Posted in News on November 8, 2023 at 6:00 am
LEGO bricks have long been beloved by kids and adults alike for their versatility and endless creative possibilities. But did you know that these colorful building blocks can also serve as the perfect medium for stop-motion animation? You can sign up for a stop-motion animation workshop, submit your video creation to our movie screening, and celebr […]
Tags: adults, call for submissions, creative, Families, imagination, kids, LEGO, movie screening, parents, stop-motion, submissions, teens, tweens, videos
Posted in Explore and Discover on November 7, 2023 at 6:00 am
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) is currently recruiting potential participants to come share their voices about transportation topics that directly affect our region and how federal funds are spent. Learn how you can join the Transportation Equity Working Group and let your voice be heard. […]
Tags: adults, equitable, equity, equity working group, Spokane Regional Transportation Council, SRTC, students, transit, transportation, volunteer, volunteering
Posted in News on October 5, 2023 at 6:00 am
In an exciting development for the business community in the Spokane region, Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library have come together to take over and revitalize StartUp Spokane, a program originally created by Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) to support local entrepreneurs and foster business growth. This strategic partnersh […]
Tags: adults, business, entrepreneurs, resources, small businesses, startups
Posted in Explore and Discover on October 3, 2023 at 6:00 am
I love to read books which feature dogs who have their own voice in the story. I find it fascinating to think about what my dog may be pondering… or scheming. Does he have a running narration inside his head like I do? Sometimes, based on the look in his eyes, I think he must. Here is a short list of books—some for kids and some for adults—th […]
Tags: adults, animal stories, booklists, books, canines, dog narrators, dogs, kids, reading, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on September 26, 2023 at 6:00 am
There are options available for earning a high school diploma—no matter how old you are or when you last worked on a school assignment. One of those options is a new program at the library—Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School. See if this program might be a good fit for you or someone you know... […]
Tags: adult, Adult Education, adults, diploma, education, Excel Adult High School, graduate, graduation, high school, higher education, learning, online
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 20, 2023 at 6:00 am
Guest blog by James Lowe: I had an interesting chat on KPBX the other day with E.J. Ianelli, who mentioned that many people think that symphony musicians grow up steeped in classical music, and it’s only that deep life-long connection that allows anyone to understand the music we play. I grew up steeped in Abba and Motown, my mom’s music of cho […]
Tags: adults, community, kids, orchestra, passes, Spokane Symphony, symphony, teens
Posted in News on September 18, 2023 at 6:00 am
This year, the Spokane Writers Conference has grown and we’ve partnered with Spokane Public Library to bring you the biggest conference yet, offering informative and creative approaches to writing and revision as well as insights into the processes for getting your work published. If you enjoy writing, have an idea for a book you want […]
Tags: adults, annual writers conference, conference, free, Spokane Writers Conference, writing
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 13, 2023 at 6:00 am
I’m still lousy at science and math, but my interest in how these fields affect the world around me has grown. I’ve come to learn that you don’t have to be good at STEM to enjoy discovering some of the latest advances in these fields. So as summer winds down and children get ready to dive back into STEM at school, why not dive in with them? […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, engineering, knowledge, math, nonfiction, reading, science, STEM, technology
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 6, 2023 at 6:00 am
September is a great time to start getting your garden ready for the long winter ahead and the coming spring. Our Fall Garden Cleanup class in September is an informative class led by Master Gardener Steve Nokes. He discusses the importance of fall cleanup in the garden, along with easy steps to get it all done. Plus check out these books and onlin […]
Tags: adults, books, community, fall, food, gardeners, gardening, gardens, Master Gardeners, resources, winter
Posted in News on August 23, 2023 at 4:40 pm
In response to the devastating Oregon Road wildfire in Elk, our mobile library LINC will be at the community shelter at Riverside High School (4120 E Deer Park Milan Rd, Chattaroy, WA) and other locations to offer support and services for the community. Special days and hours for LINC visits are... […]
Tags: adults, community, computers, help, internet, kids, parents, resources, services, support, teens, tweens, wi-fi, wildfire