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Still Golden: Little Golden Books Are 81 Years Old & Going Strong
August 29, 2023Do you remember your first Little Golden Book? The Little Golden Book series is a uniquely American success story. Launched at a time when the nation had barely emerged from the Great Depression and was deeply embroiled in World War II, the philosophy behind the 25¢ books was to give working-class parents an affordable way to have engaging books at home. In the past few months, we have added close to 60 new Little Golden Book titles to the library’s collection, with more coming each week.
Sky-Watching Spectacular: Get Ready & View the 2023 Solar Eclipse at the Library
August 22, 2023On October 14, 2023, sky-watchers around the world will be treated to the spectacular sight of an annular solar eclipse. During this celestial event, the moon will pass between Earth and the sun, creating a stunning ring of fire as the sun’s outer edges remain visible around the dark moon. Learn about and safely enjoy this breathtaking celestial event and marvel at the wonders of the universe at the library.
Librarian Hacks: Quick & Helpful Tips for Tidying Up Your Home Library
August 9, 2023I 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 book collection is like mine, here’s my approach for culling and organizing…
Spokane Is Reading Selects Kim Fu’s Short-Story Collection Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century
July 19, 2023For more than twenty years, Spokane is Reading has hosted an annual community-wide read in which the greater Spokane community is invited to read and discuss a common book together and hear from the author. This year’s selection is Kim Fu’s short-story collection, Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century, winner of the winner of the 2023 Pacific Northwest Book Award. Kim Fu will be her in the fall to discuss her book.
New Digital Resources for Nonprofits & Individuals Looking for Grants & Scholarships
July 12, 2023By Crystal Miller The library has two new resources for grant seekers from Candid: GuideStar and Grants to Individuals. You can find grants, fellowships, and scholarships for yourself or your student with Grants for Individuals. If your nonprofit organization is on the hunt for grants and funding opportunities, stop into the library to access GuideStar […]
Unique Nerdy & Geek-Inspired Workouts, Plus Books & DVDs to Get You Moving
June 20, 2023It’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 …
Festive & Informative Juneteenth Children’s Books to Help You Celebrate
June 7, 2023By Melissa Rhoades Juneteenth became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021. I admit I first heard of the commemorative day just a couple years before, but some American communities have been celebrating Juneteenth for 157 years. This year, I decided to learn more about the holiday celebration. It’s been enjoyable to discover its history and […]
City of Airway Heights Places Propositions for Library & Fire/EMS Services on the August Ballot
June 6, 2023The following information has been provided by the city of Airway Heights. What’s the issue? Airway Heights is facing challenges to provide services residents want and others that they need. Specifically, residents want and love their library. They also need an improved fire and EMS response. Emergency call volumes have increased 172% in 10 years. […]
New Catalog Has Improved Searching, Browsing & Features You Can Customize
May 11, 2023The library has a new catalog with a fresh look and loads of useful features to help you find books and materials. Let’s take a look at some of these features and how you can save time with searches and discovering materials you want to check out…
Helpful Spring Gardening Programs, Informative Books & the Latest from the Master Gardeners
April 11, 2023By Crystal Miller Spring is upon us and that means there’s a new crop of gardening programs on offer at our libraries, fresh gardening books on our shelves, and seed libraries to visit. Our long-time community partner, the WSU Extension Spokane County Master Gardeners, has been presenting gardening programs and hosting a plant clinic at […]
