Posted on April 25, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs With summer just around the corner, many families are looking for convenient, inexpensive ways to keep the kids entertained and engaged. That’s why we’re excited to share the launch of a new collection that ticks all the boxes. Read-Along books (or simply, Read-Alongs) are regular hardcover children’s books with a sturdy audio […]
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Tags: audio, audiobook, booklists, books, caregivers, Child, childcare, childrens, kids, parents, read-along books, read-alongs, reading, teachers, tweens
Posted on April 20, 2023 at 4:00 am
Our May programs for all ages, early learners, kids, tweens, and teens include engaging activities and storytelling, STEM fun, and creative ways to explore art and other activities! Activities for all ages include LEGO Free Play, Rock Garden Painting, a Pollinators Activity, and the celebration of Marshall Islands Constitution (Jemenei) Day. Early […]
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Tags: activities, art, books, crafts, create, creativity, early learners, early learning, kids, parents, STEM, stories, story time, teens, tweens
Posted on April 19, 2023 at 6:00 am
Nonprofit organizations can explore the power of Foundation Directory Online in a workshop focusing on how to find grant makers that want to fund your organization’s mission. Foundation Directory Online is now available to use at all our libraries, making it convenient to do research. Small businesses can explore how to leverage social media in […]
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Tags: adults, author talks, business, caregivers, financial education, food, gardening, genealogy, health, jobnow, memory loss, nonprofit, parents, reading
Posted on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 am
We recently added Stay Sharp Kits to our collection. Stay Sharp Kits are designed to be used with individuals who are experiencing memory loss or other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders. They’re also great for anyone who wants to improve their short-term memory and overall mental speed. Each k […]
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Tags: acuity, adults, Alzheimers, books, brain, caregiver, dementia, family, games, kits, memory loss, mental, mental health, puzzles, short-term memory, speed
Posted on March 23, 2023 at 4:00 am
In April, find creative and fun crafts and activities to try like Japanese Sashiko stitching, Object Creation for Augmented Reality, and Blacksmithing at the Library. You can explore author talks with best-selling writers, genealogy classes, gardening topics, and book suggestions and tips for reading with kids. Health and well-being programs includ […]
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Tags: adults, author talks, blacksmithing, books, create, creative, creativebug, creativity, espanol, financial, gardening, genealogy, Medicare, nonprofit, parents, reading, SCLD Online Authors Series, Spanish programs
Posted on March 21, 2023 at 6:00 am
We’ve got programs with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) in April, and most don’t require registration. Explore the wonders of flight, optical illusions, electrical circuits, robots, and more. Create a Koinobori Carp Windsock, a Peeps diorama, and a video game. We have LEGO fun, storytimes, a family book discussion progr […]
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Tags: books, crafts, early learning, Families, kids, LEGO, parents, programs, science, Spanish, STEAM, STEM, stories, story time, technology, Teen Leadership Council, teens, tweens
Posted on March 8, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Stacey Goddard This time of year, many of us are working on filing our federal income taxes—and, if we’re lucky, figuring out what to do with a refund. But did you know that, starting this year, Washington state residents may also qualify for an additional tax credit from the Washington State Department of Revenue? […]
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Tags: adults, application, assistance, department of revenue, help, refund, tax, tax refund, taxes, Washington, Working Families Tax Credit
Posted on March 1, 2023 at 6:00 am
The BookEnd Closure: In anticipation of the new Spokane Valley Library opening this summer, The BookEnd located in the Spokane Valley Mall will be permanently closing on Friday, March 31, 2023. You may be wondering, "How does this affect me?" If The BookEnd is your preferred pickup location... […]
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Tags: BookEnd, closing, library, library closure, locations, mall library, new library, Spokane Valley
Posted on February 16, 2023 at 4:00 am
Families, kids, tweens, and teens have many opportunities to create and discover something new with these 28 different library programs in March. Kids of all ages and families can enjoy building with foam blocks or LEGO bricks, learning how to create a set for videos and photography out of cardboard, and listening to live Irish […]
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Tags: all ages, art, books, caregivers, early learning, Irish music, kids, koinobori, LEGO, parents, Spanish programs, STEAM, STEM, stories, storytime, teens, tweens
Posted on February 14, 2023 at 6:00 am
March programs offer ways for you to explore activities and hobbies that are creative and fun as well as workshops with help and information for financial education, including tax aide, the Working Families Tax Credit, and Medicare. Other library programs you can attend include these topics of interest: gardening, genealogy, health and well-being, […]
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Tags: adults, art, author talks, book club, business, creativebug, financial education, games, gardening, genealogy, health, learning circle, library programs, live music, Medicare, memory cafe, music, Online SCLD Authors Series, parents, puzzles, reading, small business, Spanish programs, tax aide, tax credit, well-being, yoga, zumba