TAG: family
Family mystery solved at the library
Posted in Explore and Discover on May 12, 2016 at 6:00 am
by Gwendolyn Haley Recently, my father and I were trying to solve a family mystery. He is the sole surviving grandchild on his mother’s side. So if he doesn’t remember something about the family, there is no one left to ask who would know. In our collective family knowledge, we were aware that his grandfather […]
Tags: ancestry, classes, digital library, DIY, family, genealogy, hobbies
Hoopla for kids
Posted in For You, Parents and Teachers on March 8, 2016 at 6:00 am
By Rachel Edmondson Welcome to the tail end of winter—one of the worst times of the year for parents living in cold climates. If your family is anything like mine, you’re all starting to feel a little bit stir crazy. Visiting the library to pick out new-to-you books and DVDs can be a great way […]
4 New picture books about love
Posted in For You, kids on February 4, 2016 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs My favorite kinds of picture books about love are the ones that transcend romance and/or Valentine’s Day to say something far broader and universal about love, affection, friendship, and family. Here are some fresh new arrivals that do exactly that: The Most Wonderful Thing in the World By Vivian French; Illustrated by Angela […]
Holiday Blitz! Big Table invites you to give back this Christmas
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on December 16, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Rachel Edmondson Imagine sitting at an enormous table with 47 other people. Now imagine a seven course meal made by amazing chefs. At the end of this lavish meal, there is no check to pay. No need to tip your servers—it’s all free. You were invited with no expectations but that you would relax […]
Liquid Lit: Holiday edition
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on November 25, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Clarissa Fidler Reading Christmas books together as a family is one of my favorite traditions. Even though my siblings and I are all grown-up now, we still love to have my mom read us Christmas stories when we get together for the holidays. The one thing that makes story time even better—a delicious beverage. […]
Tags: booklists, books, Christmas, family, holidays, Liquid Lit
How to have a Pinterest-worthy holiday season without going crazy
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on November 4, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Clarissa Fidler Halloween is over and November is upon us, which means the holiday season is kicking into high gear. Thanks to lifestyle magazines, blogs, Instagram, and especially Pinterest, we’re bombarded with images of the perfect holiday decor, gourmet meals made from scratch, and seemingly easy DIY gifts. I’m an admitted Pinte […]
How to plan a last-minute staycation
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You, kids on July 28, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Rachel Edmondson With August only a few days away, the end of summer is coming way too fast. Or, if your kids are driving you crazy with their refrain of “I’m bored,” maybe it’s not coming fast enough! Either way, this is the time of year when I start to feel like summer is […]
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Kid-Friendly Fun with the Spokane Indians
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You, kids on June 24, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Rachel Edmondson When my oldest daughter was still in diapers, my husband and I decided to brave our first baseball game with a kid in tow. We packed our diaper bag to overflowing, slathered on the sunscreen, and, with a little trepidation, headed to a Spokane Indians baseball game with some friends. We weren’t […]
