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The Hunt for a Family Tree: 3 Genealogy Tips from a Seasoned Amateur
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 22, 2021 at 6:00 am
I’m an amateur in every sense of the word, learning as I go without any real education and coming back to my tree whenever there’s a spare minute, sometimes after months at a time. Along the way I’ve learned a few genealogy tips and truisms—things I wish I’d known at the beginning and, in some cases, things I wouldn’t have appreciated u […]
Tags: adults, ancestors, ancestry, Ancestry Library Edition, books, census records, digital resources, family history, genealogy, guides, HeritageQuest, public records, research
Business Matters at the Library: Gain New Customers & New Skills for Success
Posted in News on September 16, 2021 at 4:00 am
Celebrate your community and customers during our Small Business Saturday week-long event! Learn new things each month from a SCORE business mentor when you sign up for the online workshop at the library. Explore our Digital Library for online resources that can help you find information on trades and industries, get training for you and your emplo […]
Tags: business, business workshops, digital resources, employee training, entrepreneur, SCORE Business, Small Business Saturday, startup
October Has Creative & Spooky, Useful & Sensible Programs, Plus Informative Fair Housing Workshops
Posted in News on September 15, 2021 at 6:00 am
Our October library programs offer you the opportunity to explore the creative and spooky, the useful and sensible, and workshops that provide insights into fair housing laws. […]
Tags: adults, clean air, clean wood burning, creativebug, fair housing, gardening, history, local history, Medicare, picture book chat, quilting, seed saving, shred day, Tim Burton, trivia, voting
Fun & Eerie Things for Kids & Families to Do for a Thrilling October
Posted in News on September 14, 2021 at 6:00 am
Science experiments and storytimes are a great way to discover new things and great stories all month long. National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We’re having a Spanish-language celebration at Spokane Valley Library with music, food, activities for los niños, as well as a tour of the library and our expanded […]
Tags: escape room, Families, fiesta, kids, LEGO, mystery, online, parents, programs, reading, science, Spanish, spooky, STEM, stories, storytime, teens, Tim Burton, trivia, tweens
Top Literary Destinations to See in Asia, Africa, Europe & Latin America
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 10, 2021 at 6:00 am
Whether you’re planning an actual trip or simply want to travel in your imagination, you’ll find exciting places to add to your literary travel itinerary in this post! Discover some of the oldest, most beautiful, and most unusual libraries and literary landmarks in Asia, Africa, Continental Europe, and Latin America. […]
Tags: abroad, books, destinations, guides, international, libraries, literary destinations, literature, planning, travel
New Digital Resources from Gale: What Success Will You Gain with Knowledge?
Posted in News on September 8, 2021 at 6:00 am
We have new digital resources from Gale that offer an abundance of information and tools for businesses, students, and anyone doing research or looking for general knowledge. You can access all of these resources online with your in-district library card or from a computer or laptop when visiting the library. For Businesses The following new […]
Tags: adults, digital resources, education, Gale, kids, parents, research, students, teens
Brain Stimulating Activities for Dementia & Alzheimer’s & Helpful Resources for Caregivers
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, dementia, digital resources, forgetting, games, neurocognitive disorders, puzzles, resources, riddles, self-care
Yummy & Pocket-Friendly Recipes for Fair Food, Street Food & Lunch Boxes
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 24, 2021 at 6:00 am
By Crystal Miller This year’s Pig Out in the Park—the annual gathering for foodies and music lovers—has been cancelled, but you can still enjoy tasty food to celebrate the end of summer! For fair food at home, great lunch box recipes, and creative culinary creations, I offer you these lists of cookbooks that you can […]
Tags: cookbooks, cooking shows, fair food, lunch box recipes
Hard-won Victories and Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 20, 2021 at 6:00 am
By Dana Mannino There is no sugarcoating how hard this pandemic has been for all of us, and for some, more than others. It is also true that the pandemic has forced us to think in new and creative ways. For us at the library, we’ve been focused on how the library can serve you. […]
Take a Chance on Something New in September
Posted in News on August 18, 2021 at 6:00 am
It’s Library Card Sign-up Month and the perfect time to get a library card for kids heading back to school! Also this month, learn about Calculated Risks for Business. Or dig in to planning your spring garden with a fall cleanup. Test your knowledge and enjoy some lively trivia. Plus more programs to explore! […]
Tags: Aardman Animations, adults, business, business risks, college, FAFSA, gardening, kids, library card, Library Card Sign-up Month, Medicare, National Voter Registration Day, nonfiction, online, parents, picture books, STARS Training, storytime, volunteer, voters, WASFA
