Library offers adult reading program

Thu., June 12, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

The Spokane County Library District is offering a summer reading program to adults to run with the annual children’s summer reading program.

Adults in the program will be asked to read three books and log the books they read. Once they’re done, they can turn the log into the local library branch and receive a two-for-one admission coupon to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

Participants can register at any 10 of the SCLD branches.

Both reading programs run through August.

For information call, (509) 893-8200 or visit www.scld.org.

Waste plant tours resume June 19

Public tours at Spokane’s Waste to Energy Facility will be suspended through Wednesday, due to a planned maintenance outage. The residential use of the facility will not be affected.

Garbage, hazardous household waste and recyclables can be disposed as usual.

Tours will resume on next Thursday. Free public tours are given each Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Call (509) 625-6800 for information on disposal and recycling and (509) 625-6580 for information on tours.

Staff reports

Volunteers needed at McDonald House

The Ronald McDonald House is looking for volunteers to answer telephones, do some light housekeeping, and to assist staff and guests.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must pass a Washington State Patrol background check.

It is also hoped that volunteers commit to eight or more hours a month for at least six months.

For more information, call Debbie at 624-0500, or e-mail debbief@rmhspokane.org.

Lisa Leinberger

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