Library Out Loud: SCLD

In this episode, we go through our new issue of Engage magazine, and share many of our upcoming programs. LEARN MORE Engage magazine (online version): https://www.scld.org/engage Our events calendar: https://www.scld.org/events FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https:/...

In this episode, we talk about our upcoming 2024 Annual Community Art Show! Learn how you can participate and when you can view the art show. LEARN MORE Art show web page: https://www.scld.org/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+crafts" FIND US ON...

In this episode, we share more one star reviews of popular books, and try to see if we can figure out the book! Inspired by Fowlerville District Library: https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ (@fowlervillelibrary on TikTok). FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www....

In this episode, we share some of the new items that you can check out from our Library of Things, including projectors, a pickleball set, a daylight lamp, and more! LEARN MORE About the Library of Things: https://www.scld.org/library-of-things Library of Things Collection: https://scld.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse Library Foundation of Spokane County: https://www.supportscld.org/ FIND US O...

In this episode, we're on board LINC, our mobile library, talking about all the things LINC and our Mobile Services team do! LEARN MORE LINC's homepage on our website: https://www.scld.org/locations/linc/ Mobile Service's homepage on our website: https://www.scld.org/mobile-services/ Books By Mail service: https://www.scld.org/mobile-services/#books-by-mail FIND US ONLINE Website: http...

In this episode, we discuss all the jobs you can find at the library (we're not all librarians!) as well as job and career resources you can find at the library! LEARN MORE Jobs at SCLD: https://www.scld.org/employment JobNow (a digital resource): https://www.scld.org/jobnow Resources for Job Seekers web page: https://www.scld.org/resources-job-seekers Book-a-Librarian (a service where library...

Our special guest for this episode is Pia Johnson Barreto, Latina educator and child advocate from River of Colors. We discuss her upcoming program with SCLD, as well as her work toward creating a community for parents and caregivers of children of color. LEARN MORE Parenting for Caregivers Raising Children of Color program on Sat, 1/27/24 (registration begins 12/13/23): https://scld.evanced.info/...

In this episode, we discuss our 3D printers and how you can learn to create your own designs and then print them for free! LEARN MORE 3D Printing at SCLD: https://www.scld.org/3d-printing/ Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/ Tinkercad: https://www.tinkercad.com/ LinkedIn Learning: https://www.scld.org/digital_downloads/linkedin-learning/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook:...

In this episode, we discuss our upcoming Winter Reading Challenge and how you can participate! LEARN MORE Winter Reading Challenge (Registration starts in December 2023, challenge starts Jan 1, 2024): https://www.scld.org/digital_downloads/beanstack-online-reading-challenges/ "Where We Come From" by Diane Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy: https://ow.ly/7BMw50Qa1MM FIND...

In this episode, we discuss Little Golden Books, their history, and their current resurgence! LEARN MORE Still Golden: Little Golden Books Are 81 Years Old & Going Strong (blog post) https://www.scld.org/still-golden-little-golden-books-are-81-years-old-going-strong/ Little Golden Books Reading List: https://catalog.scld.org/MyAccount/MyList/127 Little Golden Books - An Adult Companion List: h...

In this episode, we share more one star reviews of popular books, and try to see if we can figure out the book! Inspired by Fowlerville District Library: https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ (@fowlervillelibrary on TikTok). FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www....

Our special guests for this episode are Savannah Hayward and Michael Redlinger from Spokane Regional Transportation Council. We discuss what they do at the Council, and how Spokane County residents can get involved and share their opinions regarding transportation as part of the Transportation Equity Working Group. LEARN MORE Spokane Regional Transportation Council website: https://www.srtc.org/ T...

Our special guest for this episode is James Lowe, Music Director and Conductor of the Spokane Symphony. We discuss the magic and power of music, how the symphony is for everyone, and upcoming Spokane Symphony events. LEARN MORE Spokane Symphony: https://spokanesymphony.org Reserve a free Spokane Symphony pass via the library: https://www.scld.org/museum-cultural-passes/ FIND US ONLINE Website: htt...

On this episode, we discuss this year's Spokane Is Reading community read and events, happening on Thurs, 10/26/23. LEARN MORE Spokane Is Reading: https://spokaneisreading.org/ Auntie's Books: https://www.auntiesbooks.com/ Spokane Public Library: https://www.spokanelibrary.org/ Kim Fu's website: https://kim-fu.com/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.face...

On this episode, special guest Taffy Hunter from Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition discusses a social issue that affects everyone in our community and shares some resources and support that people can find in our libraries and with community partners around Spokane County. LEARN MORE Purple For a Purpose: https://www.purple4apurpose.com/ Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition: htt...

On this episode, we discuss the upcoming 7th Annual Spokane Writers Conferences, which has expanded to two days and two locations this year! LEARN MORE Spokane Writers Conference info & registration: https://spokanewriterscon2023.rsvpify.com/ Auntie's Books: https://www.auntiesbooks.com/ National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo): https://nanowrimo.org/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.sc...

On this episode, we discuss the upcoming annular solar eclipse happening on October 14, as well as our eclipse planning and viewing programs. LEARN MORE Library of Things: https://www.scld.org/things List of books for sky-watching/eclipse: https://www.scld.org/eclipse-booklist NASA website: https://www.nasa.gov/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spokan...

On this episode, we discuss our summer reading program, as well as other fun summer programs! LEARN MORE More info about summer reading & summer programs: https://www.scld.org/all-together-now-a-summer-of-friendship-kindness-unity/ Sign up for summer reading: https://scld.beanstack.com/reader365 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibrar...

On this episode, we go in-depth discussing all the cool features of our new online catalog! LEARN MORE Our new catalog: https://catalog.scld.org/ More info on how to use the new catalog: https://www.scld.org/new-catalog-has-improved-search-browsing-features-you-can-customize/ Book-a-Librarian: https://www.scld.org/connect/book-a-librarian/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: htt...

In this episode, we share our experience with participating in an SCLD program along with our digital resource, Creativebug. LEARN MORE Creativebug: https://www.scld.org/creativebug Our program calendar: https://www.scld.org/events SketchDaily: http://reference.sketchdaily.net/en FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: h...

In this episode, we discuss our new Read-Alongs, which are regular hardcover children’s books with a sturdy audio player permanently attached, allowing readers to listen as they read. LEARN MORE Read-Alongs on our blog: https://www.scld.org/new-read-along-books-for-kids-offer-built-in-audio-along-with-page-turning-fun/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode, we discuss our new Stay Sharp Kits, which have books, games, and activities for those who are experiencing memory loss and their loved ones and caregivers. LEARN MORE Stay Sharp Kits on our blog: https://www.scld.org/new-stay-sharp-kits-include-supportive-activities-to-help-reduce-memory-loss/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneC...

In this episode, we discuss our Civic Lab, where we share unbiased information about different topics. LEARN MORE Civic Lab Online on our website: https://www.scld.org/civic-lab-online/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ P...

In this episode, we discuss the Seed Libraries at five of our libraries, as well as our upcoming gardening programs. LEARN MORE Seed Libraries: https://www.scld.org/take-and-give-seed-libraries/ Our events calendar: https://www.scld.org/events/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist I...

In this episode, we share more one-star reviews of popular books, and try to see if we can figure out the book! Inspired by Fowlerville District Library: https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ (@fowlervillelibrary on TikTok). FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www....