Posted on June 29, 2023 at 4:00 am
New from Spokane Transit, the STA Rider’s License offers unlimited free bus rides, year-round, for youth ages 6–18 (kids under age 6 already ride free). Some facts about the STA Rider’s License... […]
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Tags: Bus, bus pass, free, kids, parents, rider's license, Spokane Transit, STA, teens, tweens, unlimited, youth
Posted on June 28, 2023 at 6:00 am
Kindly Ever After Adventures with Page Turner JULY 2–AUGUST 31 For ages 4–9 Let your imagination run wild this summer with Page Turner Adventures! Meet Storyologist Page Turner—a cross between Mary Poppins and Indiana Jones! Page loves transforming kids into Junior Storyologists and sending them on adventures to collect, tell, and write stori […]
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Tags: activities, adventures, art, Beanstack, books, coloring pages, cooperation, crafts, empathy, friendship, kids, kindness, Page Turner, parents, reading, STEM, Summer reading
Posted on June 6, 2023 at 6:00 am
The following information has been provided by the city of Airway Heights. What’s the issue? Airway Heights is facing challenges to provide services residents want and others that they need. Specifically, residents want and love their library. They also need an improved fire and EMS response. Emergency call volumes have increased 172% in 10 years […]
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Tags: Airway Heights, ballot, EMS, library, proposition, voters, voting
Posted on May 30, 2023 at 6:00 am
We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new Spokane Valley Library at 22 N Herald Road on Saturday, June 17, 2023. We will hold a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30am with the doors opening to the public at 10am. All are welcome. We invite you to start the summer season with us at this celebratory event. […]
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Tags: all ages, celebration, community, construction, grand opening, library, new library, Spokane Valley
Posted on May 24, 2023 at 6:00 am
What is Parkside Books? Parkside Books, located at Liberty Lake Regional Park, is a seasonal lending location that offers a diverse collection of books for all ages that anyone can borrow to read. Inside the Liberty Lake Regional Park Business Office (3707 S Zephyr Rd, Liberty Lake), Parkside Books serves those visiting the Spokane County […]
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Tags: #parksidebooks, all ages, books, honor system, Liberty Lake, Liberty Lake Regional Park, park, Parkside Books, Spokane County
Posted on May 11, 2023 at 4:00 am
The library has a new catalog with a fresh look and loads of useful features to help you find books and materials. Let’s take a look at some of these features and how you can save time with searches and discovering materials you want to check out... […]
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Tags: books, browsing, catalog, features, library materials, my account, new catalog, searching, update
Posted on April 25, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs With summer just around the corner, many families are looking for convenient, inexpensive ways to keep the kids entertained and engaged. That’s why we’re excited to share the launch of a new collection that ticks all the boxes. Read-Along books (or simply, Read-Alongs) are regular hardcover children’s books with a sturdy audio […]
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Tags: audio, audiobook, booklists, books, caregivers, Child, childcare, childrens, kids, parents, read-along books, read-alongs, reading, teachers, tweens
Posted on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 am
We recently added Stay Sharp Kits to our collection. Stay Sharp Kits are designed to be used with individuals who are experiencing memory loss or other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders. They’re also great for anyone who wants to improve their short-term memory and overall mental speed. Each k […]
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Tags: acuity, adults, Alzheimers, books, brain, caregiver, dementia, family, games, kits, memory loss, mental, mental health, puzzles, short-term memory, speed
Posted on March 8, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Stacey Goddard This time of year, many of us are working on filing our federal income taxes—and, if we’re lucky, figuring out what to do with a refund. But did you know that, starting this year, Washington state residents may also qualify for an additional tax credit from the Washington State Department of Revenue? […]
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Tags: adults, application, assistance, department of revenue, help, refund, tax, tax refund, taxes, Washington, Working Families Tax Credit
Posted on March 1, 2023 at 6:00 am
The BookEnd Closure: In anticipation of the new Spokane Valley Library opening this summer, The BookEnd located in the Spokane Valley Mall will be permanently closing on Friday, March 31, 2023. You may be wondering, "How does this affect me?" If The BookEnd is your preferred pickup location... […]
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Tags: BookEnd, closing, library, library closure, locations, mall library, new library, Spokane Valley