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- Discovering local artists and their creations at the Spokane Creators website
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- And Now for Something Completely Different: Monty Python’s entertainment legacy
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- The evolution of the legend of Arthur
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- Fanfiction primer: Reading and writing what you love
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- Discover World War I during its centennial at the library
- Let’s craft: Getting cozy with crochet
- Taking care of you: Modern day self-care
- Discover creator-in-residence Timothy Ely, artist, designer, bookbinder
- Banning books silences stories: Reading a banned book celebrates your intellectual freedom
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- Rock summer reading: Music pairings for The Great American Read
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- Confession of a librarian mom: Reading and summer slide
- Children’s booklist for Pride Month
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- Poetry of resistance and environmental justice
- Poetry in Spokane: Get Lit!, Tod Marshall, and Scablands Books
- Reading in between: Done with winter but not quite ready for spring
- Bicentennial of a Monster’s Birth
- The BookEnd: Blank walls & fresh paint demand art
- Consent Matters: Talking about the importance of “Yes”
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- Staff Picks: An eclectic booklist from The BookEnd
- In anticipation: Romances to read in 2018
- Do you hygge? What it is and how to do it this winter
- ’Tis the Season for Mobile Devices
- Holiday Gifts for Expectant Mothers
- Big animals, big news: Connect with Washington wildlife at your local library
- Audiobooks: Are they reading or cheating?
- Non-comic movies from superhero directors
- Dr. Seuss controversy and contemporary children’s literature
- November is National American Indian Heritage Month: Books that celebrate the diverse and distinct cultures, traditions, and histories
- Ever louder bumps in the night: Scares for all ages
- 1942: A 75-year retrospective on books
- Tidying up: Embracing the KonMari Method
- Mixtape: The Vietnam War era
- Overabundance: What to do when the produce is piling up
- Sgt. Pepper is 50: How an album revolutionized popular music
- Hiking the Summer Reading Program Around Spokane
- The Great American Eclipse of 2017
- Save a life: Ask FAST questions when you spot a stroke
- Sharing your harvest’s bounty at library produce swaps
- On Tyranny: A reading list
- My journey in downsizing & killing the clutter
- Love on the open road: Motorcycle club romances to fire up your summer
- She screams loudest: Women’s dystopian tales
- Bubbling beakers: Q&A with Kelli Crawford of Mobius Science Center
- Enraptured by raptors: West Valley Outdoor Learning Center
- KERNEL at the Fairwood Farmers’ Market: making nutrition and exercise fun and delicious
- Graphic novels with strong female characters
- 10 cookbooks you’ll be glad you checked out
- Call for submissions for Spokane Writes: A Poetry and Prose Anthology
- Your next favorite book from SelectReads
- Spring reads to take you into summer
- You, in books (no right, no wrong, an idiosyncratic list)
- Community gardening: a delicious pursuit to feed the hungry and the soul
- Hollywood vs. novel and short story: dystopian worlds written by Philip K. Dick
- Weird animals for aspiring zoologists and the curious
- Email scam posing as library on west side of state
- Q&A with Jeff Yeager, The Ultimate Cheapskate
- Consumer Reports saves the day (and my laundry)
- Book Club for two: Books to read with someone special
- Easy Pinterest recipes for busy adults
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- Discussions with Tod Marshall: poetry & social justice, Irish poetry, spoken word, and National Poetry Month
- Fractured fairy tales: re-inventing imagined worlds
- Battling the winter blahs
- My long-standing relationship with coffee (and 10,000 coffee stands)
- It’s the bee’s knees: learning about urban beekeeping
- Q&A with romance novelists: Asa Maria Bradley, Katee Robert, and Rebecca Zanetti
- New year, new stitch: cross-stitching with attitude
