Library Out Loud: SCLD

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....

In this episode, we recap the 2025 Summer Reading program, and share stats such as how many people signed up, how many free books were given away to kids and teens, and more! LEARN MOREBeanstack, our reading challenge app: https://scld.beanstack.org/reader365FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibrary...

In this episode, we speak to Jordan Hunter from Alzheimer's Association about this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's, which takes place on 10/11/25.LEARN MOREAlzheimer's Association Washington and North Idaho Chapter: https://www.alz.org/alzwa 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Spokane registration & information: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2025/WA-WashingtonState?fr_id=18982...

In this episode, we discuss this year's Summer Reading challenge and events. LEARN MORESummer Reading news post on our website: https://www.scld.org/level-up-with-our-online-summer-reading-challenge-for-all-ages/Beanstack app: https://scld.beanstack.org/reader365FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpC...

On this episode, we speak to members of our Teen Leadership Council about the Council, what it is and what they do, their past and upcoming projects, and more. LEARN MORETeen Leadership Council web page: https://www.scld.org/teen-leadership-council/FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Insta...

In this episode, we're switching it up and sharing one star reviews of popular movies (instead of books) 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/SpCoLibr...