Posted in Explore and Discover on July 26, 2023 at 6:00 am
Dementia is a term that encompasses several diseases that affect the brain and cause memory issues. Unfortunately, dementia isn’t uncommon for our aging population. A common misconception is that extreme memory loss and forgetfulness is a regular symptom of aging. However... […]
Tags: adults, Alzheimer's, books, caregivers, dementia, digital resources, memory, memory cafe, memory care, memory loss, resources
Posted in Explore and Discover on July 12, 2023 at 6:00 am
Updated: June 12, 2024 By Crystal Miller The library has two new resources for grant seekers from Candid: GuideStar and Grants to Individuals (note: Grants to Individuals was combined into Foundation Directory in 2024). You can find grants, fellowships, and scholarships for yourself or your student with Grants for Individuals. If your nonprofit org […]
Tags: adults, artists, books, Candid, charity, funding, grants, Grants to Individuals, GuideStar, instruction, scholarships, students, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on July 5, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole We are in the full swing of summer. And before you know it, we will be swinging back toward fall, crisp leaves, hot cocoa, and (dare I say it) snowy weather. But before that happens, we have summer fun awaiting us. I’ve compiled a list of 50 summertime ideas for things to […]
Tags: activities, adults, booklists, books, community, kids, parents, summer, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 am
It’s National Hike with a Geek Day (annually on June 20)! When I found out about this day, I started thinking of all the nerdy and geeky types of exercise I’ve tried or heard about over the years. Some mainstays include LARPing and geocaching. Recently, activities combined with apps can get you moving, like ... […]
Tags: adults, booklist, books, cool, DVD, exercise, fitness, fun, geeky, health, nerd, nerdy, teens, uncool
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 14, 2023 at 6:00 am
As we round the corner towards Father’s Day, I’d like to honor some of our loyal library dads. We see these fellows every week (sometimes more often!) investing in their children’s futures. I’m delighted to have interviewed them and to share their stories with you. Plus check out this booklist to read with kids! […]
Tags: books, children, dads, early learning, Father's Day, fathers, kids, literacy, reading, story time
Posted in kids on June 7, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Melissa Rhoades Juneteenth became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021. I admit I first heard of the commemorative day just a couple years before, but some American communities have been celebrating Juneteenth for 157 years. This year, I decided to learn more about the holiday celebration. It’s been enjoyable to discover its history and […]
Tags: books, celebration, history, Juneteenth, kids, parents, reading, slavery, teachers, teens, tweens
Posted in News 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 […]
Tags: #parksidebooks, all ages, books, honor system, Liberty Lake, Liberty Lake Regional Park, park, Parkside Books, Spokane County
Posted in Business and Careers on May 17, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Stacey Goddard This month brings us the 10th anniversary of the NonStop Local KHQ/WorkSource Job Fair. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 25, 11am to 2pm, at the Spokane Convention Center, for this spring job fair where anyone and everyone is invited to attend! This is the biggest event of its type in the […]
Tags: books, career, job fair, job hunters, job seekers, jobnow, jobs, resume, teens
Posted in News 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... […]
Tags: books, browsing, catalog, features, library materials, my account, new catalog, searching, update
Posted in Explore and Discover on May 3, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole Most people are familiar with the tale of the bright-eyed, bubbly Ariel from Disney’s animated version of The Little Mermaid. However, in most tales, mermaids are not quite so friendly, or aesthetically pleasing. The oldest recorded mermaid story is the Syrian goddess Atargatis, the woman who dove into a lake and was […]
Tags: adults, books, creatures, fantasy, kids, mermaids, monsters, movies, myth, mythology, reading, sea, teens, tweens