TAG: adults
Delicious creations you can try with December Creator-in-Residence Catee Ng
Posted in News 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 […]
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
Fanfiction primer: Reading and writing what you love
Posted in Explore and Discover on November 13, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Caitlin Wheeler THE DETECTIVE Tired of writing serial mysteries, Arthur Conan Doyle had just unceremoniously shoved Sherlock Holmes over a cliff mid-wrestling match with a never-before-mentioned arch nemesis. Fans were incensed, devastated, or both. Many of them turned to writing apocryphal works (writings of dubious authenticity), pastiches (im […]
Tags: adaptation, adults, apocrypha, authors, booklists, books, community, fan fiction, fandom, fanfiction, hobbies, homage, interpretation, movies, parody, pastiche, reading, teens, YA
Shopping local on Small Business Saturday gets you even more
Posted in News 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 […]
Tags: #spokanelocal, adults, business, community, events, happy holidays, holiday shopping, holidays, shop local, Shop Small, shopping, small business, Small Business Saturday
Great digital reads for the whole family
Posted in Explore and Discover, kids, Parents and Teachers, Teens on November 6, 2018 at 6:00 am
BY SHERI BOGGS November marks the time of year when families start drawing close together for the holidays and you know what that means—lots and lots of family time! The Library District has got you covered with several themed booklists available on our popular OverDrive digital platform. FOR KIDS We Are Family is a handpicked […]
Tags: adults, audiobooks, booklists, books, devices, digital collection, digital library, eBooks, family, fiction, kids, Libby app, mobile, mobile devices, nonfiction, overdrive, reading, science fiction, technology, teens, tweens, YA, young learners
Discover November creator-in-residence Sondra Barrington, jewelry maker
Posted in Explore and Discover, News 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. […]
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
Medicare Open Enrollment Workshops at the library
Posted in News 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 […]
Tags: adults, ALTCEW, health, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare assistance, Medicare Open Enrollment, Medicare Part D, SHIBA
Spokane Writers Conference workshops offer inspiration, ingenuity, and empowerment
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on October 4, 2018 at 6:00 am
Writers can find new ways to spark their imaginations and sharpen their writing skills in a dozen free writing workshops at the 4th Annual Spokane Writers Conference, a two-day event at North Spokane Library on Saturday, October 20, and Sunday, October 21. You can meet local authors and connect with other writers in the area […]
Tags: adults, annual writers conference, expert interviewing, fiction, nonfiction, nonfiction workshop, Spokane Writers Conference, spoken word, teens, writers conference, writing, writing workshop
Spotlight on Millwood: Small businesses and Friends of the Library shine
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on October 2, 2018 at 6:00 am
Discover the city of Millwood, nestled along Argonne Road and the Spokane River and known for its paper mill, historic homes, and the first Rocket Bakery location. Millwood is also home to enthusiastic supporters of their local Argonne Library. The Friends of the Argonne Library are holding an open house with wine and live classical […]
Tags: adults, after hours, Argonne, Argonne Cycle, beer, bicycle repair, bike repair, bookbinding, brewery, brewing, classical music, community, DIY, events, friends of the library, health, hobbies, Karen Hawkins, Lori DeGuire, Mellow Monkey Yoga Studio, millwood, Millwood Brewing Co, Millwood Print Works, open house, wine, winery, yoga
Taking care of you: Modern day self-care
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 27, 2018 at 6:00 am
by Susan Goertz September means many things to many people—leaves changing color, shortening days, pumpkin spice everything. Did you know that September is also Self-Care Awareness Month? You wouldn’t think people would need tips on how to take it easy and pamper themselves. How hard can it be to slow down and breathe, right? Yet […]
Tags: adults, aromatherapy, books, breathing, clutter, downsizing, fidgety, fidgety meditation, health, healthy happy, meditation, mindful eating, mindfulness, parents, relaxation, science, self-care, self-caregiver, skeptics, sleep, stress, walking, yoga, yoga breathing
Discover creator-in-residence Timothy Ely, artist, designer, bookbinder
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on September 20, 2018 at 6:00 am
by Erin Dodge Artist Timothy Ely is our creator in residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library in October. He makes unique, lavishly painted and drawn manuscript books and limited edition prints. And lavish is not an exaggeration. You’ll find images of some of his manuscript books, which are works of art, at […]
Tags: adults, art, artist, bookbinding, books, creator in residence, creators, graphic artist, handcrafted, handmade, handmade books, manuscript books, teens, The Lab
