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 Parents and Teachers on August 29, 2023 at 6:00 am
Do 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 a […]
Tags: booklists, books, early learning, easy readers, kids, Little Golden Books, nonfiction, reading, stories
Posted in News, Uncategorized on August 22, 2023 at 2:30 pm
In response to the devastating wildfire, Medical Lake Library is now open 6 days a week to offer support and services for the West Plains community. Special Hours for Medical Lake Library are... […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, community, computers, help, Medical Lake, parents, services, teens, tweens, wildfires
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on August 22, 2023 at 6:00 am
On 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 […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover on August 16, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Dana Mannino Tea is versatile—hot in the winter and cool and refreshing in the summer. The variety of available blends and flavors adds to its versatility. In any season, tea is the perfect accompaniment to a book. This summer, we collaborated with three local tea shops to bring you the series Iced Tea & […]
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 9, 2023 at 6:00 am
I 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 bo […]
Tags: adults, booklists, books, community, declutter, organize, reading, tidy up
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 2, 2023 at 6:00 am
By Stacey Goddard Books to Go for Adults If you’re looking for a great book to take on your next vacation—or your next staycation or just to read right now—you don’t need to look any further than our Books-to-Go collection. This collection is designed to help you quickly find a great read or discover something […]
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Posted in Explore and Discover on July 26, 2023 at 6:00 am
Dementia is a term that encompasses several diseases that affect the brain and cause memory issues. Unfortunately, dementia isn’t uncommon for our aging population. A common misconception is that extreme memory loss and forgetfulness is a regular symptom of aging. However... […]
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Posted in News on July 19, 2023 at 6:00 am
For 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 Pacif […]
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