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	August 2026
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						1 Colville Library Improvement Club Booksale Colville Library Improvement Club Booksale August 1, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Colville Library, 195 S Oak St, Colville, WA, 99114, United States Join the Improvement Club on Saturday, August 1st, from 9am-1pm for their next book sale at the Colville Public Library. There will be lots of great items for sale, by donation, including cookbooks, novels, and biographies, as well as DVDs and music CDs. Cash or check payments only, no cards. The meeting room entrance is located on the Southern side of the library along Astor Street. All proceeds help support library programming and community literacy! If you can, please bring your own bag!! See more details •
2	3	4 Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson August 4, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos. See more details Tree Identification at the Loon Lake Library Tree Identification at the Loon Lake Library August 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm Loon Lake Library, 3988 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, United States Do you know the difference between a Douglas Fir and a Ponderosa Pine? Could you identify a Western Juniper? Learn tips and tricks with Ranger Cory from the Spokane House at Riverside State Park. See more details • •	5 Kettle Falls - Things with Strings Kettle Falls - Things with Strings August 5, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States Come enjoy an introduction to music with R.D from Haus of Rock. Bring your own instrument or practice with our ukuleles. See more details Food Group Storytime at the Hunters Library Food Group Storytime at the Hunters Library August 5, 2026 11:00 am - 11:00 am Hunters Library, 5014 Hunters Old School Rd Bldg #11, Hunters, WA, United States Join us at the library for Food Group Storytime featuring books by Jory John and illustrations by Pete Oswald. We’ll read a few silly Food Group stories, then plant seeds together! See more details • •	6 Food Group Storytime at the Colville Library Food Group Storytime at the Colville Library August 6, 2026 10:30 am - 10:30 am Colville Library, 195 S Oak St, Colville, WA, 99114, United States Join us at the library for Food Group Storytime featuring books by Jory John and illustrations by Pete Oswald. We’ll read a few silly Food Group stories, then plant seeds together! See more details Craft Lounge at the Chewelah Library Craft Lounge at the Chewelah Library August 6, 2026 11:00 am - 11:00 am Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Why craft alone when you can craft with us? Pack up your current DIY project and head down to the Chewelah public library and settle in with your craft, a warm cup, and friendly company. See more details Tree Identification at the Kettle Falls Library Tree Identification at the Kettle Falls Library August 6, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States Do you know the difference between a Douglas Fir and a Ponderosa Pine? Could you identify a Western Juniper? Learn tips and tricks with Ranger Cory from the Spokane House at Riverside State Park. See more details Tree Identification at the Northport Library Tree Identification at the Northport Library August 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm Northport Library, 521 Center Ave., Northport, WA, United States Do you know the difference between a Douglas Fir and a Ponderosa Pine? Could you identify a Western Juniper? Learn tips and tricks with Ranger Cory from the Spokane House at Riverside State Park. See more details • • • •	7 Friends of Loon Lake Library Booksale Friends of Loon Lake Library Booksale August 7, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Friends of Loon Lake Library Booksale, 3992 Pine St., Loon Lake, WA, 99148, United States Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Loon Lake Library - @3992 Pine St, Loon Lake Wa. All proceeds help support library programming and community literacy! See more details Libraries of Stevens County Surplus Sale Libraries of Stevens County Surplus Sale August 7, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The Libraries of Stevens County will be holding a surplus sale on Friday, August 7th at the Loon Lake Library (3988 HWY 292) in the side parking lot from 10 am - 2 pm. The sale will include tech equipment (such as computers, computer accessories, etc.) and furniture (desks, shelves, chairs, etc), and other various items. All equipment is sold as-is. The library district assumes no liability and offers no assistance in maintaining or assisting with making equipment operational for home or business use. Please be advised when purchasing. The sale will be held on a first come, first served basis; major computer equipment (computers, laptops, etc.) will be limited to one per household address per category for the first hour of the sale. See more details Friends of Chewelah Library Booksale Friends of Chewelah Library Booksale August 7, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Join the Friends of the Chewelah Public Library on the last Thursday of each month for their next book sale! All proceeds benefit library programs and improvements. By donation. Call (509) 935-6805 for more info See more details Resume Help at the Loon Lake Library Resume Help at the Loon Lake Library August 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Loon Lake Library, 3988 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, United States Get your résumé job-ready! Visit the Loon Lake Library on the first Friday of the month from 1-3pm for free drop-in résumé help. Whether you’re starting fresh or making updates, we’re here to support your next career step. See more details GAME START at the Chewelah Library GAME START at the Chewelah Library August 7, 