Library Out Loud: SCLD

When the pilgrims first landed in America, the only apple trees on the continent were crab apples. After 250 years of planting millions of cider tree seeds, over 15,000 named apple trees existed in North America. Today, there are less than 5,000 named apples readily found. In this episode of the podcast, we chat with David Benscoter from The Lost Apple Project about the search for lost apples, exciting finds right here in the Palouse, and his upcoming programs at the library.LEARN MORETo submit your apple and purchase the book: https://lostapples.wiki/To donate to the project: https://www.whitmancountyhistoricalsociety.org/projectsThe Lost Apple Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostappleproject/Lost Apples of the Palouse programs at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=lost%20apples&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

In this episode, we chat with John and Dean from SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners) about what they do, their weatherization program, and more.LEARN MOREhttps://www.snapwa.org/ https://www.snapwa.org/weatherization/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

In this episode, we chat with Kris, Amy, & Amelia from Spokane County Elections Office about what they do, how voting by mail works, how to make your vote count in local elections, and more!LEARN MORESpokane County Elections website: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/5497/ElectionsCheck your ballot status & register to vote: https://votewa.gov/Replacement Ballots: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/307/Replacement-Ballots-EnvelopesSpokane County Current Election info (including deadlines, online voters pamphlets, & more): https://www.spokanecounty.gov/178/Current-ElectionSpokane County Elections ballot drop box locations: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/187/Ballot-Drop-Box-LocationsWashington State Legislature website: https://leg.wa.gov/Spokane County Assessor's website: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/5491/AssessorPublic Disclosure Commission (Find out where candidates get their funding): https://www.pdc.wa.gov/FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

In this episode, we recap the 2025 Summer Reading program, and share stats such as how many people signed up, how many free books were given away to kids and teens, and more!LEARN MOREBeanstack, our reading challenge app: https://scld.beanstack.org/reader365FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

In this episode, we speak to Jordan Hunter from Alzheimer's Association about this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's, which takes place on 10/11/25.LEARN MOREAlzheimer's Association Washington and North Idaho Chapter: https://www.alz.org/alzwa 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Spokane registration & information: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2025/WA-WashingtonState?fr_id=18982&pg=entry FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

In this episode, we discuss this year's Summer Reading challenge and events.LEARN MORESummer Reading news post on our website: https://www.scld.org/level-up-with-our-online-summer-reading-challenge-for-all-ages/Beanstack app: https://scld.beanstack.org/reader365FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode, we speak to members of our Teen Leadership Council about the Council, what it is and what they do, their past and upcoming projects, and more.LEARN MORETeen Leadership Council web page: https://www.scld.org/teen-leadership-council/FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

In this episode, we're switching it up and sharing one star reviews of popular movies (instead of books) and seeing if we can guess each other's movies! Inspired by Fowlerville District Library: https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ (@fowlervillelibrary on TikTok)FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode, Librarians Rachel and Tammy answer this question from a customer: “How can I get my child ready for kindergarten?” They share resources and materials from the library to help you prepare your children for kindergarten.LEARN MOREOur Getting Ready For Kindergarten webpage: https://www.scld.org/getting-ready-for-kindergarten/ Info about our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge: https://www.scld.org/1000-books-before-kindergarten-programs-foster-early-literacy-skills/ Sign up for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge: https://scld.beanstack.org/reader365 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode, we talk to Eric Williams from Second Harvest and Cal Coblentz from Partners INW about the community food drive happening now in Spokane County.LEARN MOREFood drive info: https://scld.org/your-food-donations-to-bites-books-helps-turn-the-page-on-hunger/ Second Harvest website: https://2-harvest.org/ Partners INW website: https://www.partnersinw.org/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode, we talk to Lori Bucher, President of Library Foundation of Spokane County, and Jill Nunemaker, Development Manager here at SCLD, about the Foundation and Library Giving Day.LEARN MORELibrary Foundation of Spokane County website: https://supportscld.org Library Giving Day page on the Foundation website: https://supportscld.org/library-giving-day FIND US ONLINE Website: https://scld.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode, we discuss Intellectual Freedom, what it is, why it's important, and what roles public libraries play in regard to Intellectual Freedom.LEARN MORESCLD Policies: https://www.scld.org/about/policies/ ALA Library Bill of Rights: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill ALA Freedom to Read Statement: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode we talked with Lois Bollenback and Jason Lien from Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) about Spokane County's long-range transportation plans, and how you can get involved.LEARN MORESpokane Regional Transportation Council website: https://www.srtc.org SRTC Horizon 2050 webpage: https://www.srtc.org/horizon-2050/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode we talk with Phillip Helean from Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington about how to prevent falls, why fall prevention is important, and the upcoming Matter of Balance programs that are happening at SCLD. LEARN MOREALTCEW Website: https://www.altcew.org Other helpful ALTCEW resources: https://www.altcew.org/programs-services/preventing-falls/Phillip's blog: https://www.scld.org/fall-prevention-classes-help-improve-quality-of-life-for-those-age-60/Matter of Balance at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=matter%20of%20balance&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibraryBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode, Librarians Dana and Diane answer this question from a customer: "My friends/family loves having viewing parties but I don’t. How can I enjoy them and have a good time?" They share resources and materials from the library to help you enjoy that upcoming viewing party you may be not so excited about. LEARN MORE SIRS Discoverer: https://explore.proquest.com/sirsdiscoverer/home LinkedIn Learning: https://www.scld.org/digital_downloads/linkedin-learning/ Creativebug: https://www.scld.org/digital_downloads/creativebug/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode, we talk with Sean Jonz from Eastern Washington Alzheimer’s Association about some of the upcoming memory loss programs is hosting at the library, as well as other resources and services. LEARN MORE Alzheimer's Association website: https://www.alz.org/ Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter website: https://www.alz.org/alzwa Help & resources from Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/alzwa/helping_you Empowered Caregiver Workshop Series program at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/event/13377032 Memory Café at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=memory%20cafe&cid=19016&cal=19016&inc=0 FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spokanecolibrary.bsky.social

On this episode, we talk with Ron Barkley and Melissa O’Hara from SCORE Spokane about some of the upcoming business programs SCORE is hosting at the library, as well as other resources and services. LEARN MORE SCORE Spokane website: http://score.org/spokane Upcoming SCORE programs at SCLD: https://scld.libcal.com/calendar/events?q=score FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary

On this episode, we talk with Community Engagement Manager Aileen Luppert about her role at SCLD and some upcoming events with community partners, like Spokane Homeless Connect, food drives, and more. LEARN MORE https://www.spokaneconnect.org/ https://www.christmasbureauspokane.org/ FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary

On this episode, Librarians Katy and Alison give advice to parents whose children seem uninterested in reading. LEARN MORE https://scld.org/read-along-books FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary

On this episode, we discuss three new digital resources we have for young learners. LEARN MORE https://scld.org/teachables https://scld.org/bookflix https://scld.org/just-for-kids https://scld.org/ready-for-kindergarten FIND US ONLINE Website: https://www.scld.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpCoLibraryDist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanecountylibrary/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/spcolibrarydist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokane-county-library-district TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spokanecountylibrary