Posted in News on May 22, 2019 at 6:00 am
It’s time to dig into garden projects! The library is providing inspiration and information with the help of Master Gardeners and other garden experts. Explore our gardening programs, seed libraries, and resources for the spring and summer seasons: Plant Clinic | All Ages Gardening | Waterwise Gardening | Composting Workshops | Saving & Shari […]
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Tags: adults, booklist, books, composting, drip irrigation, drought, drought adapted, drought resistant, gardening, indoor composting, kids, landscape, Master Gardeners, native plants, natural, outdoor composting, plant clinic, produce swap, reading, saving seeds, seed libraries, seeds, teens, tweens, urban farming, wildflowers, WSU Master Gardener
Posted in News on May 16, 2019 at 5:00 am
Updated on May 16, 2019 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 works […]
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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 May 14, 2019 at 6:00 am
Find adventures and new experiences in Washington State Parks with the latest addition to our Library of Things: The Check Out Washington backpack, which includes binoculars, field guides, other interpretive materials, and a special Discover Pass for parking at Washington State Parks. In partnership with Check Out Washington, we are able to offer t […]
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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 […]
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Tags: budgeting, credit, credit scores, digital library, digital resources, finance, financial, financial literacy, financial strategies, gale courses, investing, investments, Lynda.com, money, morningstar, online courses, personal finance, strategies, tips, training
Posted in News on March 20, 2019 at 6:00 am
FOOD FOR FINES ALL LIBRARIESApril 7–13, 2019 Celebrate National Library Week and support your community with a donation of food. Your donations go to the Second Harvest Food Bank and other regional food banks serving Spokane County and reduce your overdue fees! A win-win! The generosity of you, our library customers, never fails to inspire […]
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Tags: #4charity, #Food4Fines, #GivingTuesday, #LibraryGivingDay, causes, charitable, charity, donate, donation, fees, fines, food drive, Food for Fines, forgiveness, friends, friends of the library, fundraising, giving, Library Giving Day, museum, nonprofit, passes, Second Harvest, symphony
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 […]
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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, […]
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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? […]
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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 […]
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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 23, 2019 at 6:00 am
IT’S ELECTRIC Explore Electricity with Snap CircuitsExplore electrical engineering concepts, like short and parallel circuits, with Snap Circuits! Together we’ll build things that chime, light up, spin, and use alternative energy. For ages 8+ Sponsored by the Diane E. Zahand Fund MEDICAL LAKEWednesday, Feb 6, 3:30–5pm CHENEYThursday, Feb 14, […]
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Tags: blocks, building blocks, early learning, electrical, electricity, electronic, engineering, Families, family, kids, LEGO, LEGO bricks, Legos, Library of Things, parents, preschool, Ready for School, school, Snap Circuits, STEM, STEM kits, Take It Apart, teachers, technology, tweens
