Posted in Explore and Discover on March 29, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Savannah Stewart Cookbooks are a labor of love for those who write them. When I recreate, share, and consume the finished recipes, it feels like I’m honoring and extending that love. Who knows, you may find the food of your dreams in your wanderings through the pages of a cookbook. I love that I […]
Tags: adults, appetizers, booklists, books, cookbooks, desserts, food, mixology, recipes, snacks, vegan
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 28, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Caitlin Wheeler I love cherry trees. Specifically, I love them for the two or three days in spring just past their brightest bloom, when you can stand underneath one, tug on a branch, and find yourself absolutely showered in the falling blossoms. In the spring of 2020, there wasn’t much recreation I could do […]
Tags: books, guides, hiking, insects, nature, plants, Spokane County, trekking, walking
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 9, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Alison Johnson Spring is just a few weeks away! I am looking forward to getting outside and enjoying some sunshine. If, for you, spring is all about sunshine and projects, the library has some great STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources and programs to get the whole family learning and creating both […]
Tags: activities, adults, books, kids, kits, kits activities, Library of Things, outdoors, parents, STEAM, STEM, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 8, 2022 at 6:00 am
International Women’s Day takes place each year on March 8 to acknowledge women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements in the face of historical disadvantages. It’s also a day to advocate for women’s rights worldwide. I’m normally a fiction reader, so I’ve decided to celebrate International Women’s Day this year by e […]
Tags: adults, books, current affairs, history, international women's day, kids, reading, teens, tweens, women's history month
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 2, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs Did you know that for every library program we offer there are often dozens, sometimes hundreds, of related books, CDs, DVDs, and digital resources available from the library? Here are just some of the materials you can check out to get ready for upcoming programs, explore after attending, or dive into when […]
Tags: adults, all ages, books, CDs, Downton Abbey, DVDs, Fantastic Beasts, goats, Hamilton, hoopla, kids, Libby app, movies, music, mysteries, overdrive, reading, tea, tea blending, teens, trivia, yoga
Posted in Parents and Teachers on March 1, 2022 at 6:00 am
Raising a child as a reader can start at any time, even now. Whether you have a baby, a preschooler, or even a 12-year-old, it is never too early or too late to see the many benefits of reading to children. The library has books and resources to help you raise a readers. Have you tried Book Butler? Or signed up for... […]
Tags: 1000 books, books, caregivers, digital library, kids, Kindergarten, parents, reading, story time, storytimes, teachers, tweens
Posted in Business and Careers on February 8, 2022 at 6:00 am
Whether you’re trying to figure out what your product or service might be, consider yourself an entrepreneur with lots of different business ideas in various stages, or have recently launched your business, the library can help you with a variety of programs and resources! […]
Tags: adults, books, business, library programs, small business, startups
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 3, 2022 at 7:00 am
By Crystal Miller & Erin Dodge For many, personal finances can be an overwhelming topic to tackle. Analyzing your finances and preparing for your financial future may not be at the top of your to-do list. Maybe it could be something to think about tomorrow, even when you feel like it’s something you probably should […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, digital library, digital resources, finances, financial, Gale, high school, learning, LinkedIn Learning, Medicare, Money Smart Week, personal finance, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 27, 2022 at 7:00 am
Wintertime can be beautiful, calming, and quiet. But it can also bring on the doldrums. Here are some ideas that you could try to help lift your mood. […]
Tags: adults, books, CDs, cookbooks, music, outdoors, relaxing, self-care, sunshine, winter
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 29, 2021 at 6:00 am
“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have,” Maya Angelou said in an interview. From my experience, this is absolutely true. This means that including creative goals in your New Year’s resolutions could lead to a more productive and inspirational 2022. Our libraries offer plenty of ways to help with creative goals, incl […]
Tags: adults, art, art show, books, crafts, creative, creativebug, creativity, creators, digital library, hobbies and crafts reference center, kids, Library of Things, LinkedIn Learning, local, resources, Spokane Creators