Posted on October 18, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley One hundred years ago, on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11am, the guns ceased and World War I, the “war to end all wars,” was over. During the four years of the war, an estimated 13 million people (combatants and civilians) died during one of the deadliest conflicts in […]
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Tags: book list, books, British literature, digital library, digital resources, Discussion, eLibrary, exhibits, family museum passes, First World War, genealogy, historian, history, Humanities Washington, lecture, literature, live music, MAC passes, music, Novelist, proquest, readers' threater, SIRS Discoverer, Smithsonian Institute, songs, The Great War, the MAC, war, wartime, World Book, World War I, WWI
Posted on October 11, 2018 at 6:00 am
Determining the best Medicare plan for your situation can be complicated. The upside of reviewing your plan options is that you can save money. Trained volunteers from Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) and Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) assist you with personalized help that takes your needs into consid […]
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Tags: adults, ALTCEW, health, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare assistance, Medicare Open Enrollment, Medicare Part D, SHIBA
Posted on October 4, 2018 at 6:00 am
Writers can find new ways to spark their imaginations and sharpen their writing skills in a dozen free writing workshops at the 4th Annual Spokane Writers Conference, a two-day event at North Spokane Library on Saturday, October 20, and Sunday, October 21. You can meet local authors and connect with other writers in the area […]
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Tags: adults, annual writers conference, expert interviewing, fiction, nonfiction, nonfiction workshop, Spokane Writers Conference, spoken word, teens, writers conference, writing, writing workshop
Posted on October 3, 2018 at 6:00 am
Kids and families are invited to celebrate Halloween with slightly spooky activities, crafts, and stories! All kids are welcome to wear and show off their costumes. Please leave the scary costumes at home, as this is an all-ages event. Share pictures of your costumes on social media with us using #SpookyLibrary. We can’t wait to see […]
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Tags: activities, costume, costumes, crafts, Halloween, pumpkins, spooky, stories
Posted on October 2, 2018 at 6:00 am
Discover the city of Millwood, nestled along Argonne Road and the Spokane River and known for its paper mill, historic homes, and the first Rocket Bakery location. Millwood is also home to enthusiastic supporters of their local Argonne Library. The Friends of the Argonne Library are holding an open house with wine and live classical […]
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Tags: adults, after hours, Argonne, Argonne Cycle, beer, bicycle repair, bike repair, bookbinding, brewery, brewing, classical music, community, DIY, events, friends of the library, health, hobbies, Karen Hawkins, Lori DeGuire, Mellow Monkey Yoga Studio, millwood, Millwood Brewing Co, Millwood Print Works, open house, wine, winery, yoga
Posted on September 25, 2018 at 6:00 am
CORRECTION: Caspar Babypants Family Concert begins at 10am on Saturday, October 13. Be ready to sing and dance along to Caspar Babypants’s catchy and whimsical tunes, magical melodies, and even rearranged classics from The Beatles at this fun, free concert for the whole family. Along with the pure enjoyment of the rhythms and rhymes, music […]
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Tags: Caspar Babypants, Chris Ballew, cognitive skills, family, kids, music, musician, parents, performer, physical skills, young learners
Posted on September 20, 2018 at 6:00 am
by Erin Dodge Artist Timothy Ely is our creator in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library in October. He makes unique, lavishly painted and drawn manuscript books and limited edition prints. And lavish is not an exaggeration. You’ll find images of some of his manuscript books, which are works of art, at […]
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Tags: adults, art, artist, bookbinding, books, creator in residence, creators, graphic artist, handcrafted, handmade, handmade books, manuscript books, teens, The Lab
Posted on September 12, 2018 at 6:00 am
Cleaning out your files the right way could protect your identity and help prevent fraud. The Library District is partnering with DeVries Business Services to provide Shred Day at no cost at both North Spokane and Spokane Valley Libraries. You can protect yourself from fraud and identity theft with free professional document shredding. Bring your […]
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Tags: #ShredDay, document shredding, fraud, ID theft, identity theft, secure, shred day
Posted on September 12, 2018 at 6:00 am
We invite your business to participate in this amazing day of shopping! Three of our libraries are official Neighborhood Champions for Small Business Saturday, November 24, 2018, as part of the American Express Shop Small program: Argonne Library (Millwood) Cheney Library Medical Lake Library If your business meets the Shop Small business criteria […]
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Tags: American Express, AmEx, business, Cheney community, community, local business, local businesses, Medical Lake community, Millwood community, neighborhood, Neighborhood Champion, neighbors, Shop Small, Small Business Saturday
Posted on September 11, 2018 at 6:00 am
You’re never too young or too old to prepare for your future. No matter your age, you can start planning for your retirement years now, and if you’re already retired, this is a great time brush up on your knowledge of downsizing, financial planning, long-term care, care management, Medicare and Medicaid, and Social Security. The […]
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Tags: aging, care management, consumer reports, downsize, downsizing, family, family dynamics, financial planning, future, Legal Forms, long term care, Medicaid, Medicare, real estate, retirement, retirement planning, SERT, Spokane Elder Resource Team
