Posted in News on February 7, 2019 at 6:00 am
Take on the biggest realms of fandom at adult trivia night. Bring your knowledge and your friends to create an unstoppable trivia team. You’re welcome to bring your own eats or have food delivered. Costumes and cosplayers are always welcome. ’90s Do you love TV shows like In Living Color, Home Improvement, Blossom, and Wings? […]
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Tags: 1990s, 90s, adults, book vs film, books, films, Harry Potter, movies, music, Random Fandom, trivia
Posted in News on February 6, 2019 at 6:00 am
Classes at the Library GED & High School Completion Classes For Teens & Adults Spokane Community College Adult Education faculty work to create a supportive and inclusive environment in which student learning is the focus. Students receive instruction in math, science, social studies, writing, and more. Classes are tailored to the individua […]
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Tags: Adult Education, adults, book a librarian, career help, certification, cover letter, English, ESL, GED, high school diploma, interviewing, job help, jobnow, learning, Microsoft, MOS, MTA, resume, SCC, second language, Spokane Community College, students, teens, test proctoring
Posted in News on January 31, 2019 at 6:00 am
SCORE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Start building your business with Spokane SCORE business experts Josh King and Rob Kennedy, who present monthly workshops on a variety of topics relevant to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Feel free to bring a sack lunch. Registration is required for all SCORE workshops. SCORE Business workshops are sponsored by th […]
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Tags: ABI/INFORM, adults, advertising, analysis, business, business plan, business source complete, business workshops, case study, digital resources, entrepreneur, industry, market research, marketing, marketing plan, product reviews, sales, SCORE Business, Spokane SCORE, startup, SWOT, trade, trends
Posted in News on January 10, 2019 at 6:00 am
Everyone at any age can be a storyteller. Learn ways to share your story: written, orally, and through painting. Plus delve even deeper by learning techniques using our online resources and book suggestions. We even have different outlets for sharing your story, including an open mic event and a way to self-publishing your writing to […]
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Tags: acrylic painting, art, art workshop, event, memoir, memoir writing, oral storytelling, painting, stories, story, storytelling, workshop
Posted in News on January 2, 2019 at 6:00 am
SPOKANE SYMPHONY PASSES Continuing in the winter and early spring of 2019, library customers can check out Spokane Symphony passes to select Sunday matinee performances, each conducted by Eckart Preu. This season is the final one with the Spokane Symphony for Eckart Preu, who has been serving as the musical director since 2004. Multiple passes […]
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Tags: adults, classical music, symphony, symphony passes, teens, winter
Posted in News on December 26, 2018 at 6:00 am
For kids ages 8+ Calling all detectives and scientists! Come to the library to solve the mystery with forensic science techniques. Test strawberry DNA Analyze fingerprints Create different “blood” spatter patterns (with paint!) No registration required. See you there! AIRWAY HEIGHTS Thursday, Jan 3, 4–5pm ARGONNE Tuesday, Jan 8, 4–5pm MORAN […]
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Tags: booklists, books, detective, events, forensic science, forensics, kids, kids books, mysteries, parents, science, scientific deduction, scientific method, STEM, technology, tweens
Posted in News on December 13, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge In January, we are lucky to host Creator-in-Residence Hannah Charlton at The Lab at North Spokane Library. Hannah studied art, graphic design, and history at Whitworth University and found the perfect intersection of the three areas of study in medieval manuscript illumination. You may be wondering a bit about what an illuminated […]
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Tags: adults, art, artist, calligraphy, cellulose parchment, classes, creator in residence, DIY, events, handmade, hobbies, illuminated manuscripts, kids, medieval illuminated manuscripts, painting, parchment, parents, teens, The Lab, tweens
Posted in News on November 20, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge I’ve made a few cakes and cupcakes for birthday parties over the years, usually from a box mix and a tub of frosting. Inevitably, my cake turns out lopsided, my cupcakes are dry, and the frosting is half-melting off the side. I realize that the last one happens because I start baking […]
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Tags: adults, art, baker, baking, buttercream, cake decorating, chocolate, classes, cookie decorating, cooking, creator in residence, cupcake decorating, DIY, edible art, fondant, food, frosting, hobbies, teens, The Food Network, The Lab
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on October 23, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge This November, we are lucky to have jewelry maker Sondra Barrington as our Creator in Residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library. While in residence, Sondra will be creating a series of mixed-media statement necklaces. As you can see from just the few examples pictured, the pieces she creates are beautiful. […]
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Tags: adult, adults, arts, books, classes, crafting, crafts, creative, creator in residence, creators, DIY, events, hobbies, inspiration, jewelry, jewelry making, jewelry techniques, metal stamping, mosaic pendant, residency, Sondra Barrington, techniques, teen, The Lab, workshops
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on September 20, 2018 at 6:00 am
by Erin Dodge Artist Timothy Ely is our creator in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library in October. He makes unique, lavishly painted and drawn manuscript books and limited edition prints. And lavish is not an exaggeration. You’ll find images of some of his manuscript books, which are works of art, at […]
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Tags: adults, art, artist, bookbinding, books, creator in residence, creators, graphic artist, handcrafted, handmade, handmade books, manuscript books, teens, The Lab
