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 kids, News on April 25, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs With summer just around the corner, many families are looking for convenient, inexpensive ways to keep the kids entertained and engaged. That’s why we’re excited to share the launch of a new collection that ticks all the boxes. Read-Along books (or simply, Read-Alongs) are regular hardcover children’s books with a sturdy audio […]
Tags: audio, audiobook, booklists, books, caregivers, Child, childcare, childrens, kids, parents, read-along books, read-alongs, reading, teachers, tweens
Posted in News on April 19, 2023 at 6:00 am
Nonprofit organizations can explore the power of Foundation Directory Online in a workshop focusing on how to find grant makers that want to fund your organization’s mission. Foundation Directory Online is now available to use at all our libraries, making it convenient to do research. Small businesses can explore how to leverage social media in […]
Tags: adults, author talks, business, caregivers, financial education, food, gardening, genealogy, health, jobnow, memory loss, nonprofit, parents, reading
Posted in News on February 16, 2023 at 4:00 am
Families, kids, tweens, and teens have many opportunities to create and discover something new with these 28 different library programs in March. Kids of all ages and families can enjoy building with foam blocks or LEGO bricks, learning how to create a set for videos and photography out of cardboard, and listening to live Irish […]
Tags: all ages, art, books, caregivers, early learning, Irish music, kids, koinobori, LEGO, parents, Spanish programs, STEAM, STEM, stories, storytime, teens, tweens
Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on September 13, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Alison Johnson Getting back into a routine for school is always a transition. If you have had a relaxed schedule during the summer months, frantic mornings do not have to characterize the start of the school year. The challenge is creating a routine that works for you and your family. Setting up schedules […]
Tags: back to school, caregivers, digital library, helpnow, homework, kids, parents, resources, routines, teens, tweens
Posted in News on August 23, 2022 at 6:00 am
Adults can explore adding native plants into their gardens, find out about their Medicare Open Enrollment needs, and drop in to see the 3D printer and The Studio at Spokane Valley. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers get a sneak peek at the latest picture books and can learn ways to incorporate music, singing, and movement when reading […]
Tags: 3D printing, adults, businesses, caregivers, drought, early learning, entrepreneurs, gardening, kids, LEGO, Master Gardeners, Medicare, parents, picture book chat, seniors, small businesses, STEM, stories, storytime, teachers, teens, The Studio, tweens, xeriscape
Posted in Parents and Teachers on May 4, 2022 at 6:00 am
Presenting storytimes again also gives me the perfect excuse to explore the new picture books added to our collection. Believe it or not, we’ve purchased over 650 picture books between January 2021 and April 2022. That’s a pretty hefty amount for one person to peruse! Here are eight new picture books that provide a great introduction to stories […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, caregivers, family, kids, parents, picture books, reading, rhymes, rhyming, stories, story time, teachers
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 News, Parents and Teachers on February 2, 2022 at 6:00 am
EFNEP Educator Brenda McGuire leads seven interactive lessons starting in March to strengthen your knowledge of healthy foods, discover fun recipes, and find new ways to be active with your family. See how you can participate. […]
Tags: active living, budgeting, caregivers, comparisons, EFNEP, food, healthy, parents, stretching dollars, WSU Extension
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 1, 2021 at 6:00 am
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. So, this seems like an apropos time to examine how we can stave off Alzheimer’s and all the other disorders that fall under the umbrella term of dementia. Here are some ideas for using the library’s digital and physical resources to help with brain-stimulating exercises and activities. […]
Tags: adults, Alzheimers, books, brain games, caregivers, creativebug, dementia, digital resources, forgetting, Gale, gale courses, games, neurocognitive disorders, puzzles, resources, riddles, self-care