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Poetry of resistance and environmental justice
Posted in Explore and Discover on May 3, 2018 at 6:00 am
by Nathaniel Youmans Since its inauguration in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month has become perhaps the single most-celebrated global literary phenomenon of the year, making April arguably the most literate month. Sorry November, your romantic dreariness and proclivity for wool socks and chai lattes are no match for the e […]
Tags: Academy of American Poets, adults, authors, books, community, Dakota Access Pipeline, Earth Day, Handfor Nuclear Site, Hanford, Kathleen Flenniken, Layli Long Soldier, Manhattan Project, National Poetry Month, poems, poetry, poets, Standing Rock Reservation, T. S. Eliot, teens
Not Just for Kids: How Children’s Literature Inspires Bold Conversations
Posted in News on April 4, 2018 at 6:00 am
Children’s books such as Curious George and Goodnight Moon are often beloved by children, sparking their imaginations and providing warmth and comfort. But books like these can also inspire adults—helping us to imagine ourselves in a new way and think about society from a new perspective. In this talk, University of Washington lecturer Anu Tara […]
Tags: adults, books, children's books, children's literature, community, differences, education, Humanities Washington, imagination, inspiration, new perspective, parents, q&a, similarities, speakers bureau, teachers, young learners
Spokane Is Reading: Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart
Posted in News on April 2, 2018 at 10:00 am
Readers will find a lot to love about this year’s Spokane Is Reading title. For the 17th annual community read, Spokane Is Reading has announced the selection of Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart. Those who enjoy historical fiction, mysteries, and crime/detective novels will find Girl Waits with Gun to be “an elegant tale […]
Tags: Amy Stewart, authors, booklists, books, community, community read, crime story, detective story, historical fiction, Kopp Sisters series, mystery, reading, spokane is reading
Feel their truth: Teens compete in local poetry slams
Posted in News on March 22, 2018 at 6:00 am
Hear the power of original poetry. Get ready for two nights of knockout competition! You’re invited to hear and cheer on teens who are competing with on-stage recitations of their original poetry. Both poetry slams are free, and families are welcome. 3rd Annual Northern Slam Sponsored by the Friends of the Deer Park Library […]
Tags: community, events, family, performances, poems, poetry, poetry competition, poetry slam, poets, spoken word, spoken word poets, teen, teens
In our community: Discussions about sexual consent and bystander accountability
Posted in News on March 20, 2018 at 6:00 am
Perhaps you’ve seen “Tea and Consent,” the YouTube video that compares consent in sexual situations to offering a cup of tea. But consent can still be tricky to understand and even trickier to navigate. In this program designed for counselors, teachers, parents, and other adults who work with youth, we’ll show “Tea and Consent” and […]
Tags: accountability, adults, bystander, community, education, events, health, parenting, parents, sexual consent, Tea and Consent, teachers, teens, videos, Who Are You?
Spotlight on local writers: Community readings of Spokane Writes anthology
Posted in News on March 16, 2018 at 6:00 am
Get inspired by the prose and poetry of local authors sharing their work from Spokane Writes: A Poetry & Prose Anthology. From sweet poems about birthdays and holidays to reverent depictions of nature, family, and the places we all share as inhabitants of the Inland Northwest, you are sure to hear great stories and poems […]
Tags: adults, anthology, author, author reading, authors, books, community, essays, events, family, fiction, kids, local authors, nonfiction, poems, poetry, poets, prose, reading, short stories, Spokane Writes, teens, tweens, writers
Now Accepting Applications for Creators in Residence
Posted in News on March 14, 2018 at 6:00 am
CALLING ALL CREATORS! We are accepting applications for five Creators in Residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library. The Lab will host a different creator for each month-long residency from September 2018 to January 2019. Creators could be visual artists, quilters, designers, bakers, cake decorators, or another type of hobbyist. We are looking f […]
Tags: adults, artists, classes, community, creator in residence, creators, DIY, education, hobbies, hobbyists, residency, stipend, teaching, The Lab
Irish and Celtic music sure to give you all the feels
Posted in News on February 21, 2018 at 6:00 am
March is bursting with lively entertainment at our libraries. Three local musical groups play Irish and Celtic music to get you ready for St. Patrick’s Day and the start of spring. Howling Gaels Listen to lively jigs and reels, love songs, airs, drinking songs and traditional Irish songs sure to get your feet tapping. Howling […]
Tags: adults, banjo, Broken Whistle, Celtic music, community, family, fiddle, Floating Crowbar, flute, Howling Gaels, Irish music, kids, local, local bands, Local musicians, mandolin, music, parents, percussion, teens, tweens, uilleann pipes, whistle
Master Gardeners share the dirt: From butterflies to herb gardens
Posted in News on January 24, 2018 at 6:00 am
In preparation for spring planting season, we have partnered with Master Gardeners from the Washington State University Master Gardener Program for workshops focused growing with garden starters, gardening in containers, herb gardening, gardens that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and more. Get the know-how to make your garden flourish! UPCOM […]
Tags: art, community, composting, composting with worms, family, flower pot, food, gardening, hobbies, Marster Gardeners, plant starter exchange, plant starters, saving seeds, seed exchange, seed lending, seed libraries, seed library, seed packets, urban farming, vermicomposting, vermiculture composting, worms
Check out a Family Museum Pass at the library
Posted in News on January 9, 2018 at 6:00 am
If you are looking for fun and educational activities this winter and spring, you’re in luck. Fantastic destinations exist nearby—the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and Mobius Children’s Museum and Mobius Science Center—and starting in January, Spokane County Library District has family museum passes available for checkout so you can […]
Tags: art, community, community partnerships, culture, education, family, Family Museum Pass, friends of the library, kids, Library of Things, Mobius, Mobius Children's Museum, Mobius Science Center, museum, museum passes, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, parents, science, the MAC