- Cult films and why we love, hate them
- Reluctant readers, the right books, and Minecraft
- Broadway Court Estates Book Club (when the library comes to you)
- Twas the night before… at the library
- 3D printing: if you can design it, we can print it
- Romance families and their sagas
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- Holiday gifts: Great new games for giving and playing
- Gift guide: kids books perfect for giving (and reading)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them… in the library
- 3 things I learned walking across England
- How to Thrive and Survive the Writing Life
- What I learned from Michelangelo
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- No-trick dog treats for Halloween
- 4 NaNoWriMo tips for not winning brilliantly
- Bringing family together: picture books for older kids
- Bruce Holbert: Late to the party
- From reader to writer
- Romantic reads in the Pacific Northwest
- Young Adult novels with adult reader appeal
- Irena’s Children: Q&A with Mary Cronk Farrell
- My project closet: the unfinished & the abandoned
- James Frye: synesthete artist’s work at Airway Heights Library
- Building and planting next year’s garden
- The Whole30: for heart health, for life
- Celebrating Grandparents
- Fall hikes: sorting favorites
- Dynamic audiobook performers
- Ultimate Gilmore Girls fandom
- Researching elections in 2016
- The Tooth Fairy Project
- Prime Time Family Reading: discovering ideas together
- Library member wins gold in Washington Science Olympiad
- (Un)summer reading: a booklist gone awry
- Judging a book by its cover
- A creative booklist from Loretta West
- Easy orchard fresh sorbet (without the ice cream maker)
- Making noise with Noiseguy Charlie Williams
- Diving into home ownership (and repairs)
- Jenks jams and juggles at the library
- The Sandwich Generation
- Storyteller Indiana Bones at the library
- Dog agility: it takes two
- Q&A with Cecil The Magician
- Go for the gold in reading
- Zentangle: the meditative art form with Loretta West
- Kids music for road trips
- Q&A with Alex Zerbe, The Zaniac
- 5 local writers talk about fatherhood
- Q&A with KCPuppetree: storytelling, artistry & theatre
- Inspiring New Worlds: 6+ titles with video game tie-ins
- Great Stories Club: Hack the Feed
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Go Global
- Serious fun for K-3 readers
- Confessions from a book lover
- The dirt on gardening with kids
- Islam 101: suggested reading from David Fenner
- Family mystery solved at the library
- The world is not ending: non-dystopian teen reads
- The Last Full Measure: Q&A with Local Author Trent Reedy
- Music and conspiracy theories: a primer
- Get caught reading!
- Comic giveaway and year-round reading
- Read these graphic novels, you must
- Fools and tricksters who delight us
- Make your own Monster Book of Monsters
- Going local
- Four indie science fiction films to watch now
- Batman v Superman: A Comics Primer
- Take care of your heart
- Imaginary Friends
- On my coffee table
- A Valentine’s list for the miserable, stubborn, and disillusioned
- Library Hack: How to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day date
- 7 Books you must read before you see the movie
- Love your heart: Local resources for American Heart Month
- Understanding the basics of an estate plan
- A New Year’s resolution in four words
- Oscar’s best films: A year in books
- 7 Cookbooks for your plant-based diet resolutions
- In praise of reading aloud as adults
- Watch and read: If you like Star Wars…
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy books to look forward to in 2016
- 5 Books about human origins to read now
- Clothing the community: Q&A with Kira’s Kloset founder Debbie Wraspir
- Reading resolutions: Up your reading game in 2016
- Library Hack: Resources for New Year’s resolutions
- Library Hack: Hidden gems of the Digital Library
- Mixtape: Festive holiday albums
- Library Hack: hoopla digital comics
- Holiday Blitz! Big Table invites you to give back this Christmas
- Guilty Pleasures: Self-help books
- Library Hack: Around Town
- Holiday gift guide: Meaningful alternatives to traditional Christmas presents
- The Force Awakens: A reading list for the Star Wars novel nerd
- The best sci-fi graphic novels of 2015
