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Spokane Valley Library Closure

Friday, June 16, 2023
Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley Library will close on Monday, June 5, and reopen at 22 N Herald Rd on Saturday, June 17, at 10am. Learn about the grand opening.
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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 3–5)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
Ages 3–5

Preschoolers love learning while playing during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore preschool-level concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Maker Open Hours in The Lab

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
North Spokane
Lab
Stop in to ask questions, receive instruction, or work on your creative projects using our equipment. Available equipment includes the Glowforge 3D laser printer, laptops with Adobe Creative Cloud software, an Elna 320 sewing machine, Project Memory equipment, and other available tools. All are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Teens & adults
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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cheney
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cheney
Need assistance identifying a garden pest or determining why a plant is not thriving? The Master Gardeners can help with a wide variety of horticulture issues, including plant selection, installation, and maintenance; plant problem diagnosis and treatment; environmentally sound gardening practices; pest identification* and management; and effective landscaping practices. All ages 

Presented by the Spokane Master Gardeners 

*Due to limited space, please bring samples for pest identification in a 1-gallon plastic zipper bag or smaller. For additional information about preparing a sample for pest identification, contact Master Gardeners at 509.477.2181 or by email at mastergardener@spokanecounty.org.
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Homebuyer Education Seminar

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Register to attend

Buying a home can be a dream come true and an overwhelming process at the same time. In this free seminar, explore all of the major aspects of the home-buying process in an unbiased format with SNAP Spokane instructors certified by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. SNAP is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. 

At the end of the seminar, attendees will be issued a certification of completion, which can be used to apply for down-payment assistance. For classes covered in two-day sessions, both sessions must be attended to receive the certificate. 

Registration is required. 

To register by phone, please call 509.456.7627 ext. 4418, or register online.
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Baby Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 0–18 months)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 0–18 months

Babies are introduced to the rhythm and beauty of language during our 20-minute storytime with picture books, rhymes, bounces, and songs. Afterward, babies continue to learn during 30 minutes of play with age-appropriate toys and activities. All activities happen with babies on grown-up laps, so plan to attend in a one-to-one baby-to-adult ratio.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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LEGO Free Play

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Medical Lake
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Registration is open

Virtual Author Visit with Sharon M. Draper

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online
Enjoy this live, online visit with author Sharon M. Draper as she discusses her wonderful books for elementary and middle-grade children and teens. Ages 5+ & their families 

Sharon M. Draper is the bestselling author of Out of My Mind, which stayed on the New York Times Best Sellers list for nearly two years, and Copper Sun, which was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best YA Books of All Time. Her other books include bestseller Blended, Stella by Starlight, The Jericho Trilogy, Clubhouse Mysteries series, and others. She is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award and was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime literary achievement in 2015. Ms. Draper is also a professional educator who has been honored as a National Teacher of the Year. Learn more at www.sharondraper.com.

The District offers reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities. If you require accommodations to attend any of our programs and events or to access library services, please call 509.893.8200 at least three business days prior.
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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Deer Park
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Dementia Legal Planning Assistance

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
North Spokane
The Pro Bono Council provides help to get documents, such as power of attorney and advance directive, in place for those with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Attorneys provide an informational session about the various legal documents that may apply to your situation and how the Pro Bono Council may be able to help. Adults
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Tuesday Memory Café

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Memory Cafés are a comfortable way to connect with other caregivers and people experiencing memory loss while also socializing and building new support networks. Activities include music, crafts, games, and more. Some gatherings may include informational presentations. Adults
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LINC Community Visit - Fairwood Farmers Market

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mobile Services
LINC
LOCATION: Fairwood Farmers Market, 319 W Hastings Rd (map)

LINC brings the library to you with materials to checkout, computers you can use, Wi-Fi internet access, and more. All ages To learn more about LINC, visit www.scld.org/linc.
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Registration is open

Water-Wise Gardening

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cheney
Meeting room
Learn ways to reduce your water bill and minimize your garden’s maintenance time. We discuss clever ideas, helpful resources, and research-based information that will help you create a handsome landscape, protect natural resources, and reduce maintenance chores. We also cover turf removal, drip irrigation installation, and drought tolerant plant choices. Adults

Presented by Master Gardener Kris Hendron and Kyle Merritt of SpokaneScape

Registration is required.

The District offers reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities. If you require accommodations to attend any of our programs and events or to access library services, please call 509.893.8200 at least three business days prior.

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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 3–5)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 3–5

Preschoolers love learning while playing during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore preschool-level concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Medical Lake
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Argonne
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Moran Prairie
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Working Families Tax Credit Application Assistance

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Deer Park
Meeting room
This event as been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Get help with your application for the Washington state Working Families Tax Credit and with submitting it online. You need to bring a digital or hard copy of your Federal Income Tax return for 2022, your Washington state ID or driver’s license, and your Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN). If you prefer to receive funds through a direct deposit, you’ll also need your bank account information. Adults

If you have questions about the program, please visit the Working Families Tax Credit website at https://workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov or call 360.763.7300.

Registration is required.

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The Fun Habit: An Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online
Register to attend. 

Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking. Whether you’re a frustrated high-achiever trying to find a better work-life balance or seeking relief from life’s overwhelming challenges, it is time you gain access to the best medicine available. The Fun Habit: How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life is the ultimate guide to reap the serious benefits fun offers. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, Dr. Rucker will use The Fun Habit strategies to teach you: 
  • How you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit; and 
  • Why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. 
The Fun Habit is an inspiring and motivational guidebook that you will want to share with everyone in your life. 

About the Author: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital change makers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com.
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LINC Community Visit - Chattaroy Community Church

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Mobile Services
LINC
LOCATION: Chattaroy Community Church, 3711 E Chattaroy Rd #8608, Chattaroy (map)

LINC brings the library to you with materials to checkout, computers you can use, Wi-Fi internet access, and more. All ages To learn more about LINC, visit www.scld.org/linc.
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Teen Leadership Council

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Argonne
Meeting room
Spokane Valley needs you! We are recruiting creative and enthusiastic teens for the 2023–24 school year. Help plan programs and work on projects with a wonderful team of fellow teens. Get service hours and help build your job or college resume. Make your voice heard! (Snacks are provided.) Ages 13–18

Find out more at www.scld.org/teen-leaders.

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Homebuyer Education Seminar

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Moran Prairie
Meeting room
Register to attend

Buying a home can be a dream come true and an overwhelming process at the same time. In this free seminar, explore all of the major aspects of the home-buying process in an unbiased format with SNAP Spokane instructors certified by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. SNAP is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. 

At the end of the seminar, attendees will be issued a certification of completion, which can be used to apply for down-payment assistance. For classes covered in two-day sessions, both sessions must be attended to receive the certificate. 

Registration is required. 

To register by phone, please call 509.456.7627 ext. 4418, or register online.
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Toddler Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 1 ½–3)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 1 ½–3

Toddlers delight in 20 minutes of reading picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities introducing the concepts of math, science, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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