Posted on September 20, 2017 at 6:00 am
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS, ENGINEERING, WEB CODING, & MATH As the weather cools down, kids of all ages can dive into activities that explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the library. Here are some of our upcoming, brain-stimulating STEM events. Snap Circuits are a safe and enjoyable way to explore electrical engineering concep […]
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Tags: engineering, events, family, hobbies, kids, math, parents, science, STEM, storytime, storytime mash-ups, technology, teens, tweens, young learners
Posted on September 14, 2017 at 6:00 am
Library Planning Workshop AT SPOKANE VALLEY CITY HALL 10210 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley (new City Hall) Thursday, September 28, 6–8pm Is there going to be a new Spokane Valley Library? We want to hear from you! Come hear about the proposed library project and provide your input. The City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County […]
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Tags: Architects West, library cost, library design, Library Planning Workshop, new library proposal, planning, proposed library, public comments, public input, Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley City Hall, Spokane Valley Library
Posted on September 13, 2017 at 6:00 am
We’re hosting four local artists in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library this fall. Each month, the artist in residence provides hands-on learning opportunities for community participation and also creates art in The Lab. Everyone is encouraged to stop by to see the displays of artist’s artwork changing each month and meet each […]
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Tags: art, art class, art exhibit, art workshop, artist, artist in residence, artwork, charcoal, creative, creativity, drawing, Karen Mobley, mixed media, National Arts and Humanities Month, nontraditional printmaking, printmaking, The Lab, watercolor, wax
Posted on September 12, 2017 at 6:00 am
ANNUAL SPOKANE WRITERS CONFERENCE NORTH SPOKANE LIBRARY Saturday, October 14, 10am–5:30pm Meet authors and other writers interested in learning the craft. At this one-day conference, you can explore your poetic voice, find your funny bone in children’s lit, hone your interviewing techniques, stamp out writer’s block, drive your stories to new […]
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Tags: agent queries, annual writers conference, book publishing, children's books, digital publishing, fiction, flash fiction, humor, intention and obstacles, Library Journal, NaNoWriMo, poetic voice, poetry, publishing, query letters, SELF-e, self-publishing, Spokane Writers Conference, writers, writers conference, writing for children
Posted on September 11, 2017 at 6:00 am
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION SEMINARS Buying a home can be a dream come true and an overwhelming process at the same time. In a free seminar held at the library, explore all of the major aspects of the home-buying process in an unbiased format with SNAP Spokane instructors certified by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. SNAP’s […]
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Tags: adults, budgeting, buyer assistance, consumer education, credit, credit score, education, events, finances, financial literacy, home, home loans, homebuyer, house, housing, housing counselor, mortgage, programs, SNAP, SNAP Spokane
Posted on September 8, 2017 at 6:00 am
When local businesses thrive, our whole community thrives. Spokane County Library District is committed to helping local business owners and entrepreneurs find their success. We offer free workshops and classes from local business specialists who have comprehensive business knowledge and skills. Every day, with our business library card, businesses […]
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Tags: adults, business, business plan, classes, digital library, digital marketing, digital resources, local business, marketing, marketing plan, SCORE Business, Shop Small, small business, Small Business Saturday, technology
Posted on September 6, 2017 at 6:00 am
This fall, local gardeners can find a lot to love at our 5 seed libraries: Cheney, Deer Park, Fairfield, Medical Lake, and Otis Orchards. Master Gardener Steve Nokes shares how to save seeds from your garden so you can share them with other library customers and for your next round of planting. For those with […]
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Tags: Anna Kestell, dehydrating, dehydrating produce, food preservation, gardening, jerky, Lynda Foreman, master gardener, mushroom foraging, mushrooms, pickling, produce, produce swaps, saving seeds, seed libraries, seed library, Steve Nokes, swap produce, urban farming
Posted on September 1, 2017 at 6:00 am
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH September is Library Card Sign-up Month! You may know Spokane County Library District for the many books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines you can check out when visiting our 11 libraries. What you may not know is that we provide so much more! Our Digital Library has over 50 online resources and […]
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Tags: digital library, encyclopedia, helpnow, kids, Library Card Sign-up Month, Library Cards, parents, services, technology, teens, tweens, World Book
Posted on August 30, 2017 at 6:00 am
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM This fall, we’re hosting four local artists in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library. Each month, the artist in residence provides hands-on learning opportunities for community participation. During each residency, the artist also creates art in The Lab. Library members and the public are encouraged to stop by […]
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Tags: art, art class, art exhibit, art workshop, artist, artist in residence, artwork, costume maker, costumes, creative, creativity, Makayla Miracle, molds, plaster, sculptures, The Lab
Posted on August 25, 2017 at 6:00 am
Whether you want to up your social media savvy or create a unique, digital holiday card, you can gain the skills you need in visual design, photography, and video making at The Studio at Spokane Valley Library. This fall, we’re offering lecture-style classes for teens and adults to introduce four visual design software applications available […]
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Tags: Adobe Creative Cloud, adults, digital library, events, gale courses, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Lynda.com, Photoshop, technology, teens, The Studio, video, video editing
