Posted in Explore and Discover on October 18, 2023 at 6:00 am
Guest blog by Taffy Hunter Domestic Violence Awareness/Action Month Preventing domestic violence requires a collective and proactive effort from every community member. It goes beyond mere awareness and encompasses diverse strategies and initiatives to create a culture of respect and empathy. These initiatives are tailored to equip individuals with […]
Tags: community, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, dv, Puple for a Purpose, Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition, srdvc
Posted in Parents and Teachers on October 11, 2023 at 6:00 am
Autumn is a beautiful time. Deciduous trees make their colorful transformations. Cooler temperatures prevail. People revel in steaming beverages and cuddly sweaters. Autumn is also the time when seasonal children’s books are especially popular for check out. Even with over 100 picture book titles that come up in our catalog for searches for autu […]
Tags: autumn, booklists, books, celebrations, fall, holidays, kids, parents, picture books, reading, seasons
Posted in News on October 5, 2023 at 6:00 am
In an exciting development for the business community in the Spokane region, Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library have come together to take over and revitalize StartUp Spokane, a program originally created by Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) to support local entrepreneurs and foster business growth. This strategic partnersh […]
Tags: adults, business, entrepreneurs, resources, small businesses, startups
Posted in Explore and Discover on October 3, 2023 at 6:00 am
I love to read books which feature dogs who have their own voice in the story. I find it fascinating to think about what my dog may be pondering… or scheming. Does he have a running narration inside his head like I do? Sometimes, based on the look in his eyes, I think he must. Here is a short list of books—some for kids and some for adults—th […]
Tags: adults, animal stories, booklists, books, canines, dog narrators, dogs, kids, reading, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on September 26, 2023 at 6:00 am
There are options available for earning a high school diploma—no matter how old you are or when you last worked on a school assignment. One of those options is a new program at the library—Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School. See if this program might be a good fit for you or someone you know... […]
Tags: adult, Adult Education, adults, diploma, education, Excel Adult High School, graduate, graduation, high school, higher education, learning, online
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 20, 2023 at 6:00 am
Guest blog by James Lowe: I had an interesting chat on KPBX the other day with E.J. Ianelli, who mentioned that many people think that symphony musicians grow up steeped in classical music, and it’s only that deep life-long connection that allows anyone to understand the music we play. I grew up steeped in Abba and Motown, my mom’s music of cho […]
Tags: adults, community, kids, orchestra, passes, Spokane Symphony, symphony, teens
Posted in News on September 18, 2023 at 6:00 am
This year, the Spokane Writers Conference has grown and we’ve partnered with Spokane Public Library to bring you the biggest conference yet, offering informative and creative approaches to writing and revision as well as insights into the processes for getting your work published. If you enjoy writing, have an idea for a book you want […]
Tags: adults, annual writers conference, conference, free, Spokane Writers Conference, writing
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 13, 2023 at 6:00 am
I’m still lousy at science and math, but my interest in how these fields affect the world around me has grown. I’ve come to learn that you don’t have to be good at STEM to enjoy discovering some of the latest advances in these fields. So as summer winds down and children get ready to dive back into STEM at school, why not dive in with them? […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, engineering, knowledge, math, nonfiction, reading, science, STEM, technology
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 6, 2023 at 6:00 am
September is a great time to start getting your garden ready for the long winter ahead and the coming spring. Our Fall Garden Cleanup class in September is an informative class led by Master Gardener Steve Nokes. He discusses the importance of fall cleanup in the garden, along with easy steps to get it all done. Plus check out these books and onlin […]
Tags: adults, books, community, fall, food, gardeners, gardening, gardens, Master Gardeners, resources, winter
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on August 29, 2023 at 2:45 pm
Locations Spokane County Library District’s seed library locations are: Check for gardening programs on our online events calendar. How Do Seed Libraries Work? You borrow from a selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds during the year, plant them in your garden, and watch them grow. When it’s time to harvest, collect some seeds to […]
Tags: classes, events, flowers, food, fruit, gardener, gardening, growing, herbs, seed lending, seed libraries, seed library, urban farming, vegetables