Pend Oreille County Library District

09/02/2026

Happy Library Card Sign-Up Month! In honor of this most special time of year, we are replacing library cards at no cost all month. If you've misplaced your card, have a damaged card, or just want a refresh, stop by and we'll get you fixed right up. Bonus: later this month, we're releasing a new card design featuring our new mascot! Stay tuned for details.

09/02/2026

Come check out Blind Date with a Book at the Calispel Valley Library in Cusick and find a new favorite.

The display will be replenished all month.

September is National Library Card Sign Up month. Stop by any branch to sign up or to replace a lost card for free all through September.

09/01/2026

Get out, get moving, and catch ’em all with our Pokémon GO walking group! Meet at the library, then explore together as we visit PokéStops, battle gyms, and take on raids. Open to all ages, it’s a fun way to play and connect with fellow trainers. Bring a device with Pokémon GO downloaded and be ready to walk! This program is weather dependent, and children under 7 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older.

08/31/2026

New event alert! If your kids love play-doh but you can't stand the mess, let us handle it at Play-doh Playdate! This event is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Details 👇

📍 Newport Library
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 9:30am

08/30/2026

Get excited for another First Friday Game Night at the Usk Bar & Grill! They've got the food, we've got the games. Bring a friend and be prepared to have a great time!

08/29/2026

We are so excited to host Feliks Banel next month in Newport, Cusick, and Metaline Falls! Explore our September calendar for dates at pocld.org/event-directory and prepare to learn a ton about why things are named what they are. Our thanks to Humanities Washington for providing us with a grant to offer this event!

08/28/2026

Get the best out of back to school season with LearningExpress! This is one of the most useful online resources we offer with learning support beginning with 4th grade content and practice tests and custom study guides for all the big exams (ASVAB to SAT to NCLEX and more!). Check it out at https://bit.ly/pocld-learning-express and see how it can help you succeed this year.

08/27/2026

Want to honor Dolly's legacy while supporting local kids? Donate to the POCLD Friends Dolly Parton Imagination Library fund! $36 sponsors the Friends' program costs for one child for 6 months. You can donate via credit or debit card at https://bit.ly/pocld-friends or visit their webpage at pocld.org/friends-of-the-library to explore other ways to donate to the program.

08/26/2026

Looking for a new book club in the Newport area? We've got three great ones for you to try! Enjoy mysteries, romances, or historical fiction reads monthly with fabulous discussion on tap. Check out the titles we're reading for September and plan to join us!

08/25/2026

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has impacted hundreds of children across Pend Oreille County. Dolly's generosity and dedication to literacy will never be forgotten.

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.