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Civic Lab Online: Water Conservation & Gardening
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 1, 2021 at 6:00 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. Water Conservation […]
Tags: adults, civic lab, community, Discussion, gardening, rain barrels, teens, tips, water conservation
Celebrating & learning during Money Smart Week
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 31, 2021 at 7:00 am
BY CRYSTAL MILLER April is a month that brings the hope of warmer weather and a time to take stock of our surroundings to see how they’ve weathered through the winter. Lots of us are inspired to spring clean our homes, clear out the garage, and look with fresh eyes at our finances. April is […]
Tags: adults, budgeting, financial literacy month, financial planning, fraud, investing, kids, Money Smart Week, parents, piggy bank, scams, spend or save game, teens
Judging a book by its cover: Weird, wonderful fantasy books that delivered
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 24, 2021 at 6:00 am
BY ALISON JOHNSON How do you pick out your books? Favorite authors and genres are one way. How about serendipitous discovery instigated by a flash of color or intriguing artwork? What attracts you to a book before you even read the title or know the author? When I am browsing through books, online or in […]
The best new picture books each month for delightful, adventurous reads
Posted in Parents and Teachers on March 11, 2021 at 6:00 am
By SHERI BOGGS If you’re someone who wants to know about the best and newest picture books arriving on library shelves and what our librarians have to say about them, then Picture Book Chat is for you! Picture Book Chat is among our latest online programs. In these videos, Mary Ellen Braks, librarian and our […]
Tags: books, picture books, teachers
Goodbye, Lynda.com. Hello, LinkedIn Learning.
Posted in Business and Careers, News on March 10, 2021 at 6:00 am
Lynda.com is changing to LinkedIn Learning. All of the business and technology courses and content from Lynda.com will be integrated into the LinkedIn Learning platform. This digital resource will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, March 11, as all customer information is transferred to LinkedIn Learning to create a seamless transition for lea […]
Tags: course, LinkedIn Learning, online courses, online learning, online resources, training
Wiggle worms and bouncing kangaroos: How do you read to active toddlers?
Posted in Parents and Teachers on March 3, 2021 at 6:00 am
By RACHEL EDMONDSON After cold winter weather has kept us inside along with months of extra pandemic confinement, many of us are feeling pretty antsy. For young kids who have a high need to be active, sitting still is probably harder than ever, even for those young kids who normally are happy to crawl into […]
Tags: active, books, caregivers, parents, picture books, preschoolers, reading, teachers, toddlers
Civic Lab Online: What is the Digital Divide?
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on March 1, 2021 at 6:00 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. What is […]
Tags: adults, civic lab, community, digital divide, digital gap, digital inequality, Discussion, technology, teens
2021 Discover Passes available for curbside pickup
Posted in News on February 25, 2021 at 4:30 am
By GWENDOLYN HALEY We have good news for all who enjoy nature and the outdoors! The 2021 Check Out Washington Discover Passes have arrived at the library. You can explore millions of acres of state parks and public lands. The Check Out Washington backpack includes binoculars, field guides, other interpretive materials, and a special Discover […]
Tags: #CheckOutWA, Check Out Washington, Discover Pass, hiking, nature, outdoors, Washington State Parks
New STEM Explorer Kits offer hands-on activities for students in grades K–5
Posted in News on February 22, 2021 at 6:00 am
By GWENDOLYN HALEY You may have already checked out the Ready for School with STEM kits for younger children (ages 3–5) from the library. Or perhaps you’ve borrowed our Snap Circuits set for elementary school students. We have heard positive reviews from library customers for both of these kits. In response, we are pleased to […]
Tags: activities, books, elementary, engineering, kids, math, parents, science, STEM, students, technology
Winter preparation for your spring garden
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 17, 2021 at 9:00 am
BY ABRA COLE Gardening season is fast approaching. Whether you’re planning your second or first pandemic garden, or if you’ve been gardening for years, the library is here for you! Late winter is an ideal time for garden planning. It may be too early to start seeds in the still-frozen soil, but it’s not too […]
