Posted on February 8, 2023 at 6:00 am
About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. Machine & […]
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Tags: adults, algorithm bias, civic lab, community, Discussion, Google, machine bias, privacy, search engines, teens
Posted on February 2, 2023 at 7:00 am
When you hear someone say that that something is “for the birds,” they mean it is foolish and not to be taken too seriously. This month, the Great Backyard Bird Count on February 17–20 invites everyone to do something for the birds that isn’t foolish, is in fact helpful, and could be quite fascinating... […]
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Tags: adults, bird counting, bird watching, citizen science, community, community science, kids, Mason bees, parents, science, STEAM, STEM, teens
Posted on January 25, 2023 at 6:00 am
View movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich, and entertain with Kanopy, the latest addition to our Digital Library. You can stream from Kanopy to enjoy an ad-free experience on your TV, mobile devices, and tablets as well as online in your browser. Viewing with Kanopy is […]
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Tags: adults, devices, digital library, documentaries, film, Kanopy, kids, mobile, movies, online, online movies, parents, short films, streaming, teens
Posted on January 3, 2023 at 8:00 am
Spokane County Library District announces the end of overdue fines as of January 1, 2023. Overdue fines will no longer be charged for borrowed items not returned by the due date. Customers will still be accountable for the items they borrow. When an item is 4 weeks overdue, SCLD considers it lost and bills the […]
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Tags: account, due date, fees, fines, library card, lost, lost items, my account, overdue fines, payment
Posted on December 28, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Jane Baker It will come as no surprise that the library has books. Fiction and nonfiction, picture books and weighty tomes, fantasy adventures and practical how-to guides, our shelves are filled with so many reading options. What may be a surprise is all the ways in which our libraries are more than books. Here […]
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Tags: community, look back, year in review
Posted on December 7, 2022 at 4:30 am
By Crystal Miller What Is JobNow? JobNow from Brainfuse is a one-stop resource for job seekers and anyone looking to change up their career. This online resource can be accessed while you are in any of our 10 libraries and onboard LINC. And with an in-district library card, you can access JobNow from home or […]
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Tags: adults, brainfuse, career, career change, digital library, digital resources, job, job coaching, job search, jobnow, online help, resume, teens
Posted on November 2, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Erica Collins, guest blogger What is hypertension? And why should I care about it? More than 1 in 3 Americans are currently living with high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Hypertension is a medical condition that occurs when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal. It puts you at […]
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Tags: adults, blood pressure monitor, hypertension, Library of Things, things
Posted on October 6, 2022 at 7:00 am
By Dana Mannino While the pandemic caused us to pause many of our most popular library services, this year has been a joy to start bringing them back. We are excited to announce that we have resumed Project Memory appointments! You can once again get help at the library with transferring your personal photos, home […]
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Tags: archiving, digital, digitize, family history, history, home movies, Library of Things, media, photos, Project Memory
Posted on October 4, 2022 at 6:00 am
Last year Indigenous Peoples’ Day was declared a federal holiday for the first time. It has been celebrated in individual states and cities for years, and now is gaining more recognition as areas develop their own traditions celebrating local tribes and Native American heroes. How did this day begin, and how do citizens who aren’t Indigenous ce […]
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Tags: adults, civic engagement, civic lab, Columbus Day, community, Discussion, Indigenous Peoples' Day, teens
Posted on September 1, 2022 at 6:00 am
About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. Monkeypox: Fast […]
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Tags: civic lab, civics, community, disease, health, monkeypox, wellness
