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Helpful Spring Gardening Programs, Informative Books & the Latest from the Master Gardeners

Posted in Explore and Discover on April 11, 2023 at 6:00 am

By Crystal Miller Spring is upon us and that means there’s a new crop of gardening programs on offer at our libraries, fresh gardening books on our shelves, and seed libraries to visit. Our long-time community partner, the WSU Extension Spokane County Master Gardeners, has been presenting gardening programs and hosting a plant clinic at […]

Ways to Connect with Poems & Celebrate National Poetry Month this April

Posted in Explore and Discover on April 5, 2023 at 6:00 am

By Melissa Rhoades Since 1996, April has been designated as National Poetry Month to recognize and honor this long-lived and varied artform. Poems can be emotional expressions, political statements, a spiritual practice, a way to convey narrative, a whimsical play with language, and many other things. Likewise, poems can fulfill specific rhythms, s […]

World Languages at the Library: A Multitude of Experiences & Opportunities

Posted in Explore and Discover on March 29, 2023 at 6:00 am

By Dana Mannino Did you know that the library has books in languages other than English? Currently, our largest non-English collection is in Spanish. We are actively building a collection in Russian and looking ahead to grow our collection in Marshallese and Arabic as well. These are the most common non-English languages spoken in the […]

April Adult Programs Inspire Creativity, Promote Well-Being & Offer Helpful Info

Posted in News on March 23, 2023 at 4:00 am

In April, find creative and fun crafts and activities to try like Japanese Sashiko stitching, Object Creation for Augmented Reality, and Blacksmithing at the Library. You can explore author talks with best-selling writers, genealogy classes, gardening topics, and book suggestions and tips for reading with kids. Health and well-being programs includ […]

Full STEAM Ahead in April: Explore & Enjoy Great Kids, Tweens & Teens Programs

Posted in News on March 21, 2023 at 6:00 am

We’ve got programs with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) in April, and most don’t require registration. Explore the wonders of flight, optical illusions, electrical circuits, robots, and more. Create a Koinobori Carp Windsock, a Peeps diorama, and a video game. We have LEGO fun, storytimes, a family book discussion progr […]

Preparing to Get Outdoors: Helpful Books, Guided Hikes & A Spring Essentials List

Posted in Explore and Discover on March 15, 2023 at 5:00 am

By Alison Johnson Around this time of year, I anxiously await getting outdoors with my pup. I have a high energy dog who loves tramping through the mountains and just about anywhere we can find a trail. If I can’t wait, this means we’ll run into mud, ice, snow, rain, and cold. But early spring […]

Money Talk: Could You Get a Refund with the Working Families Tax Credit?

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on March 8, 2023 at 6:00 am

By Stacey Goddard This time of year, many of us are working on filing our federal income taxes—and, if we’re lucky, figuring out what to do with a refund. But did you know that, starting this year, Washington state residents may also qualify for an additional tax credit from the Washington State Department of Revenue? […]

Inclusivity, Awareness & Literacy: Sensory Storytime & Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Posted in Explore and Discover, Parents and Teachers on March 2, 2023 at 4:30 am

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and prompts us to consider our level of awareness, what is and isn’t in place in our community for inclusion of all people of all abilities, and what we can do as individuals and as a community to be open to and inclusive of everyone. In this guest blog, learn about Sensory Storytime and browse […]

The BookEnd Closes as a New Chapter Starts in Spokane Valley

Posted in News on March 1, 2023 at 6:00 am

The BookEnd Closure: In anticipation of the new Spokane Valley Library opening this summer, The BookEnd located in the Spokane Valley Mall will be permanently closing on Friday, March 31, 2023. You may be wondering, "How does this affect me?" If The BookEnd is your preferred pickup location... […]

Kindness: Ideas, Inspiration & the Research about Its Positive Effects

Posted in Explore and Discover on February 22, 2023 at 6:00 am

By Abra Cole Random Acts of Kindness Random Acts of Kindness Day was February 17, 2023, and while it was perhaps overshadowed by Valentine’s Day, it still serves as a great reminder that we can all be kinder to each other every day of the year! Research has shown that being on the receiving end […]

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