Posted in Explore and Discover, News on July 29, 2021 at 7:00 am
These dozen books look like a mishmash selection at first glance. And that’s because we put the choice for wonderful reading recommendations into the hands of past Spokane Is Reading authors. […]
Tags: adults, booklist, books, fiction, nonfiction, reading, spokane is reading
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on August 24, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Cheryl Zobel, Diane Brown & Erin Dodge If you enjoy reading eBooks or listening to audiobooks, then you are probably already a big fan of OverDrive. There are many titles available—over 90,000! So if you are looking for your next great read, it is highly likely you’ll find something in our digital collection at […]
Tags: Apps, audiobook, audiobooks, computer, delivery, digital, ebook, eBooks, ereader, holds, laptop, Libby app, online, overdrive, reading, return, suspend, tablet
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 19, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge Next week, we’re hosting three EnviroKids’ Club programs (sign up before they fill up!), each showing kids and their families different ways that they can champion the environment and take action to make changes at home and in their neighborhoods. In case you missed the announcement, here are those three programs: EnviroKids’ […]
Tags: #envirokids, clean air, compost, engineering, envirokids club, environment, kids, parents, science, solid waste, STEM, teachers, water, worms
Posted in News on July 13, 2020 at 6:00 am
UPDATE: February 2021 In 2020, we increased the number of available Discover Passes. With funding from the Washington State Parks Foundation and due to the popularity, we have twice as many passes available as when the program started. To borrow a Discover Pass, you need to place a hold in our online catalog for the […]
Tags: #CheckOutWA, adults, adventure, backpack, binoculars, Check Out Washington, Discover Pass, Families, field guide, hiking, kids, Library of Things, outdoors, parking, state parks, teens, walking, Washington, Washington State Parks
Posted in News on March 26, 2019 at 6:00 am
Managing money and investments can be a challenge. We have digital resources to help make personal finance and investment management easier and more cost effective. These digital resources are available to library cardholders living in-district at no additional cost. We have online courses if you want to understand how to balance your household bud […]
Tags: budgeting, credit, credit scores, digital library, digital resources, finance, financial, financial literacy, financial strategies, gale courses, investing, investments, LinkedIn Learning, money, morningstar, online courses, personal finance, strategies, tips, training
Posted in News on February 28, 2019 at 6:00 am
PLAY Late Night Nerf Battle When the library closes, let the Nerf battle begin! We supply the Nerf toys and rounds and snacks. This program is for kids in grades 3–5. Registration and signed permission form are required. CHENEYThursday, April 4, 7–9pm | REGISTER MORAN PRAIRIEFriday, April 5, 7–9pm | REGISTER CREATE Journaling Through Ar […]
Tags: art, booklist, books, create, digital photography, digital resources, filming, finance, gobos, journaling, kids, late night, Library of Things, money, Money Smart Week, Nerf battle, parents, piggy bank, play, saving, SelectReads, spending, teens, tweens, video, video editing, video production equipment
Posted in News on February 14, 2019 at 6:00 am
Discover the many ways electricity and electrical circuits are part of our lives. No matter a student’s grade level, our digital resources offer videos and articles for engaged learning. Plus the books in our collection provide new scientific experiments kids can do at home and for school science fairs. SIRS Discoverer Find magazine articles, […]
Tags: book list, books, digital resources, electrical engineering, electricity, kids, parents, science, science experiments, science in context, science projects, SIRS Discoverer, staff picks, STEM
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? […]
Tags: 1990s, 90s, adults, book vs film, books, films, Harry Potter, movies, music, Random Fandom, trivia
Posted in News on January 28, 2019 at 6:00 am
Storytime is coming to Spokane Valley Mall! Families with kids who are ages 4–8 can paint together. Everyone is invited to have “lots of good fun that is funny” when we celebrate Dr. Seuss. Bring the little ones and the whole family to these entertaining (and educational… we won’t tell if you don’t) events at […]
Tags: art, book list, books, colors, digital resources, Dr. Seuss, early learners, elementary, engineering, family, kids, language, Library of Things, literacy, math, online learning, painting, parents, picture books, preschool, reading, science, Seuss, shapes, staff picks, STEM kits, storytime, technology, The BookEnd, young learner
Posted in News on January 8, 2019 at 6:00 am
You can help a child improve their reading skills & gain confidence as a reader. We’re looking for volunteers for our Reading Buddy Program at local elementary schools, which starts the week of February 4. The Reading Buddy Program pairs volunteers, as mentors, with elementary school students. A reading buddy is a volunteer who loves […]
Tags: adults, children, kids, literacy, parents, reading, reading buddy, reading comprehension, teachers, volunteer
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