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Why I Read YA
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You, Parents and Teachers, Prime Time, Teens on June 18, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs I read YA. But Ruth Graham over at Slate says I shouldn’t. Or if I do, perhaps I should pin a large, scarlet “YA” of shame on my chest because — in spite of the fact that 55% of YA titles are bought by people older than 18, in spite of all […]
Tags: Against YA, Libba Bray, Madeleine L'Engle, Maggie Stiefvater, Mo Willems, Slate, YA
4th of July Craft
Posted in kids on June 17, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Danielle Milton Looking for something fun to do to celebrate Independence Day? Make this “handy” wreath to decorate your house or give it as a gift. Handprint Wreath Materials: Construction paper (either all white, so you can color them in, or red, white and blue paper) Scissors Glue Pencil to trace Trace your hand […]
Business Incubation Spokane – The Chicken or the Egg?
Posted in Business and Careers on June 13, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Michelle Booth Do you have a great idea for a business but don’t know how to go from idea to reality? Welcome to business incubation Spokane style. There are several resources in the area ready to help you get your new company funded and open for business, and several more business resources ready to […]
One Hundred Stories of Spokane
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 12, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Corinne W. On February 22, 2014, Spokane’s Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) opened a two year series of exhibits of one hundred stories spread across Spokane and Eastern Washington. Some artifacts have never been displayed before. The goal is to chronicle Eastern Washington State Historical Society’s century of existence, to demonstrate w […]
Snakes on a Plane? Tips to Survive Plane Travel with Kids
Posted in Parents and Teachers on June 11, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Rachel Edmondson Jumping out of a plane is a scary prospect, but some would rather jump than stay one more minute on a plane with kids. If your last trip resembled the movie Snakes on a Plane, but the pandemonium was caused by kids instead of reptiles, here are some of my favorite tips […]
Tags: caregivers, parents, travel
5 Job Hunting Tips for Teens
Posted in Teens on June 10, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Kelsey H. Sometimes hunting for a job can feel like the Hunger Games; many tributes go into the arena, but only one will emerge the victor. So maybe it’s not that dramatic, but there are a few things you can do to give yourself an advantage over everyone else. Do your homework: Before you […]
eBooks for Travel
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 3, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Debra Park Forming travel plans for the summer? Whether visiting Siberia or Disneyland, library eBooks make decisions easier than ever. A range of recommended travel guides, published by Frommer’s, Fodor’s, and Lonely Planet, provide country or regional highlights, maps and recommendations of what to see; some eBooks are filled with interact […]
Tags: booklists, digital library, overdrive, travel
Creating an Effective Resume in 4 Easy Steps
Posted in Business and Careers on May 29, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Julianne T. Creating an effective resume to enhance your chances of getting that interview can be a daunting experience. So how do you ensure your resume will climb to the top of the pile? Here are four tips to help you create a solid and impressive resume: 1. Use effective titles Like it or […]
Tags: digital library, jobnow, jobs
Teen Closet
Posted in Teens on May 13, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Rachel E. Can you imagine having to leave your house with only the clothes on your back? This is what happens to some teens that are taken out of their homes and placed into foster care. Many of these teens also have to switch schools, since they are living in a new neighborhood. Changing […]
What About Those Storytimes?
Posted in Parents and Teachers on May 7, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Wilma Flanagan Storytime has a long history as a library program, providing early learning opportunities for over a hundred years. In 1899, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh was one of the first libraries to offer storytime, and by the 1940s many libraries were offering these programs as a way of helping young children become […]
Tags: education, events, parents, young learners
