/connect/book-a-l...

On this episode, Librarian Dana and Public Service Specialists Abra and Melissa answer this question from a customer: "My budget is tight, so I rarely can go out with my friends. My sister said go to the library. What did she mean?” They share different ways the library can help you save some money on a night out or in. LEARN MOREMuseum & Cultural Passes: https://www.scld.org/museum-cultu...

In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Kevin Williams from WorkSource Spokane as well as our own Stacey Goddard about what WorkSource is and does for the community, their drop-in sessions at Spokane Valley Library, how to get work and career help, and more. LEARN MOREWorkSource Spokane's website: https://worksourcespokane.com/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://fa...

When the pilgrims first landed in America, the only apple trees on the continent were crab apples. After 250 years of planting millions of cider tree seeds, over 15,000 named apple trees existed in North America. Today, there are less than 5,000 named apples readily found. In this episode of the podcast, we chat with David Benscoter from The Lost Apple Project about the search for lost apples, exc...

In this episode, we chat with John and Dean from SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners) about what they do, their weatherization program, and more. LEARN MOREhttps://www.snapwa.org/ https://www.snapwa.org/weatherization/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram...

In this episode, we chat with Kris, Amy, & Amelia from Spokane County Elections Office about what they do, how voting by mail works, how to make your vote count in local elections, and more! LEARN MORE Spokane County Elections website: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/5497/Elections Check your ballot status & register to vote: https://votewa.gov/Replacement Ballots: https://www.spokanecounty....