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Library Top 10
December 30, 2014By Rachel Edmondson I have a confession to make. I love “Top 10” lists, year-in-reviews, countdowns, you name it. I’m always so curious to see what is most popular and how it compares to my choices and preferences. Whether it is baby names, songs or books, I’m always intrigued. I must not be the only […]
Helpful Spring Gardening Programs, Informative Books & the Latest from the Master Gardeners
April 11, 2023By Crystal Miller Spring is upon us and that means there’s a new crop of gardening programs on offer at our libraries, fresh gardening books on our shelves, and seed libraries to visit. Our long-time community partner, the WSU Extension Spokane County Master Gardeners, has been presenting gardening programs and hosting a plant clinic at […]
Year in Review: Our Libraries in 2022
December 28, 2022By 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 […]
Gifts of experience for less stress and more joy this holiday season
December 11, 2018By Abra Cole The holiday season is here again! I love the smells of goodies baking in the oven, the peacefulness of the fluffy snow falling outside, and the excited sounds of kids clamoring to get the best spot by the Christmas tree and all the gifts. Usually at our house, that last one is […]
Anticipation and inspiration: Getting ready for spring gardening
February 27, 2018by Abra Cole It’s nearly Go Time, my gardening friends! We’ve almost made it through the winter, through the snow and the ice, through the below-freezing temperatures. We have watched last summer’s plants freeze and die back, disappear under a blanket of snow, and get stomped on (along with other indecencies) by neighborhood cats. We […]
Creative, Helpful & Full of Knowledge? Answer: November Events Just for Adults
October 23, 2024November library events for adults offer a wide array of options to explore. Get creative. Explore new passions. Learn useful things. What will you do at the library in November?
25+ Opportunities to Create, Explore, Learn & Enjoy in October
September 17, 2024Page through the latest issue of ENGAGE, our programs and events guide, to find an ample variety of adult programs covering topics such as: creative, memorable, and delicious events; gardening and genealogy workshops; health, wellness, and support sessions; a small business workshop, and in-person and online author talks. All offered free of charge.
From Garden to Plate: Fresh Produce Swaps, Helpful Classes & Resources
July 31, 2024Throughout the months of August and September, you can bring in extra produce (fresh only) from your garden to share with others in the community and take home something different from another garden. Also check out upcoming gardening programs, staff picked booklists, and online resources for gardening.
Ways to Enjoy Nature & the Outdoors with Birdwatching, Beekeeping & Gardening
February 22, 2024If you’d like to start thinking about spring, planning for your garden, and exploring more of what nature has to offer, then the library has a full slate of programs this spring to help you enjoy the outdoors—including your own backyard. You can enjoy birdwatching, beekeeping, and gardening events that will…
Admiring Book Art: Imagining Your Own Stories When Viewing Illustrations
November 1, 2023My favorite book illustrations are the ones that feel like paintings. Sometimes they captivate me because they tell a clear story in one glance. Sometimes I’m drawn in because of their mystery, and I squint harder, wanting to puzzle out the meaning. No matter how it happens, I treasure those moments when I am transported by a skillfully executed piece of art. In search of that experience of awe, I combed the library’s shelves of picture books…