- Holiday gift guide: Uncle’s Games recommends games to give
- Liquid Lit: Holiday edition
- LEGOs® at the MAC: Q&A with Nature Connects artist Sean Kenney
- How to have a Pinterest-worthy holiday season without going crazy
- Not afraid of subtitles? 4 frightening foreign-language films to watch this Halloween
- Mixtape: A non-traditional Halloween playlist
- Mixtape: Punk retrospective
- 10 Tips to get started doing genealogy
- Librarian-inspired reads to celebrate ALA’s 139th birthday
- Pluto: The little dwarf planet that could
- Mixtape: Contemporary ladies of country music
- Animal rescues: Q&A with local author Kelly Milner Halls
- Thoughts on my ultra-local community
- On my coffee table
- 7 Book recommendations for the discerning tween reader
- The revealing nature of food
- Book a Librarian: Face-to-face, personalized service
- Cookbook recommendations for amazing casseroles and one-pan meals
- Where to find free science fiction & fantasy short stories online
- 7 Most anticipated YA books to read this fall
- 6 Twitter accounts book lovers should follow
- Summer beverages: your library on the rocks
- 5 YA books recommended by teens
- Easy small-batch homebrewing, part 2: Basic ingredients and a recipe
- Exploring the lives of imaginary friends: 5 books for kids & grown-ups
- Easy small-batch homebrewing, part 1: Basic equipment
- Talking to myself: an alternative writing method
- How to plan a last-minute staycation
- Essential items for cosplayers and costuming enthusiasts
- 5 eBooks for comic and cosplay fans
- Written in the stars
- Recommended for you: 3 YA books to read right now
- Free Books: Accessing the World’s Public Domain Literature
- Binge Read This: The Little Lady Agency Series
- Little Free Libraries: Hope for the Future
- 6 Pantry Essentials for Quick Meals
- You and Me and Him: Q&A with YA Author Kris Dinnison
- May the Force Be With You: 7 Star Wars Books for Kids
- Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Kid-Friendly Fun with the Spokane Indians
- The End is Nigh: Four Post-Apocalyptic Novels to Read Now
- When the Alarm Goes Off, It’s Time to Play
- Every Hero Has a Story
- How to Eat Healthy on Vacation
- Liquid Lit: Summer Reading Edition
- On my coffee table: New books for kids and teens
- 16 Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips
- The Essential Summer Date Guide
- Mixtape: Four metal bands for fantasy fans
- Get Your Bike in Gear
- Novel Ideas: DIY Book Crafts for All Skill Levels
- Survival Secrets of a Part-Time Vegan
- Meet the Bloggers
- On My Coffee Table
- Lessons from Mom
- If the Shoe Fits: Q&A with Curt Kinghorn of Runners Soul
- Step Away From The Screen
- Microadventures in and near Spokane County
- Are You There Gen X? It’s Me, Sheri
- The Casual Nerd’s Guide to Book Awards
- My Top 5 Kitchen Tools
- Documentaries You May Have Missed
- Food Insecurity: Q&A with Jennifer Schlenske of Spokane Valley Partners
- On My Coffee Table
- Travel Abroad, No Passport Required
- Real Food in Spokane
- Mary, Mary, Gardener Extraordinary
- And Then It’s Spring
- Pie (Pi) for a day
- Ham On Regal
- Let’s Hear It For #WeNeedDiverseBooks
- What To Do in Spokane County
- The Essential Guide To Winter Cleaning
- Mystery Read-alikes for Downton Abbey Withdrawal
- Behind the Scenes at the Youth Media Awards
- Recipe Review: Enchilada Soup
- Valentine’s Day Celebrations For the Skeptical
- Finding Free Music Without Getting Sued
- Hunting For Sasquatch: a conversation with Sharma Shields
- Resolving on Health
- Meal Planning For Busy Families
- Library Hack: What’s a Teen To Do?
- A Bit of Wizardry
- The Educational Merits of Minecraft
- Beat the (Post) Holiday Blues
- Library Top 10
- Christmas Movies That Won’t Make You Puke
- Guilty Pleasures
- Holiday Recipes Beyond Peppermint and Pumpkin
- Library Hack: What Should I Read Next?
- Eagle-Spotting For Beginners
- My Library Journey (a guest post by Cindy Hval)
- Gifts For the Young (and young at heart)
- Coffee Is Good For Me (I Knew It)
- Holiday Gift Guide for Tinkerers, Makers, and DIYers
- The Romance and Rewards of NaNoWriMo
- Like A (Culinary) Boss
- Classic Tales with a Modern Twist
- Game On! Games to Give and Receive
- Supporting Your Local NaNoWriMo Writer
- Library Hack: Whose Library Is It Anyway?
