Posted in Explore and Discover, News on December 28, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Jane Baker It will come as no surprise that the library has books. Fiction and nonfiction, picture books and weighty tomes, fantasy adventures and practical how-to guides, our shelves are filled with so many reading options. What may be a surprise is all the ways in which our libraries are more than books. Here […]
Tags: community, look back, year in review
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 14, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Jane Baker The first time I heard the term forest bathing, my immediate thought was “I bet those pine needles hurt!” All kidding aside, forest bathing is a relatively recent term (with science behind it) that gives us a good reason to go take a walk. In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, […]
Tags: active, adults, books, digital library, forest bathing, seniors, tai chi, Udemy, walking
Posted in Business and Careers on May 5, 2016 at 6:00 am
By Jane Baker Working in the Communication Department at the Spokane County Library District, my team is often tasked with creating marketing materials for new and upcoming programs and services. So, it’s a bit of a treat when we are creating promotional materials for established services. One of the projects we are currently working on […]
Tags: business, digital library, digital resources, entrepreneurs, local business, services, small business, startups, technology
