Posted on December 13, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge In January, we are lucky to host Creator-in-Residence Hannah Charlton at The Lab at North Spokane Library. Hannah studied art, graphic design, and history at Whitworth University and found the perfect intersection of the three areas of study in medieval manuscript illumination. You may be wondering a bit about what an illuminated […]
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Tags: adults, art, artist, calligraphy, cellulose parchment, classes, creator in residence, DIY, events, handmade, hobbies, illuminated manuscripts, kids, medieval illuminated manuscripts, painting, parchment, parents, teens, The Lab, tweens
Posted on November 21, 2018 at 6:00 am
NewsBank delivers over 11,000 news sources from around Washington state and the world. Using this digital resource you can… Search any topic. Research any subject. Stay informed of local, national, and world events. Impress family and friends at gatherings. The Library District is now offering access to NewsBank and its Access World News Research […]
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Tags: Access World News Research Collection, America’s News Magazines, international, local, local news, magazines, national, national news, news, NewsBank, newspaper, save money, The Seattle Times, world news
Posted on November 20, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge I’ve made a few cakes and cupcakes for birthday parties over the years, usually from a box mix and a tub of frosting. Inevitably, my cake turns out lopsided, my cupcakes are dry, and the frosting is half-melting off the side. I realize that the last one happens because I start baking […]
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Tags: adults, art, baker, baking, buttercream, cake decorating, chocolate, classes, cookie decorating, cooking, creator in residence, cupcake decorating, DIY, edible art, fondant, food, frosting, hobbies, teens, The Food Network, The Lab
Posted on November 15, 2018 at 6:00 am
You’re invited to enjoy these entertaining and budget friendly (as in free!) programs at the library and in our community. Ornament Making & Decorating Create and decorate a unique ornament to display your holiday spirit. All materials are provided, while supplies last. For all ages Kids 8 and under must bring an adult. FAIRFIELD An […]
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Tags: Airway Heights, Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, Cheney, Christmas Bureau, festival, holiday cheer, holiday movies, holidays, millwood, ornament making, ornaments, Random Fandom, tree lighting, trivia, Winter Festival
Posted on November 8, 2018 at 6:00 am
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY You can celebrate small businesses in our community by shopping local for the holidays on Small Business Saturday, just after Thanksgiving, on November 24. The American Express Neighborhood Champion Program creates an opportunity for community organizations, groups, and individuals to actively support local, small businesses […]
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Tags: #spokanelocal, adults, business, community, events, happy holidays, holiday shopping, holidays, shop local, Shop Small, shopping, small business, Small Business Saturday
Posted on November 2, 2018 at 6:00 am
Bring your green thumb (and your saved seeds) to any of our five seed library locations! The idea is simple: you borrow from a selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at any time during the year, plant them in your garden, and watch them grow. When it’s time to harvest, collect some seeds to […]
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Tags: classes, events, flowers, food, fruit, gardener, gardening, growing, herbs, seed lending, seed libraries, seed library, urban farming, vegetables
Posted on November 1, 2018 at 6:00 am
INTERNATIONAL GAMES WEEK November 4–10, 2018 Let’s have fun, learn new things, and enjoy time with your friends, families, and neighbors while we play! You’re invited to play games, tackle trivia, and more at our libraries. Game Night For adults & teens Drop in to play a board game or two—Settlers of Catan, Pandemic, and […]
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Tags: #GameDay, #GameNight, #LetsPlay, Bloxels, board games, card games, D&D, DnD, Dungeons & Dragons, games, International Games Week, LEGO, LEGO bricks, play, play games, Random Fandom, trivia, trivia nights
Posted on October 23, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge This November, we are lucky to have jewelry maker Sondra Barrington as our Creator in Residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library. While in residence, Sondra will be creating a series of mixed-media statement necklaces. As you can see from just the few examples pictured, the pieces she creates are beautiful. […]
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Tags: adult, adults, arts, books, classes, crafting, crafts, creative, creator in residence, creators, DIY, events, hobbies, inspiration, jewelry, jewelry making, jewelry techniques, metal stamping, mosaic pendant, residency, Sondra Barrington, techniques, teen, The Lab, workshops
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
