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Saving seeds from the garden: Lovage, snap peas, and coriander
July 3, 2019By Abra Cole Ah, summer. Here you are again, bringing all that sunshine and heat and gardening goodness with you. For most of us gardeners, our seasonal plants have not only been selected by now, but they’re planted and fairly well established in our gardens. Many perennials are blooming, or nearly so. The time has […]
Share Your Memorabilia & Memories of Expo ’74 During the 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 27, 2024In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74, the library invites you to drop off your memorabilia and photos at any of our library locations for our July exhibit. Items are being collected April 1–May 10. If you have Expo ’74 stories and memories to share, then the library would also like to video record and share them online. Learn more about…
When Kids Say the Darndest Things & Surprise Us at the Library…
January 11, 2023One of the best parts of working in a public library is interacting with children. Their wonder challenges adult cynicism. Their questions often make us think about the world in a new way. I asked my colleagues to share some of their favorite interactions children in the library. Here are some of those stories that we love. Kids can be tough customers! Sometimes the problem is a language barrier. Take this exchange for example…
New Picture Books in Rhyme Bring Family Fun to Your Storytime
May 4, 2022Presenting storytimes again also gives me the perfect excuse to explore the new picture books added to our collection. Believe it or not, we’ve purchased over 650 picture books between January 2021 and April 2022. That’s a pretty hefty amount for one person to peruse! Here are eight new picture books that provide a great introduction to stories in rhyme.
Creative Pumpkin Carving: Make Scary, Spooky & Spirited Jack-O’-Lanterns
October 21, 2021I have always loved to carve pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns. There is something about creating a scary or silly face on a pumpkin which brings me great joy! I have rounded up some clever ideas to take your jack-o’-lanterns to the next level this Halloween!
Top Literary Destinations to See in Asia, Africa, Europe & Latin America
September 10, 2021Whether you’re planning an actual trip or simply want to travel in your imagination, you’ll find exciting places to add to your literary travel itinerary in this post! Discover some of the oldest, most beautiful, and most unusual libraries and literary landmarks in Asia, Africa, Continental Europe, and Latin America.
Yummy Reads and Recipes for National Doughnut Day
June 3, 2021BY ALISON JOHNSON From black licorice doughnuts to the Cronut (doughnut made from croissant batter), everyone can find a favorite. Even savory doughnuts exist for those who don’t have a sweet tooth. Tomorrow is National Doughnut Day, the first Friday in June! You could celebrate by eating a doughnut, reading about doughnuts, and by doing […]
Spokane Area History Walk
April 15, 2021Compiled and written by Librarian Molly Moore, with the assistance of Librarian Corinne Wilson In honor of National Celebrate Diversity Month, this History Walk celebrates Spokane’s diversity and includes sites and statues to remember, honor, and inform us about some of the lesser known but important members of our community. Take a moment to reflect, […]
What we buy (other than books)
January 6, 2021By Dana Mannino The philosopher Erasmus once said: “When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.” The Library District buys a lot of books for our 10 libraries (over 34,000 print books and over 10,000 eBooks in 2020 alone). With our budget for […]
Let’s go outside! Wintertime play & activities for everyone
December 17, 2020By Abra Cole Winter officially starts next week on December 21. This fall, we’ve already had below freezing temperatures and snow. And in the months ahead, we can expect even more snowy days and below freezing cold. I propose the following idea: there is no reason to shelter inside until spring! As the Norwegians say: […]
