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Out in nature or online… we’ve got summer covered | July 28, 2020

Meet children’s book illustrator and author Peter Brown

You can meet Peter Brown, author and illustrator of The Wild RobotThe Wild Robot Escapes, and many more wonderful children’s books. He will discuss his titles for children and middle-grade readers, share fun facts and illustrations, and talk about what it’s like to have a job creating books.

Online Author Talk with Peter Brown
ONLINE
Thursday, August 6, 11am & 2pm 

These events are for all ages and require registration.

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Discover Passes are back & ready for check out

Check Out Washington Discover Passes are available for check out at this time—but without the backpack and other items. We have increased the number of available Discover Passes, doubled from last year. To borrow a Discover Pass, you’ll need to place a hold in our online catalog. Once you are notified that it is available for pickup, you can use our curbside pickup service. Passes check out for 7 days.

Explore Washington State Parks with a library Discover Pass


Using your right to vote

Guest blogger Beth Pellicciotti, from the League of Women Voters of the Spokane Area, shares important insights on voting in the August 4 primary election, registering to vote, checking to make sure you voter registration is up to date, and more. This blog is filled with links to find more information about candidates and ballot measures. 

If you are looking at your ballot and aren’t sure where to start, read this blog to find out!

Learn more about voting & voter rights in Spokane County


Picture Book Chat shares the best of the genre

Hang out with librarians Mary Ellen and Sheri as they chat about new picture books in our collection. Hear and see what they like about these wonderful books for toddlers, preschoolers, and emergent readers. Also discover some book-inspired activities you can try with the children in your life!

ONLINE
Monday, Aug 10 & 31, 12pm

Sign up to get the inside scoop on great picture books


Upcoming programs

VIRTUAL/ONLINE 

Extreme Science: Forces & Motion
Thursday, July 30, 2pm (REGISTER)

Virtual Trivia: Harry Potter & Hogwarts
Friday, July 31, 6:30pm (REGISTER)

Watermelon Salsa
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2pm (REGISTER)

Magic Tricks & Secrets Live
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2pm (REGISTER)

Create a Fairy or Gnome House
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2pm (REGISTER)

Mythical Mysteries: Six Creatures That Never Lived
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2pm (REGISTER)

Aliens & UFOs: What Is Really Possible?
Friday, Aug 14, 2pm (REGISTER)

Virtual Trivia: Gilmore Girls
Saturday, Aug 15, 2pm (REGISTER)

Science & Stories with Mobius Science (owl pellets)
Monday, Aug 17, 2pm (REGISTER)

Creative Tween Online Workshop: Marbling with Oil
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2pm (REGISTER)

All locations are closed until further notice. 

Learn more about the closure.

Online resources are available in our Digital Library, 24–7.
Learn more about curbside pickup.
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