2026 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Looking for something fun to do after school on Fridays? Stop by the Chewelah Library to hang out and enjoy games with friends! See more details • • • • •	8 Friends of Loon Lake Library Booksale Friends of Loon Lake Library Booksale August 8, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Friends of Loon Lake Library Booksale, 3992 Pine St., Loon Lake, WA, 99148, United States Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Loon Lake Library - @3992 Pine St, Loon Lake Wa. All proceeds help support library programming and community literacy! See more details Friends of Chewelah Library Booksale Friends of Chewelah Library Booksale August 8, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Join the Friends of the Chewelah Public Library on the last Thursday of each month for their next book sale! All proceeds benefit library programs and improvements. By donation. Call (509) 935-6805 for more info See more details • •
9	10	11 Food Group Storytime at the Kettle Falls Library Food Group Storytime at the Kettle Falls Library August 11, 2026 10:30 am - 10:30 am Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States Join us at the library for Food Group Storytime featuring books by Jory John and illustrations by Pete Oswald. We’ll read a few silly Food Group stories, then plant seeds together! See more details Tree Identification at the Colville Library Tree Identification at the Colville Library August 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm Colville Library, 195 S Oak St, Colville, WA, 99114, United States Do you know the difference between a Douglas Fir and a Ponderosa Pine? Could you identify a Western Juniper? Learn tips and tricks with Ranger Cory from the Spokane House at Riverside State Park. See more details • •	12 Board of Trustees Conference Call Board of Trustees Conference Call August 12, 2026 9:00 am - 9:30 am For further information or for instructions on how to join the conference call, please call the Library District at (509) 233-9621. See more details Food Group Storytime at the Lakeside Library Food Group Storytime at the Lakeside Library August 12, 2026 10:30 am - 10:30 am Lakeside Library, 5919 WA-291, Nine Mile Falls, WA, United States Join us at the library for Food Group Storytime featuring books by Jory John and illustrations by Pete Oswald. We’ll read a few silly Food Group stories, then plant seeds together! See more details Kettle Falls - Things with Strings Kettle Falls - Things with Strings August 12, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States Come enjoy an introduction to music with R.D from Haus of Rock. Bring your own instrument or practice with our ukuleles. See more details Tree Identification at the Chewelah Library Tree Identification at the Chewelah Library August 12, 2026 11:00 am - 11:00 am Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Do you know the difference between a Douglas Fir and a Ponderosa Pine? Could you identify a Western Juniper? Learn tips and tricks with Ranger Cory from the Spokane House at Riverside State Park. See more details Loon Lake Kid's Book Club Loon Lake Kid's Book Club August 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm Loon Lake Library, 3988 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, United States Join the Kids’ Book Club at the Loon Lake Library! Led by a volunteer, participants will discuss the month’s book and enjoy fun, creative crafts. See more details Tree Identification at the Hunters Library Tree Identification at the Hunters Library August 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hunters Library, 5014 Hunters Old School Rd Bldg #11, Hunters, WA, United States Do you know the difference between a Douglas Fir and a Ponderosa Pine? Could you identify a Western Juniper? Learn tips and tricks with Ranger Cory from the Spokane House at Riverside State Park. See more details • • • • • •	13 Food Group Storytime at the Loon Lake Library Food Group Storytime at the Loon Lake Library August 13, 2026 10:30 am - 10:30 am Loon Lake Library, 3988 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, United States Join us at the library for Food Group Storytime featuring books by Jory John and illustrations by Pete Oswald. We’ll read a few silly Food Group stories, then plant seeds together! See more details Colville Book Club Colville Book Club August 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Colville Library, 195 S Oak St, Colville, WA, 99114, United States Enjoy reading? Enjoy discovering new books and discussing them with friends? Come join the Colville Book Club! Call Colville staff for info. Second Thursday of the month, 1pm-Colville Library Basement This is the list of selected books for the upcoming months: 2026 January - The Diamond Eye - by Kate Quinn February - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey March - Then There Were None by Agatha Christie April - Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner May - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali June - Shot in the Heart by Mikal Gilmore July--- August--- September---- October--- November--- December--- See more details Tree Identification at the Lakeside Library Tree Identification at the Lakeside Library August 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lakeside Library, 5919 WA-291, Nine Mile Falls, WA, United States Do you know the difference between a Douglas Fir and a Ponderosa Pine? Could you identify a Western Juniper? Learn tips and tricks with Ranger Cory from the Spokane House at Riverside State Park. See more details • • •	14 Kettle Falls - Grief Support Group Kettle Falls - Grief Support Group August 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States A monthly grief support group hosted by the public library will provide a welcoming, compassionate space for community members coping with loss. Guided by a facilitator (Emily Danekas), the group will encourage healing through shared experiences, gentle conversation, and resource sharing in a nonjudgmental environment. See more details GAME START at the Chewelah Library GAME START at the Chewelah Library August 14, 2026 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Looking for something fun to do after school on Fridays? Stop by the Chewelah Library to hang out and enjoy games with friends! See more details • •	15
