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Interview with Jess Walter, Award-Winning Author of “Beautiful Ruins” & “Citizen Vince”

Posted in Explore and Discover on December 12, 2013 at 6:00 am

Author Jess Walter and the cover of his book "Beautiful Ruins" By Ellen Peters Local Spokane author Jess Walter is a former National Book Award finalist and winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award, as well as the author of six novels and one nonfiction book. Recently, I had the pleasure to interview Mr. Walter about his life and his writing. Ellen Peters: What’s the one […]

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Teens

Posted in Teens on October 14, 2013 at 12:12 pm

Welcome to our Teen blog page. This page provides resources and information for ages 13 and over. Find cool links, Homework Help, book reviews, and events just for teens. […]

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Kids

Posted in kids on October 14, 2013 at 11:30 am

Welcome to our Kids blog page. This page provides fun, educational resources and information for kids ages 8-12, including links to Homework Help, books, music, movies and more. […]

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Business and Careers

Posted in Business and Careers on October 14, 2013 at 11:30 am

Welcome to our Business & Careers blog page. Supporting job seekers and local businesses is a top service priority. It is our goal to provide local businesses and non-profits with the tools they need to develop and maintain successful enterprises, and teens and adults with the resources and opportunities they need to attain meaningful employmen […]

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Explore and Discover

Posted in Explore and Discover on October 14, 2013 at 11:30 am

Welcome to our Explore & Discover blog page. As it is our vision for citizens of Spokane County to turn to the District as the essential place to explore, learn, and create, it makes sense that exploring and discovering is a strong service priority. The District has half a million items in its collection, tons […]

Parents and Teachers

Posted in Parents and Teachers on October 14, 2013 at 11:30 am

Welcome to our Parents & Teachers blog page. Developing young learners is a top service priority aimed at providing parents and caregivers the resources and activities to prepare children, birth to age five, to enter school ready to learn. The ability to read and write is the basis for all other education. The District works […]

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Prime Time

Posted in Prime Time on October 14, 2013 at 11:30 am

Welcome to our Prime Time blog page. This page provides resources and information for those entering mid-life, ages 50+.

Diane E Zahand Memorial Fund

Posted in News on May 25, 2013 at 8:31 pm

Jim Zahand’s eyes filled with tears as he presented a gift to Spokane Valley Library on behalf of his family and friends in memory of his late wife, Diane E. Zahand. The purpose of the gift, a book collection and annual monetary contributions, is to continue Ms. Zahand’s efforts to foster a love of learning. […]

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