Posted in News on May 11, 2022 at 6:00 am
We now have triple the number of Check Out Washington Discover Pass backpacks available for library customers to borrow! Find adventures and new experiences in Washington State Parks with the Check Out Washington Discover Pass backpack, which includes... […]
Tags: #CheckOutWA, adults, adventure, backpack, binoculars, Check Out Washington, Discover Pass, Families, field guide, hiking, kids, Library of Things, outdoors, parents, parking, state parks, teens, walking, Washington, Washington State Parks
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 28, 2022 at 4:45 am
... To find cool things like this, you need high-level searching skills! But you don’t need to be a librarian to memorize a list of the Valar (the demi-god like beings from Tolkien’s The Silmarillion). Here is a step-by-step guide to nerding out with some super research skills. […]
Tags: academic journals, adults, digital library, digital resources, fandom, Gale, Gale Academic OneFile, kids, nerd, proquest, research, scholarly journals, search, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 6, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? And since springtime represents fresh starts, new beginnings, and growth, it is a great time to consider adding volunteering to your routine. You can freshen up your schedule, make new connections, and grow as a human. How cool is that? In the Spokane […]
Tags: adults, booklists, community, food, parents, teens, volunteer, volunteering
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 3, 2022 at 7:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley Spokane County is a community of gardeners, and the movement is growing. Last year, the library distributed over 2,000 seed packets to community members through our seed libraries, helping people discover the joy of growing their own food. What Is a Seed Library? A seed library is run for the benefit of […]
Tags: adults, community, food, gardening, seed libraries, seed library, seed saving, teens, tweens, urban farming
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 Explore and Discover on February 23, 2022 at 6:00 am
There’s a fantastic selection of documentaries on DVD in our catalog and also many streaming on our digital resource hoopla. Here are a few of the documentaries I’ve recently borrowed from the library that I’ve really enjoyed. […]
Tags: catalog, documentaries, DVDs, hoopla, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on February 22, 2022 at 6:30 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. The Great […]
Tags: adults, civic lab, civics, employment, Great Resignation, jobs, teens
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