16	17	18 Food Group Storytime at the Chewelah Library Food Group Storytime at the Chewelah Library August 18, 2026 10:30 am - 10:30 am Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Join us at the library for Food Group Storytime featuring books by Jory John and illustrations by Pete Oswald. We’ll read a few silly Food Group stories, then plant seeds together! See more details •	19 Kettle Falls - Things with Strings Kettle Falls - Things with Strings August 19, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States Come enjoy an introduction to music with R.D from Haus of Rock. Bring your own instrument or practice with our ukuleles. See more details •	20 Board of Trustees Meeting Board of Trustees Meeting August 20, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monthly meeting of the Library District's Board of Trustees. Visit the bottom of the Library Board page for locations. Please call 509.233.9621 for more information. See more details Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Loon Lake Library Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Loon Lake Library August 20, 2026 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm Loon Lake Library, 3988 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, United States Get inspired by summer’s gorgeous palette and paint an inspirational sunflower scene! Sign-up begins in July. 20 spots available per class. See more details Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Kettle Falls Library Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Kettle Falls Library August 20, 2026 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States Get inspired by summer’s gorgeous palette and paint an inspirational sunflower scene! Sign-up begins in July. 20 spots available per class. See more details • • •	21 GAME START at the Chewelah Library GAME START at the Chewelah Library August 21, 2026 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Looking for something fun to do after school on Fridays? Stop by the Chewelah Library to hang out and enjoy games with friends! See more details Friends of Kettle Falls Library Movie Night Friends of Kettle Falls Library Movie Night August 21, 2026 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States Join the Friends of the Kettle Falls Library for Movie Night at 5:30pm on the third Friday of the month. Popcorn is provided and a donation for the Kettle Falls Food Bank is appreciated. See more details • •	22
23	24	25 Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Northport Library Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Northport Library August 25, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm Northport Library, 521 Center Ave., Northport, WA, United States Get inspired by summer’s gorgeous palette and paint an inspirational sunflower scene! Sign-up begins in July. 20 spots available per class. See more details Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Lakeside Library Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Lakeside Library August 25, 2026 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm Lakeside Library, 5919 WA-291, Nine Mile Falls, WA, United States Get inspired by summer’s gorgeous palette and paint an inspirational sunflower scene! Sign-up begins in July. 20 spots available per class. See more details • •	26 Kettle Falls - Things with Strings Kettle Falls - Things with Strings August 26, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Kettle Falls Library, 605 Meyers Street, Kettle Falls, WA, United States Come enjoy an introduction to music with R.D from Haus of Rock. Bring your own instrument or practice with our ukuleles. See more details Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Hunters Library Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Hunters Library August 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hunters Library, 5014 Hunters Old School Rd Bldg #11, Hunters, WA, United States Get inspired by summer’s gorgeous palette and paint an inspirational sunflower scene! Sign-up begins in July. 20 spots available per class. See more details • •	27 Author Talk with Lucy Foley Author Talk with Lucy Foley August 27, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. See more details Loon Lake Book Club Loon Lake Book Club August 27, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Loon Lake Library, 3988 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, United States Join the Loon Lake Book Club at the Library on the last Thursday of the month, starting at 2pm, to discuss that month's book and enjoy snacks. Call the Loon Lake Library to find the book of the month* See more details Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Chewelah Library Art for Adults: Flower Painting at the Chewelah Library August 27, 2026 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Get inspired by summer’s gorgeous palette and paint an inspirational sunflower scene! Sign-up begins in July. 20 spots available per class. See more details • • •	28 GAME START at the Chewelah Library GAME START at the Chewelah Library August 28, 2026 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm Chewelah Library, 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA, United States Looking for something fun to do after school on Fridays? Stop by the Chewelah Library to hang out and enjoy games with friends! See more details •	29
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