Spokane Schools and the Spokane Public Library have partnered to provide all students a full access library card. Benefits include:
- Giving students easy access. Students will be able to use the array of databases, downloadable materials and online homework help services offered by Spokane Public Library without needing a physical card.
- Free of charge and without accrual of fines or fees, though fees will be assessed for damaged or lost books.
The March Recommended Read is...The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime that Changed Their Minds written by Dashka Slater. This non-fiction novel is a 2018 winner of the 2018 Stonewall Children's and YA Literature Award. Two high school students from Oakland, California, one public schooled and one private, cross paths for eight minutes every day on the 57 bus. One afternoon a reckless act leaves one severely burned and another charged with two hate crimes and facing life in prison.
Library procedures
Be sure to have a pass when you come to the library on your own.
No food is allowed in the library; however, covered drinks (no sodas or milk) are allowed at tables and magazine sitting area. If you spill anything, it is necessary you clean it before leaving the library. There is a parking lot for you to leave any food you cannot have in the library.
Backpacks on shelves when you first arrive or left in class (teacher discretion).
If you have an overdue item, you will need to return it before you can check out more items. Regretfully, no books can be checked out if you have any fines.
No food is allowed in the library; however, covered drinks (no sodas or milk) are allowed at tables and magazine sitting area. If you spill anything, it is necessary you clean it before leaving the library. There is a parking lot for you to leave any food you cannot have in the library.
Backpacks on shelves when you first arrive or left in class (teacher discretion).
If you have an overdue item, you will need to return it before you can check out more items. Regretfully, no books can be checked out if you have any fines.