- Dealing With Creative Block
- From Scratch
- Literary Lessons
- All Aboard the Fall Foliage Express
- Life Lessons From Little Free Libraries
- Picking Up the Park
- Avoiding Pinterest Pitfalls
- Put ‘Em Up: Small Batch Canning
- Zipping The Light Fantastic
- Learning the Cultural Ropes
- Liquid Lit: Books and Brews
- Graphic Novels For the Skeptical
- No Admittance Except on Party Business!
- Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
- From Bullies to Besties: Navigating the Social Landscape of School
- A Slice of Life
- Sophie’s First Triathlon
- Tribbles, and Klingons, and Starfleet Oh My!
- Library Hack: Get New Stuff Fast
- First Love: A Personal History With the American Comic Book
- The No-Excuses Guide to Entertaining
- Stunt Memoir: Hammock Edition
- Genius of Dogs
- Salsa & Soup: Recipe Fiesta
- How (Not) to Go Camping With Kids
- A Conversation with Jennifer Pharr Davis
- Quite a Character: Fictional Guys I’d Date
- Home Sweet Home
- Mixtape: Your Summer Soundtrack
- Living in a Screen Saver: learning to love hiking with my dog
- Sci Fi Summer
- Kid-Friendly Green Bluff
- Try Tri Again
- Liquid Lit: Booze and Book Pairings
- Toaster: Free to Good Home
- Best. Massage. Ever.
- Library Hack: eBooks and Audiobooks
- Should You Count Your Calories?
- Sweet Without the Heat
- Help on Wheels
- Elementary, My Dear Reader
- Think Inside the Box
- Why I Read YA
- One Hundred Stories of Spokane
- eBooks for Travel
- Meet a Modern Apple Annie
- Make it Sparkle: Spring Cleaning for Less
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- We Don’t Have It? Suggest an Item
- 5 Great South Korean TV Shows
- Homage to a Professor
- DIY Magic Bullet
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- Fountain of Useless Knowledge
- Interview with Jess Walter
- Great Gift Books for Adults
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- Meet author and illustrator Peter Brown in our online library program
- Kid-picked books for your summer reading list
- Not too young to talk about race and social justice: Resources and booklists for parents, caregivers, and kids
- STEM at home: Learning anywhere and everywhere
- Finding adventure in your own backyard
- Helping kids understand the coronavirus with a picture book by local author
- Discussing difficult topics with children
- LEGO Clubs
- Apps for back-to-school success
- Blast Off! for summer fun with space-themed crafts, books, and programs
- Celebrating families reading together this summer with author Grace Lin
- What to read next: Recommendations for kids by kids
- Storytime music to get your preschooler moving
- Holiday memories and gifts that keep on giving
- Slightly Spooky Celebration at the library
- Caspar Babypants performs whimsical tunes at a family concert in Spokane Valley
- Five early reader books for fall school jitters
- The dog days of summer
- Track your summer reading online with Beanstack
- Be a strong summer reader
- Screen time for small kids: education or entertainment?
- Celebrating & Reading Together with Día
- Beat cabin fever with these creative and (mostly) free activities
- Reading with children: Identity, voices, and shared memories
- Spine-tingling reads for an October night
- Mystery reads for tweens & investigative adventures at the library
- Beyond dorks & wimps: Graphic novel hybrids after Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries
- Dance like You’ve Got Ants in Your Pants: Q&A with Eric Herman
- Q&A with Magician Jeff Evans: magic and the Secrets of Wizards
- Books to help kids with the idea of a new sibling
- Another world: Picture books about refugee and immigrant experiences
- 4th of July Craft
- 5 Cool Facts About Leafy Sea Dragons
- Scratch That
- Your Next Favorite Book
- Waiting for the Next Origami Yoda Book?
- Let’s Go Lego!
- 5 Ingredient Cooking for Tweens (with Minimal Supervision)
- What Happens at Night…
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- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten programs foster early literacy skills
- Are you up for a reading challenge?
