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Libraries Expanding Services In October

Spokane County Libraries announced they are increasing the number of hours and days they are open to the public. Starting on Sunday, October 3rd, the Deer Park library will be open on Sundays from 1-5pm. They will also be expanding their hours on Monday through Wednesday by two hours (making their hours 10-8 Monday-Wednesday)

In addition, starting on Monday, October 4th, the library’s online room reservation system can be used to reserve conference and meeting rooms. Meeting and conference rooms are only available for public use during open library hours. For more information and to book a meeting or conference room, visit their Meeting Rooms web page at: Scld.org/meeting-rooms

Curbside pickup continues to be available at all libraries during open hours. Learn more at: Scld.org/curbside

For more information on our libraries or programs, please visit Scld.org or call 509-893-8200.

Deer Park Library
Hours as of October 3rd
Monday–Wednesday, 10am–8pm
Thursday–Saturday, 10am–6pm
Sunday, 1–5pm

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