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As Online Book Club Shutters, Try These Other Opportunities for Great Reads

Posted in News on December 5, 2024 at 11:30 am

The SCLD Online Book Club is coming to an end. Find a variety of interactive and exciting ways to connect and find new reads with these alternatives. […]

The Benefits & Importance of Play & Learn Storytime for Young Children

Posted in News on August 28, 2024 at 6:00 am

Storytime at the library is a fun experience with books and also so much more. It’s a time for parents and caregivers to start their young children on the path to a lifelong love of reading and learning. First up... […]

School Is In: Helpful Digital Resources for Research, Studying & Homework

Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on November 19, 2021 at 6:00 am

Now that school is in full swing, homework assignments for many students have started in earnest. Whatever the age of the student, and whether it’s you or someone in your household, we have some great digital resources to help get you through the school year. […]

2021 Discover Passes Available for Curbside Pickup

Posted in News on February 25, 2021 at 4:30 am

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 BY GWENDOLYN HALEY We have good news for all who enjoy nature and the outdoors! The 2021 Check Out Washington Discover Passes have arrived at the library. You can explore millions of acres of state parks and public lands. The Check Out Washington backpack includes binoculars, field guides, other interpretive materials, […]

New STEM Explorer Kits offer hands-on activities for students in grades K–5

Posted in News on February 22, 2021 at 6:00 am

BY GWENDOLYN HALEY You may have already checked out the Ready for School with STEM kits for younger children (ages 3–5) from the library. Or perhaps you’ve borrowed our Snap Circuits set for elementary school students. We have heard positive reviews from library customers for both of these kits. In response, we are pleased to […]

Talking about preschool STEM

Posted in Parents and Teachers on November 1, 2016 at 6:00 am

By Gwendolyn Haley STEM is a hot topic right now. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields are the fastest growing sector of the economy, and businesses in Washington state are among the leading employers in these fields. As a parent, I want to make sure that my daughters are aware of all the opportunities […]

A Conversation with Jennifer Pharr Davis

Posted in Explore and Discover, For You, Parents and Teachers, Prime Time, Teens on August 7, 2014 at 6:00 am

By Gwendolyn Haley After reading Called Again, I was really eager to have a conversation with the author, Jennifer Pharr Davis. I caught up with Jennifer by phone as she, her husband Brew, and 20-month-old daughter, travel all 50 states on a book tour, and hike whenever they can. You set off on your first […]

Author: Gwendolyn Haley