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Introducing the Spokane Business Library
Posted in News on May 7, 2014 at 6:00 am
Time is money, and when doing business research the more time you save, hopefully the more money you make. In an effort to make researching faster and easier for business owners and entrepreneurs in the area, Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library created a website to bring together all of our business resources […]
Tags: business, business source complete, demographicsnow, digital library, gale courses, microsoft it academy, proquest, referenceusa, services, technology, washington state legal forms
Scratch That
Posted in kids on May 1, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Cindy U. Have you ever thought about being a computer programmer or computer animator? Check out Scratch and learn to make your own games, mini-movies, and interactive stories. Scratch is a free drag-and-drop programming language created by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) especially for kids. No need to write complicated code, just f […]
Listen Up: Audiobooks for Learning
Posted in Parents and Teachers on April 30, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Cindy Ulrey I’ve always loved being read to. Some of my best memories are sharing picture books on my grandma’s lap and of my mom in the front seat reading Pippi Longstocking and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to my brother and I in the back while dad drove cross-country. These days families have […]
Tags: booklists, digital library, kids, overdrive, parents, tumblebook jr., tumblebooks, tweens
Meet a Modern Apple Annie
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 25, 2014 at 6:00 am
Anna Kestell is a certified Food Safety/Preservation Information Specialist for WSU Spokane County Extension. Anna has been involved with food preservation since childhood and is eager to share her expertise and knowledge. Most importantly, sharing current, research-backed information on food preservation styles to assure that your food preservatio […]
Hey, what’s hoopla?
Posted in Teens on April 24, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs Updated: October 10, 2019 If you’ve been on our website or in our libraries wondering what the hoopla “hoopla” is – wonder no more. hoopla is the Library District’s new streaming media service that gives you (free) access to brand new music by Nicki Minaj, Lorde, Rihanna and more, as well as […]
Tags: digital library, hoopla, movies, music, television
Nonprofit in the Cloud
Posted in Business and Careers on April 23, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Kandy Brandt The nonprofit organization I am active in was looking for ways to provide valuable and efficient services on a tight budget. We had just enough income to make ends meet and nothing left over for renting expensive office space, investing in costly computer software, or hiring lots of staff. We found the […]
Tags: business, technology
Make it Sparkle: Spring Cleaning for Less
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 22, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Danielle Milton Spring is here! For most people this means spring cleaning. Many name brand cleaners can be very pricey. One great way to save money and still have a sparkling clean house is to use these three inexpensive products: Baking Soda, Vinegar, and Bleach. To easily disinfect and brighten your bathroom and kitchen, […]
Tags: DIY
Your Next Favorite Book
Posted in kids on April 16, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Carlie Hoffman You’ve just finished a book you LOVE, but now what? It can be hard to find another book that you will enjoy as much as the last one. Well, not anymore! It’s easier than ever to find your next favorite read with NoveList K-8. Just type in the title of your favorite […]
Tags: booklists, digital library, kids, novelist k-8, tweens
Spokane County Library District Introduces New DIY Digital Resources
Posted in News on April 7, 2014 at 6:00 am
Do-it-yourself types have always been a clever bunch of people, however, there are times when even you need a little assistance. The library is here to help with online resources you can access from home. So whether you are repairing the lawnmower, tuning up the car, or looking for a new project, check out the […]
Tags: digital library, DIY, hobbies and crafts reference center, home improvement reference center, small engine repair reference center
We Don’t Have It? Suggest an Item
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 1, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Carlie Hoffman We own thousands of books, DVDs, and CDs, but we don’t have everything. Have no fear – just suggest an item, and we will try to get that for you. We may purchase the item or borrow it from another library. If you are a fan of downloadable audiobooks or eBooks, you […]
