Call for submissions: Expo’74 exhibit, video recording of World’s Fair stories at libraries


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Spokane, WA | April 3, 2024 – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74, Spokane County Library District (SCLD) invites the public to drop off memorabilia and photos from the Spokane World’s Fair at any of its library locations for an Expo ’74 exhibit being held at libraries in July.

Items for the exhibit are being collected at all SCLD libraries April 1–May 10. Those who wish to include digital memories can submit images online at www.scld.org/expo-74.

For those who have Expo ’74 stories and memories to share, SCLD would like to video record and share them online. Simply stop by any SCLD library April 1–May 10 to fill out the Expo ’74 submission form or fill out the online submission form at www.scld.org/expo-74.

During the month of July, everyone can enjoy a showcase of Spokane World’s Fair items exhibited at all but two SCLD libraries. Items dropped off at Spokane Valley and Argonne Libraries (neither of which have display cases) will be viewable in an online exhibit and distributed to in-person exhibits at other libraries. All physical items submitted to the exhibit will be available for pick up in August.

SCLD has also partnered with the League of Women Voters to provide opportunities for civic discussion about the focus of Expo ’74—environmental awareness. During this program, discuss how individuals, neighborhoods, and municipalities can take action to prepare for the impacts of the climate crisis. Attendees can share their concerns, ask questions, and exchange ideas with others.

Expo ’74: 50 Years of Environmental Awareness
 
SPOKANE VALLEY LIBRARY
Wednesday May 8, 6:30pm
CHENEY LIBRARY
Wednesday, May 15, 6pm
ARGONNE LIBRARY
Thursday, June 6, 4pm
NORTH SPOKANE LIBRARY
Saturday, June 8, 2pm
MORAN PRAIRIE LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 12, 2pm
DEER PARK LIBRARY
Thursday, June 27, 5pm

Learn more about these discussions at www.scld.org/expo-74-events. Delve deeper into climate topics with the booklist Expo ’74: 50 Years of Environmental Awareness at www.scld.org/climate-booklist.

SCLD looks forward to sharing Expo ’74 souvenirs and memories from the community during the exhibit and hearing the community discussions about the environment.
 
Spokane County Library District provides resources, experiences, and places that empower people to learn, explore, and succeed. The District operates 10 libraries that include Airway Heights, Argonne, Cheney, Deer Park, Fairfield, Medical Lake, Moran Prairie, North Spokane, Otis Orchards, and Spokane Valley as well as the mobile library LINC. District library cards are free to Spokane County residents.
For more information about our libraries and programs, please visit www.scld.org or call 509.893.8200.
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Call for submissions: Expo’74 exhibit, video recording of World’s Fair stories at libraries