Spokane, WA | January 22, 2026 – Spokane County Library District (SCLD) announces the lineup of online and in-library events, workshops, and sessions for various ages and interests.

                                                                                All Ages

February is the month to create art to share with the community. February 2–28, SCLD’s Call for Submissions: Community Art Show is open to all ages. Stop by a library to find out more and pick up the special art canvas, while supplies last. When the artwork is finished, return it to the library for the all-ages show taking place in March.

Bring in new and gently used art and crafting supplies and tools for a Crafting & Art Supply Swap and pick up some supplies you can use for your next creative project. Gamers and puzzlers of all ages can check out our upcoming Jigsaw Puzzle & Board Game Swaps as well.

                                                                                Adults

Get creative with workshops and technology at our libraries. During Glowforge Creations: Topographic Maps, discover how to turn digital maps into usable files for the Glowforge using free, open-source software. The STCU Studio Drop-In Hours start in February, each week, offering a tour and information about this audio-visual recording space at Spokane Valley Library.

Sign up and cook along in your kitchen during the online class World Cooking: Mexican Food with Chef Isa from Las Delicias de Isa. Coffee aficionados can fuel the body and mind at one of our Coffee Tasting & Book Pairing events.

Enjoy online talks from bestselling authors without leaving home. Sign up to hear from award-winning novelist Vanessa Riley, author and feminine philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart, and Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch.

Free AARP Tax Aide returns in February and continues through April at several SCLD libraries. Appointments fill up fast, so be sure to schedule yours soon. Get assistance with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offerings during Community Connect: DSHS Mobile Office Visit. Other informative and helpful sessions include the Homebuyer Education Seminar, Medicare One-on-One Counseling, and weekly WorkSource Drop-In Help.

The next session of A Matter of Balance: Preventing Falls starts January at Moran Prairie Library. Discover how gentle movement can increase flexibility, strength, and balance to make falls more controllable.

Find out how you can take steps to prevent falls, stay involved in activities you enjoy, and remain independent at the 1-hour information session 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall.

Get an in-depth exploration of topics related to dementia each week when you sign up for online Dementia Caregivers Workshops in February. Connect with other caregivers and people experiencing memory loss while also socializing and building new support networks at our in-person Memory Cafés.

Develop a clear, actionable roadmap for business success, during the online workshop Business Strategy & Risk Analysis for Small Business Owners with a SCORE Spokane mentor.

                                                                        Teens

Gather friends or venture solo to the library for tabletop games, during Arcane Adventures: Teen RPG Club (ages 13–17). Drop by the library for Teen STEAM: Ignite Your Imagination (ages 13–17) to try some new activities, such as programming your own video game, making art from upcycled materials, and other creative ideas. Create your own signet during 3D Printing: Signets for teens and adults.

                                                                        Early Learners

Infuse reading time at home with fresh picks from Picture Book Chat, where librarians share the best new books to read with early learners. Young children and their caregivers can enjoy stories and activities to build early literacy skills at weekly Play & Learn Storytime programs.

                                                                        Kids & Families

Our weekly and monthly STEAM programs for kids ages 5+ and their families and focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math are always popular. During Stuck Together with Stories & STEM, experiment with magnets. Make a tonoscope to “see” and create sounds in the program Explore the Science of Sound.

For tweens (ages 8–12), Glowforge Creations: Play with Tangram Puzzles shares how the laser cutter can make tangram sets that can make interesting shapes and designs by using the pieces, called tans.

Jump into games, learning, and reading at the Game Quest Kickoff with KSPS PBS for ages 2–14 and their families. Explore hands-on learning stations featuring puzzles, literacy games, creative challenges, and pick up everything you need to start your Game Quest adventure, while supplies last.

                                                                Homeschooling Families

During LEGO Stop-Motion Studio (Homeschool Session) for ages 8–14, make a short stop-motion movie of LEGO characters moving, jumping, and talking to each other, and learn how to create more in the future.
 
Spokane County Library District (SCLD) provides resources, experiences, and places that empower people to learn, explore, and succeed. SCLD 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 scld.org or call 509.893.8200.
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