Originally created in 2012 by Greater Spokane Incorporated, StartUp Spokane has been a supportive liaison and creator for business events, resources, and networking within the Spokane community.
In January of 2023, Spokane Public Library received a grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association and a sponsorship from Numerica Credit Union that allowed them to revitalize their business services and acquire the StartUp Spokane brand.
Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library have offered business services for over a decade and have noticed an overlap in their business customers and resources. As a result, we’ve partnered to offer easier access to our combined business services through the StartUp Spokane program.
To start, click the "Get Started" button or book a one-on-one with Business Librarians Mark Pond or Stacey Goddard!
Spokane Public Library cardholders have remote access to a host of business tools. Anyone can access 1-on-1 support from Business Librarian Mark Pond and in-person use of Central Library resources (Bloomberg, PitchBook, Business Lab space, etc.). Book a 1-on-1 with Mark to learn more.
Library Hours
9am - 7pm Monday - Thursday
10am - 5pm Friday - Saturday
12 - 4pm Sunday
SCLD cardholders have access to one-on-one support from Business Librarian Stacey Goddard and her team of business librarians throughout Spokane County as well as helpful digital resources and online tools. Book a one-on-one with Stacey if you're interested in learning more.
Library Hours
Hours vary by location. To find specific library hours visit scld.org/locations.
Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District have offered their own business services for over a decade. Many people in the community don't realize that there are two separate library organizations within Spokane County, so we decided to join forces to offer streamlined access to the variety of business resources available.
Your eligibility for remote access to digital resources within StartUp Spokane depends on whether you are a Spokane Public Library customer or a Spokane County Library District customer. This is determined by where you live, own property, or where your business is located.
City of Spokane = Spokane Public Library
Spokane County = SCLD
There are some services that anyone can access regardless of library affiliation including:
Yes! You have free access to meet with the TeamUp Mentors, consult with Business Librarians Mark Pond and Stacey Goddard, and in-person databases at Central Library like the Bloomberg Terminal, IBISWorld, Statista, PitchBook, etc.
For remote access to digital resources, you can apply for a non-resident library card.
Spokane Public Library Non-Resident Library Card
A card may be purchased for $42 per year or $3.50 per month (per card). This fee includes full borrowing privileges, in-library internet access, and remote access to subscription databases. See Fees & Services to Non-Residents Policy for more information.
Spokane County Library District Non-Resident Library Card
If you live in an area other than those described above or would like to access all of our remote access digital resources, ask our staff about options for a paid non-resident library card. The annual cost is $140 per household. Learn more here.
