Posted on August 9, 2023 at 6:00 am
I have books just about everywhere—probably because I love to always have a book within arm’s reach. I’ve come to realize that it can get a bit out of control in my house. When so many books are scattered about house—so much so that when I gather them up, they do not fit on my shelves—then I know I have some book weeding to do! If your bo […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, community, declutter, organize, reading, tidy up
Posted on August 3, 2023 at 4:30 am
About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. What is […]
Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, chatbot, ChatGPT, civic lab, tech, technology
Posted on August 2, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Stacey Goddard Books to Go for Adults If you’re looking for a great book to take on your next vacation—or your next staycation or just to read right now—you don’t need to look any further than our Books-to-Go collection. This collection is designed to help you quickly find a great read or discover something […]
Tags: adults, books, Books to Go, catalog, kids, popular, reading, teens
Posted on July 26, 2023 at 6:00 am
Dementia is a term that encompasses several diseases that affect the brain and cause memory issues. Unfortunately, dementia isn’t uncommon for our aging population. A common misconception is that extreme memory loss and forgetfulness is a regular symptom of aging. However... […]
Tags: adults, Alzheimer's, books, caregivers, dementia, digital resources, memory, memory cafe, memory care, memory loss, resources
Posted on July 12, 2023 at 6:00 am
Updated: June 12, 2024 By Crystal Miller The library has two new resources for grant seekers from Candid: GuideStar and Grants to Individuals (note: Grants to Individuals was combined into Foundation Directory in 2024). You can find grants, fellowships, and scholarships for yourself or your student with Grants for Individuals. If your nonprofit org […]
Tags: adults, artists, books, Candid, charity, funding, grants, Grants to Individuals, GuideStar, instruction, scholarships, students, teens
Posted on July 5, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole We are in the full swing of summer. And before you know it, we will be swinging back toward fall, crisp leaves, hot cocoa, and (dare I say it) snowy weather. But before that happens, we have summer fun awaiting us. I’ve compiled a list of 50 summertime ideas for things to […]
Tags: activities, adults, booklists, books, community, kids, parents, summer, teens, tweens
Posted on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 am
It’s National Hike with a Geek Day (annually on June 20)! When I found out about this day, I started thinking of all the nerdy and geeky types of exercise I’ve tried or heard about over the years. Some mainstays include LARPing and geocaching. Recently, activities combined with apps can get you moving, like ... […]
Tags: adults, booklist, books, cool, DVD, exercise, fitness, fun, geeky, health, nerd, nerdy, teens, uncool
Posted on June 14, 2023 at 6:00 am
As we round the corner towards Father’s Day, I’d like to honor some of our loyal library dads. We see these fellows every week (sometimes more often!) investing in their children’s futures. I’m delighted to have interviewed them and to share their stories with you. Plus check out this booklist to read with kids! […]
Tags: books, children, dads, early learning, Father's Day, fathers, kids, literacy, reading, story time
Posted on May 3, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole Most people are familiar with the tale of the bright-eyed, bubbly Ariel from Disney’s animated version of The Little Mermaid. However, in most tales, mermaids are not quite so friendly, or aesthetically pleasing. The oldest recorded mermaid story is the Syrian goddess Atargatis, the woman who dove into a lake and was […]
Tags: adults, books, creatures, fantasy, kids, mermaids, monsters, movies, myth, mythology, reading, sea, teens, tweens
Posted on April 26, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Savannah Stewart For the past few years, I’ve been working on connecting more with my environment—not just in a meditative sense, although I have been doing that as well. I’ve been focusing on doing things that are impactful to our community and that get me outside more. A couple years ago, I stumbled across […]
Tags: adults, booklists, citizen science, community, nature, sampling, science, Spokane Riverkeeper, teens, water