- Not too young to talk about race and social justice: Library programs and other resources for starting the discussion
- Now available: Family Museum Passes for the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
- Online classes for freezer meals & Instant Pot cooking
- Homeschool Information Session offers insights into this at-home learning option
- Refresh your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution & check your voter registration status
- Starting the conversation: Helping you discuss race inequity
- Superhero fiction trivia & science projects you can do at home
- Deer Park Library offers Small Business Boot Camp
- Explore the air you breathe, the water you flush & worms that eat garbage with the EnviroKids’ Club
- Spokane Is Reading offers Diverse Voices booklist for 2020
- Introducing Book Butler, the service that selects books for you
- Check out Washington State Parks with a Discover Pass from the library
- Online programs for adults offer variety: Music, trivia & health, with a side of salsa!
- Family Creativity Kits available for curbside pickup
- Workshop discusses mental health, depression, and anxiety, presented in Spanish and English – Taller de salud mental. Depresión y ansiedad. Presentado en español e inglés.
- For kids, tweens & teens: Bubbles, smoothies, Hamilton, Hogwarts, author Peter Brown & more
- Kids & families find summer fun with online reading camp, a music concert, magic tricks, mythical creatures, UFOs & science experiments
- Online programs help you with Medicare options and offer trivia about ‘The Office’
- Curbside pickup of library holds now available
- Reach your reading goals with the Online Summer Reading Challenge
- Presentation looks at America’s changing relationship with its veterans and the wars they fought
- Trivia takes on ‘Parks and Recreation’ & ‘Star Wars’
- Teen Health & Wellness: New digital resource for teens (parents and educators, too)
- Online program about healthy dating habits offers help for parents of tweens and teens
- Your fair housing rights and a workshop from Northwest Fair Housing Alliance
- Prime Time Family Reading: Thoughtful reading activities that deepen family connections
- It’s time for trivia about ‘The Golden Girls’!
- Creativebug offers thousands of online craft, hobby, and art classes
- Get a library card for access to our Digital Library
- Virtual documentary discussion takes a look at America’s food titans
- Virtual Book Club: The Big Library Read
- Let’s keep reading: Take the Spring Reading Challenge
- KSPS offers virtual storytimes for pre-kindergarten & elementary-school age kids
- Digital Library: Making the most of the online resources
- Green looks good on you: Digital resources for gardening
- Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition at Foley Library
- Let’s create: Blacksmithing, 3D printing, Pi Day Pie School & live art demos
- Could you be our next Resident Artist?
- Catch traditional Irish band Floating Crowbar at the library
- Kindergarten registration, plus games & activities to get ready
- High school poets compete in local poetry slams
- Health & Wellness: Healthy dating habits, mobility services, personalized health care, geology walk & history bicycling tour
- Develop your business & nonprofit skills at the library
- Families Leap into Science & kids explore STEM programs
- Play & learn for little ones: Storytimes, dance parties & family painting parties
- New community topics at Civic Lab pose questions and invite discussion
- Your urban garden: Mason bees, rain barrels, succulents, jams & more
- Learn to explore your family tree at the library
- Creative spaces for you: The Lab & The Studio
- Financial learning: Manage your money, plan your retirement, shred your documents & keep your identity safe
- Don’t tax your sanity: Free AARP Tax Aide at the library
- Digital magazines, now delivered by Flipster
- College bound: The FAFSA is important for your educational future
- Yum! Instant Pot Cooking class shares recipes & tips for pressure cooking
- Changes to the digital lineup coming in 2020
- Strengthening your financial core: Workshops on comparison shopping & creating a budget
- Call for submissions: Your keepsakes and memories of the Mount St. Helens eruption for 40th anniversary exhibit
- Shop local and support your community on Small Business Saturday
- Lecture explores central role of social media in today’s politics
- Creative STEM library programs for kids, teens, & adults
- New library app offers convenience for mobile users
- Celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 50th birthday with storytimes and art programs
- Accepting applications for Spokane County Library District Board of Trustees
- Hanford Nuclear Site: The exhibit and library programs focus on ecology, activism, investigative reporting, and literature
