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DIY Magic Bullet
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 9, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Amber W. A couple of years ago my spouse dropped my glass Cuisinart blender pitcher and it broke. No big deal, easy to replace right? Wrong. The cost of a replacement, even a used one, was nearly the same price as a replacement blender! But in my searching for a new pitcher I stumbled […]
Tags: cooking, DIY, technology
Introducing HelpNow and JobNow
Posted in News on January 8, 2014 at 12:28 pm
We are excited to announce a new online tutoring service accessible with your library card for library members of all ages. Tutors are available 2-10pm every day, but you can email tutors any time for a next day response. Submit documents such as resumes and research papers for tutors to review and provide feedback. HelpNow […]
Tags: digital library, helpnow, homework, jobnow, jobs
Transolar Galactica Follow-Up
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 7, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Danielle Marcy Ensign Danielle Marcy reporting to the SS I MUST READ MORE SCI FI. For those of you who enjoyed my previous post about Transolar Galactica may enjoy the following books. Redshirts by John Scalzi is a parody with a twist. Star Trek fans may understand the reference to a “redshirt.” For those […]
Energy Efficiency Kit
Posted in News on January 7, 2014 at 6:00 am
Spokane County Library District (SCLD) and Avista have teamed up to make Kill-A-Watt devices available for check out. Kill-A-Watt is a small meter that measures the energy used by individual appliances to assess how efficient the appliances really are. Avista has donated 36 Kill-A-Watt kits to SCLD. With your library card, Kill-A-Watt devices may b […]
Tags: adults
5 Ingredient Cooking for Tweens (with Minimal Supervision)
Posted in kids on January 2, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Amber W. Couldn’t make our Tween 5 Ingredient Cooking program this summer? Don’t worry; here are the kid approved recipes. And if you like these, check out our cookbooks for kids, tweens, and teens. Salad Kabobs with Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients: ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar ¾ cup Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste […]
Fountain of Useless Knowledge
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 31, 2013 at 6:00 am
By Kelsey Hudson My ability to remember an author or fictional character’s name is questionable at best, but I do have a great memory for remembering little bits of useless information. Growing up, there was an equal chance you’d find me with an encyclopedia or world almanac as you would Harry Potter or Little House […]
Interview with Jess Walter, Award-Winning Author of “Beautiful Ruins” & “Citizen Vince”
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 12, 2013 at 6:00 am
By Ellen Peters Local Spokane author Jess Walter is a former National Book Award finalist and winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award, as well as the author of six novels and one nonfiction book. Recently, I had the pleasure to interview Mr. Walter about his life and his writing. Ellen Peters: What’s the one […]
Teens
Posted in Teens on October 14, 2013 at 12:12 pm
Welcome to our Teen blog page. This page provides resources and information for ages 13 and over. Find cool links, Homework Help, book reviews, and events just for teens. […]
Kids
Posted in kids on October 14, 2013 at 11:30 am
Welcome to our Kids blog page. This page provides fun, educational resources and information for kids ages 8-12, including links to Homework Help, books, music, movies and more. […]
Business and Careers
Posted in Business and Careers on October 14, 2013 at 11:30 am
Welcome to our Business & Careers blog page. Supporting job seekers and local businesses is a top service priority. It is our goal to provide local businesses and non-profits with the tools they need to develop and maintain successful enterprises, and teens and adults with the resources and opportunities they need to attain meaningful employmen […]
