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Storytime @ the Library

The Library offers many firsts for young learners growing up in the world! One of the first steps to becoming a lifelong learner is when a child comes to storytime. Storytime Play & Learns occur multiple times a week at our libraries and are integral for the development of motor

Library Learning Week

Join us Monday, January 22 – Sunday, January 28 for Library Learning Week! Learn a new skill, find a new hobby, work your entrepreneurial muscles, and build community! This week is all about learning something new to help you become your best self. In addition to regularly scheduled weekly events

Walking in a Wonka Wonderland | Wonka Candy Carnival

On Saturday, December 16th, bring the child or teen in your life to the Wonka Candy Carnival at Central Library (3rd floor) from 1-3pm! You will get to play a life-sized game of Candy Land where you can enter activities with creative Wonka themes. Invent a NEW type of candy!

Local Author Favorites of 2023

We asked several writers from around the Inland Northwest to highlight their favorite reads of this last year, and the results are awesome! If you’re looking for reading inspiration, take a look at these wide-ranging suggestions, which contain everything from middle readers to literary fiction to poetry to creative non-fiction.

Recommended Reads of 2023

There are SO many books out there to read. Here are a few of our recommendations read over the year! Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Check It Out This book blew my mind. If you like fantasy, world-building, dragons, action, or a hero’s journey, you’ll love this book, too! It

Measure No. 1 Library Operations Levy Renewal Information

On February 13, 2024, the Library will ask the community to renew the levy that has funded 18% of expanded library operations and services since 2013. To continue to meet the needs of the community, we ask for a renewal at the current rate of the levy lid lift for a duration of three years. This is an existing tax.

Storytime @ the Library

The Library offers many firsts for young learners growing up in the world! One of the first steps to becoming a lifelong learner is when a child comes to storytime. Storytime Play & Learns occur multiple times a week at our libraries and are integral for the development of motor

Library Learning Week

Join us Monday, January 22 – Sunday, January 28 for Library Learning Week! Learn a new skill, find a new hobby, work your entrepreneurial muscles, and build community! This week is all about learning something new to help you become your best self. In addition to regularly scheduled weekly events

Walking in a Wonka Wonderland | Wonka Candy Carnival

On Saturday, December 16th, bring the child or teen in your life to the Wonka Candy Carnival at Central Library (3rd floor) from 1-3pm! You will get to play a life-sized game of Candy Land where you can enter activities with creative Wonka themes. Invent a NEW type of candy!

Local Author Favorites of 2023

We asked several writers from around the Inland Northwest to highlight their favorite reads of this last year, and the results are awesome! If you’re looking for reading inspiration, take a look at these wide-ranging suggestions, which contain everything from middle readers to literary fiction to poetry to creative non-fiction.

Recommended Reads of 2023

There are SO many books out there to read. Here are a few of our recommendations read over the year! Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Check It Out This book blew my mind. If you like fantasy, world-building, dragons, action, or a hero’s journey, you’ll love this book, too! It

Measure No. 1 Library Operations Levy Renewal Information

On February 13, 2024, the Library will ask the community to renew the levy that has funded 18% of expanded library operations and services since 2013. To continue to meet the needs of the community, we ask for a renewal at the current rate of the levy lid lift for a duration of three years. This is an existing tax.