- Spokane Is Reading presents Madeline Miller and her novel ‘Circe’
- Workshops to help you with Medicare Open Enrollment
- Slightly Spooky Celebration: Kids in costumes and fun activities for all
- New community topics at Civic Lab pose questions and invite discussion
- New website showcases local talent and library workshops aim to assist artists
- Homebuyer education & financial literacy workshops from SNAP Spokane
- Business Matters: Build a sustainable nonprofit, gain new customers, and learn about invaluable business topics
- Learning Circles: A new way to learn topics that interest you
- City planning, development, and infrastructure are focus of Spokane Valley Library program
- Spokane Writers Conference offers new intensive small group sessions along with workshops
- CDC & ATSDR hold information session about drinking water exposure assessment for residents of Airway Heights
- Explore Space Frontiers with NASA Solar System Ambassador Joe Bruce
- Define your success: GED & ESL classes plus job help at the library
- Explore, discover, and play: Curious George, LEGO, Pokémon, and more
- Meet Spokane Symphony’s new music director, James Lowe, at North Spokane Library
- Summer’s financial playlist: Medicare, retirement, & investments
- We thank you
- Volunteer opportunities: Reading Buddy Program, National Voter Registration Day, & technology evaluation
- Blacksmithing at the Library with Columbia Fire & Iron
- Explore your creative side
- 5th annual Poetry Picnic on the green behind Moran Prairie Library
- VetNow: An online resource for veterans & their families
- “Stranger Things” fans gather for trivia and crafts
- Gain insights at financial planning informational seminars with Edward Jones
- Family Storytimes explore buses, mermaids, and nature at libraries and parks this summer
- Civic Lab poses questions and invites discussion about community issues
- Library in the Park: Stories, juggling, dancing, space adventures, & yoga
- A Universe of Stories at the library this summer
- Enjoy music events at the library and in the park
- Public Information Open Houses for Library Levy Proposition
- Planetarium passes available at the library
- Glowforge 3D printing classes at The Lab at North Spokane Library
- Abundant gardening programs and resources at the library
- North Spokane Library hosts Camp Read-a-Rama for kids
- Give your business a boost with free SCORE Business Workshops
- Library District seeks levy restoration for maintenance and operations
- Tell a new financial story with these digital resources
- Poetry slams bring communities together for competitive arts
- Create and play at the library
- It’s electrifying: Digital resources and staff picks for student scientists
- Trivia fans take on the ’90s, music, Harry Potter, & book vs. film
- Young learners & families find good fun in stories, art, games, and crafts
- Calling all kids: Explore electricity, demystify technology, and construct LEGO creations
- Discover a story through music
- Discover a Story: Exhibits and lectures in and around our libraries
- Tell your story: Memoir writing, oral storytelling, and open mic night
- Volunteering: For those who enjoy reading, children, and reading with children
- Kids solve Forensic Science Mysteries at the library
- Experience beautiful medieval book art with January Creator-in-Residence Hannah Charlton
- Get leading edge information with access to thousands of newspapers
- Delicious creations you can try with December Creator-in-Residence Catee Ng
- Ornaments, trivia, festivals, and good cheer!
- We like it when you play with us
- Medicare Open Enrollment Workshops at the library
- Free Shred Day at the library
- Register to vote at the library on National Voter Registration Day
- Discover local creator Derrick Freeland at The Lab at North Spokane Library
- Nominations open for the 2018 I Love My Librarian Award
- Games and storytimes for young kids and families
- Childcare survey for parents and caregivers
- Let’s dance, let’s play: The genius of Jim Gill
- Argonne Road closure in Millwood at Union Pacific railroad crossing
- A summer evening with Pacific Northwest poets
- Swing by the Moran Prairie Grange for a Historic Dinner & Dance
- Preschoolers get ready for school with STEM kits from the library
- Community is the heart of the library: Share your voice
- Kids tackle exciting challenges to stay active this summer
- Create something “sew” amazing at The Lab
- Creativity blooms at the library
- Special summer storytimes for young readers & their families
- Libraries Rock! Experience summer music to get you groovin’
- Let’s get active: Walks, microadventures, and senior fitness
- Outdoor Pop-up Library offers big entertainment and exploration
- Seeking Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?
