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Waiting for the Next Origami Yoda Book?
Posted in kids on March 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Corrine W. Princess Labelmaker To The Rescue! promises to be yet another funny installment of the adventures of Tommy, Dwight, and their friends. While you wait for it to be released, here are a few things to keep you occupied: Make a giant origami Yoda out of butcher paper. (Tom Angleberger made me an […]
Put to the Test
Posted in Teens on March 25, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Corinne W. One of your most valuable resources as you prepare for employment and college (or just try to survive high school) is the SCLD Digital Library. Testing and Education Reference Center, HelpNow, and JobNow gather all the up-to-date information you need for test and employment prep of all kinds, and lets you access it […]
Tags: digital library, education, jobnow, jobs, testing and education reference center
Cat Got Your Tongue? Try the Pronunciator!
Posted in News on March 3, 2014 at 11:15 am
Learn a new language, brush up on one you already know, or discover essential phrases for your next travel adventure. Spokane County Library District now offers Pronunicator, a language learning program to help you do all that, and more. Pronunciator includes learning modules for 80 of the world’s most popular languages, and English as a […]
Tags: digital library, pronunciator
STARS Training for childcare providers, parents & other caregivers
Posted in Parents and Teachers on February 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Mary Ellen Braks Looking for practical ways to turn everyday activities like talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing into super-charged learning moments with the infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in your care? Spokane County Library District offers monthly free STARS classes for childcare providers and teachers to earn continuing educa […]
Tags: caregivers, education, events, parents, STEM, teachers, young learners
Listen to the Brain Expert! Part 2
Posted in Prime Time on February 26, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Ellen Peters Last time, Dr. Paul Nussbaum, author of Save Your Brain: 5 Things You Must Do to Keep Your Mind Young and Sharp, spoke to SCLD about why it is important to engage your brain. Read about it here. This week, Dr. Nussbaum discusses lifestyles that help achieve brain health. What are the […]
Learn STEM with Legos
Posted in Parents and Teachers on February 12, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Amber W. Did you know-? Building Legos is a real job. People get paid to design and create Lego models before they are made to be sold. To do this job you need to have a background in art, design, and engineering. “Lego” comes from the Danish words “leg godt” which means play well. […]
Let’s Go Lego!
Posted in kids on February 6, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs With the new LEGO movie coming out this Friday (yaaaaay!), there’s no better time to take your LEGO expertise to the next level. We’ve been busy getting in a lot of great new LEGO books so come to your favorite SCLD library and see what we’ve got for you! The LEGO Adventure […]
5 Great South Korean TV Shows
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 29, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Danielle Marcy I love South Korean TV shows for their zaniness and fun. Here are some of my favorites. Boys Over Flowers – Based on a Japanese anime and manga series, this was my first foray into the incredibly addictive genre of Korean Dramas, and still my favorite. Bread, Love and Dreams – Uplifting and heart […]
Tags: movies, television
Homage to a Professor
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 22, 2014 at 6:00 am
by Michael Sierra I was reminded recently of an old college English professor. Dr. Gene Bluestein passed away about a decade ago, but his influence on me continues. Why is he so memorable? The thing was, he made each of his students feel special as he introduced the world to them and made the journey of […]
Scholarship Search Tips
Posted in Teens on January 14, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Julianne T. So you are on the downhill slide into your senior year of high school, and you have begun the application process to apply to colleges. Now the next step is to find some assistance with the cost of attending that four-year or two-year institution. Here are some tips to help you keep […]
Tags: education, homework, testing and education reference center