- Community & shared history: Moran Prairie Grange Exhibit
- Not Just for Kids: How Children’s Literature Inspires Bold Conversations
- Spokane Is Reading: Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart
- Life & Limb: The Toll of the Civil War & Long Lasting Effects on Victims
- Feel their truth: Teens compete in local poetry slams
- In our community: Discussions about sexual consent and bystander accountability
- Now Accepting Applications for Creators in Residence
- Spring Break at the library
- It’s time for research papers & science fair projects!
- Creative kids mash-up: Imagination, Stikbots, LEGO bricks, and stop-motion video
- Irish and Celtic music sure to give you all the feels
- Vote for your favorite kids & teens books
- Science & History of Craft Beer classes at the library
- Create a unique 3D object at Spokane Valley Library
- Legal Voices workshops help seniors & their families navigate financial terrain
- Create a Freezer Meal Plan: Save money & indulge in flavor
- Library of Things: Check out more than books at the library!
- Tweens explore Extreme Science with Radical Rick: Tornadoes, vortexes, and gyroscopes
- Everybody Counts: Donations help our most vulnerable population
- Director’s Update: Libraries in Spokane Valley
- Winter celebrations and activities for kids, one and all!
- Hot Club of Spokane entertains at 75th Anniversary Celebration
- Tom Quinn: December artist in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library
- Dealing with Addiction: An OverDrive collection of eBooks & Audiobooks
- Watch, discuss: Documentary explores the history of race and the US criminal justice system
- Bestselling Author Wiley Cash shares haunting thriller with audiences
- MiLinda Smith: November artist in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library
- 75th Anniversary & Anthology Release Party
- Slightly Spooky Celebrations at the library
- Karen Mobley: October artist in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library
- Do you have the best back-to-school accessory?
- Makayla Miracle: September artist in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library
- Workshops at The Studio: Visual design apps and video making
- Kids explore technology at The Lab
- Escape your commute: Read & Ride with Spokane Transit and our Digital Library
- An Evening with J. A. Jance
- National Night Out Against Crime Community Block Parties
- New Executive Director announced for Spokane County Library District
- Going viral: Video creators find new space at Spokane Valley Library
- The BookEnd at Spokane Valley Mall
- New spaces and fresh updates at North Spokane Library
- Construction has begun for North Spokane Library remodel
- Library workshop: Foundation Directory Online for Nonprofits & Grant Writers
- Kindergarten Kickoff 2017: getting ready for registration
- Engage: our new library event magazine
- New digital resource: Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law
- Back to Homeschool Resources
- ABCmouse.com in our libraries
- Find funding at the library
- ProCitizen: The online resource that helps you prepare for the U.S. citizenship test
- Gain marketable skills with lynda.com
- Get a Room!
- Introducing the Spokane Business Library
- Business Research Just Got Easier
- Spokane County Library District Introduces New DIY Digital Resources
- Cat Got Your Tongue? Try the Pronunciator!
- Introducing HelpNow and JobNow
- Energy Efficiency Kit
- Diane E Zahand Memorial Fund
Parents and Teachers
- Booklist for kids: Reading for the Earth
- Playing games, practicing math!
- Mindfulness picture books for your little ones (and you!)
- Getting started with graphic novels: Reluctant readers, struggling readers, and you
- Flavors of fall: Food and book pairings for kids
- Indoor activities for families with young kids
- Easy Reader Nonfiction coming soon to the Easy Reader shelves
- School’s back in session: Picture books about new challenges and situations
- Young adult booklist for Pride Month
- Picture books for frosty days
- Social-emotional picture books to help your kids get through the holidays
- Block play and kindergarten readiness
- 7 stages of block play: Building and early learning
- Talking about preschool STEM
- Snakes on a Plane? Tips to Survive Plane Travel with Kids
- What About Those Storytimes?
- Listen Up: Audiobooks for Learning
- STARS Training
- Learn STEM with Legos
- Great Gift Books for Kids and Teens
- Playing Outside the (Pizza) Box
- Parents and Teachers
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